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This document outlines the work in progress regarding Joint Programming (JP) for simplification and harmonization conducted in Pakistan from July 28-29, 2003. The key objectives include enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of UN operational activities and reducing transactional costs. The report covers the results of a JP survey indicating involvement from over 100 countries, focusing on aspects such as planning, implementation, resource mobilization, and various financial modalities. It addresses challenges and revises guidance to facilitate joint programming at the country level, ensuring national leadership and streamlined procedures.
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Simplification & Harmonization: Joint Programming S&H Roll Out Countries Pakistan 28 – 29 July 2003
Work in progress:Joint Programming • Objectives: • Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational activities of the UNS • Reduce transactional costs • JP survey: • More than 100 countries have reported some sort of JP
Joint Programming …………or Programming Jointly: • Planning • Implementation • Monitoring & Evaluation • Resource Mobilization • Resource Management • Reporting
Joint Programming:Using Resource Modalities • Parallel • Pass-through • Pooled • SWAPs
Joint Programming:SWAPs • Common interface with government/SWAPs: • Each agency manages its own disbursement • One agency manages disbursement of more than one agency
Joint Programming:Challenges • Differing methodologies and procedures • Agency capacities at country level • Visibility • Time for coordination efforts
Joint Programming:Revised Guidance • Place joint programming within the UNDAF framework with national leadership • Be provided for all joint programming financial modalities. • Be provided on the administrative, financial and personnel procedures necessary to implement the programmes/projects • Simplify programming relationships at the country level • Promote and facilitate opportunities for joint programming
Joint Programming:Workplan • Country visits and consultations- August/September • Administrative and financial procedures inputs from working groups- July/August • Finalization of Guidance - September • Approval Process - October/November • Revised Guidance issued by end 2003