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Module 1: OverviewUNDG Joint Funding Mechanisms Joint Programmes & Multi-Donor Trust Funds
Spring 2011
By the end of this presentation you will be familiar with:
What is joint programming and joint funding?
Why is joint programming important?
Joint funding mechanisms and characteristics Joint Programmes
MDTFs
Bi-lateral Cash Transfers
Key considerations when selecting an appropriate funding mechanism
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Source: MDTF Office, as of 31 December 2010
CONTEXT:•Development•Humanitarian•Crisis •Transition
SCOPE:•Country Specific•Regional•Global
MDTF Office Annual Transfers to UN Organizations
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Growth in funding from MDTFs/JPsSince 2004, there has been a significant growth in funding received by agencies from MDTFs and JPs. Here are a few examples based on MDTFs/JPs administered by the UNDP MDTF Office:
Agency Funding received in 2004 ($m)
Funding received in 2010 ($m)
Cumulative 2004-11(# MDTFs/JPs)
ILO $0.3 $20 $64 (23)
IOM $0.7 (2006) $19 $67 (15)
UNESCO $15 $30 $134 (25)
UNFPA $13 $38 $132 (34)
UNICEF $56 $150 $642 (40)
UNDP $176 $212 $895 (54)
WFP $7 $61 $235 (24)
WHO $15 $30 $134 (25)
All Agencies $484 $1,066 $4,307 (57)
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What is Joint Programming?
Joint Programming is a collective effort through which UN Organizations and national partners work together to:
effectively and efficiently achieve MDGs, other international commitments and national priorities
prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the activities
achieve common results
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UN coherence and
coordination
Supports inclusion of resident/non-resident UN
Organizations as equal partners, reducing
fragmentation , utilization of comparative advantages
Increases national ownership and
aligns with national priorities
Benefits governments through a full range of
mandates, expertise and experience of UN
Organizations
Demonstrates that the UN ‘Delivers as One’
through common work plans, budgeting,
resource mobilization, implementation &
reporting
Collectively supports mobilization towards
funding gaps in UNDAF CBF
Joint funding enables you to...
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What is Joint Funding?
Two UNDG Joint Funding Mechanisms:
Joint Programme – a set of activities contained in a common work plan and related budget, involving two or more UN Organizations and (sub-) national partners. The work plan and budget form part of a joint programme document, which also details roles and responsibilities of partners in coordinating and managing the joint activities. The joint programme document is signed by all participating organizations and (sub-)national partners.
Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) – a multi-agency funding mechanism designed to receive contributions from one or more donors that are co-mingled, and held in trust by an Administrative Agent, to respond to the realities of specific country, regional or global situation. It operates on principles of joint programming and has common governance arrangements.
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Joint Funding MechanismsJoint UN Country Team programme priorities may be supported through one or a combination of funding modalities:
1.Joint Programmes• Pooled Fund Management using a Managing Agent• Pass-Through Fund Management using an Administrative Agent• Parallel Fund Management
2. Multi-Donor Trust Funds using Administrative Agent• Country-level (including Delivering as One/One UN Funds)• Global-level
3. Bilateral UN contributions (cash transfers)
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Enhance coherence and
efficiency at country/global levels through:
Facilitate coherent and consolidated reporting
Enhance capacity to allocate resources
strategically
Mobilize resources jointly (with harmonized cost-
recovery)
Draw on comparative strengths of UN organizations,
including non-resident agencies
Respond to increased demand from donors to work jointly (Paris Declaration/Accra)
Joint Programmes & MDTFs enable you to:
Strengthen national ownership (country-level
Strengthen programming support of specific thematic
objectives shared by multiple UN Organizations (global)
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UNDAF Funding Streams
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Key Considerations for Selecting Joint Funding Mechanisms
• What is the scope/strategic focus of common results? • How many UN Organizations are likely to be involved? • Are the programmatic needs short or long-term? • What resources are available and what is the funding gap?• What are donor interest(s) and is this adequate to fill gap? Will
multi-year funding be available? • Will the UN Organizations equally support joint resource
mobilization?
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Aligning Programmatic Priorities with Joint Funding Options
Decision Point
Programming priorities
should drive the selection of
a funding mechanism(s).
Country Analysis
Strategic Planning
UNDAF Results Matrix
M&E
Roadmap
UNDAF Action Plan
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Detailed Presentation on Joint Funding Mechanisms
The next session (Module Two) will provide more details on the following topics:
Joint Programming Funding Mechanisms
Joint Programmes
Multi-Donor Trust Funds (incl. various types of MDTFs)
Bilateral Cash Transfers
How to select an appropriate joint funding mechanism
Key steps in establishing JPs and MDTFs
Key advice and considerations related to Joint Funding
Do’s & Don’ts: earmarking, lead agency, inclusive/equal partnerships, establishment, thresholds, governance, etc.
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Available Resources
The UNDG Joint Funding sub-committee is the central place for training, guidance and support to UNCTs on joint funding mechanisms.
Below is a list of available online resources:oUNDG Guidance Note on Joint Programming (2003)
oUNDG Guidance Note on establishing, managing and closing MDTFs (2011)
oUNDG Protocol on the Administrative Agent for Multi Donor Trust Funds and Joint Programmes, and One UN Funds (2008)
oUNDG web-site: • http://www.undg.org/index.cfm?P=1370
oUNDP MDTF Office GATEWAY: • http://mdtf.undp.org/ • repository of information on all MDTFs/JPs administered by UNDP as AA
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Unite and DeliverThank you