Joint Programming Initative UNDAF-Tambacounda

1. Joint Programming InitativeUNDAF-Tambacounda 7th JPO Workshop UN Coordination and Reform 18 to 22 April 2005 Albéric Kacou, RC Senegal

2. Outline of Presentation • Definition of UNDAF-Tamba • Objective and Process • Main Results • Lessons Learned

3. Definition of UNDAF-Tamba • Decentralized UNDAF in the region of Tambacounda • Tambacounda is the largest region of Senegal • Poorest region but has a lot of potential (natural resources, young population (60% -20y.), potential for tourism...)

4. Tambacounda (i)

5. Tambacounda (ii)

6. Long Term Objective : “ Implement a decentralized / regional MDG-based strategy ” This will be achieved through: • A focalized, concerted and coordinated UNCT initative. • Operationalization of MDG at the local and regional level in harmonization with PRSP and Sectorial Plans • A better coordination and follow-up of existing UN programmes and projects in the region.

7. Implement a decentralized / regional MDG-based strategy ” This will be achieved through: • Building upon existing initiatives. • Developing a “best” and “worst practice” knowledge sharing network among UNCT. • Elaborating a strategy to support the Regional / Local Authorities in their resource mobilization efforts.

8. COTAMBA • Steering commitee of UNDAF-Tamba Process • Ad-Hoc Head of Agency (HoA) Commitee • Members: FAO, ILO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNIFEM, WFP, WHO • Chair: UNIDO • Monthly meetings, called by chair

9. UNDAF Tamba Process • Diagnostic of existing initiatives (projects / programmes (early 2003) • Synergy of existing initiatives and formulation of new projects (2004) • Elaboration of “PAC “ (Programme d’actions conjointes) based on Results Matrix of 6 Thematic Groups. • Validation and appropriation by the region (2005) • Implementation and Monitoring (2005)

10. UNDAF Tamba Process (ii) Diagnostic of existing initiatives UN and others MDG, PRSP, National and Regional Development Plan GAP Sectorial diagnostic of the social and economic situation (main trends and structural causes) UNDAF -Tamba

11. Thematic Working Groups (i)

12. Thematic Working Groups (ii) Terms of Reference: • Elaborate a sectorial diagnostic of the social and economic situation (main trends and structural or root causes) • Establish a database of all existing programs and projects in the region. • Select priority domains/actions and identify the main results for a coherent and sustainable UN intervention. • Formulate project proposals, based on a results matrix. • Identify existing project “clusters”.

13. Project ‘Cluster’(i) Rural Development project based around a Multifunctional Platform UNDP / UNIDO Equipment Techncial Training Rural Micro-Enterprise Wealth Creation WFP Lunch / School canteen IMO Ressource Mobilization among Immigrants UNESCO Community Radios Worldspace UNICEF Access to basic social services School environment UNIFEM Job Creation and Revenu Generation for Women FAO School garden UNFPA Community Services Health Mutual Insurance Job Creation and Revenue Generation ILO Professional Training Ressource mobilisation with private sector

14. Project ‘Cluster’(ii) around a common product UNDP Poverty surveys Human Development Indicators Poverty Obervatory UNICEF Dev-Info Social Indicators Reinforcment of Statistical and Analytical Capacity of Regional Planification and M&E structures UNFPA Social Indicators Population / Demographic Information UNIFEM Gender based Indicators

15. Project ‘Cluster’ (iii) around a common objectif (MDG) UNICEF Mother-Child transmission Capacity building / Advocacy HIV/Aids infected children UNAIDS DataBases and cartography of interventions Regional Framework UNFPA Capacity building Distribution of condoms Keep HIV/AIDS prevalence rate below 3% UNIFEM Advocacy / Womens vulnerability UNDP Advocacy Leadership Programme (Youth, Decision makers,..) WHO Decentralization of treatments Advocacy Ensure secure blood transfer

16. What works ? (i) • Active participation and support by the UNCT for UNDAF-Tamba process • Personal implication of HoA • Participatory approach and local appropriation: active participation of the Regional Development Agency and the Regional Council • Information and experience sharing among agencies • Strong inter-action among UNCT (Staff of UN agencies started to meet and work together) • Joint UNCT missions to Tambacounda region

17. What doesn’t work ? • Process too long and too time consuming. • Not focused enough, Final/End product needs to be better clarified. • A bit too theoritical, need to become operational much faster. • Process too driven by HoA. • Not enough implication of In-house expertise. • Working together and information sharing is not yet part of all UN agencies’ culture. • Joint finance mechanism not yet operational.

18. Lessons learned and applicable to CCA/UNDAF process: • Realistic and achievable (less ambitious) objectives. • Assure that total UNCT is on-board before meeting external partners (national authorities or donors). • Manage expectations, especially among regional and local authorities and population. • UNCT needs to speak with one voice. • Need for a more collegial and shared approach to responsabillities in COTAMBA. • Assure Regional/Local Authorities (Government) appropriation in the early stages. • Avoid a long and bureaucratic process. • HoA implication is very positive but process needs to implicate senior technical staff in UNCT agencies too. • Improve dialogue and exchanges between UNCT