UNDP Strategic Plan 2008-2011UNDP Strategic Plan 2008-2011

APRM23 April 2008

10 Years of RBM: Achievements and Challenges

Achievements:1. Greater focus in UNDP’s areas of intervention2. Greater attention to value added brought by UNDP3. Stronger sense of accountability to stakeholders

Challenges:1. Existence of 4 parallel management systems:

• MYFF• Programming arrangements• Biennium support budget• Administrator’s business plan

1. BSB not linked to management priorities 2. HD conceptual framework, practices and service lines

not aligned3. Lack of indicators to measure corporate results4. Regional & global programmes not adequately reflected

in RBM instruments

Moving Forward

The Strategic Plan introduces the following:

• A clear and integrated vision of UNDP’s corporate priorities for the next 4 years at all levels: country, regional and global

• Introduction of a single planning mechanism to anchor the budgeting process: programme and operational budgets

• Measurement of results based on SMART indicators and targets

• Harmonizing RBM approaches with Ex-Com Agencies

The External Context

UN Reformi. Peacebuilding Commissionii. Human Rights Commissioniii. Oil for Foodiv. Series of Blue Ribbon Commissions

• In Larger Freedom• Unleashing Entrepreneurship• Civil Society• High Level Panel Report

Paris Declarationi. New ODA modalitiesii. Africa Initiative

Millennium Declaration

Strategic Plan Framework

Human Development Paradigm

Development Policies

Institutions & People

Millennium Declaration Millennium Development Goals

Corporate ValuesPoverty ReductionGovernanceEnvironment and Sustainable DevelopmentHIV/AIDSGender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

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Purpose of the Strategic Plan

The SP provides:

• Strategic guidance for UNDP’s role as UN Coordinator

• Strategic guidance for UNDP’s role as catalizer of Human Development thorough its 4 areas of intervention:

• Poverty and MDG’s• Democratic Governance• Crisis Prevention and Recovery• Environment and Sustainable

Development

• Strategic guidance for UNDP’s institutional effectiveness

UN Coordination in the Strategic Plan

a. Strengthening UN coherence (GA resolution 59/250)i. UNDP as manager of the RC system

b. Clear demarcation between UNDP’s role as RC manager and UNDP’s specific role as development agency

c. Strengthening the management and accountability of the RC system (neutrality of management role – managing on behalf of the agencies that are part of the system)

d. Stronger UN coordination in the country: one UN pilots: Albania, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uruguay and Vietnam

Development Focus in the Strategic Plan

1. Poverty Reduction and Support for the MDGs

• Promoting inclusive growth, gender equality and achievement of MDGs

• Fostering inclusive globalization• Mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS on human development

2. Democratic Governance

• Fostering inclusive participation• Strengthening accountable and responsive governing

institutions• Grounding democratic governance in international

principles

3. Crisis Prevention and Recovery

• Enhancing conflict prevention and disaster risk management capabilities• Ensuring improved post-crisis governance functions• Restoring foundations for local development

4. Environment and Sustainable Development

• Mainstreaming environment and energy• Mobilizing environmental financing • Promoting climate change adaptation • Promoting access to environmental and energy services for the poor

Development Focus in the Strategic Plan (cont.)

Intensifying the Focus

In line with UNDP’s mandate, de-emphasizing:

• Specialised sectoral activity (e.g. health, education, agriculture, tourism, migration, culture)

• Infrastructure without capacity building

• Stand-alone procurement of goods and services

• Small-scale projects without country-wide impact• Over 60% of UNDP projects are under US$100,000

Cross-Cutting Issues in the Strategic Plan

Overarching contribution:• Capacity Development

• Human Rights Based Approach• Civic Engagement

Guiding principles & approaches:• National Ownership• Effective Aid Management• South-South Cooperation

Integrating dimension:• Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Management Results in the Strategic Plan

Accountability FrameworkStrengthening internal and external accountabilities

Enterprise Risk ManagementIncluding enhanced security risk management

Resource ManagementImproving audit performanceImplementing IPSAS

Integrating planning, budgeting, performance and human resource managementAligning and simplifying tools and systems for results-based management

Coherent and enhanced RBM system for monitoring and mgmt decision-making

Strengthened Evaluation processes and tools

Strategic Plan 2008-2011

• Results Based Biennial Budget• Management Workplan

Unit Work Planning

Enterprise Risk Management

Accountability Framework

Updated Prescriptive Content Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures Organizational Handbook

Managing for Development

Results

New Corporate Initiatives