2012 Resident Coordinator Annual ReportMontenegro

Montenegro continues to undertake extensive reforms for harmonisation with European Union legal and policy frameworks. Thecountry made considerable progress since it regained independence in 2006 in establishing institutional, policy and legalframeworks. However, according to the latest 2012 Progress Report of the European Commission Montenegro’s limitedadministrative capacity represents a challenge in a number of areas and needs to be strengthened in view of the accessionnegotiations and to ensure effective implementation of the acquis. Further progress is needed in the areas of free movement ofworkers, free movement of capital, company law, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, taxation, enterprise andindustrial policy, environment and climate change, and financial and budgetary provisions. Montenegro has continued to improvethe legal and institutional framework on the protection of fundamental rights. Nevertheless, shortcomings persist, especially in theenforcement of these rights. Administrative capacity and financial means to implement the laws remain limited, according to theProgress Report.The United Nations Country Team in a “Delivering as One” context, has played a key role in contributing to thereform process, and is well positioned to provide tailor-made capacity development support to address issues of human rightsfulfilment and sustainable human development, while also supporting European Union accession.

The year 2012 was characterised by opening accession negotiations with the EU in June, historic visit of the UN SecretaryGeneral in July, parliamentary elections in October and a very modest economic growth.

During the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Chicago on 20 May 2012, the heads of states and governments issued aDeclaration stating, inter alia,the significant progress that Montenegro has made towards NATO membership and its contribution tosecurity in the Western Balkans region and beyond, including through its active role in regional cooperation activities and itsparticipation in ISAF. They added that Montenegro has successfully implemented significant political, economic and defencereforms, and that NATO encourages it to continue on that path so it can draw even closer to the Alliance . Montenegro’s progresstowards membership is under active review.

On 26 June 2012, the European Council welcomed the EU Commission’s report on Montenegro's progress in the implementation ofreforms and adopted the general EU position for the accession negotiations. The EU opened accession negotiations withMontenegro on 29 June, highlighting the importance of further progress in areas of the rule of law, and fight against corruptionand organised crime. Therefore, the first negotiations talks opened with the country regard chapters 23 and 24 of the acquis.

Another positive development in the year 2012 is Montenegro’s election, by UN General Assembly, in UN Human RightsCouncil (HRC) for a three year term - period 2013 - 2015. Among the main criteria for admission to HRC are candidate’scontribution to promotion and protection of human rights and voluntary commitments which the candidate country intends to fulfilduring its three-year membership in the Council. Montenegro is a third country from the region to be admitted to the HRC, afterSlovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On the political front, the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) remains the dominant political force in 2013, following the victory inthe parliamentary elections . However, the ruling coalition did not get an outright majority like in previous two elections, but inNovember it signed a deal for establishment of the government with ethnic minority parties. The president of the countryproposed the leader of the DPS and long-time politician, Milo Djukanovic, to head the country's newly elected government.Djukanovic has already served several terms as prime minister and president.

Montenegro continued to face developmental challenges , throughout 2012, particularly those of vulnerable groups and regionaldisparities, which were exacerbated by the global financial crisis. The issues of income poverty and inequality continued to be atthe centre of the human development agenda. According to data of the National Statistics Office, published in Poverty analysis inMontenegro for the year of 2010, the level of inequality slightly decreased from 26,4 in 2009 to 24,3 in 2010, measured by Ginicoefficient.

Based on the projections of the Ministry of Finance, the Montenegrin economy will have a real growth of 0.5% in 2012. Theslowdown has been caused by worse international situation, unfavourable weather conditions at the beginning of the year (whichresulted in lower volume of trade, traffic, investments and agricultural production), as well as by overhaul of the thermal powerplant in Pljevlja and reduced production of hydro power plants and aluminium company and its lower price.

The Roma are the most vulnerable with a poverty rate of 36 per cent; they are followed closely by displaced and internallydisplaced persons, welfare recipients, older people, the unemployed, and people with disabilities. Efforts are also needed toengender respect for protection of minorities and vulnerable groups such as children with disabilities. This is a first step towardsequitable socio-economic development to support the elimination of disparities. Attitudes towards children with disabilities arechanging, and there have been numerous positive steps since 2010 in promoting their social inclusion. Policy and legal frameworksfor gender equality are in place; however, due to pervasive norms and attitudes, women’s participation in political and economiclife remains low and capacity to implement the frameworks is also limited.

EU integration remains the foreign policy priority. Promoting economic recovery is also high on the government’s agenda,following a modest growth in 2012. Fulfilling obligation of the HRC membership re promotion and protection of human rights andvoluntary commitments will also be high on the agenda in 2013, together with meeting of recommendations from the secondcycle of the Universal Periodic Review .

Summary on progress towards UNDAF outcomes

Montenegro, self-starting Delivering as One (DaO) country as of late 2009, began implementation of the Phase II of itsIntegrated UN Programme, which actually represents the first UNDAF in independent Montenegro, in 2012.

The existing Joint Country Steering Committee (JCSC), which approves the Integrated UN Programme and guides the UN inits “Delivering as One” commitment, is the primary political mechanism through which the Government is engaged inimplementation and monitoring of Phase II. The Programme is guided by the over-riding priority of the Montenegrin Governmentto join the European Union as well as by key national reform and development strategies. The Integrated UN Programme forMontenegro has three strategic programme pillars, namely: Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance, and SustainableEconomic Development & Environmental Protection (SEDEP).

Together with national partners, the UN agencies in Montenegro in 2012 continued implementation of joint programmes inrelation to Democratic Governance, Social Inclusion and Sustainable Economic Development and Environmental Protection (SEDEP)on a) Good Health system Governance for Equitable Effective and Quality Health Care in Montenegro (joint programme of UNDPand WHO); b) Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety (joint programme of WHO, UNICEF andUNDP); c)Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building (joint programme of UNDP andregionally based organisations UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO and FAO); d) Support to fulfilment of Montenegro’s social inclusion prioritiesrelated to permanent solution of status for refugee, displaced and domicile Roma persons (joint programme of all residentagencies, implemented by UNDP); e)Child protection and social inclusion (joint activity of UNICEF & WHO); f) DRR, RiskManagement and Climate Change Adaptation (joint programme of UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) all funded partially or entirely from theExpanded DAO Funding Window 2010 and 2011.

Montenegro received USD 557,000 from the 2011 Expanded Funding Window , however, one part of the funds wastransferred to the UN Country Fund in second half of 2012. Thus, implementation of some activities under the mentioned jointprojects/programmes was postponed and picked up in December only. Namely, there were some redirections of funds by theJCSC due to considerable delay in the receipt of funds by donors to the UN Country Fund and later in the release of the funds dueto a long process of consultations at the level of the JCSC. Some of the funds were redirected to UN wide UNICEF led Multipleindicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children. In addition, the UN Country Fund Montenegro received additionalfunds from EFW for 2012 in the amount of USD 127,000. The JCSC allocated these funds for developing a joint programme foryouth in northern part of the country, building on existing and potential activities/contributions of all agencies in Montenegro, andadditional amount for Multiple indicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children.

The JCSC also commended efficiency of the joint work and highlighted the importance of cooperation with the UN System.Achieved results were positively assessed, while resource mobilisation was recognised as the main challenge in the process ofcreating necessary conditions for full implementation of the Integrated Programme. In regard to this, the UNCT developed a jointresource mobilisation matrix, as agreed at its retreat in April, and discussed it regularly at UNCT meetings. In addition, the UNCTreceived in December some seed funding in the amount of USD 60,000 for undertaking national consultations for the post 2015development agenda.

The JCSC discussed strategic priorities of Integrated UN Programme and areas that needed additional attention both from theGovernment and UN sides, such as issues of human rights of different vulnerable groups. It also agreed upon necessity tostrategically plan and implement interventions and activities in accordance with national priorities. Therefore, UNICEF and UNDP Country Programme Action Plans were signed jointly in January, which is a good example of successful implementation ofDaO in the country.

The example of the Mental Health Strategy development, was assessed at JCSC meeting as positive result of the Integrated UNProgramme and the concept Delivering as One being important instruments not only for strengthening coherency of the UN but forcoordination of strategic partners and technical support (more precisely World Bank and the EU).

In regard to donor coordination , the members of the JCSC agreed to include advisor to the Prime Minister on internationaleconomic cooperation and structural reforms into the work of the Committee, thus enabling more efficient communication withpossible donors. At the same time, the UN has also initiated, together with World Bank and European Commission moresystematic approach to donor coordination in public administration reform.

Within the framework of EU accession , cooperation has been continued with national institutions in addressing the issue ofdisplaced and internally displaced persons, especially in the area of providing support for their registration and voluntary return tothe places of origin.

Networking aimed at raising awareness on human rights protection was particularly upgraded on the occasions of Human RightsDay observance, when the UN brought together all relevant national and international partners which are working on human rightsrelated issues. The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights merged its knowledge, experience and commitment withthe Government, Ombudsperson, Academia, NGO sector, OSCE Mission and EU Delegation to Montenegro, to organise aconference on important human rights topics and pursue concrete recommendations in the areas of: Montenegro's membership inthe UN HR Council 2013-2015, property rights-restitution and prison reform.

The Theme Group and Joint Team on HIV/AIDS could not meet all targets of this year's work plan due to sudden phasing outof UNAIDS and PAF funding from the region hence the lack of funding for programmatic activities. However, the UN Theme Groupeffectively monitored implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 and National HIV/AIDS Programme2012-2016, and assisted national authorities in addressing the key obstacles and gaps in the national response by developing a Report on Mid-term Review on implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 .. Since there will be no more

Report on Mid-term Review on implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 .. Since there will be no morecontribution from UNAIDS for programmatic activities on HIV/AIDS as of 2013, the UN agencies did the phasing out strategy andcommunicated the closing of the joint programme, which began in late 2007, in an event organised for relevant nationalcounterparts and the Government. The Report was also presented at the closing event organised by the Theme Group in October.The Theme Group also effectively implemented the last phase of the joint programme “UNCT and National Response toHIV/AIDS” closed in October. UNGASS and national indicators as per Action Plan on Monitoring and Evaluation of the NationalHIV/AIDS Response were achieved with support from the UN. The UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS will continue to exist and tocoordinate and monitor all UN activities on HIV/AIDS.

UNCT’s policy engagement activities with national partners are evident in development and realisation of projects andprogrammes dealing with: support in acquiring personal documents for I/DPs and domiciled Roma (at risk ofstatelessness) , social inclusion and child protection , improving the business environment through green jobs andinstitution building as well as through assisting the country in creating and harmonising effective legal aid , mediation andjuvenile justice systems. In addition, the UN family in the country provided advisory and technical support to the Government inpreparing the second cycle of UPR reporting .

Another important outcome of UNCT’s policy engagement with national partners is in the area of disaster risk reduction , riskmanagement and climate change adaptation. The UN system supported the Ministry of Interior, Sector for Emergencies, and 12municipalities to develop local flood risk assessments based on which the flood preparedness plans were developed and carriedout in 2012. The UN system will support the relevant national partners in development of multi-hazard risk assessment in all othermunicipalities in 2013.

In addition, the UNCT also organised two trainings on disaster risk reduction for its Technical Group on Emergencies and otherrelevant staff in April and June.

Overall, the Integrated UN Programme follows programmes and priorities defined in the policy documents of the Government ofMontenegro that pertain to UN mandates and comparative advantages. Implementation of the Integrated UN Programme involves realisation of nine outcomes [1]. Outputs of the Integrated UN Programme fully correspond to strategic objectives ofMontenegro in joining the EU, achieving the Millennium Development Goals and Millennium Declaration, improving donorcoordination and strengthening of international cooperation.

The Delivering as One approach of work led to higher level of strategic results as UN agencies and the Government pooledagency and ministry specific resources for joint and more coherent and coordinated work. The JCSC reviewed for the second timethe implementation of Integrated UN Programme. It also recommended concrete activities aimed at further enhancement of thework of all pillars and of implementation of the UN reform.

[1]For more detail, please refer to the Integrated UN Programme of Montenegro 2010-2016.

Summary on progress in UN Reform

Montenegro is a unique environment since it is a rather new country and there is still a need for normative and capacitydevelopment support from international organisations. It is also an upper middle income country (MIC) which opened accessionnegotiations with the EU hence certain funds for development in different areas are available, but are gradually decreasing due toregional approaches by major donors toward MICs. The Expanded Funding Window has positioned the UN as a partner whichsupports human-rights and development agenda at time of diminishing resources.

A Phase II of the Integrated UN Programme 2010-2011 builds on the areas of intervention of a total of 12 resident (UNDP,UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, IOM) and regionally-based programmes, funds and agencies of the UN system (FAO, UNEP, UNESCO,UNIDO, UN Women and IAEA) already agreed between them and the Government of Montenegro. In order to have real impact,the UN focus on three specific areas: social inclusion, democratic governance and sustainable economic development andenvironment. The UN work was successful thanks to close cooperation with ministries and other national institutions.

Total planned budget in 2012 amounted to USD 17 million and estimated delivery is USD 14.7 million, which makes 86% delivery,representing a considerable increase compared to 2011. In addition, parliamentary elections and subsequent negotiations onformation of the new Government throughout the whole second part of the year slowed down the implementation of overall UN’swork in the country.

Together with the Government and different national and international partners, the UN merges its capacities, expertise andcomparative advantages to mutually address number of concerns, which, after three years of its implementation of DaO inMontenegro, resulted in concrete joint outcomes :

Finding durable solutions for displaced persons from neighbouring countries, with focus on Sarajevo Process, aimed toclose the refugee chapter from the conflicts in the 90’s;

Child protection, social inclusion and creating opportunities for the most vulnerable groups;

Addressing challenges of people with disabilities, both children and adults;

Supporting good governance across the system and strengthening variety of national capacities to foster EU accession;

Supporting good governance across the system and strengthening variety of national capacities to foster EU accession;

Supporting governance in the health sector and strengthening mental health system;

Supporting development of green economy and business clusters;

Response to climate changes and disaster risk reduction.

In addition, UN’s assistance and cooperation proved to be particularly valuable in time of crisis – as seen during heavy snowstormin February and March 2012, when the UN jointly supported the most vulnerable in three northern municipalities, and recentlywhen a devastating fire swallowed the entire camp where mostly domicile Roma and refugees live. In such and similar hard timesfor the country, the UN joins its capacities with national institutions to provide support to ones in the need.

Throughout the year, the Government and especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ministries convening the three pillars hascontinued to be particularly engaged in and supportive of the Delivering as One approach. The Government is furtherencouraging the DAO concept as a way to reduce transaction costs and to increase donor coordination. They also consider theDAO as a means to improve their internal horizontal coordination, which is still a challenge. The Directorate for UN and OtherInternational Organisations has efficiently coordinated the work of ministries which are members of the Joint Country SteeringCommittee.

The President hosted UN Secretary General’s in Montenegro during his visit to the countries of the Western Balkans in July. Inaddition, the State Protocol and different national institutions led the process of organisation of the visit.

The Joint Country Steering Committee has met only once in 2012 due to the fact that the parliamentary elections andsubsequent negotiations on formation of the new Government spread throughout the whole second part of the year. The meeting,held in April, was co-chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Resident Coordinator. Members of the JCSC adopted theUN Annual Work Plan concluding that the document was in accordance with development priorities of Montenegro and that itcreated conditions for strengthening capacities in all programmatic areas. The Steering Committee also reviewed progress in theimplementation of the Phase I of Integrated UN Programme 2010-2011 and it discussed major results from 2011 per outcome;major outputs of project/programmes financed from the UN Country Fund; 2012 RC/UNCT Work Plan and 2011 RC/UNCT AnnualReport results; joint resource mobilisation - the current status & the Phase I (2010-2011) plus future outlooks for joint resourcemobilisation. Furthermore, the Steering Committee assessed implementation of recommendations for improving the work andcooperation among Sector/Pillar WGs,with the aim of further enhancing the implementation of the Integrated UN Programme andDaO as a whole. The recommendations on resource mobilisation and appointment of national co-conveners in Pillar WorkingGroups have been reflected in the work of all Pillars.

At the technical level, the existing UN Pillar Working Groups and the government’s Sector Working Groups engaged in jointplanning exercises , which resulted in development of 2012 UN Annual Work Plan, and in regular coordination of activities whenimplementing projects/programmes. The Pillar and Sector Working Groups held joint meetings in 2012, at least two per pillar, atwhich they discussed results and ways of improving horizontal coordination and cooperation. The Pillar Working Groups presentedthe major results of the Phase I (2010-2011) per outcome to members of the JCSC at the beginning of the year and will do so for2013 at the beginning of next year.

The UN M&E Task Force was established in the first quarter of the year and it closely cooperated with conveners of Pillars inorder to revise the M&E Framework and M&E Plan. The Pillar Working Groups met at the end of the year to discuss the M&EFramework and Plan and agreed how to use the documents in their monitoring and reporting to the JCSC.

The UN Country Team, through its inter-agency Operations Management Team (OMT), worked on increasing efficiency andeffectiveness through improved business practices and common services as well as planning and preparing for the functioning inthe future common premises. In particular, the OMT implemented a strategic work plan for 2011 common services with relevanttargets and timeliness. Targets of a Plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises were met bythe OMT, in close cooperation with the UNCT and other UN staff, where possible since the finalisation of the construction of thenew building was postponed by the Directorate for Public Works to 2013. In regard to HACT, Terms of Reference for themacro-assessment were published in the third quarter of the year and the assessment will be completed by June 2013.

The Joint Communications Team (JCT) continued to upgrade the efficiency of its joint work which resulted in successfuldevelopment and implementation of the Joint Communication Strategy 2012 and relevant Action Plan. The Strategy focused onthree key priorities of UN’s work: Social inclusion and poverty, Domestic violence and Green economy. Thus, the UN System inMontenegro organised seven synchronised communications campaigns throughout the year, including It’s about ability (UNICEF),fostering (UNICEF), 16 Days of activism against domestic violence (UN), Sarajevo process (UNHCR), Rio +20 (UNDP), TouchDurmitor (UNESCO & UNDP), Promotion of legal migrations (IOM). The historic visit of the UN Secretary General in Julycontributed to high visibility of the UN’s work and DaO. In addition, there were 13 joint activities/events/observances organisedthroughout the year resulting in a more unified voice and coherent brand image of the UN System in Montenegro, includingestablishment of United Nations Park in Old Royal Capital Cetinje on the occasion of UN Day. The JCT was strengthened as ateam after successful team building retreat at the beginning of the year, resulting in increased performance and responsiveness ofthe team, along with improved model of sharing responsibilities and tasks distribution.

Moreover, the UNCT organised, through the JCT, an internal survey on perception of Delivering as One among UN employees.The survey was aimed at scanning staff’s perceptions in order to identify strengths and weaknesses that need to be accordinglyaddressed. The 2012 Survey showed that majority of UN staff see DaO as a very useful concept, recognising tangible potentialssuch as avoiding overlapping, improvement of overall UN work’s efficiency and effectiveness and slight reduction of operationalcosts. It also pointed to some concrete weaknesses of DaO, being perceived by many as an extra workload while somecomplained on complicated procedures. The survey will be repeated annually in order to follow the trends.

The construction of the UN Shared Eco Premises is slowly moving to its completion using efficient, ecological technology and amodern design that will provide the appropriate joint roof for UN family in Montenegro. The finalisation of the construction of theso called UN Eco Building was postponed on few occasions due to technical reasons that have to do with a complex engineeringdesign and inexperience of local partners in the construction of green buildings. During the visit of the UN Secretary General, it

was stated that the construction would be finalised at the end of 2012. However, the finalisation had to be postponed one moretime and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration informed the UN SG in November, on the margins of the GeneralAssembly’s meeting re election of new members of the UN HR Council, that the construction will be finalised in 2013.

The UN Security Plan and Security Risk Assessment were updated ensuring safety and security of UN staff and approved by theSecurity Management Team (SMT). An emergency situation drill (response to natural disaster) was organised by the SMT inOctober.

It is important to mention that most of the Participating UN Organisation even though faced with considerable financial constraints cost-shared costs of two out of three UN Coordination Office staff.

Key aspects of the proposed 2013 workplan

The UN resident and regionally based organisations will continue implementation of the Phase II of UN IntegratedProgramme, covering the period 2012-2016. Pillar and Sector Working Groups, hence the UN and the line ministries, will developand finalise the 2013 UN Annual Work Plan by the end of January and will simultaneously began its implementation. In allthree result areas of the Programme (Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Economic Development& Environmental Protection ) the core principles of human rights, gender equality and development of national capacity will beupheld and incorporated throughout the implementation of the Annual Work Plan.

Due to financial constraints, UNESCO, UN Women and UNAIDS are leaving and their project offices will be closed by 2013.However, they will continue their work on the ground through their regional offices.

The UN system will continue to provide continuous, enhanced and coherent support to Montenegro in the overall reformprocess (EU accession, fulfilment of international obligations including the Millennium Declaration and MDGs, CEDAW, the UPR, the CRC and conventions on refugees and statelessness). It will support the continued integration of human rights principles intoGovernment policies and actions. Furthermore, the UN agencies will support the newly elected Government of Montenegro in theprocess of implementation of relevant strategies, such as the Strategy on Social Inclusion, and further on in the process ofmonitoring and evaluation. Other related dimensions of UN coherence will also continue to be built upon based on experience todate, including common services and business processes, preparation for the move to the common UN Eco premises, andenhanced Resident Coordinator’s and UNCT’s functions.

The Participating UN Organisations will continue its joint programming and activities in all pillars of the Integrated Programme,particularly in the areas of I/DPs / refugees, child protection and social inclusion, justice reform, sustainable development andenvironmental protection.

As the Integrated UN Programme moved into the second phase, an important feature is joint implementation of sub-programmesby a number of Participating UN Organisations in support of particular outcomes. Joint Programmes reflect complementarity andsynergy of support among UN organisations to collectively work together on common national development priorities. Not allagencies work together on all joint programmes, but only those agencies that can add value. Each existing joint programme hasits own lead agency, based on the primacy of its role or mandate in the area. Implementation of the following jointprogrammes will continue in 2013:

1. Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building (joint programme of UNDP andregionally based organisations UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO and FAO)

2. DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (joint programme of UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF)

3. Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety (joint programme of WHO, UNICEF andUNDP)

4. UN Eco Shared Premises (joint programme of resident Participating Organisations).

In addition, the UN will formulate and implement a Joint Initiative on Youth that should build on existing capacities of UNorganisations and result in development of a comprehensive programme on empowerment of youth, with the focus on the Northof Montenegro. The UN will also work on national consultations for the post 2015 development agenda; UNICEF led Multipleindicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children and on creating closer cooperation and links with the Parliament ofMontenegro in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme.

The UNCT will work extensively on further enhancing the functioning of all Pillar/Sector Working Groups together with theGovernment of Montenegro and will intensify its activities in the area of monitoring & evaluation through joint work of theworking groups. Further decrease of transaction costs for both the UN and Government is expected, especially after the moveto the joint premises.

The cross-cutting Working Group on Gender and Human Rights will continue communications and establish close workingrelationship with the three Pillar Working Groups. It will provide support to the UNCT and Pillar Groups in ensuring that all staff inthe UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in gender mainstreaming and HRBA andcan monitor and report the outputs of their work through the mentioned lens. The Working Group will remain involved in jointUN’s work in the area of “16 days against violence campaign” and Human Rights Day, both organised jointly by the UN andpartners since 2008.

The UN Coordination Office will continue monitoring the construction of the UN Eco building , which should hopefully befinalised in 2013, and will provide necessary technical support to the Government and construction company in this process. TheOperations Management Team will put into force the plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared

Premises in close cooperation with the UNCT. Possible common ICT Services need to be identified before moving into the newjoint building as well as eco-friendly furniture and security fence need to be procured and relevant funds need to be secured byUN organisations. The UN family expects to be able to move under one roof in the second half of 2013.

The UNCT will also continue its work on further implementation of HACT . The HACT Task Force will conduct amacro-assessment of country’s public financial system in the first half of 2013.

Furthermore, strengthening joint UN communication and functioning of the Joint Communications Group will be continuedthrough further synchronisation of agencies’ communications campaigns and events and though implementation of the JointCommunication Strategy for 2012-2013 and relevant annual work plan.

Since the future of Expanded Funding Window funds is uncertain and 2013 RC funds will be at the same level as in 2012, most ofthe costs for human resources of UN Coordination Office (UNCO), will need to be picked up by the Participating UNOrganisations. Some of the expenses will be covered though projects and activities where the UNCO is providing its programmaticand administrative support, such as the Joint Youth Initiative (25% of the salary of UN Admin Finance Assistant will be coveredwith funds from the Youth Initiative and 2012 Expanded Funding Window Funds). The UNCT, therefore, agreed that theParticipating UN Organisations will cost share most costs of the position of UN Communications Analyst and UN Admin/FinanceAssistant on the basis of proportional cost-sharing model. As in 2012, Regionally-based Organisations (RBOs) will be requested tocontribute towards 20% of the total cost for the mentioned two positions and this cost will be divided among RBOs on equal basis.The resident UN Organisations will continue to cost-share for positions of UN Eco Building Project Coordinator and 20% salary of astaff member covering the position of the Country Security Focal Point. A more sustainable and structured modality of resourcingthe UN Coordination Office will be discussed towards the end of the next year.

Recommendations

We would appreciate if the following could be provided to our UNCT:

-Assistance and guidance in building capacities of the Operations Management Team on functioning of common services in thefuture UN Eco Shared Premises, with a special focus on common ICT system;

-Information on availability and mobilisation of resources related to Delivering as One countries, such as Expanded FundingWindow funds and similar.

2012 Resident Coordinator Annual ReportMontenegro (MNE) - Annexes

   2012 Results and Use of Funds2012 Results and Use of Funds

Part One: Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (Results 2012)

Key Result Area Outcome Name Indicate Total Budget Per OutcomeProvide an indicative budgetdelivery amount per outcome in2012.

Comments

UNDAF Outcome 1 1.1 Montenegro’s legalframework is harmonized withEU/UN standards, and policiesrelevant to social inclusion areimplemented and monitored.

$176,700.00 $88,672.00

UNDAF Outcome 1 1.2 Social norms areembedded in order to facilitateage and gender sensitiveinclusive attitudes andpractices towards vulnerableand excluded populations.

$2,690,927.00 $1,563,557.00

UNDAF Outcome 1 1.3 Montenegro reducesdisparities and gaps in accessto quality health, educationand social services, in linewith EU/UN standards.

$6,372,732.00 $6,953,733.00

UNDAF Outcome 2 2.1 National legislativeframework is harmonized withUN, EU, OSCE and CoEstandards and relevantsecondary legislationregulating implementation isdeveloped.

$289,371.00 $165,300.00

UNDAF Outcome 2 2.2 State and independentinstitutions with increasedcapacity to ensure therealization and monitoring ofhuman rights, supportempowerment of women,enable equal opportunities forall inhabitants, includingaccess to efficient servicedelivery, through

$2,507,438.00 $2,030,521.00

UNDAF Outcome 2 2.3 Empower civil society andsupportive institutionalmechanisms to increaseawareness on human rightsand the benefits andobligations of participation indecision-making, advocacy,demanding quality servicesand accountability.

$674,248.00 $470,496.00

UNDAF Outcome 3 3.1 Climate change adaptationand mitigation measures aredesigned and implemented toaccelerate the use ofrenewable, clean energy,carbon trading and energyefficiency, thereby achievinglow carbon emissions, climateresilient growth and bettermanageme

$1,609,461.00 $1,125,000.00

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UNDAF Outcome 3 3.2 Established system forstrengthening entrepreneurialcapacity building andfacilitating private sectorpartnerships for ‘green jobs,’rural livelihoods anddevelopment of Medium, Smalland Micro Enterprises (MSME)in order to improve economicchoices

$1,333,245.00 $1,270,847.00

UNDAF Outcome 3 3.3 Established system forconservation and sustainablemanagement of naturalresources, effectiveprevention, control andreduction of environmentalrisks, and enhancedenvironmental awareness andparticipation by children,young people and adults.

$1,389,120.00 $993,026.00

UNDAF Outcome 4

UNDAF Outcome 5

PART 1 TOTAL $17,043,242.00 $14,661,152.00

Part Two: Coordination Results

Key Results Area Expected Outputs1 Performance Indicators2 Actual Outputs at Year End

Funds required/spent at Year End

Additional Support Needed from HQ or Regional Director'sTeam

Target DateSRC UNCCF Transition Un Agencies3 Other

Required Spent Required Spent Required Spent Required Spent Required Spent Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Result Area 1: Coordination for Results (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

A) UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy/MD and MDGs plan

UN support toformulation/implementation ofrelevant national strategies orplans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP

The UNCT to continuesupporting the Governmentof Montenegro in the processof implementation of theStrategy on Social Inclusion(innovated PRSP) andNational Programme forIntegration of Montenegro inthe EU.

2012 UN Annual Work Planaligned with national prioritiesand approved by the JointCountry Steering Committee inthe first quarter of 2012.Targets of 2011 Annual WorkPlans of three Pillar WorkingGroups (Social Inclusion,Democratic Governance andSustainable EconomicDevelopment & EnvironmentalProtection) of the IntegratedUN Programme are met.

2012 UN Annual Work Plan wasaligned with national priorities andapproved by the Joint CountrySteering Committee in April 2012.Majority of targets of 2012 AnnualWork Plans of three Pillar WorkingGroups (Social Inclusion,Democratic Governance andSustainable Economic Development& Environmental Protection) of theIntegrated UN Programme havebeen met. In addition, the UNCTand the Government activelyparticipated in a high level meetingon DaO in Albania in June andpresented the results of DaO inMontenegro. Furthermore, theUNCT, UN Coordination Office andGovernment alike led the processof organisation of the visit of UNSecretary General in July.

UN plan to support theimplementation of theMillennium Declaration,including scaling upIADG/MDG initiatives *

The Government able toidentify and respond to keyoutstanding gaps in fulfillingthe Millennium Declarationand meeting the MDGs.

Number of national and localreforms and/or increasedbudget allocations related toMDGs and UN conventionswhere UN has either engagedin policy dialogue, advocacy orprovides capacitydevelopment support. TheLaw on Social and ChildProtection passed and theregionally-based Strategy onBusiness Clusters completed.

65 national and local reformprocesses related to MDGs and UNconventions where the UN engagedin policy dialogue, advocacy,provision of development support.The Law on Social and ChildProtection was not passed yet dueto recently held parliamentaryelections and the fact that theParliament was not in session sinceAugust. Regionally-based Strategyon Business Clusters completed inJuly.

UN support to capacitydevelopment strategies

UN assistance to nationalauthorities for thepreparation of the nationalreport on the implementationof the Brussels Programme ofAction of LDCs 4 *

N/A Montenegro is MiddleIncome Country

Formulation/implementation of atransition plan or strategy 5

Other

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B) Aid Coordination/ Management / Paris Declaration

Planned efforts to making use ofnational systems in the areassuch as programme/projectreporting, PRS/sectoralmonitoring and evaluationsystems, annual PRS/sectoralperformance reviews, nationalprocurement systems, etc

UN support to aidcoordination/management

The Government able tooptimize the effectivenessand efficiency of aid throughdonor coordinationmechanism.

UN coordination structurelogically integrated in overalldonor coordination anddevelopment cooperation ofthe country, in closecollaboration with the PMOffice and the Ministry ofForeign Affairs and EuropeanIntegration. Monthly reportingon donor coordination by allUNCT members every thirdUNCT meeting or quarterly.

Efforts were made by the UNCT tointegrate UN coordination structurein overall donor coordination anddevelopment cooperation of thecountry, in close collaboration withthe PM Office and the Ministry ofForeign Affairs and EuropeanIntegration. This is an ongoingprocess. The Joint Country SteeringCommittee agreed at its firstmeeting in 2012 agreed to includeadvisor to the Prime Minister oninternational economic cooperationand structural reforms into thework of the committee, as thiscould greatly contribute to moreefficient communication withpossible donors. At the same time,the UN has also initiated, togetherwith World Bank and EuropeanCommission a more systematicapproach to donor coordination.UNCT members exchangedinformation on donor coordinationregularly and when applicable.

Other

C) UNDAF/Common Programming

Efforts to align UNprogramme cycle withnational development cycle *

Strengthen Government'sownership of the IntegratedUN Programme Phase II2012-2016. UNICEF andUNDP jointly sign and closelycooperate with nationalinstitutions onimplementation of theirCountry Programme ActionPlans (2012-2016) alignedwith the Phase II of theProgramme.

Joint Country SteeringCommittee reviewed progressin the implementation of theIntegrated UN Programme atleast once in the yearresulting in clearrecommendations, which arereflected in the work of Pillars.UNICEF and UNDP CountryProgramme Action Planssigned jointly in January.

Joint Country Steering Committee(JCSC) reviewed progress in theimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme at its meeting inApril. The JCSC discussed: majorresults from 2011 per outcome;major outputs ofproject/programmes financed fromthe UN Country Fund; 2012RC/UNCT Work Plan and 2011RC/UNCT Annual Report results;joint resource mobilisation - thecurrent status & the Phase I(2010-2011) plus future outlooksfor joint resource mobilisation; andit assessed implementation ofrecommendations for improving thework and cooperation amongSector/Pillar WGs. The JCSC agreedon clear recommendations, whichhave been reflected in the work ofPillars. The JCSC also agreed uponnecessity to strategically plan andimplement interventions andactivities in accordance withnational priorities. UNICEF andUNDP Country Programme ActionPlans were signed jointly inJanuary.

Preparation of CountryAnalysis/UNDAF/UNDAF ActionPlan

Progress towards UNDAFoutcomes (inputs provided bytheme group chairs)

Implementation of UNDAFM&E Framework *

The UN effectively monitorsall Pillar indicators of theIntegrated UN ProgrammePhase II. The UN toestablish the M&E WorkingGroup.

The M&E Working Groupestablished in the first quarterof the year and closelycooperated with all Pillars. TheM&E Working Group meets atleast three times in the yearto review implementation ofthe M&E Framework of thePhase I (2010-2011) andprogress towards targets ofthe year 2012.

The UN M&E Task Force wasestablished in the first quarter ofthe year and it closely cooperatedwith conveners of Pillars in order torevise the M&E Framework andPlan. The Pillar Working Groups metat the end of the year to discussthe M&E Framework and Plan andagreed how to use the documentsin their monitoring and reporting tothe JCSC. The Pillar Working Groupsmeet at least three times in theyear to review implementation ofthe UN Annual Work Plan and

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progress towards targets of theyear 2012. The Pillar WorkingGroups presented the majorresults of the Phase I (2010-2011)per outcome to the members ofthe JCSC at the beginning of theyear.

UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAFEvaluation/SOF

The Participating UNOrganisations and theGovernment to prepareAnnual Review of theIntegrated UN Programmeand 2011 UN Country Fundthrough Pillar and SectorWorking Groups and MPTFOffice respectively.

The Annual Review of theIntegrated UN Programmeand 2011 UN Country Fundcompleted in the first half ofthe year. The Annual Reviewsacknowledged by the JCSC inthe first half of the year andattended by senior partnersfrom all line ministries.

The Annual Review of theIntegrated UN Programme and2011 UN Country Fund werecompleted in the first quarter ofthe year and presented to the JointCountry Steering Committee in April.Senior representatives of theGovernment, including threeministers and four deputyministers, attended the meeting ofthe Joint Country SteeringCommittee.

Joint planning initiatives with UNpeacekeeping, peacebuilding,political and humanitarian actors(e.g. UNDAF plus, IntegratedStrategic Framework).

Other

D) Joint Programmes

Preparation/ implementationof new Joint Programmes *

Together with nationalpartners, the ParticipatingUN Organisations inMontenegro to continueimplementation of jointprogrammes and activitiesresponding to immediatenational priorities in the areasof social inclusion andsustainable economicdevelopment &environmental protection.

a) National strategic policyframework for enhancing thecompetitiveness throughcluster-approach developed,with the governancestructure, policyrecommendations, monitoringand evaluation plan and abudget; throughimplementation of the jointprogramme Improving thebusiness environment throughgreen jobs and institutionbuilding. b) At least 10municipalities usinginformation managementservices/GIS for disastermanagement and planning,through implementation ofDRR, Risk Management andClimate Change Adaptation. c)Transformation Action Plan forKomanski most completedand approved by the Ministryof Labour and Social Welfare,through joint projectNon-communicable diseasesprevention, enhancing serviceprovision to adults atKomanski most; d) Capacityfor NCD control andprevention with a particularfocus on early cancer controland prevention strengthened,through the projectNon-communicable diseasesprevention, healthy lifestylesand food safety; e) Final draftof the Konik study(Socio-Economicpart)completed in closecooperation with the Ministryof Labour and Social Welfare;2,080, individual documents,or 10 percentage of the totalof I/DP caseload, obtained forI/DPs and domiciled Roma(from Serbia, B&H, Croatia),through joint project Durablesolution for refugees,displaced and domiciled Romain Montenegro.

Together with national partners, theParticipating UN Organisations inMontenegro continuedimplementation of jointprogrammes and activitiesresponding to immediate nationalpriorities, resulting in: a) Nationalstrategic policy framework forenhancing the competitivenessthrough cluster-approach includingthe "Strategy for SustainableEconomic Growth in Montenegrothrough Introduction of Clusters bythe end of 2016” developed, withthe governance structure, policyrecommendations, and a budget;through implementation of the jointprogramme Improving the businessenvironment through green jobsand institution building. TheGovernment is supposed to finalizethe M&E plan for the Strategy in2013. b) Representatives from 12municipalities have been trainedand are using the informationmanagement services/GIS fordisaster management and planning.c) Transformation Plan wasdeveloped and submitted to theMinistry of Labour and Socialwelfare. The Ministry has confirmedthat the content of the Plan isacceptable. However, the Plan wasnot officially adopted. One of thereasons for non-adoption of thePlan is lack of financial resourcesfor its implementation. Thus theMinistry could not adopt the Planwithout additional consultations andthe approval of the Ministry ofFinance. d) The activities onstrengthening early cancer controland prevention are ongoing andwere delayed primarily due todelays in disbursing the thirdtranche of 2011 EFW funds. Thisrequired some changes to be madewith respect to the initial Plan ofaction as in the meantime thecountry had to mobilize its ownresources and expertise anddevelop the NCCP. Therefore, thePlan of action has been revised toidentify specific interventions totackle NCDs through addressingsocial determinants of health andhealth inequities at the countrylevel. e) Final Draft of the Studywas produced in October 2012following the extensive consultativeprocess with the line Ministry ofLabour and Social welfare, Ministryof Interior, Ministry of Health and

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of Interior, Ministry of Health andwith relevant institutions active inthe areas concerning I/DP issues.Nevertheless, the additionalconsultations needs to be carriedout with the Ministry of interior,before the actual Study is to bepublished at the website. 2,119individual documents (birthcertificate, citizenship, etc.), or12,8% of the total I/DP caseload,obtained for I/DPs and domiciledRoma (from Serbia, B&H, Croatia),through the joint project.

M&E of Joint Programmes

Other

E) HACT

Status of HACTimplementation/compliance7in the country *

The UNCT to continue itswork on furtherimplementation of HACT,through the OperationsManagement Team.

A macro-assessment ofcountry’s public financialsystem conducted in the thirdquarter of the year. The costof the assessment coveredby UNDP and UNICEF, due tovery limited RC budget.Beginner training for possiblenew IPs conducted.

Terms of Reference for themacro-assessment were publishedin the third quarter of the year andthe assessment will be completedby June 2013. UNICEF and UNDPsecured funds for the assessment.There were no new IPs in 2012thus there was no need to organiserelevant beginner trainings.

$22,000.00 $300.00 UN agencies contributions: UNDP 11,000 UNICEF 11,000

Strengthening nationalsystems/capacities throughHACT

Other

F) Gender Equality

UN support to incorporation ofgender equality in nationalplanning processes (such asNational DevelopmentStrategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; JointAssistance Strategies, etc.)

The cross-cutting WorkingGroup on Gender and HumanRights to continue supportingthe national partners inplanning and implementationof national policies in thearea of domestic violence.

A joint study on domesticviolence and impact of theUN’s and national partners'joint work in the area, suchas “16 days against violencecampaign” which is beingorganised by the UN andpartners in the last few years,carried out by the end of theyear. The findings of thestudy used for future work inthe area of domestic violenceand for advocacy.

A joint study on domestic violencewas not carried out but it wasagreed that UNDP addressesrelevant impact assessmentthrough Gender Programme IPA2010 while the Working Groupwould carry out the campaign on16 Days Activism Against Violencein Family. UNDP's Study on FamilyViolence and Violence AgainstWomen offered constructiveproposals for better understandingof family violence, violence againstwomen problem area, efficientresponse of all actors in theprocess of providing assistance,support and protection to victims.The findings of the study wereused for development of 2012 “16days against violence campaign”,organised jointly by the UN, OSCEand national partners. Thecampaign used innovativestrategies to call upon relevantstakeholders for the 0 tolerance toviolence in family. Some aspects ofthe mentioned study re the impactand attitude change will beconducted on annual bases and willalso address/absorb impact of the16 days campaigning. Furthermore,UNHCR carried out 20 focus groupdiscussions on domestic violencewith refugee women all over thecountry, as part of the 16 dayscampaign.

$20,873.00 $20,000.00 $18,000.00

Capacity development for gendertheme groups to support UNCTto respond to national prioritiesfor gender equality

Other The UN to continue closeworking relationship withrelevant national andinternational partners inadvocating for strengthenedsanctions in the area ofdomestic violence and forthe fight against violence infamily. The Working Groupon Gender and Human Rightsto provide support to theUNCT and Pillar Groups in 1)

Number of steps undertakento implement inter-ministerialprotocol on domestic violence.Percentage increase innegative attitudes towardsdomestic violence. 100percent of staff responsiblefor Integrated UNProgramme's outputs able toapply gender mainstreaming intheir work. Percentage ofstaff trained able to report on

7 steps undertaken to implementinter-ministerial protocol ondomestic violence, including 2inter-ministerial meetings chairedby Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Justice and HumanRights with 40 high representativesof stake-holding institutions, 2trainings for trainers designed andimplemented for the team of 20representatives from police andsocial welfare centres and 3

$20,000.00 $20,000.00 UN agencies contributions: UNDP 20,000

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Ensuring all staff in the UNwho are responsible forIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs have formal trainingin gender mainstreaming 2)Monitoring all Integrated UNProgramme's outputs atleast once during the yearthrough a gender equalitylens and 3) Providingstrategic direction to the RC,UNCT and others on highlevel gender relatedadvocacy and policydialogue.

outputs from genderperspective. Percentage ofstaff accountable for outputsof the Integrated UNProgramme are trained ingender mainstreaming.

coordination meetings gathering 25representatives of the partneringinstitutions and organizations.Assessment on attitudes towardsdomestic violence was nor carriedout in 2012. Basic study onviolence in family has beenconducted by UNDP in mid 2012while impact assessment will beconducted in mid 2013. 80% ofstaff trained able to report onoutputs from gender perspective.95% of staff accountable foroutputs of the Integrated UNProgramme are trained in thebasics of gender mainstreaming.

G) HIV/AIDS

Establishment of Joint UNTeam on AIDS andimplementation of jointprogramme of support onAIDS *

The Joint UN team onHIV/AIDS to continueimplementation of jointprogramme in cooperationwith national counterpartsand to develop the newproposal for UNAIDS, ifProgramme AccelerationFunds or its equivalentbecome available.

Targets of the 2012 work planof the Joint UN Team onHIV/AIDS met and activitiesimplemented according to theagreed timeline. At least onenew joint programme/projectproposal designed in closecooperation with nationalpartners and submitted forfunding. The Focal Point onHIV/AIDS supported the JointTeam and the Theme Groupon HIV/AIDS in implementationof UN's joint programme onHIV/AIDS, if ProgrammeAcceleration Funds or itsequivalent become availableby UNAIDS.

Targets of this year's work plancould not be entirely met due tothe lack of funding forprogrammatic activities and suddenphasing out of UNAIDS and PAFfunding from the region. This isespecially related to theprogrammatic activities envisagedin 2011, which were not possible toimplement due to the mentionedconstraints. However, the UN JointTeam on HIV/AIDS met regularlyand the Focal Point on HIV/AIDSsupported the Joint Team and theTheme Group on HIV/AIDS inphasing out of UN's jointprogramme on HIV/AIDS.

$28,000.00 $11,000.00 UN entities contribution: UNDP USD 17,714.64 UNICEF USD4,000.00 UNHCR USD 4,285.80 WHO USD 571.44 IOM USD1,428.60

UN support to the nationalresponse to AIDS throughstrengthening the ThreeOnes *

The UN Theme Group andUN Joint Team on HIV/AIDSto strengthen capacities ofthe national authoritiesrelated to National HIV/AIDSStrategy 2010-2014 andNational Roadmap to achieveUniversal Access goals andto support national partnersin their implementation. TheUN Theme Group and UNJoint Team on HIV/AIDS towork closely with relevantnational counterparts onenhancing the human rightsof people living with HIV. TheUN Theme Group and UNJoint Team on HIV/AIDS toeffectively monitorimplementation of theNational HIV/AIDS Strategy2010-2014 and NationalHIV/AIDS Programme2012-2016, and to assistnational authorities inaddressing the key obstaclesand gaps in the nationalresponse.

At least 40 nationalinstitutions' staff provided withtrainings on strengtheningcapacities in the area of publicrelations, monitoring andevaluation and organisationalmanagement. At least 15medical staff provided withlearning tools for reducingstigma and discriminationtowards people living with HIV.National HIV/AIDS Strategyand National HIV/AIDSProgramme fully implementedand international obligationsregarding the global HIV/AIDSreporting fulfilled. UNGASS andnational indicators as perAction Plan on Monitoring andEvaluation of the NationalHIV/AIDS Response achievedwith support from the UN.

Due to the lack of funding forprogrammatic activities and closingof the joint project, financedmainly by UNAIDS, it was notpossible to implement most of theplanned activities. However, theUN Theme Group and UN JointTeam on HIV/AIDS effectivelymonitored implementation of theNational HIV/AIDS Strategy2010-2014 and National HIV/AIDSProgramme 2012-2016, andassisted national authorities inaddressing the key obstacles andgaps in the national responsethrough developing a Report onMid-term Review on implementationof the National HIV/AIDS Strategy2010-2014. UNGASS and nationalindicators as per Action Plan onMonitoring and Evaluation of theNational HIV/AIDS Response wereachieved with support from theUN. The UN's joint programme onHIV/AIDS has been closed togetherwith the position of UNAIDS FocalPoint in the country in October.However, Montenegro has beenapproved for continuation of theGlobal Fund HIV Grant for period2012-2015 and the primaryrecipient of the funds remains tobe UNDP, while NGO CAZAS willtake over the role of mainsub-recipient responsible for NGOsector dealing with HIV/AIDS in thecountry.

$30,000.00 $21,901.00

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace The UN Joint Team onHIV/AIDS to develop learningtools and to organise aworkshop to enhance theknowledge of UN staff andtheir families on HIV/AIDS.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDSdeveloped. At least 50 UNstaff and family membersprovided with the most recentfindings in regard to HIV/AIDSprevention and treatment, inthe first half of 2012.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDS wasdeveloped by HIV/AIDS Focal Pointand the Joint Team. Over 50 UNstaff and family members wereprovided with the most recentfindings in regard to HIV/AIDSprevention and treatment, in thefirst half of 2012. They have alsobeen provided with the workshopon Stigma fuels HIV campaign.

Other

H) Human Rights

Application of Human RightBased Approach

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Strengthening the capacity ofUNCTs to support nationalhuman rights protectionsystems

The Working Group onGender and Human Rights toprovide support to the UNCTand Pillar Groups in 1)Ensuring all staff in the UNwho are responsible forIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs have formal trainingin HRBA 2) Monitoring allIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs at least once duringthe year through a HRBA lens3) Providing strategicdirection to the RC, UNCTand others on high levelhuman rights advocacy andpolicy dialogue, including theGovernment’s preparation ofthe second cycle of UPRreporting, due in early 20134) Sharing information anddeveloping a quarterly briefon the human rightsenvironment in the countryand 5) Programme staffresponsible for IntegratedUN Programme's outputsand human rights campaignsare able to deliver on these.

100 percent of staffresponsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs able toapply HRBA in their work.Percentage of staff trainedable to report on outputs fromHRBA perspective. TheWorking Group has reportsback from the staffresponsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs on howthey applied HRBA in theirwork. Four briefs on thehuman rights situation in thecountry completed andsubmitted to the UNCT.Percentage of staffaccountable for outputs of theIntegrated UN Programme aretrained in HRBA. Human rightsfocal points in UN agenciesand UN Coordination Officeprovided advisory andtechnical support to theGovernment in preparing thesecond cycle of UPRreporting, due in early 2013.

95% of staff accountable foroutputs of the Integrated UNProgramme are trained on basicsof the HRBA. Only one training onHRBA was organised for the staff in2012. Thus, the WG cannot reporton percentage of staff responsiblefor Integrated UN Programme'soutputs able to apply HRBA in theirwork or percentage of staff trainedable to report on outputs fromHRBA perspective or on reportsback from the staff on how theyapplied HRBA in their work. At leastfour reports on human rightssituation issued by relevant NGOswere shared with the UNCT.Human rights focal points in UNagencies and UN CoordinationOffice provided advisory andtechnical support to theGovernment in preparing thesecond cycle of UPR reporting. TheUN Coordination Office prepared amatrix of all activities the UNcarried out since 2008 that had animpact on recommendations fromthe first cycle of the UPR. TheWorking Group on Gender andHuman Rights on behalf of theUNCT, organised a conference onhuman rights on the occasion ofHR Day, 10 December, jointly withnational institutions and otherinternational partners. Theconference composed of threepanels resulted in concreterecommendations in the areas of:Montenegro's membership in theUN HR Council 2013-2015, propertyrights-restitution and prison reform.

$10,000.00 $800.00 $4,000.00

Other

I) Common Services and Premises

Status of initiatives to increasecollaboration andcost-effectiveness of UNbusiness operations in supportof programme delivery (commonservices and premises)

The UN Country Team,through its inter-agencyOperations ManagementTeam (OMT), to work onincreasing efficiency andeffectiveness of UNoperations through improvedbusiness practices andcommon services. The UNCTand OMT to prepare formoving to and working in thefuture common premises.

Targets of the 2012 work planfor common services withrelevant timeliness developedand met by the OMT.Procurement of commonservices for travel, officestationary & supplies, fuelprovider, express courier,vehicle maintenance and carwash completed in the firstquarter of 2012. Procurementof common services fortravel, common banker andprinting services finalised bythe end of 2012 .DSA Surveycarried out in the first half of2012 resulting in new updatedDSA rates for Montenegro.Place to Place Survey (Cost ofLiving Survey) conducted inSeptember 2012 resulting innew Post-Adjustment Index.Targets of a plan forfunctioning of commonservices in the future UN EcoShared Premises met by theOMT in close cooperation withthe UNCT and UN staff.Possible common ICT Servicesidentified and IT plan preparedbefore moving into the newjoint building; eco-friendlyfurniture as well as securityfence around the buildingprocured and relevant fundssecured. Relocation to UN EcoShared premises successfullyorganised and completed bythe end of 2012. Futureindexation method agreed withICSC to serve forrevision/update of the localFTA salaries instead ofComprehensive Salary Survey.

The OMT developed and met all thetargets from the work plan oncommon services. Procurement ofcommon services for officestationary & supplies, fuel provider,express courier, vehiclemaintenance and car wash wascompleted in the first quarter of2012 . Procurement of commonservices for travel and printingservices finalized by the end of2012. Procurement of commonbanker was postponed due to theongoing harmonisation project ofbanking services including 19 UNagencies. Approval of the UNDPtreasury to extend the currentcontract of common banker foradditional 5 years was received.DSA Survey carried out in the firsthalf of 2012 resulting in newupdated DSA rates for Montenegro.Housing survey conducted inSeptember 2012 and newPost-Adjustment Index will bepublished in January 2013. Annualreview of Hardship for Podgoricaconducted in August 2012. Targetsof a plan for functioning ofcommon services in the future UNEco Shared Premises were met bythe OMT, in close cooperation withthe UNCT and other UN staff,where possible since the finalizationof the construction of the newbuilding was postponed by theDirectorate for Public Works to theend of the first quarter of 2013.Thus, possible common ICTServices and IT plan were notprepared but will be discussed in2013 before moving into the newjoint building. Procurement ofrelevant eco-friendly furniture andsecurity fence was postponed dueto delay in the constructionprocess. The OMT is working on

$944.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00

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relevant market research for thefurniture and fence based on whichit will obtain estimated amounts offunds needed for the procurement.Relocation to UN Eco Sharedpremises was postponed to mid2013, due to the mentioned delayin the construction process. Futureindexation method of salaryadjustments to be applied from2014 once adopted by theExecutive Board. In the meantimeinterim salary surveys are to beused for adjusting salaries.Informal research of comparatorsremuneration scales conducted in2012 revealing no changes in thesalary scales.

Other The UNCT continuedimplementation of aprogramme for structuralobservation during theconstruction process of theUN Eco Shared Premises inPodgorica. The UNCoordination Office and UNEco Building ProjectCoordinator liaised andclosely cooperated withnational and internationalpartners to ensure effectivecarrying out of all neededtasks during the constructionphase and sharing ofrelevant information with theUNCT and the Working Groupon Common Premises andServices.

Contractor construction andlabour closely monitored bythe Project Coordinator andthe UN Coordination Office.The UNCO, supported bycontracted internationalcompany and the mainarchitect, reviewed the qualityof the executed worksassuring that the building isbuilt in line with all regulations,terms and requirements ofverified technicaldocumentation. Regular followup and update on theprogress of this projectprovided by the UNCoordination Office.

Contractor construction and labourclosely monitored by the ProjectCoordinator and the UNCoordination Office. The UNCO,supported by contractedinternational company and the mainarchitect, reviewed the quality ofthe executed works assuring thatthe building is built in line withterms and requirements of verifiedtechnical documentation. Therewere few instances when certainamendments to the project wereeither proposed by the constructioncompany and Directorate or had tobe made (such as photovoltaicsystem and project fordoors/windows) which in turn led todelays in the construction process.The Project Coordinator and the UNCoordination Office organised 5teleconferences with internationalarchitects, engineers and nationalpartners on these and othersubjects and took active part in allrelevant meetings organised bynational institutions. Regular followup and update on the progress ofthe project was provided by theUN Coordination Office to the UNCTon regular basis as well as to theteam of internationalarchitects/engineers.

$6,500.00 $8,395.00 $6,400.00 $2,052.00 UNDP USD 2,880.00; UNICEF USD 1,280.00; UNHCR USD1,600.00; WHO USD 192.00; IOM USD 448.00

J) Other

Other

Result Area 2: Coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Relief (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

A) Preparedness

Coordination of emergencypreparedness efforts of UNCTmembers and relevanthumanitarian actors

Other

B) Relief

Establishment of HumanitarianCountry Team

Development of a response plan Capacities of theGovernment to integrateemergency preparednessand DRR into planning andgovernance strengthened.

Flood preparedness plans of12 municipalities developedand carried out in closecooperation of the UN andrelevant partners.

Flood preparedness plans of 12municipalities were developed andcarried out in close cooperation ofthe UN and relevant partners.These assessments, coupled withtrainings, build on international bestpractices and EU directives on riskassessment and mapping. GISplatforms are being used to mapthe findings of the assessmentprocess. The ownership of theflood risk assessment andmapping, that is being developedwith support from UN, lies with theGovernment, particularly the Sectorfor Emergency Management andthe Municipalities. This will ensuresustainability.

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Coordination of humanitarianoperations

Advocacy

Resource mobilization The UNCT continued its jointwork in mobilising resourcesfor disaster risk reductionand emergencypreparedness, in closecooperation with relevantnational partners.

Joint proposal for DRR on locallevel completed in closecooperation with the Sectorfor Emergencies andsubmitted to the USAEmbassy in the first quarterof the year.

Joint proposal for DRR on local levelcompleted in close cooperation withthe Sector for Emergencies andsubmitted to the USA Embassy inFebruary. The proposal was notapproved. However, the joint UNprogramme DRR, Risk Managementand Climate Change Adaptation(UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) receivedthe amount of 80,000 USD fromthe UN Country Fund in November.The programme will beimplemented in 2013.

Other

Result Area 3: UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

A) Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications

Development/implementation ofthe UNCTcommunications/advocacystrategy & plan

A systematic and coherentplan for UN system widecommunications andadvocacy on human rightsand development agendaimplemented.

A biannual, synchronized UNcommunications strategydeveloped by the JCT andapproved by the UNCT in thefirst quarter of the year.Targets of the 2012 AnnualWork Plan of the JCT mettimely. At least 10 jointactivities/events/observances,including UN Day, PovertyDay, Human Rights Day,International Women’s Day,International Roma Day, AIDSDay organised throughout theyear resulting in a morecoherent image of the UN'swork; More than 10 newsitems/articlespublished/broadcasted oneach joint events; More than10 joint media clipping reportsprepared upon completion ofjoint events/campaigns;Targets of at least three UNcampaigns, including Romaregistration/statelessness, It’sabout ability and adoptioncampaign, met. TheCampaigns organised insynchronized manner, withoutoverlapping; One JCTretreat/workshop resulting inenhanced team spirit andcooperation organised inJanuary; More than 400 newinformation/stories/pages onUN activities in Montenegroand global published on UNMontenegro website; UNMontenegro website trafficincreased for 20% (accordingto website statistics; Adocumentary about UN inMontenegro produced andbroadcasted on nationaltelevision in the last quarter ofthe year; At least 20 newphoto galleries created fordifferent UN purposes in2011; UN Montenegro websiteupgraded to a more functionalUN web gate by redesigningcertain sections, developing ofnew ones and regular update.

Joint UN Communications Strategydeveloped, along with the AnnualWork Plan, focusing on three keypriorities of UN’s work: Socialinclusion and poverty, Domesticviolence and Green economy. Morethan 80% of 2012 AWP has beenimplemented, with 13 jointactivities/events/observancesorganised throughout the yearresulting in a more coherent imageof the UN's work. The historic visitof the UN Secretary General in Julycontributed to high visibility of theUN’s work and DaO in 2012.Additional unplanned activities andtasks were also accomplished,including media aspect UN’s ad hocresponse in time of crises(snowstorm in February and Konikfire in July). Few observances werecancelled due to the circumstanceswhich UN could not influence –Roma Day and Poverty Day. Delayin opening of the Eco-buildingpostponed some of plannedactivities for 2013. 17 newsitems/articlespublished/broadcasted on jointevents/activities; 15 joint mediaclipping reports prepared uponcompletion of jointevents/campaigns; The UN Systemin Montenegro organised sevensynchronized campaignsthroughout the year, including It’sabout ability (UNICEF), fostering(UNICEF), 16 Days of activismagainst domestic violence (UN),Sarajevo process (UNHCR), Rio+20 (UNDP), Touch Durmitor(UNESCO & UNDP), Promotion oflegal migrations (IOM). According toin-house evaluations of thecampaigns, their targets have beenmet. The campaign onregistration/statelessness waspostponed due to partner'sconstrains, primarily the Ministry ofInterior, while the fosteringcampaign was prepared in 2012 butwill be conducted in 2013. JointCommunications Teamstrengthened after successfulteam building retreat at thebeginning of the year, whichresulted in improved quality ofteam work. Increased performanceand responsiveness of the teamcontinued during the year, alongwith improved model of sharingresponsibilities and tasksdistribution. Overall commitmentincreased. More than 300 newinformation/stories/pages on UNactivities in Montenegro and globalpublished on UN Montenegrowebsite. UN Montenegro website

$2,000.00 $1,670.00 $21,000.00 $16,082.00 $6,650.00 the majority of costs for joint communications werecost-shared among UN agencies.

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traffic increased for 34% in 2012(according to website statistics). Adocumentary about UN inMontenegro has not been producedand broadcasted on nationaltelevision in the last quarter of theyear, due to technical constraintsof certain UN entities for providingrelevant inputs. More than 20 newphoto galleries created for differentUN purposes in 2012; UNMontenegro website continuouslyupdated, while few new moduleshave been developed, less thanplanned, due to the budgetaryconstraints. In the meantime, newcommunications modulesdeveloped – UN Montenegrosignificantly increased interactionon social media, mostly thanking tolaunch of a unified Facebook pageand YouTube channel in the firsthalf of the year. Number of peoplewho tweet about the work of UNalso multiplied. In addition, UNMontenegro developed new externalcommunications module – UNMontenegro Monthly Update, abulletin aimed for UN’s partners. Aninternal survey on DaO perceptionamong UN staff organised underthe leadership of JCT, aiming toscan staff’s perception of DaO inorder to identify both strong andweak DaO aspects so they couldbe accordingly addressed. The2012 Survey identified baselineindicators in this regard, and thesurvey will be repeated annually, sothe trends could be followed.

Other

B) Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy

Development/implementation ofRM strategy

An effective and relevantResource Mobilization andPartnership Strategy isimplemented.

Funding secured for threecore posts of UN CoordinationOffice for 2013. 20 percent ofrevised Integrated UNProgramme's targets met.

The UN Coordination Office (UNCO)was fully funded and only oneParticipating UN Organisations didnot cover its 2012 outstandingpayment for cost-sharing expensesof the UNCO. 20 percent of revisedIntegrated UN Programme'stargets for the period 2012-2016have been met. In addition, theUNCT discussed a joint resourcemobilisation for the Integrated UNProgramme at its retreat in Apriland developed a relevant resourcemobilisation matrix that wasfollowed up and discussed regularlyin UNCT meetings. The UN RC andUNICEF Representative paid visit tonon-resident agencies in Belgrade,Serbia, to discuss possibilities ofcooperation including financialsupport to UN's activities and as afollow up to the visit from 2011.Initial feedback from theembassies was positive.Furthermore, the UNCT received inDecember some seed funding inthe amount of USD 64,000 forundertaking national consultationsfor the post 2015 developmentagenda. It also secured someadditional funding from theExpanded Funding Window, whichwill be used primarily for the jointUN project on youth empowermentand on UNICEF led Multiple indicatorcluster survey on behaviour ofwomen and children. A conceptnote on vulnerabilities in thenorthern region of Montenegro wasdeveloped for the purpose ofpreparing a comprehensive jointUN project on youthempowerment.

$295.00

Other

Result Area 4: Security Management (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

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A) Security

Duty station specific securityrisk assessment (SRA) for alllocations in the country whereUN staff are present

The Security ManagementTeam (SMT) updated the SRAfor all locations in thecountry where UN staff arepresent.

SRA revised and updated byCountry Security Focal Point(CSFP) in consultation with theDO and the SMT. The SRAapproved by the SMT byDecember.

SRA revised and updated byCountry Security Focal Point (CSFP)in consultation with the DO and theSMT. The SRA approved by the SMTin December.

Implementation of mitigatingmeasures as identified in SRA

Up to date security plan Security Plan is regularlyupdated ensuring safety andsecurity of UN staff.

The Security Plan revised andupdated by the CountrySecurity Focal in consultationwith the DO and the SMT. Theupdated Security Planapproved by the SMT. Allsecurity lists updated onquarterly basis. Three wardentree exercises and at leastone emergency situation drill(fire) organised.

The Security Plan revised andupdated by the Country SecurityFocal Point in consultation with theDO and the SMT. The updatedSecurity Plan approved by the SMTin December. All security lists wereupdated by the Country SecurityFocal Point and agency securityfocal points on regular basis. Twowarden tree exercises organised,as per the current MOSSstandards, as well as oneemergency situation drill (responseto natural disaster) in October.

$9,865.76 $9,865.76 UNDP USD 5,273.30 UNICEF USD 1,275.85 UNHCR USD1,275.85 WHO USD 170.10 IOM USD 425.26 FAO USD 595.37UNESCO USD 85 UN Women USD 85 EBRD USD 425.26 WBUSD 339.74

Security Management Team The SMT held regularmeetings and assessed thesecurity situation in thecountry.

At least two SMT meetingsheld. The security situationclosely monitored by the SMT,which liaised withrepresentatives of relevantnational institutions. Quarterlyreports on security situation inMontenegro developed by theCSFP and submitted to UNDepartment of Safety andSecurity.

Three SMT meetings were held:June, October and December. Thesecurity situation closely monitoredby the SMT, which liaised withrepresentatives of relevant nationalinstitutions, when needed.Quarterly reports on securitysituation in Montenegro developedby the CSFP and submitted to UNDepartment of Safety and Security.The last report on security situationin 2012 will be submitted to theDSS n January 2013, as perrelevant guidelines.

Implementation of securitytraining for staff

Agency security focal pointscontinued providing securitytrainings for new staff.

Security trainings for newstaff organised.

Security trainings for new stafforganised at individual agency level.

Other

Result Area 5: Non-Resident UN Agencies (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

A) Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes

Supporting the Involvement ofnon-resident UN agencies in thenational strategic planningprocesses/ UN programming

The UNCT and Pillarco-conveners continuedclose work and liaison withregionally-based agencies(RBOs), which are alsoParticipating Organisations tothe Integrated UNProgramme, in addressingnational priorities andensuring active involvementand cooperation of the RBOswith the Government inimplementation of theIntegrated UN Programme.

RC's consultations withregionally-based agencies ona) implementation of thePhase II of Integrated UNProgramme; b) onimplementation of the existingjoint programmes on greenjobs and disaster riskreduction, which involve mostof regionally-basedorganisations, and c) on jointprogramming andcommunications carried outsuccessfully. Participation ofregionally-based organisationsin joint activities andprogramming increasedfurther. Financial contributionsof regionally-basedorganisations inimplementation of theIntegrated UN Programmeand joint initiatives increased.New regionally-basedorganisations joined theIntegrated UN Programmeand signed the UN CountryFund.

The RC held regular quarterlyconsultations, either in person orby telephone/email withrepresentatives of regionally-basedorganisations, resulting in theirincreased participation inimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme, mostly throughthe existing joint programmes ongreen jobs and disaster riskreduction as well as in jointprogramming and communications.Financial contributions ofregionally-based organisations inimplementation of the Programmealso increased by 99%. IAEA joinedthe Integrated UN Programme andsigned the UN Country Fund inFebruary 2012 thus becoming the12th Participating UN Organisationin implementation of Integrated UNProgramme and DaO inMontenegro. The UNCT and UNCoordination Office providedorganisational and logistics supportto high missions of fewregionally-based organisations(UNESCO, UNODC, UNEP) and metwith their representatives.Regionally-based organisationswhich are participating agencies tothe Integrated UN Programme tookpart in meetings of Pillar WorkingGroups and UNCT, mostly viaSkype but also in person whenpossible.

$6,000.00 $2,630.00

Other

Result Area 6: Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

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A) Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity

RCO Staffing The UN Coordination Officeprovided effective and timelysupport to the UNCT inimplementation of the RCWork plan for 2011 andIntegrated UN Programmeas well as in coordination ofdifferent activities re UN EcoShared Premises.

Frequency of JCSC, UNCT,JCT, SMT meetings held andnumber of action pointsaddressed. The 2013 fundsfor the UN Coordination Officesecured.

UNCT and JCT held regular monthlymeetings plus additional ones whenneeded. SMT held three meetings,as planned. JCSC met only oncedue to parliamentary electionsannounced in July and held inOctober and the fact that the newGovernment has been establishedin mid December. However, theJCSC took some of its importantdecisions in the second half of theyear through email ballots andindividual meetings of Pillars. TheJCSC, UNCT and JCT addressed90% of its actions points and theSMT addressed 85%. The 2013funds for the UN CoordinationOffice were secured.

$64,000.00 $60,900.00 $59,318.43 $67,347.00 UN agencies contributions: UNDP 30,022.46, UNICEF6,779.26, UNHCR 7,263.49, WHO 968.46, IOM 2,421.16, FAO1,694.80, UNESCO 1,694.80, UNIDO 1,694.80, UNEP1,694.80, UN Women 1,694.80, UNECE 1,694.80, IAEA1,694.80

Materials/Equipment

Training of UN staff Capacities of the UNCoordination Office enhancedto ensure better functioningof the office and effectivesupport to the UNCT inimplementation of theIntegrated UN Programme,different joint work plans,initiatives and responses tonational priorities.

Training plan for the UNCoordination Office approvedby the UNCT andimplemented.

Training plan for the UNCoordination Office approved by theUNCT and implemented.

$1,476.00 $1,734.00 $2,500.00

Other

TOTAL $73,976.00 $73,938.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $218,084.19 $174,850.76 $20,000.00 $28,650.00

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   Joint ProgrammesJoint Programmes

Title Theme Linkages to MDGs and UNDAF outcomes Duration(from/to)

FundmanagementModality

Manag.agent

Admin.agent

National or local partners and donors Total budget Financial contribution

UN Eco Shared Premises Environment MDG 7 - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies andprogrammes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN ProgrammeOutcomes 3.1 and 3.2

2006 - 2013 Pooled UNDP UNDP Government of Montenegro, Capital City of Podgorica, Coordination Office forTechnical Cooperation of the Austrian Embassy in Montenegro, IOM, Local team ofengineers and architects hired by the UNCT.

$5,059,000.00Governmnet ofAustria

AustrianDevelopmentAgency

$1,168,000.00

UN agencies UNDP,UNICEF,UNHCR, IOM,WHO

$320,000.00

Government ofMontenegro

Ministry ofFinance

$3,571,000.00

UNCT and National Response toHIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS "MDG 6 - Halt and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS; Integrated UN ProgrammeOutcome 1.3 Montenegro reduces disparities and gaps in access to quality health, educationand social services, in line with EU/UN standards. "

2008 - 2012 Pooled UNDP UNDP Institute of Public Health, National AIDS Commission, Country CoordinatingMechanisam, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, NGO sector

$189,400.00

Improving the businessenvironment through green jobsand institution building

Sustainabledevelopment

MDG 7 - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies andprogrammes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN Programme Outcome3.3

2010 - 2013 Pass-throughPooled

UNDP UNDP Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism (ex Ministry for Spatial Planningand Enviroment), NGO sector

$922,380.00UN Country Fund EFW $357,980.00

Government ofMontenegro

Ministry ofSustainableDevelopmentand Tourism

$564,400.00

Non-communicable diseasesprevention, healthy lifestyles andfood safety

Health MDG 4, 5, 6; Integrated UN Programme Outcomes 1.3 and 1.2 2011 - 2013 ParallelPass-through

UNDP UNDP Ministry of Health, Institute for Public Health, Health Insurance Fund $578,363.00UN Country Fund EFW $168,363.00

Governmnet ofMontenegro

ministry ofLabour andSocialWelfare

$410,000.00

Disaster Risk Reduction, RiskManagement and Climate ChangeAdaptation

DisasterManagement

MDG 7 -Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies andprogrammes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN Programme Outcome3.2

2011 - 2013 Pass-throughPooled

UNDP UNDP Ministry of Interior (Sector for Emergencies) $180,000.00UN CountryFund

EFW $80,000.00

UNDP Bureau forCrisisPreventionand Recovery

$100,000.00

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   Coordination Procedures and PracticesCoordination practices and procedures

CP Results Recommendations to DGO

In 2010 Montenegro became a self-starter ’Delivering as One’ country. The UN System, together with the Government, committed to shift from individual agencies’ work to a joint work within theframework of the Integrated UN Programme, which articulates Delivering as One reform in Montenegro. The UN Country Team (UNCT) is engaged mostly in the areas of human rights and developmentfocusing on three key priorities: social inclusion, democratic governance and sustainable economic development and environmental protection. UN family in Montenegro currently consists of fiveresident and seven regionally based organisations. Active and successful joint work of the UN System in the country would not be possible without a joint approach in terms of communications andadvocacy. That is why the UNCT decided to reinforce a team established in 2007, the Joint Communications Team (JCT). Members of JCT are representatives from each resident organisation, some ofwhom communications professionals, some project officers acting as communications focal points. At the beginning, the concept of joint communications mostly reflected differences anddiscrepancies between mandates and priorities of participating agencies. However, in the course of time the JCT developed capacities to become a high performing and responsive unit that efficientlyleads communications processes, both internally and externally.

Transactioncosts:

The role of joint communications in the process of Delivering asOne is of utmost importance, so ways of greater prioritisation ofthis DaO aspect should be pursued. Also, establishing a globalplatform for the exchange of best practices and for organisingperiodical trainings would significantly help DaO countries inefficient implementation of joint UN communications andadvocacy.

Achievements:

Lessons learned: Impetus for change in motivation and productivity must come from both decision makersand members of any team, and their shared understanding of diversity being thegreatest asset while cooperation, trust and effective communication are the key to anyteam’s success. Setting up appropriate advocacy instruments for helping people betterunderstand and embrace DaO is also crucial for successful joint communications. On theother side, cocooning in individual agencies’ mandates can significantly harm the processof implementation of DaO and any joint work.

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   2013 Workplan2013 Workplan

KEY RESULTS AREA Expected Outputs Perf. Indicators Actual Outputs atYear End

Funds required/spent at Year End Additional support needed fromHQ or Regional Director's Team

Target Date

SRC UNCCF UN Agencies Other

Req Spt Req Spt Req Spt Req Spt Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Coordination for Results (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) UNCT Contribution to the NationalDevelopment Plan/PovertyReduction Strategy/MD and MDGsplan

UN support toformulation/implementation ofrelevant national strategies or planse.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP

The UNCT to continue supportingthe Government of Montenegro inthe process of implementation ofthe Strategy on Social Inclusion(innovated PRSP) and NationalProgramme for Integration ofMontenegro in the EU.

2013 UN Annual Work Plan alignedwith national priorities and approvedby the Joint Country SteeringCommittee in the first quarter of2013. Targets of 2013 Annual WorkPlans of three Pillar Working Groups(Social Inclusion, DemocraticGovernance and SustainableEconomic Development &Environmental Protection) of theIntegrated UN Programme are met.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

UN plan to support theimplementation of theMillennium Declaration,including scaling up MDGinitiatives *

The Government able to identifyand respond to key outstandinggaps in fulfilling the MillenniumDeclaration and meeting the MDGs.

Number of national and localreforms and/or increased budgetallocations related to MDGs, UNconventions and meeting of UPRrecommendations where UN haseither engaged in policy dialogue,advocacy or provides capacitydevelopment support. The Law onSocial and Child Protection passed inthe first half of the year.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

UN support to capacitydevelopment strategies

UN assistance to nationalauthorities for the preparation ofthe national report on theimplementation of the BrusselsProgramme of Action of LDCs 4 *

N/A Montenegro is an Upper MiddleIncome Country

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Formulation/implementation of atransition plan or strategy 5

Other

B) Aid Coordination / Management /Paris Declaration

Planned efforts to making use ofnational systems in the areas suchas programme/project reporting,PRS/sectoral monitoring andevaluation systems, annualPRS/sectoral performance reviews,national procurement systems, etc

UN support to aidcoordination/management

The Government able to optimizethe effectiveness and efficiency ofaid through donor coordinationmechanism.

Efforts to integrate UN coordinationstructure in overall donorcoordination and developmentcooperation of the countrycontinued, in close collaborationwith the PM Office and the Ministryof Foreign Affairs and EuropeanIntegration. Monthly reporting ondonor coordination by all UNCTmembers quarterly.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other

C) UNDAF/Common Programming Efforts to align UN programmecycle with nationaldevelopment cycle *

Strengthen Government's ownershipof the Integrated UN ProgrammePhase II 2012-2016.

Joint Country Steering Committeereviewed progress in theimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme at least once in theyear resulting in clearrecommendations, which arereflected in the work of Pillars.

$2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Preparation of CountryAnalysis/UNDAF/UNDAF Action Plan

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Implementation of UNDAF M&Eframework *

The UN effectively monitors all Pillarindicators of the Integrated UNProgramme Phase II. The PillarWorking Groups to adopt and usethe revised M&E Framework forannual reporting.

The Pillar Working Groups met atleast two times in the year toreview implementation of the M&EFramework of the Phase II(2012-2016) and progress towardstargets of the year 2013.

$1,158.82 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAFEvaluation/SOF

The Participating UN Organisationsand the Government to prepareAnnual Review of the Integrated UNProgramme and 2012 UN CountryFund through Pillar and SectorWorking Groups and MPTF Officerespectively.

The Annual Review of the IntegratedUN Programme and 2012 UNCountry Fund completed in the firsthalf of the year. The AnnualReviews acknowledged by the JCSCin the first half of the year andattended by senior partners from allline ministries.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other

Progress towards UNDAF outcomes(inputs provided by theme groupchairs)

Joint planning initiatives with UNpeacekeeping, peacebuilding,political and humanitarian actors(e.g. UNDAF plus, IntegratedStrategic Framework) .

D) Joint Programmes6 Preparation/ implementation ofnew Joint Programmes *

Together with national partners, theParticipating UN Organisations inMontenegro to continueimplementation of jointprogrammes and activitiesresponding to immediate nationalpriorities in the areas of socialinclusion and sustainable economicdevelopment & environmentalprotection.

a) At least additional 5 municipalitiesusing information managementservices/GIS for disastermanagement and planning, throughimplementation of DRR, RiskManagement and Climate ChangeAdaptation. b) TransformationAction Plan for Komanski mostapproved officially by the Ministry ofLabour and Social Welfare, throughjoint project Non-communicablediseases prevention, enhancingservice provision to adults atKomanski most; c) Capacity forNCD control and prevention with aparticular focus on early cancercontrol and preventionstrengthened, through the projectNon-communicable diseasesprevention, healthy lifestyles andfood safety; d) Additionalconsultations carried out with theMinistry of Interior and the FinalDraft of the Konik study(Socio-Economic part) , publishedon relevant websites. 3,300,individual documents, or 20 percentof the total of I/DP caseload,obtained for I/DPs and domiciledRoma (from Serbia, B&H, Croatia),through joint project Durablesolution for refugees, displaced anddomiciled Roma in Montenegro; e)Concept note for the projectproposal on empowerment of youthdeveloped and project preparatoryactivities of smaller scaleconducted through joint projectJoint UN Youth Initiative (with thefocus on the North).

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

M&E of Joint Programmes

Other

E) HACT Status of HACTimplementation/compliance7 inthe country *

A macro-assessment of country’spublic financial system conducted inthe third quarter of the year. Thecost of the assessment covered byUNDP and UNICEF, due to verylimited RC budget. Beginner trainingfor possible new IPs conducted.

Consultant for themacro-assessment selected in thefirst quarter of the year and theassessment completed by June2013. UNICEF and UNDP securedfunds for the assessment. Beginnertraining for possible new IPsconducted.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNICEF USD 11,000 UNDP USD11,000

Strengthening nationalsystems/capacities through HACT

Other

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F) Gender Equality UN support to incorporation ofgender equality in national planningprocesses (such as NationalDevelopment Strategies; PRSPs;SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies,etc.)

Capacity development for Gendertheme groups to support UNCT torespond to national priorities forgender equality.

Other The UN to continue close workingrelationship with relevant nationaland international partners inadvocating for strengthenedsanctions in the area of domesticviolence and for the fight againstviolence in family. The WorkingGroup on Gender and Human Rightsto provide support to the UNCT andPillar Groups in 1) Ensuring all staffin the UN who are responsible forIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs have formal training ingender mainstreaming 2) Ensuringthat gender assessment of the WGis carried out and 3) Providingstrategic direction to the RC, UNCTand others on high level genderrelated advocacy and policydialogue.

Number of steps undertaken tofurther implement inter-ministerialprotocol on domestic violence.Percentage increase in negativeattitudes towards domesticviolence. 100 percent of staffresponsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs able to applygender mainstreaming in their work;Percentage of staff trained able toreport on outputs from genderperspective; Percentage of staffaccountable for outputs of theIntegrated UN Programme andtrained in gender mainstreaming.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNDP USD 20,000

G) HIV/AIDS Establishment of Joint UN Teamon AIDS and implementation ofjoint programme of support onAIDS *

UN support to the nationalresponse to AIDS throughstrengthening the Three Ones *

Montenegro is low prevalencecountry. The Joint Team onHIV/AIDS to coordinate its activitiesand ensure that implementation ofagency specific activities onHIV/AIDS is continued in a coherentand effective manner.

Targets of individual agencies' 2012work plans on HIV/AIDS met andactivities implemented according tothe agreed timelines.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace * The UN Cares Facilitator to developlearning tools and to organise aworkshop to enhance theknowledge of UN staff and theirfamilies on HIV/AIDS.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDSdeveloped. At least 50 UN staff andfamily members provided with themost recent findings in regard toHIV/AIDS prevention and treatment,in the second half of 2013.

$700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other

H) Human Rights Application of Human Right BasedApproach

Strengthening the capacity ofUNCTs to support national humanrights protection systems

Other The Working Group on Gender andHuman Rights to provide support tothe UNCT and Pillar Groups in 1)Ensuring all staff in the UN who areresponsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs have formaltraining in HRBA 2) Monitoring allIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs at least once during theyear through a HRBA lens 3)Providing strategic direction to theRC, UNCT and others on high levelhuman rights advocacy and policydialogue 4) Sharing information onthe human rights environment inthe country and 5) Programmestaff responsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs and humanrights campaigns are able to deliveron these.

100 percent of staff responsible forIntegrated UN Programme'soutputs able to apply HRBA in theirwork. Percentage of staff trainedable to report on outputs fromHRBA perspective. The WorkingGroup has reports back from thestaff responsible for Integrated UNProgramme's outputs on how theyapplied HRBA in their work. Fourbriefs on the human rights situationin the country submitted to theUNCT. Percentage of staffaccountable for outputs of theIntegrated UN Programme aretrained in HRBA.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

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I) Common Services and Premises Status of initiatives to increasecollaboration and cost-effectivenessof UN business operations insupport of programme delivery(common services and premises)

The UN Country Team, through itsinter-agency OperationsManagement Team (OMT), to workon increasing efficiency andeffectiveness of UN operationsthrough improved businesspractices and common services.The UNCT and OMT to prepare formoving to and working in the futurecommon premises.

The OMT developed and met all thetargets from the work plan oncommon services. Place to PlaceSurvey (Cost of Living Survey)conducted in September 2013resulting in new Post-AdjustmentIndex. Targets of a plan forfunctioning of common services inthe future UN Eco Shared Premisesmet by the OMT in closecooperation with the UNCT and UNstaff. Possible common ICTServices identified and IT planprepared before moving into thenew joint building; eco-friendlyfurniture as well as security fencearound the building procured andrelevant funds secured. Relocationto UN Eco Shared premisessuccessfully organised andcompleted by the end of 2013.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNDP USD 2,500 UNICEF USD1,500 UNHCR USD 1,500

Other (specify) The UNCT continued implementationof a programme for structuralobservation during the constructionprocess of the UN Eco SharedPremises in Podgorica. The UNCoordination Office and UN EcoBuilding Project Coordinator liaisedand closely cooperated with nationaland international partners to ensureeffective carrying out of all neededtasks during the construction phaseand sharing of relevant informationwith the UNCT and the WorkingGroup on Common Premises andServices.

Contractor construction and labourclosely monitored by the ProjectCoordinator and the UN CoordinationOffice. The UNCO, supported bycontracted international companyand the main architect, reviewedthe quality of the executed worksassuring that the building is built inline with all regulations, terms andrequirements of verified technicaldocumentation. Regular follow upand update on the progress of thisproject provided to the UNCT bythe UN Coordination Office.

$7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNDP USD 2,115.01 UNICEFUSD 976.16 UNHCR USD1,220.20 WHO USD 163.24 IOMUSD 325.39

J) Other Other (specify)

Coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Relief (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) Preparedness Coordination of emergencypreparedness efforts of UNCTmembers and relevant humanitarianactors

B) Relief Coordination of humanitarianoperations

Establishment of HumanitarianCountry Team

Development of a response plan Capacities of the Government tointegrate emergency preparednessand DRR into planning andgovernance strengthened further.

Multi-hazard preparedness plans ofat least 10 municipalities developedand carried out in close cooperationof the UN and relevant partners.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNDP USD 10,000

Other (specify) The UNCT continued its joint workin disaster risk reduction andemergency preparedness, in closecooperation with relevant nationalpartners.

Targets of the joint UN programmeDRR, Risk Management and ClimateChange Adaptation (UNDP, UNEP,UNICEF) met.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 UN Country Fund, EFW funds

Advocy

Resource mobilization

UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) Joint UNCT Advocacy andCommunications

Development/implementation of theUNCT communications/advocacystrategy & plan

A systematic and coherent plan forUN system wide communicationsand advocacy on human rights anddevelopment agenda implemented.

a) Previously developed joint UNcommunications strategy upgradedin line with UNCT priorities. Thestrategy and relevant Annual WorkPlan of the JCT designed insynchronized manner and approvedby the UNCT in the first quarter ofthe year. Targets of the 2013Annual Work Plan of the JCT mettimely. At least 10 jointactivities/events/observances,including UN Day, Poverty Day,Human Rights Day, InternationalWomen’s Day, International RomaDay, organised throughout the yearresulting in a more coherent imageof the UN's work; b) More than 10news items/articlespublished/broadcasted on each jointevents; More than 10 joint media

$4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 A majority of costs for jointcommunications will becost-shared among UN agencieson ad hoc basis, as in previousyears.

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clipping reports prepared uponcompletion of jointevents/campaigns; c) Targets of atleast three UN campaigns, includingRoma registration, 16 Days andchild fostering, met. Campaignsorganised in synchronized manner,without overlapping; d) UNMontenegro website upgradedthrough redesigning certainsections, developing of new onesand regular update. More than 300new information/stories/pages onUN activities in Montenegro andglobal published on UN Montenegrowebsite; UN Montenegro websitetraffic increased for 15% (accordingto website statistics); At least 20new photo galleries created fordifferent UN purposes in 2013; e) Adocumentary about UN inMontenegro finalized andbroadcasted on national television;f) Second internal survey onperception of Delivering as Oneconducted. Findings compared withresults of previous survey,identified trends presented to all UNstaff.

Other (specify)

B) Joint UNCT Resource MobilizationStrategy

Development/implementation of RMstrategy

An effective and relevant ResourceMobilization and PartnershipStrategy is implemented.

The UN Coordination Office fullyfunded. Additional 20 percent ofIntegrated UN Programme's targetsmet.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other (specify)

Security Management (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) Security Duty station specific security riskassessment (SRA) for all locationsin the country where UN staff arepresent

The Security Management Team(SMT) updated the SRA for alllocations in the country where UNstaff are present.

SRA revised and updated by CountrySecurity Focal Point (CSFP) inconsultation with the DO and theSMT. The SRA approved by the SMTby December.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Implementation of mitigatingmeasures as identified in SRA

Other

Up to date security plan Security Plan is regularly updatedensuring safety and security of UNstaff.

The Security Plan revised andupdated by the Country SecurityFocal Point in consultation with theDO and the SMT. The updatedSecurity Plan approved by the SMT.All security lists updated onquarterly basis. Two warden treeexercises and at least oneemergency situation drill (fire)organised.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 UNDP USD 6.243,43 UNICEFUSD 1.849,90 UNHCR USD1.849,90 WHO USD 231,24 IOMUSD 231,24 FAO USD 809,33EBRD USD 578,10 WB USD346,86

Security Management Team The SMT held regular meetings andassessed the security situation inthe country.

At least two SMT meetings held.The security situation closelymonitored by the SMT, which liaisedwith representatives of relevantnational institutions. Quarterlyreports on security situation inMontenegro developed by the CSFPand submitted to UN Departmentof Safety and Security.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Implementation of security trainingfor staff

Agency security focal pointscontinued providing securitytrainings for new staff.

Security trainings for new stafforganised.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Non-Resident UN Agencies (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) Special measures to integratenon-resident UN agencies in UNCTprocesses

Supporting the Involvement ofnon-resident UN agencies in thenational strategic planningprocesses/ UN programming

The UNCT and Pillar co-convenerscontinued close work and liaisonwith regionally-based agencies(RBOs), which are also ParticipatingOrganisations to the Integrated UNProgramme, in addressing nationalpriorities and ensuring activeinvolvement and cooperation of theRBOs with the Government inimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme.

RC's consultations withregionally-based agencies on a)implementation of the Phase II ofIntegrated UN Programme; b) onimplementation of the existing jointprogrammes on green jobs anddisaster risk reduction, whichinvolve most of regionally-basedorganisations, and c) on jointprogramming and communicationscarried out successfully.

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

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Participation of regionally-basedorganisations in joint activities andprogramming increased further.Financial contributions ofregionally-based organisations inimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme and joint initiativesat the level of 2012. Assistancealso provided to regionally-basedorganisations which are not part ofthe Integrated UN Programme orsignatories of the UN Country Fund.Representatives of regionally-basedorganisations participated inmeetings of Pillar Working Groupsand UNCT.

Other (specify)

Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (WORKPLAN 2013)

A) Strengthening UNCT CoordinationCapacity

RCO Staffing The UN Coordination Office providedeffective and timely support to theUNCT in implementation of the RCWork plan for 2013 and IntegratedUN Programme as well as incoordination of different activities reUN Eco Shared Premises and jointprogramme on youth.

Frequency of JCSC, UNCT, JCT, SMTmeetings held and number of actionpoints addressed. The 2014 fundsfor the UN Coordination Officesecured.

$69,029.18 $0.00 $0.00 $6,700.00 UNDP USD 27,904.36 UNICEFUSD 8267.94 UNHCR USD8267.94 WHO USD 1,033.90IOM USD 1,033.90 UNESCO USD1660.95 UNIDO USD 1660.95UN Women USD 1660.95 UNEPUSD 1660.95 FAO USD 1660.95IAEA USD 1660.95 UNECE USD1660.95 UN Country Fund USD6,700

Materials/Equipment The UN Coordination Office providedwith necessary equipment/servicefor a smooth functioning of theoffice.

An external back-up storage unitprocured in the first quarter of2013. Period service of computersin the UN Coordination Officecarried out.

$500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Training of UN staff Capacities of the UN CoordinationOffice enhanced to ensure betterfunctioning of the office andeffective support to the UNCT inimplementation of the IntegratedUN Programme, different joint workplans, initiatives and responses tonational priorities.

Training plan for the UNCoordination Office approved by theUNCT and implemented.

$3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other (specify)

TOTAL $87,388.00 $0.00 $0.00 $56,700.00

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