2007 Resident Coordinator Annual Report
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 RCAR 2007 - Thailand

This has been a challenging year for Thailand and consequently for the UN Country Team as well. Out of many developments in 2007, four in particular have had an impact on the work of the UNCT in Thailand:

First, much the year has been marked by a continuing struggle between the Thai military leadership behind the September 2006 coup and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. This meant a lack of coherent policy direction on the part of the military-appointed interim government, as well as a lack of willingness to engage in new initiatives with the UNCT. Second, Thailand’s new constitution was approved by national referendum in August, though by a much lower margin than expected. The constitution contains clear language on human rights, allowing the UNCT to expand advocacy efforts in the run-up to the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, the constitution also represents a step back for democracy, with a half-appointed Senate and expanded powers for the military and judiciary. Third, the pro-Thaksin People’s Power Party (PPP) won national elections on 23 December, due to the support of rural voters in Thailand’s north and north-east. However, the country’s politics remain deeply divided between the urban middle class and the poor, which may make it difficult for the UNCT to bridge the gap between grassroots interests and those of policy-makers. Fourth, the conflict in the south has continued unabated despite the reconciliation policy of the interim government. While individual agencies continue to carry out important development activities in the south, all attempts at concerted UNCT action have been rebuffed by the interim government. The just-published SG’s report to the Security Council on Children in Armed Conflict, which highlights the situation in Thailand’s south, has also strained relations.

Summary on progress towards UNDAF outcomes


The joint Annual Review process enabled the UN system and its partners to take stock of collective achievements while highlighting synergies, gaps and areas for joint implementation. Progress towards a number of UNPAF outcomes can be highlighted:

Access to Quality Social Services and Protection Protection of vulnerable populations i) child protection systems piloted to monitor, prevent, report and respond to child protection issues in Tsunami-affected provinces, refugee camps and on child labour issues; ii) awareness, capacity and systems for addressing human trafficking issues and the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) increased; iii) birth registration of migrants, ethnic minorities and displaced people promoted; and iv) awareness, capacity and systems strengthened for registration of migrant workers and displaced people: v) population ageing issue addressed with quality research; vi) a Domestic Violence Law passed.

The Education for All agenda was furthered thanks to: i) development of early childhood care and education standards; ii) increased gender mainstreaming in the education system; ii) introduction of innovative teaching methods to expand access to education for vulnerable groups; iii) rural youth and employment skills enhancement through capacity development; and iv) the enhancement of Community Learning Centres and their network to promote non-formal education.

Health systems were also reinforced in Thailand with the contribution of the UN system: i) surveillance enhanced and new International Health Regulations implemented; ii) delivery of services focused on border areas and vulnerable groups, including reproductive health; iii) better information on maternal and child nutrition now available, including a more regulated breast-milk substitutes and an increased use and production of iodised salt.

Integrated livelihoods approaches were promoted both in Tsunami-hit communities and displaced people from Myanmar. In line with the priority areas identified in the UNPAF and building on the information provided by the Provincial MDG report, a coordinated approach to livelihood enhancement in Mae Hong Son province has been conceptualised and joint consultation with provincial authorities has been initiated.

Decentralization and Provincial/Local Governance i) Local participatory processes piloted, including local planning for children and the establishment of a ‘People’s audit’ in 7 provinces; ii) undertook an analysis of the impact of the Decentralization Act on expenditure on social services, which is expected to be integrated into policy formulation in 2008; iii) enhanced capacity of women candidates, media and civil society organizations on gender responsive governance and women in politics iv) MDG monitoring and statistical capacity enhanced with support provided for the production of provincial-level gender-disaggregated data focusing on vulnerable groups (e.g. migrant population); v) publication and dissemination of the Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey results for 26 provinces; and vi) preparation of a provincial MDG Report for the South (Trang Province).

Access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services Successful, coordinated work continued in the area of HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support: i) strategic data and information produced for enhanced programme planning; ii) advocacy and policy advice on access to ARVs successfully exercised; iii) public and CSO partner capacity developed and resources mobilized; and iv) strategic support also provided for improved access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services, especially for vulnerable groups.

Environment and Natural Resources Management Climate Change and sustainable development initiatives at the local level are the highlights of progress made by the UNCT in this outcome area. Policy advice and advocacy efforts characterised climate change activities. While, at the local level, sustainable development and disaster risk reduction were addressed including renewable energy, organic farming, land degradation, etc. Global Partnership for Development – Thailand’s Contribution In supporting Thailand to become an effective partner for South-South cooperation, the partnership focused on coordinated capacity development of two key Thai institutions: TICA and the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Agency (NEDA). Direct support was also provided to South-South cooperation with expertise exchange facilitated in the area of avian influenza preparedness and response, migrant health, and SMEs.

Joint policy advocacy on politically sensitive Issues Together with relevant heads of agencies, the Resident Coordinator continued to exercise joint advocacy vis-à-vis the Thai Government and in coordination with neighbouring UNCTs. In particular, the excellent coordination set in place with the Myanmar country team in the context of implementing SC Resolution 1612 on Children and Armed Conflict can be highlighted. Recognising the sensitivity of dealing with NSAs in Thai territory, arrangements were established in order for the UN in Thailand to support the Myanmar UNCT in its reporting of grave violations regarding children and armed conflict. Bilateral sensitivities still somewhat curtail the opportunity for the UN in Thailand to fully support the development and implementation of plans of action by the Non-State Actors listed in the SG’s report; however, monitoring and reporting mechanisms have been developed in consultation and collaboration with Myanmar UNCT colleagues and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict.

Likewise, in the context of displaced Lao Hmong people, relevant UN agencies, under the auspices of the Resident Coordinator, advocated with the Royal Thai Government for improved living conditions in the Nong Khai Immigration Detention Centre (where around 150 Lao Hmong – whose asylum seeker status have been assessed by UNHCR – have been detained for over a year) and provided direct support to the centre. The team also facilitated the reunification with their families in the Petchabun camp of some of the girls who were found back in Thailand after being deported to Lao PDR in late 2005. Continued advocacy for longer term, durable solutions for this group of people have been exercised. Similarly, concerted strategic advisory interventions are being considered for long-term sustainable improvements for the over 140,000 people residing in long-term camps along the Myanmar border.

Summary on progress in UN Reform


In spite of the change in Resident Coordinators, which was marked by a gap of a few months, the UNCT achieved significant progress in common programming and operations, as well as on joint policy and advocacy. The Secretary-General’s visit to Thailand in December has also reaffirmed the strong ties between Thailand and the UN, and created new opportunities to convey issues of concern in a constructive manner. First Joint UNPAF Annual Review Process The UNCT, in collaboration with Thailand Development Cooperation Agency (TICA), organized the first annual review process of the UN Partnership Framework 2007-2011. Through the work of the UN Thematic Working Groups (TWG), the main achievements of 2007, challenges encountered during project implementation, and priorities for 2008 were identified. A final review meeting was held on 21 January 2008, co-hosted by the Resident Coordinator and the Director-General of TICA and with the participation of over 100 people from line ministries and civil society organizations. The government appreciated the joint review process and expressed a wish to see further streamlining and harmonization of the UN system, emphasizing the five principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness: i) ownership; ii) alignment; iii) harmonisation; iv) managing for results; and, v) mutual accountability. The annual review resulted in reduced transaction costs for counterparts, who had an opportunity to collectively review progress towards UNPAF, as well as to consider further alignment of UN contributions to government priorities.

Joint Programmes and the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) Following completion of the macro-assessment in December 2006 (which rated Thailand’s public financial system’s capacity as ‘acceptable’), 14 micro-assessments of implementing partners were completed. All eligible implementing partners are expected to be assessed by mid-2008. Lessons learned in HACT implementation were shared with other countries by the three participating ExCom agencies. In terms of joint programmes, three capacity development initiatives have been designed:

• MDG Monitoring and Strengthening Statistical Capacity – IOM, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF are working together to strengthen Thailand’s capacity to produce and use quality data and thus more effectively monitor achievements towards the MDGs and towards helping vulnerable groups (e.g. migrant population, gender disaggregated data) at the national and local level.

• Partner capacity building and improved programming in a multi-sectoral local response to HIV and AIDS – involving UNAIDS, UNDP and UNICEF.

• Development of an integrated approach to improving livelihoods and access to social services in Mae Hong Son province. Building on the specific technical expertise of UN agencies, this joint programme will address access to social services and enhancement of livelihoods opportunities and challenges in Thailand’s poorest province, which is ranked lowest out of all 75 provinces in the 2007 Human Achievement Index. It is also one of the five provinces identified in UNPAF for concerted interventions of the UNCT.

Common Services Reform While two new initiatives have been launched (Consultant Roster and Common procurement - toners and cartridges), the following areas have resulted in concrete achievements: i) establishment and usage of a General Service staff entry level roster; ii) collective negotiation on hotel rates; and, iii) recruitment of a common learning manager on a cost-sharing basis. It is estimated that the establishment of common services in the last two years resulted in a total saving of over USD 700,000 for all UN agencies based in Bangkok and invaluable staff time.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Given the nature of the threat posed by a pandemic influenza, the UNCT undertook two concrete actions:

• Training sessions in English and Thai in early 2007 for all UN staff members based in Thailand with the aim to familiarise UN staff on: i) basic facts about Avian and Human Influenza; ii) how to protect themselves and their families from avian flu and the threat of an influenza pandemic; iii) what the UNCT is doing to prepare for a pandemic to ensure staff health and safety, business continuity; and to support the Royal Thai Government in preventing, preparing, and responding to an avian and human influenza pandemic.

• In collaboration with UNSIC and UNICEF Regional Office, the UNCT piloted a new functional simulation methodology to test UNCT Pandemic Influenza Contingency plans. The exercise saw the active participation of over 40 UN staff including heads of agencies, senior programme staff, operations managers, DSS, medical service, and communication officers. The simulation and debriefing activities enabled the UNCT to be better prepared to act and respond appropriately; assess actual capacity to continue current programmes and to undertake new activities to support the government pandemic response; and identify gaps in pandemic preparedness.

Key aspects of the proposed 2008 workplan


In 2008, the UNCT in Thailand will continue to implement the UNPAF and pursue progress towards achievement of its results. At the same time, the UNCT will focus on selected strategic issues based on a clear, shared vision and coordinated action. The changing political environment will be a key factor in the implementation of this year’s workplan, posing challenges as well as opportunities.

In early January 2008, the UNCT held a one-day retreat to take stock of the lessons learned in the first year and the UNPAF reporting process as well as to strategise about 2008 priorities. As an outcome of this brainstorming session, the team agreed to conduct a study on the Role of the United Nations in Thailand as a middle income country and as an emerging donor in partnership with the Thai Government. Such a study will help the UNCT to better plan interventions and make a greater impact in the country. Such a study would also contribute to the design of corporate policies for the UN development system’s role and strategic contribution in countries that are graduating from LDC status.

In light of the lessons-learned in the first year UNPAF annual review process, the team also agreed to embark on a strategic revision of the UNPAF focus and implementation modalities in order to:

- increase national ownership and translate the five principles of the Paris Declaration into concrete actions in the context of Thailand

- re-align/ prioritise results in line with the policy and priorities of the new, incoming government

- strengthen the M&E framework to include SMART, owned indicators and targets to enhance accountability and results-based management

- mainstream human rights and gender issues in the results matrix and M&E framework

- further prioritise results and plan out, in line with their comparative advantage, individual agencies’ commitments to each outcome.

In light of the above, and to enhance our capacity to ‘deliver as one’, the UNCT committed to a more integrated and harmonized approach to programming enhancing the role of TWGs from a forum for mere information sharing to a more effective coordination body for joint strategic planning and action. This will imply talking and acting with a shared vision and strategic intent on a given issue at the sectoral level to enhance coordination and synergies in action and reduce transactional costs.

The situation in Thailand’s southernmost provinces remains of concern and one of the priority issues for the UNCT in 2008. We will continue to monitor the situation carefully and try to identify the best contribution by the UN in Thailand.

Enhanced efficiency and saving on administrative procedures will continue to be sought in 2008 with the furthering of the common services agenda. Focus will be on common Human Resources and Procurement activities. These will include an analysis of areas where the UN can work together in terms of common recruitment; joint UN induction sessions to all new UN staff; clustering advertisements; and consideration of much closer integration of procurement activities where it adds value. A common E-protocol is also expected to be functional in April 2008.

Policy/Advocacy In view of the formation of a new government, the UNCT agreed to collectively initiate a policy-level dialogue with relevant new ministries. This would allow the UNCT to strategically address, in a concerted manner, key sectoral policy issues in which we believe the UN system can add value. Such issues will include, but not be limited to, long-term durable solutions for protracted refugee situations in Thailand. In this regard, it is felt that a strategic approach needs to be developed to assess and revise current assistance modalities and provide policy options for a future policy dialogue with the government.

In the context of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its theme ‘Dignity and Justice for all of us’, the UN in Thailand will implement a series of events led by the OHCHR in collaboration with the Thai Government. This will include Human Rights training and outreach activities.

The UNCT will also jointly support the preparation of a new national MDG report. This will be an excellent opportunity to further develop capacity and inform policy making to address vulnerable groups, looking at MDGs achievements beyond national averages.

South-South Cooperation In line with the recent Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review (TCPR) of operational activities for development of the UN system, the UNCT in Thailand is increasing efforts to mainstream support to South-South cooperation and tripartite cooperation. In the context of Thailand this means facilitating information-sharing and provision of technical assistance by Thailand to developing countries in the region and beyond using the global knowledge network of the UN system. As a signatory to the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, Thailand is eager to enhance its capacity to be an effective deliverer of development assistance. To this end, capacity development activities will continue in 2008 in coordination with other relevant bilateral partners in ODA planning and assessment.

Recommendations


The decision to transform the UN Development Group into a third ‘pillar’ of the of the Chief Executive Board focusing on country level operational issues (the other two current pillars cover Programmes and Management) is welcome, as well as the proposed ‘G10’ advisory board comprising the 4 ExCom agencies plus the other 6 specialized agencies. It is believed that this will further empower UNDG providing an appropriate place in the UN system governance structure.

Although the TCPR resolutions are an important tool to guide and mandate UN reform in the development arena, these are still not necessarily perceived as binding by specialised agencies. Lines of accountability and responsibilities among different agencies’ governing bodies should be carefully reviewed in order to ensure a common, level field and facilitate the implementation of the ‘Delivering as One’ concept.

It is felt that an incentive system to ‘perform’ as UN team member should be in place; not only for Heads of Agency, but also for members of the thematic working groups or more broadly programme officers so that their efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the UN in delivering development assistance is recognised as part of their agency’s appraisal systems.

While we are proud of our successful experience in terms of cost-sharing coordination costs (the Inter-Agency Support Unit functioning under the RC office is partly funded by all agencies on a cost-shared basis), this is still on a voluntary basis and some HQs of specialised agencies question the legitimacy of this practice. Further advocacy should hence be exercised at UNDG level to facilitate this resource mobilization practice, which should however be seen as an interim solution as new funding mechanisms for sustainable management of professional RC units are designed at HQ level.

UN Coordination mechanisms in a country like Thailand where country-level agencies and operations co-exist with a large regional UN family (including a regional commission) are extremely complex and difficult to manage. Lines of reporting and accountability are sometimes blurred and ad hoc, functional solutions need to be sought. To further improve coordination for results at both country and regional level, it is recommended that Resident Coordinators based in such complex duty stations hold a brainstorming session with DGO to define roles, challenges and opportunities in this regard.

Recommendations made in previous years remain valid overall (e.g. CPAP/AWPs format to be further harmonized to show clear linkages with UNDAF results matrix – over individual agencies’ corporate programme components; incentives to develop common services and improve joint operations to be put in place).




   2007 Results and Use of Funds

2007 Results and Use of Funds
Part One: Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (Results 2007)
Key Result Area Outcome Name    Comments
UNDAFOutcome 1Access to quality social services and protectionThis outcome comprises 4 key CP outcomes covering: 1. Social Protection 2. Education for all 3. Healthcare services 4. Livelihoods 
UNDAFOutcome 2Decentralization and Provincial/Local GovernanceThis outcome area includes a CP Outcome on sub-national MDG monitoring and statistical strengthening 
UNDAFOutcome 3Access to Comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services 
UNDAFOutcome 4Environment and natural resources management 
UNDAFOutcome 5Global Partnership for Development - Thailand's Contribution 
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's Team Target Date
SRC UNCCF UN Agencies Other
Required Spent Required Spent Required Spent Required Spent Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Result Area 1: Coordination for Results
UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy
UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP NHDR on Sufficiency Economy published and launched in early 2007.

Multiple-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) launched with the results widely disseminated and used.

NHDR on Sufficiency Economy used as reference for the implementation policies of the 10th National Development Plan.

Government Policy reflects NHDR recommendations.

Policy dialogue and actions on major issues identified in the MICS.

- Thailand Human Development Report 2007 on Sufficiency Economy and Human Development published and launched on 9 January 2007

- 10th National Development Plan (2007-2011) developed based on the concept of "sufficient economy" The 73,000 household Multiple-Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) launched with the results widely disseminated and used:

- Updated data on breastfeeding disaggregated by province, language and income group

- Updated data on iodised salt consumption disaggregated by province, language and income group

- 2,500 local people (members of multi-sectoral teams of children) trained for using MICS results in local planning for children

- Study on non-income measures of poverty using MICS data

- Dissemination of the World Fit for Children and National Plan of Action Reports using MICS data for local programme implementation

- Contributed to the improvement of evidence based generated for enhanced HIV programme planning, implementation and decision-making

[Parts of the related expenditures of these outputs are reflected under "progress towards UNDAF outcomes"]

$280,000.00 $147,356.00

       
UN plan to support the implementation of the Millennium Declaration and/or the UNDG Action Plan on the Development Outcome of the World Summit 3 (MDG Action Plan) * UNDAF and action plan of Southernmost provinces' implementation initiated (these are in line with the UNDG Action Plan).

       
UN support to capacity development strategies

       
UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 * N/A

N/A

       
Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5

       
Other

       
Aid Coordination / Management / Paris Declaration
Planned efforts to making use of national systems in the areas such as programme/project reporting, PRS/sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, annual PRS/sectoral performance reviews, national procurement systems, etc

       
UN support to aid coordination/management Joint collaboration on Thailand’s ODA policy reformed, with strategic focus and target countries and aligned with the Paris Declaration.

Increased participation of Thai private sector in support to Thailand’s efforts on global partnership for development (collaboration with UNSG's Office of the Global Compact).

Mechanism and management structure for processing national volunteers in place (collaboration with UNV).

Thailand’s ODA policy aligned with the Paris Declaration.

Numbers of Thai companies supporting Thailand’s efforts in global partnership for development. Establishment of Thai national volunteer center .

TICA’s knowledge of ODA management increased and baseline set for future capacity development initiatives:

- Observed OECD Peer Review Exercise participation to workshop in Hungary and Development Coordination Forum at the ECOSOC High-level Symposium

- Stock-taking review of Thailand’s ODA management and mechanism

- Facilitated the set up of a trust fund with the government s of Czech, Slovak and Hungary

- 14 Thai companies exposed to African markets and promotion of SMEs:

- Supported participation to the Asia Africa Business Forum IV in Tanzania

- A National Center for Giving and Volunteering (NCGV) established within the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. Volunteerism included in a national agenda in 2007.

[Parts of the related expenditures of these outputs are reflected under "progress towards UNDAF outcomes"]

$260,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00

       
Other

       
UNDAF/Common Programming
Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *

       
Preparation of CCA/UNDAF

       
Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (inputs provided by theme group chairs) * Structures for the promotion and protection of human rights created to encourage Thailand to ratify all core international human rights treaties and to harmonise national domestic laws with international human rights standards and norms.

Strengthened collaboration and flow of information exchange between TWG on International Migration and NGOs.

Disseminated correct information on updated migration trends, figures and policies in Thailand.

Improved formulation of and implementation of policies affecting migrants through advocacy and dialogue.

Institutional capacity and skills strengthened for enhanced agricultural productivity, self-reliance and income of poor rural households in selected areas in Mahasarakham, Nakhon Phanom and Sisaket.

Core group of stakeholders established to formulate strategies to address graduate unemployment.

National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) personnel trained to align TVET with sustainable development.

Capacities strengthened within the Ministry of Education and NSO through training and technical advisory services.

Coordinated compilation of education-related data.

CFS initiative (inclusive, effective, safe and protective, healthy, gender-sensitive, involved with communities) further mainstreamed into Thai educational system.

Enrolment at appropriate age and access to education for excluded (stateless, ethnic minority, migrant, refugee, poor, HIV/AIDS affected, disabled) children enhanced.

Teacher Resource Centres established in selected districts (four southernmost provinces).

Capacity of the National Statistical Office to provide support to policy makers, and provide technical assistance to line ministries and relevant provincial agencies in issuing and making available data enhanced.

Engaged local participation in natural resource management.

Knowledge management (KM) hub /nodes established to provide knowledge tools and facilities developed from alternative learning methodology and evidence-based community practices in community-based natural disaster management and sustainable energy.

Action plan implemented, involvement of stakeholders in the design of a UN joint development strategy for the South.

Coordination with UNCT Malaysia established in addressing relevant development issues in Thailand's southernmost provinces.

National capacities to promote avian human influenza preparedness, prevention and control strengthened

Capacity of care institutions for services to unaccompanied and separated children strengthened

Capacity of education system to provide prolonged home schooling strengthened

Strengthened national capacity for early detection to effective response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

# of core international human rights treaties ratified by Thailand.

At least two consultative meetings with NGOs held in 2007.

Situation Report Update in English and Thai produced including recommendations for all stakeholder to improve the livelihoods of migrants in Thailand.

Government agencies consulted through the Situation Report Update process.

Situation report update distributed to stakeholders.

Information Outreach sub-working group established.

Strategies on more effective information outreach formulated and implemented in relation to migrants as a vulnerable group in Thailand.

PRA conducted. Six priority villages selected.

Village level workplan finalized.

Implementation of priority activities initiated.

Strategies to address graduate unemployment developed TVET aligned with sustainable development Thai EFA Mid-Decade Assessment

Indicators for gender equality measurement developed.

% target schools practicing national CFS standard.

% schools practicing tasks of the five CFS core principles.

GER, NER, drop-out rates for girls and boys.

# out-of-school children.

Completion & transition rates.

# children enrolled in NFE.

# Teacher Resources Centres established.

Coordination mechanism established with reliable and easy access to the Information Tank, in order to advocate for policy support and resources mobilization.

Responsive services and applicability of KM tools.

Continued discussion and negotiation with RTG and other stakeholders in the South.

Joint collaboration between UNCTs in Thailand and Malaysia in addressing relevant development issues in Thailand's southernmost provinces.

Village health volunteers, health officers, and community health leaders trained and equipped with AI Training Kits

% care institutions for services to unaccompanied and separated children deemed to have capacities in respond to the influenza threat.

Children’s home self-learning kits developed

% education authorities deemed to have the capacities to support home schooling

% vulnerable school children with home learning materials

Early detection and reporting of avian influenza cases in Thailand, if any.

- Thailand acceded to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment on 2 October 2007

- Migrant Working Group Meeting held on a monthly basis (12)

- Two Steering Committee meetings with the Ministry of Labour and the National Human Rights Commission held in 2007

- Situation Report Update in process

- Government agencies consulted through steering committee meetings

- Production and dissemination of audience-specific information materials initiated

- Production and dissemination of bi-monthly and quarterly newsletters "Migrant News" to migrants and stakeholders

- Community empowerment, poverty alleviation and food security strengthened and promoted among farming communities in north-eastern Thailand

- Ensured inclusion of elderly, minority groups and underserved population in programmes implementation related to livelihood opportunities enhancement, particularly income generation and access to employment

- Enabled evidenced based decision on education interventions at district and community levels:

* Household survey on out-of-school and at-risk-to-drop-out children in 26 districts

* Community driven suggestions for ensuring access to quality education for all children

- Entrepreneurship education workshop was planned but postponed to Feb 2008

- Enhanced capacity of UNEVOC centres in Thailand in TVET policy and programme

- Awareness of TVET instructors raised on the need to incorporate environment and sustainable development in their courses.

- Employment and training opportunities identified for addressing poverty among rural youth in Mae Hon Son

- Strengthened national capacity on EFA monitoring and evaluation

- Strengthened national capacity on integration of gender into education system

- Integrated CFS principles/indicators into internal and external quality assurance mechanisms

- Policy paper on CFS and its relation to EFA and the MDGs

- Built capacity of TAO officials on access to and quality of education (CFS principles) in 25 provinces/districts

- Disseminated CFS Newsletter (life skills and lifelong learning) to more than 1,200 schools nationwide

- Basic education and pre-service teacher training (12 universities) curriculum review (Global Education, Life Skills, CFS)

- Strengthened community based organization working with children infected and affected by HIV to ensure their access to early childhood education services

- Improved access to formal and non formal education among vulnerable groups, including migrant children, people with disabilities

- 12 Teachers’ Resource centres established in 10 southern provinces

- School/community libraries established in six provinces and training provided to libraries practices

- Government bodies’ (NSO, Ministry of Education and Community Development Department) capacity strengthened in data collection

- Strengthened technical support to policy formulation

- 350 local authorities in the six tsunami affected provinces incorporated social development in the Local Authority Development Plan

- Provincial post-tsunami rehabilitation coordination units in Ranong, Phang-nga and Krabi established

- Enhanced community and civil society network participation in environmental governance

- Model for national, provincial, and local authorities joint wetland management designed

- Strengthened community forestry and community learning in Si-Saket Province on traditional eco-system

- Enhanced knowledge management

- Coordinated discussion with RTG and various stakeholder continued

- 15, 000 officials and community volunteers in 76 provinces with greater awareness, knowledge and skills on prevention and control of Avian and Pandemic Influenza and capacity to raise awareness in their communities for wider impact

Additional programme outputs towards the achievement of UNDAF outcomes:

1. Access to quality social services and protection

- Systematization of child protection

- Child protection referral system developed and piloted

- Sub-regional and inter-country mechanisms to combat trafficking reinforced

- Awareness raised on human trafficking among vulnerable groups

- Trafficked persons amongst asylum-seekers identified status determination procedures

- MOUs signed in 31 provinces providing operational guidelines for addressing cases of trafficking in the prevention

- Increased awareness among registered/non-registered migrants, ethnic minorities, hospitals and civil registrars regarding the importance of obtaining and issuing delivery and/or birth certificate

- Advocacy for Thailand to withdraw her reservation on CRC Article 7

- Capacity of Government officials enhanced in the preparation of the Human Rights Core Document and report to the CERD

- Issuance of delivery certificate for children born in the 9 camps

- Legal Assistance Centre established in Mae Ai, Chiang Mai province with more than 3,000 people access services

- Registration of mobile population and migrants ensured and awareness raised

- Draft contract for migrant domestic workers developed

- Data and policy analysis available on Population ageing issues

- Improved knowledge-management and networking mechanisms on gender-based violence

- Enhanced capacities of civil society advocates and women leaders on women’s human rights and Domestic Violence Law, including its implementation and rights of claim-holders

- Infectious diseases outbreak investigation and control better ensured among migrant and host communities

- Health Systems strengthened for integrated disease surveillance and outbreak alert/response to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and for implementation of 'IHR 2005'

- Primary health care to migrants and mobile populations ensured

- Health services delivery along the border effectively coordinated

- Quality indicators for primary care systems developed

- Vulnerable non-Thai and Thai populations in the host communities reached out with RH information and services

- Enhanced capacity of health personnel to facilitate access to and utilization of reproductive health information, counselling and service particularly on making motherhood safer in selected provinces

- Improved knowledge management on sexual and reproductive health for people living with HIV, for young people as well as for sex workers and to enhance men’s participation in maternal health

- Vulnerable non-Thai and Thai populations in the host communities provided with regular child growth monitoring, nutrition education

- Breast milk-Substitutes (BMS) further regulated

- Public better aware of the importance of breastfeeding and capacity enhanced of government and NGOs for breastfeeding advocacy

- Increased use and production of Iodinised salt

- Coordinated approach to livelihood enhancement in Mae Hong Son province conceptualised and engagement with provincial authorities initiated

- Economic, social, cultural and environmental assets of tsunami hit communities regained

- Access to humanitarian and healthcare services improved among vulnerable communities, including displaced people living in camps and migrant communities along the Thai-Myanmar border

- Improved opportunities for income generating activities among vulnerable groups, including camp-based refugees

2. Decentralization and provincial/local governance

- Provincial post-tsunami rehabilitation coordination units in Ranong, Phang-nga and Krabi established

- Strengthened capacity for local planning for children

- Decentralization of irrigation management implemented and Water User’s Organization established as part of Thailand irrigation sector plan

- Capacity enhanced for delivery through participatory approach quality public service of local administrative organizations in Songkhla and Chiang Rai

- Local best practices gathered for implementation by local administrations and MOI

- People’s audit is in place in Chiang Rai, Petchaburi, Sakon Nakorn, Mahasarkham, Songkhla, Suratthaini, and Nakhon Sri Thammarat

- Methodologies for youth’s learning of good governance created

- Networking and information system for ethnic minority awareness in legal rights created

- National civil society organizations knowledge of human rights’ strengthened

- Awareness of Government officials on anti-corruption increased

- Government capacity enhanced to monitor and better understand the impact of the Decentralization Act on overall expenditure on basic social services

- Understanding of the extent and impact of poverty on child wellbeing in Thailand

3. Access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services

- Improved Evidence Base generated for enhanced HIV programme planning, implementation and decision-making

- Targeted advocacy initiatives in support of key issues

- Improved HIV programme planning and implementation at national and decentralized levels supported

- Enhanced organizational and institutional capacity of CSO partners

- Capacity development programmes for key CSO partners developed and implemented

- Identification, documentation, translation into Thai and dissemination of good practice and lessons learned from Thailand and internationally

- Enhanced use and application of Thai expertise and lessons for other countries

- Culturally- and linguistically-appropriate HIV prevention and sexual-reproductive health information and material developed

- Promotion and support of life skills-based education for in-school and out-of-school young people

- Advocated consistent condoms (both male and female)

- HIV prevention capacity developed in key vulnerable populations

- Effective and comprehensive gender-sensitive HIV prevention services for vulnerable populations improved

- Capacity of selected CSO and government partners developed for enhanced advocacy for and implementation of harm reduction programming for IDUs

- Improved prevention and reproductive health service quality and access for key vulnerable populations

- Improved HIV treatment, care, and support service design and delivery, particularly for vulnerable and difficult-to-reach populations

- Improved access to quality community-based treatment, care and support services for vulnerable populations and groups

- Local Partner and Community Capacity improved to support persons infected and affected by HIV

- Community capacity for care and support of children infected and affected by HIV supported

4. Environment and natural resources management

- Disaster Risk Reduction and sustainable development better integrated in education

- Publication and dissemination of success in Livelihood recovery and sustainable ecology in Lanta Island

- Selected communities better able to address environmental issues and manage natural resources

- Thailand National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) developed with stakeholders participation

- Enhanced community and civil society network participation in environmental governance

- Model for national, provincial, and local authorities joint wetland management designed

- Institutional design for the new department of international environment cooperation in MONRE

- Enhanced capacity of the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) in policy, legal and regulatory framework to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable irrigation sector reform

- Facilitated mainstreaming of food security concerns into assessments of bio-energy potential

- Promoted Energy Management Standards as an effective policy and mechanism for energy efficiency

- Strengthened national capacity in formulating/ improving policy and regulatory measures in phasing out ozone-depleting substances and eliminating persistent organic pollutants

- Strengthened the systems and capacity of central and provincial/local administration personnel in health impact assessment

- Following on the pre-established policy and legal framework, began implementation of the GEF supported Livestock Waste Management in East Asia to reduce global pollution and improve better environmental management

- For sustainable development, initiated Demonstration Project for Rural Water Supply and Income Generation to enhance rural capacity and knowledge on wastewater management

- Strengthened institutional capacity and facilitated transfer of knowledge and information exchange between public and private sectors on bio-energy

- Recruitment of professional team to help UNFCCC National Focal point conduct national communication on Climate Change

- Enhanced capacity to design incentive frameworks and improve national strategies

- MoU signed with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to develop Bangkok - Assessment Report on Climate Change

- Two biomass co-generation plants fully operate in Roi-et and Yala provinces with favourable policy incentives

- Assessment of absorptive capacity of Andaman tourists’ hot spots conducted to support the formulation of Andaman Strategic Plan

- Supported and coordinated Government’s development and implementation of urban transport strategy, policies, plans, projects and related regulatory and institutional capacity building

- Assessments of environment health carried out to enable evidence based planning

- Assessed chemical testing laboratories in Thailand and developed plan for upgrading to meet the EU Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) system

- Strengthened community forestry and community learning in Si-Saket Province on traditional eco-system

- Enhanced knowledge management

- Thailand’s South-South cooperation supported

5. Global partnership for development - Thailand's contribution

- Capacity of TICA officials on monitoring and evaluation strengthened

- TICA, NESDB and NEDA programme management capacities enhanced

- GMS TWGs and GMS/ACMECS Business Councils better functioning

- GMS and ACMECS member countries exchanged lessons learned and challenges on country-level implementation of policies / strategies to achieve the MDGs

- NEDA’s capacities in project management, human resources development, ICT planning, and in the transport sector enhanced

- Joint partnership with other development partners in Thailand i.e. EU, AFD, initiated to build Thailand’s capacities on aid effectiveness and programme management

- Increased knowledge of TICA on policies/strategies and experiences other emerging donor countries in Eastern Europe on ODA management.

$12,500,000.00 $26,759,490.00

       
UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation UNDAF annual review undertaken via UNTWGs with respective partners.

UNDAF annual review undertaken with RTG and civil society organizations at TWG level

$2,000.00

       
Other

       
Joint Programmes
Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes * Joint programme in support to National Statistical Office developed.

Validate opportunity to develop a joint 'virtual communities of practice' along the lines of 'Solution Exchange' and pilot communities set up.

JP endorsed and implementation initiated.

Development practice areas identified and mechanism for the implementation of a virtual communities established.

- A joint programme "MDG Monitoring and Strengthening Statistical Capacity" developed and implemented

- A joint programme on "Enhanced GFATM Grant implementation in Thailand through local partner capacity building and improved multi-sectoral local response programming for AIDS" initiated

[The related expenditures of these outputs are reflected under "progress towards UNDAF outcomes"]

$1,966.00 $100,000.00

       
M&E of Joint Programmes

       
Other

       
HACT
Plan for the roll-out/implementation 7 of HACT in the country *

HACT fully implemented by ExCom agencies Micro Assessment on Thailand Financial Public System endorsed by TICA

       
Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT All ExCom's partners using the FACE form and assurance framework.

Micro assessments completed by Mar 07

Completion of micro assessment for the first selected 14 implementing partners

       
Other

       
Gender Equality
UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.) Enhanced capacities of women leaders and network through training and seminars for general election in 2007.

Recommendations of gender sensitive perspectives for the constitution drafting committee developed.

Enhanced public awareness on issues related to women in politics.

Successful media campaign carried out to raise public awareness and understanding on gender equality and women’s political participation.

Long term gender advocacy strategy in place.

Enhance awareness among women migrant workers and the broader public of gender-sensitive rights-based approaches to migration for work.

Enhanced capacities of key line ministries to implement gender equality through institutionalisation of CEDAW training in civil service and facilitation of CEDAW implementation.

Number of local women leaders trained (target = 50)

Training modules disseminated to women’s network

Gender perspectives well reflected in the new constitution.

Campaign clip aired on TV and Radio.

Number of journalist trained in gender sensitive agenda.

Gender-sensitive, rights-based migration information materials in Thai language distributed widely and television/press coverage of issues.

CEDAW training modules and materials used in regular training porgrammes for government officers in selected key ministries;

Number of applications of CEDAW in laws, policies and initatives of government.

Number of initiatives of the Women and Local Governance Networks in Thailand apply gender equality principles.

- 40 Women and Local Governance Networks (WLGN) trainers trained to deliver training for Tambon Administrative Organization (TAO) elections on gender responsive governance and campaigning strategies, which were replicated in three other provinces

- WLGN provided closed technical support on campaigning for the TAO election and on gender responsive governance to 178 candidates in 3 regions

- Media training to support gender equity and women in politics

- 1000 copies of briefing kit titled "Empowering Women Migrant Workers in Asia" in Thai language produced and disseminated.

- Increased capacity of 19 Ministries and 120 Departments in gender equality through the review of the Master Plan to Promote Gender Equality in compliant with CEDAW

- The Office of Women's Affairs and Family Development considered adopting the training module on “CEDAW and Women’s Human Rights” into its regular training programme

- New Constitution includes 6 articles that guarantee women's rights in line with CEDAW standards

- Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence Act enacted in August 2007 addressing issues raised by CEDAW Committee

- Amendment to Penal code criminalize marital rape

- Amendment to Civil Code provides women and men equal grounds for divorce

$71,205.00

       
Gender theme groups able to support enhanced effectiveness of UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality

       
Other

       
HIV/AIDS
Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS * Joint UN Team functional and harmonizing UN System Support to National Response.

Joint HIV Programme initiatives developed and implemented by JTA and UNCT members.

UNDAF and UNITSP for 2007 developed and implemented by all UN System Agencies as framework for UN System HIV interventions.

JTA team member annual performance collaboratively assessed and evaluated as per JTA guidance.

Joint Programme Activity focused on Children, Youth and Adolescents developed and implemented by UNCT/JTA.

Joint Programme Activity focused on Decentralized Local Response and Capacity building for HIV implemented by UNCT/JTA.

Joint Programme Activity focused on Condom Promotion developed and implemented by UNCT/JTA.

- UNPAF Strategic Framework already serving as implementation and programming guide for UNCT work in Thailand on HIV/AIDS, and Joint UN Team on AIDS in place and operational since January 2006.

- UNAIDS Country Coordinator provides informal inputs to Agency Head on performance of JTA members from respective agencies.

- Working group of concerned agencies in place and consultative process for development of joint programme initiative underway but not yet completed.

- Joint programme managed through Ministry of Public Health with additional support and contributions from UNDP, UNICEF and UNAIDS developed, approved, and under implementation.

-During UN Theme Group Retreat focus for joint programme initiative shifted to workplace/migrant joint programming interventions, working group established, and discussions on-going for finalization of joint programme initiative.

$650,000.00 $15,000.00

       
UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones * National Strategic Plan & Universal Access Roadmap approved by RTG and implemented by national partners.

National Master Plan on Migration developed with HIV integrated as a key component of the programme.

Approved NSP/UA Roadmap and migration Master Plan in place as guiding framework for all partners involved in Thai National and Local response to HIV Functionality and Efficacy of National AIDS Committee improved through more regular meetings chaired by high-level RTG representative.

Coordinated plan for implementation of unified HIV M&E system adopted and being implemented.

Assessment Report on Three Ones implementation in Thailand produced and disseminated to all partners.

- Both the National Strategic Plan and Universal Access roadmap are approved and in place and functioning as guidelines for all basic actions.

- Initial guidelines of the Migration Master Plan developed and discussed.

- NAP chaired regularly by Deputy Prime Minister under Interim Government.

- National M&E system reviewed and recommendations for the consolidation and rationalization of national M&E efforts on AIDS completed and discussed with national partners.

- External Review of UN and National Response conducted and recommendations for UN programming provided.

$50,000.00 $30,000.00

       
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

       
Other

       
Human Rights
Application of Human Right Based Approach

       
Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems

       
Other

       
Coordination of Humanitarian/Natural Disaster Operations
Coordination of humanitarian operations UNDMT actively engaged in coordinated response to humanitarian needs.

“Deeds of Commitment” and “Action Plans” prepared by three of Myanmar’s non-state actors, active along the Thai-Myanmar border (KA, KNA, SSA).

Agreed independent monitoring mechanisms to track progress / verify implementation of the first two action plans (KA, KNA) set up and operationalised.

UN joint approach well coordinated.

UN and bilaterals 'one voice' in lobbying with RTG on short and long-term solutions for the Hmong displaced persons.

Coordination with UNCT Lao established.

UNDMT meets regularly throughout the year.

Two signed “Deeds of Commitment” by February and one additional signed “Deed of Commitment” by July.

Two action plans signed by April and one additional by September.

Independent monitoring reports prepared bi-annually.

At least ten UN Task Force meetings held during 2007.

Basic humanitarian needs of displaced persons fulfilled.

Dialogue and negotiations with RTG opened and coordinated.

- Two “Deeds of Commitment” signed by NSAs

- Monitoring and Reporting Mechanisms designed

- UN task force met regularly throughout the year

- Effective coordination established with UNCT Myanmar

- Facilitated reunification of missing Lao Hmong girls with their families in Petchabun

- Improved life conditions of Lao Hmong detainees in Nong Khai Immigration Detention Centre

- Deportation of Lao Hmong halted and screening process designed by Thai Government

- Coordination with UNCT Lao initiated

$1,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00

       
Preparation of crisis prevention/natural disaster operations/plans Built on Pandemic planning exercise with focus on other kinds of contingencies.

Strategic national action plan for disaster risk reduction produced.

National Task Force established and Plan officially approved by RTG.

       
Contingency Plan initiatives Pandemic Contingency Plan constantly updated and tested

TTX for pandemic plan conducted and plan revised.

UNCT Pandemic Contingency and Preparedness Plan updated and simulation exercise conducted

$1,000.00 $1,359.00 $2,944.00

       
Other

       
Common Services and Premises
Planned initiatives to increase cost-effectiveness of UN operations, incl. common administrative services and common arrangements in support of programme delivery (including Joint Office initiative) Roster pilot successfully completed by April; Protocol 'quick wins' implemented by Feb and protocol unit by June;

Mail RFP completed by Feb and contract awarded in April;

Tests designed, agreed and being used by April;

Functional clustering implemented for new protocol unit;

RFP by Dec;

Functional field based communication system by April;

Joint programming resource developed by May.

1 expert roster;

1 protocol unit;

1 courier and pouch provider;

1 outsourced mailroom;

1 set of English and IT tests;

1 Learning manager and joint learning activities;

Functional clustering lessons learned;

1 UN Bank;

1 field based communication system available to all UN staff working in Thailand;

All joint programming initiatives accessing quality operational guidance

- OMT Chair rotated

- Common Services Strategy developed and endorsed by Heads of Agency

- General Services Staff entry level Roster piloted

- Common Learning Manager hired

- UN Staff Association familiarized with the new common services strategy

- Contract for development of web-based e-protocol finalised

- IT and English common test completed

- Common access to external expertise (consultant roster)

$10,000.00 $7,274.00 $28,000.00 $5,275.00

       
Planned initiatives on common premises

       
Other

       
Other (specify)
Other (specify)

       
Result Area 2: UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization
Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications
Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan UNCG- Thailand strengthened and start working on common messages on key development issues.

UNCT Intranet, managed by IASU, completed.

Newsletter for UNCT monthly published and distributed.

UNCG meets regularly.

Website update and no. of visitors increased.

UNCT timely informed on upcoming events and updated on key issues of concern.

- UNCG- Thailand strengthened

- UNCT Intranet, managed by IASU, completed

- Newsletter for UNCT monthly published and distributed

- UNCT advocacy tool produced (UNCT folders on UNPAF development goals)

- Stand-Up Campaign against poverty successfully conducted

- UN agencies in Thailand jointly promoted in UN Day Exhibition at commercial shopping mall

$2,000.00 $1,957.00

       
Other

       
Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy
Development/implementation of RM strategy Enhanced resource mobilization from UNCT for Common Activities/support.

UNCT contributions to IASU increased.

       
Other

       
Result Area 3: Non-Resident UN Agencies
Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes
Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming N/A

N/A

       
Other

       
Result Area 4: Coordination Capacity of the UNCT
Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity
RCO Staffing Professional support provided to RC and UNCT.

Manager (Int'l), Coordination Specialist, Admin Assistant, CS coordinator (DFID Seconded) continue successful performance.

Professional support provided to RC and UNCT:

- Facilitated networking and coordination among UN agencies in Thailand by acting as a ‘one stop window’ for information related to the UN agencies in Thailand

- Secretarial support for the UNCT and Heads of Agency meetings initiating agendas and drafting minutes for an effective programmatic coordination of the UN agencies in Thailand

- Ad hoc UNCT events, such as retreat, meetings with high level officials from HQs, and inter-country team meetings with neighbouring UNCTs successfully organized

- Timely dissemination of information from relevant HQ sources, including UNDG, to all UN agencies in Thailand

$66,300.00 $69,525.00 $141,270.00 $144,158.00

       
Materials/Equipment

Office automation enabled smooth operation of RCO

$620.00 $510.00 $2,500.00 $2,505.00

       
Training of UN staff UNCT capacity to jointly respond to development challenges further enhanced.

UN Learning Strategy on HIV and AIDS implemented for majority of P and GS Staff in Thailand.

One or more ad hoc training for UNCT organized (topics tbd).

At least 85% of all UN P and GS staff in Bangkok have completed modules 1 and 2 of UN Learning Strategy.

At least 75% of all UN P and GS staff outside of Bangkok have completed modules 1 and 2 of UN Learning Strategy.

At least 80% of all UN P and GS staff in and outside of Bangkok have access to condom promotion information and free condoms through the UN Workplace.

- 40% of UN P and GS staff in Bangkok have completed the initial steps of the UNLS learning programme.

- 10% of UN P and GS staff in the field have to date been reached with the initial steps of the UNLS learning programme due to timing and scheduling difficulties for training activities outside of Bangkok.

- 85% of UN P and GS staff in Thailand (primarily those based in Bangkok) have access to condoms through the UNLS condom promotion initiative financed through UNLS/New York

- UN staff familiarized with pandemic basic, feasible protective measures and general precautions as well as UN preparedness efforts to pandemic influenza

$315.00 $150,000.00 $5,000.00

       
Other

       

TOTAL $82,920.00 $82,906.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,261,770.00 $27,292,933.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00



   Joint Programmes

Joint Programmes
Title Theme Linkages to MDGs and UNDAF outcomes Duration (from/to) Fund management Modality Manag. agent Admin. agent National or local partners and donors Total budget Financial contribution
MDG Monitoring and Strengthening Statistical Capacity MDGs By 2011 subnational administrations effectively respond to people’s rights in a participatory and transparent manner, based on quality data and evidence-based planning

2007 - 2011 Parallel
 The National Statistical Office (NSO)

$402,200.00
UNDP CO$50,000.00
UNFPA$82,200.00
UNICEF$220,000.00
IOM$50,000.00
Enhanced GFATM Grant implementation in Thailand through local partner capacity building and improved multi-sectoral local response programming for AIDS HIV/AIDS By 2011, Thailand ensures increased access to and utilization of comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support services

2007 - 2008 Parallel
Pooled
 UNDP UNDP Department of Disease Control US CDC/ UNAIDS

$335,771.76
UNAIDS$10,000.00
UNDP$10,000.00
US CDC/UNAIDS$305,771.76
UNICEF$10,000.00



   Coordination Procedures and Practices

Coordination practices and procedures
CP Results Recommendations to DGO
Establishment of a General Service Staff entry level roster. This was part of the OMT Results and Resources Framework designed during the OMT retreat in April 2007 and subsequently endorsed by the HoAM. The setting-up of the roster delivered the concrete output of having an "integrated and simplified pre-contract processes for national staff" under the overall intended outcome of "attracting, recruiting and retaining the highest caliber UN staff".

Transaction costs:The creation of a general service staff entry roster was possible with a zero investment. Considerable expenditure was avoided by utilizing existing expert roster software from UNDP. Using the roster could more than halve staff time administering local recruitment by cutting out advertising, shortlisting and testing. Integrated pre-contract processes for general staff can be implemented in any duty station with a large UN family and should be encouraged not only to be more efficient and effective but also to promote the United Nations system as one unified and attractive working place.
Achievements:A roster of pre-tested 49 candidates is now available for GS positions. These have been shortlisted from a pool of candidates who applied to a generic, joint advertisement in four national newspapers; they were then tested for English language; and those who scored satisfactorily in English were tested for IT skills. HR focal points in each UN agency are being trained to use the roster.
Lessons learned:This common service was relatively easy to implement. It required an active Human Reources Working Group, under the OMT, and a good coordination for the organization of the joint advertisement, short-listing and testing. The time spent on the organization of this first round of pre-testing was definitely worth it. As a UN HR manager commented: "each time we use the roster we cut about one month in processing time". The process also enhanced the image of the UN 'Delivering as One'.
UNDAF Annual Review Process intended to collectively assess progress towards achieving expected results; assess continued relevance of expected results; provide input to UNCT and agency annual reporting; draw conclusions to refine 2008 UNCT and TWGs work plans as well as to adjust the M&E framework.

Transaction costs:This was the first time for the UNCT in Thailand to conduct a joint annual review with government and non-government counterparts. The whole process was conducted through the existing UN TWGs and it was fairly labour-intensive which meant an initial upsurge in transaction costs for the programme managers in the different agencies. However, it provided an opportunity for government and non-government counterparts to jointly review progress of UN contributions avoiding, to a certain extent, bi-lateral consultations. Suggested timeline and methodology of annual reviews should be crafted in coordination with main agencies' processes so that it would not entail extra reporting efforts. A more consistent format of CPAPs in relation to UNDAF results matrix is also key.
Achievements:The process delivered: - a comprehensive annual review report outlining main achievements per CP Outcome and setting priorities for 2008 implementation; this focuses on UN-wide results as outcome of individual agencies' synergetic activities. - recommendations on lessons-learned in 2007 implementation and direction for future engagement of the UN in Thailand - stronger national ownership of the UNPAF process (UN partnership framework - localised version of the UNDAF); Government counterpart co-chaired the UNPAF annual review meeting attended by over 100 government and non-government counterparts; agreed to have participation of line ministries in UN TWGs.
Lessons learned:The annual review process if properly conducted requires a long time and the concerted efforts of all participating agencies. Timing of individual agencies review not necessarily facilitates a natural flow of events; i.e. deadline for agencies' annual review processes should anticipate UNPAF annual review and this should be done in time to feed in the RCAR process. This was not always the case and agencies had to anticipate inputs for the UNPAF annual review process and/or were not able to provide full details at the time of collecting information.



   2008 Workplan

UNDAF Outcomes
1. Access to Quality Social Services and ProtectionThis outcome comprises 4 key CP outcomes covering: 1. Social Protection 2. Education for all 3. Healthcare services 4. Livelihoods
2. Decentralization and Provincial/Local GovernanceThis outcome area includes a CP Outcome on sub-national MDG monitoring and statistical strengthening
3. Access to Comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services
4. Environment and natural resources management
5. Global Partnership for Development - Thailand's Contribution
2008 Workplan
KEY RESULTS AREA Expected Outputs Perf. Indicators Actual Outputs at Year End Funds required/spent at Year End Additional support needed from HQ 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 (WORKPLAN08)
UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP

UN plan to support the implementation of the Millennium Declaration and/or the UNDG Action Plan on the Development Outcome of the World Summit 3 (MDG Action Plan) * * Concerted support to the production of a new Thailand MDG report looking at reality beyond averages

* Statistical capacity strengthened to monitor national MDGs with proper geographical, gender and vulnerable groups disaggregation

* Stand Up/Speak Up campaign supported to reach out to policy-makers as well as wider public

* UN role in MICs analysed and strategic paper published together with RTG

* Provincial MDG Report for the South launched

- MDG reporting process finalised

- Survey methodologies in place to capture migrant issues

- Break the record of Stand Up/Speak Up campaign reached in 2007 in Thailand

- Strategic paper on the role of the UN in Thailand/MICs published

- Publication of MDG report of Trang province

$30,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00

31/12/2008
UN support to capacity development strategies

UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 *

Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5

Other

Aid Coordination / Management / Paris Declaration Planned efforts to making use of national systems in the areas such as programme/project reporting, PRS/sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, annual PRS/sectoral performance reviews, national procurement systems, etc

UN support to aid coordination/management * Increased skills of Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) on management of ODA database

* Skills of Thai officials involved in ODA planning and delivery on programme-based approach and procedures strengthened

* Technical Review and detailed capacity assessment on ODA management carried out by TICA, based on recommendations from initial ODA assessment

* Thailand's first ODA report initiated by TICA

* Completion of the Monitoring Survey 2007 by Thailand and effective participation in regional/ technical review of the Paris Declaration

- # of trainings attended by TICA

- ODA database includes all Thai official assistance

- Thailand's first ODA report developed

$0.00 $0.00 $293,348.00 $0.00

31/12/2008
Other

UNDAF/Common Programming Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *

Preparation of CCA/UNDAF

Implementation of UNDAF M&E framework * * UNPAF M&E framework enhanced

* Human rights and gender issues mainstreamed in the results matrix & M&E framework

* Increased sense of UNDAF/UNPAF ownership among counterparts

* Increased accountability of UNPAF results matrix further

* Prioritised and UN agencies' engagement strategised

* Increased counterparts (government and CSOs) involvement in UNPAF implementation and M&E process

- M&E framework with SMART indicators and baseline data identified

- TWGs with co-chair/active participation of government counterparts

- Reduced number of CP outcomes/outputs

- Less agencies committed to each CP output

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation * First UNPAF Annual Review finalised

* Second UNPAF Annual Review initiated

- Review meeting conducted with key stakeholders for 2007 review

- Annual Review Report 2007 released

- Tools for second year reporting finalised by beginning 4th quarter

$5,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 15/12/2008
Other

Joint Programmes Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes * * Joint programme on integrated highland livelihood development in Mae Hong Son formulated and resources mobilised

* Upscale of pilot Solution Exchange on HIV/AIDS

* Three joint programmes initiated under Joint HIV Programme initiatives

* Joint policy/advocacy initiatives

- Mae Hong Son Joint Programme document submitted to UNTFHS

- Number of joint policy/advocacy initiatives by TWGs

- Solution Exchange on HIV/AIDS expanded

$20,000.00 $0.00 $24,000.00 $0.00 Country level solution exchange supported under Regional Director's Team mechanism

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
M&E of Joint Programmes * Coordinated monitoring mechanisms of joint programmes in place

- Counterparts involved in M&E process

$2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

HACT Plan for the roll-out/implementation 7 of HACT in the country *

Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT * Assurance plan developed, based on micro assessment undertaken in 2007

* Continued micro assessment with new implementing partners

- # of micro assessment conducted

- Assurance plan available

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

Gender Equality UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.) * Gender Responsiveness Budgeting and governance developed at the local level

* Capacity developed for implementation of the Domestic Violence Law in the context of CEDAW

* Draft Gender Equality Law improved to comply with CEDAW provisions

* Workplans of the OWAFD and line ministries on the implementation of the NDPW address Concluding Comments

* The National Plan for the Advancement of Women address CEDAW Concluding Comments as a priority

* Support gained for the amendment of the law on TAO to enable greater women's participation in local governance.

- Report (in Thai and English) on Thailand Gender related Development Index-Plus (GDI+).

- # of TAOs received TA on gender responsive policies, programmes and budgets Draft Gender equality law compliant with CEDAW norms and standards

- # of MPs, CSOs and CBOs supporting the amendment of the TAO law

$0.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Capacity development for Gender theme groups to support UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality.

Other

HIV/AIDS Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS * * Joint UN Team spearheading harmonized UN System Support to National Response to AIDS

* Joint HIV Programme initiatives developed and implemented by JTA and UNCT members.

- UNPAF and Joint Plan updated and adjusted for 2008 developed and implemented by all UN System Agencies as framework for UN System HIV interventions

- JTA team member annual performance collaboratively assessed and evaluated by UNAIDS Country Coordinator and respective Agency Heads as per JTA guidance

- Joint Programme Activity focused on Children, Youth and Adolescents finalized and implemented by UNCT/JTA

- Joint UNCT initiative on HIV Advocacy developed and implemented by UNCT HoA partners and UNAIDS.

- Joint Programme Activity focused on Decentralized Local Response and Capacity building for HIV implemented by UNCT/JTA

- Joint Programme Activity focused on the Workplace and Migrant Labour developed and implemented by UNCT/JTA

$0.00 $0.00 $855,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones * * Joint Team supports development of a National Monitoring & Evaluation Plan and implementation strategy by RTG partners

* Review and assessment of national response and HIV epidemic dynamics conducted and integrated into Universal Access Roadmap for Thailand

- Coordinated plan for implementation of unified HIV M&E system adopted and being implemented

- HIV projections and strategic information collection system reviewed and adjusted to enhance epidemic forecasting in Thailand

- Assessment Report on implementation status of National Response to AIDS in Thailand produced and disseminated to all partners

$0.00 $0.00 $120,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace * UN Cares and UN Learning Strategy on HIV implemented for majority of P and GS Staff in Thailand

- At least 85% of all UN P and GS staff in Bangkok have completed modules 1 and 2 of UN Learning Strategy

- At least 85% of all UN P and GS staff outside of Bangkok have completed modules 1 and 2 of UN Learning Strategy

- 100% of all UN P and GS staff in and outside of Bangkok have access to condom promotion information and free condoms through the UN Workplace

$0.00 $0.00 $180,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

Human Rights Application of Human Right Based Approach * Human Rights mainstreamed in UNPAF Results Matrix

- Review of UNPAF results matrix conducted

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems * Human Rights instruments obligations monitored and implementation supported

* UN\Government Partnership for Human Right advocacy as part of Celebration the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in Thailand

* UNCT capacity developed on HRBAP with particular attention to the implementation of international human rights mechanisms' recommendations

* OWAFD adopted and rolled out CEDAW and Women's Human Rights training module for line ministries

* Resource materials and training module for judges on gender equality/ CEDAW developed through judiciary - NGO partnership

* Ministry of Labour endorsed contract on migrant domestic workers

- Plan for Declaration's celebration delivered with counterparts

- Celebration events jointly implemented

- # of stakeholders trained on CAT

- # of UNCT programme officers trained on HRBAP

- # of CEDAW and WHR trainings conducted by the OWAFD in line ministries

- # of materials on the application of CEDAW in courts made available for use by judiciary

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

Coordination of Humanitarian/Natural Disaster Operations Coordination of humanitarian operations * Coordinated humanitarian response in case of disasters

$2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Preparation of crisis prevention/natural disaster operations/plans

Contingency Plan initiatives * Pandemic Influenza Contingency and Preparedness Plan revised

* Contingency plan for humanitarian assistance initiated

* Pandemic Influenza Contingency and Preparedness Plan updated

$0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

Security Security Management Team * MOSS Compliance survey (Agencies Self Assessment) conducted

* Efficiency of the Wardens' system improved

* Enhanced support to UN organization with field presence

- Follow-up UN organizations agencies' action plans for corrections

- # of wardens trained

- # of new volunteer new wardens

- # of calling exercises, use of ECS-SMS system

- Country and area-specific MOSS reviewed

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
UNCT Security Plan

Other

Common Services and Premises Planned initiatives to increase cost-effectiveness of UN operations, incl. common administrative services and common arrangements in support of programme delivery (including Joint Office initiative) * Further integrated & simplified pre-contract process for national staff

* Common induction programme in place

* Most efficient procurement and contracting service

* Integration of administrative services

* Access to most efficient IT services and infrastructure

- Standard recruitment in place

- Common IT platform for procurement

- Web-based e-protocol

- Pilot joint protocol unit

- Common intranet

- Common network and maintenance

- One UN library

$10,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Planned initiatives on common premises

Other

Other (specify) Other (specify)

UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (WORKPLAN08)
Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan * Advocacy tool in place to inform counterparts and general public about UN activities/results

* Effective internal communication

- Brochure on UNPAF 2007 results published and disseminated

- UNCT website updated and Thai website launched

- UNCT monthly newsletter continued to published and distributed

$3,500.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00

30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Other

Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy Development/implementation of RM strategy

Other

Non-Resident UN Agencies (WORKPLAN08)
Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Other

Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (WORKPLAN08)
Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity RCO Staffing Continued professional support provided to RC and UNCT:

- Facilitated networking and coordination among UN agencies in Thailand by acting as a ‘one stop window’ for information related to the UN agencies in Thailand

- Secretarial support for the UNCT and Heads of Agency meetings initiating agendas and drafting minutes for an effective programmatic coordination of the UN agencies in Thailand

- Ad hoc UNCT events, such as retreat, meetings with high level officials from HQs, and inter-country team meetings with neighbouring UNCTs successfully organized

- Timely dissemination of information from relevant HQ sources, including UNDG, to all UN agencies in Thailand

- Analytical and substantive support to joint programming initiatives

- Meeting effectively prepared and serviced

- Advisory/technical support provided for joint programme initiatives

- Minutes of meeting timely distributed

$80,000.00 $0.00 $143,000.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Materials/Equipment * Office automation to enable smooth operation of RCO

$6,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

31/03/2008 30/06/2008 30/09/2008 31/12/2008
Training of UN staff * RCO and UNCT capacity enhanced on emerging coordination issues

$4,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $0.00

Other


TOTAL $162,500.00 $0.00 $1,691,348.00 $0.00

 
 
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