The harmonized Programming Process

1. The harmonized Programming Process

2. CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Agree on the key development challenges

3. Results Matrix UNDAF CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Agree on common expected results and division of labour

4. Results Matrix UNDAF JSM CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Agree with Government on main programme strategies

5. Results Matrix UNDAF JSM CPD CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Secure resources for the proposed country programmes

6. Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP JSM CPD CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Prepare and sign the agreement on the new country programme with government

7. Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs JSM CPD CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Support implementation through Annual Work Plans with Implementing Partners

8. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process Review, adjust and plan for next year

9. The harmonized Country Programming Process Questions?

10. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA The harmonized Country Programming Process

11. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA Common Country Assessment • Conduct Macro Assessment • Summarize Findings in CCA

12. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA Results MatrixResults-Based Programming • Focus on results: outcomes and outputs (not inputs) • Formulate results that can be achieved with UN system contributions • Concentrate resources on few outcomes and partners (and AWPs)

13. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA CPAP – what it is • Agreement with Government on: • Broad content and results of cooperation • Operational modalities and procedures • Replaces all other agreements with Government • Other agreements (MoUs, PCAs) with other partners will exist, and contain similar operational clauses

14. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA CPAP – what it needs to contain • The findings of the macro assessment • All partners subject to micro assessments, to identify best modalities and procedures • AWPs as basis for quarterly disbursements • Use of FACE • Principles and scope of assurance activities • Agreement to be audited

15. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA CPAP – what it needs to contain • Procedures used may change according to assurance findings • “Cash Transfer Clauses” should be the same for all participating UN agencies • With further harmonization of procedures, operational clauses of CPAPs for all agencies in one country should be the same

16. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA Annual Work Plan - Preparation • No Work Plan, No Cash! • Signed AWP is commitment to undertake activities and to make funds available • Amended by mutual consent only • Activity description must be good enough for budgeting • Format of AWP and FACE must be consistent

17. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA AWP – Getting it right • The quality of the AWP determines the “quality” of the disbursements • Pitch your AWP right: • Too many AWPs – too many FACEs • Too broad AWP – too many unspecific disbursements

18. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA Annual Work Plan - Monitoring • Review implementation of AWP • More emphasis on programme monitoring! • Did activities take place as planned? • Good quality? • Output as expected?

19. Annual Review Results Matrix UNDAF CPAP AWPs AWPs JSM CPD CCA Annual Review • Review effectiveness of applied procedures (e.g. timely implementation, timely reporting, accurateness of reporting) • Inform preparation of next AWP

20. The harmonized cash transfer resources in the programming process Questions?