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Allow me on behalf of the UN Country Team (UNCT) to submit to you the 2007 Annual Report of the Resident Coordinator System in Uganda, representing an update of the progress made in UN Reform and Inter-Agency Coordination during the year.
On the political front, despite a period of uncertainty at the beginning of 2007, the continuation of the peace negotiations between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) prompted an improvement in the humanitarian, human rights and security situation in northern Uganda through the year. In turn, more than half of the internally displaced people in the conflict affected region of northern Uganda had entered the return process by the end of the year. On 15 October 2007, the Government of Uganda launched the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) as the national framework for the transition from relief to recovery in Northern Uganda.
The appointment of a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General for the LRA-affected areas to assist in facilitating the Juba Peace Talks formalized the nature of the UN’s engagement in the political process in the North and further diversified the UN presence in Uganda with the opening of a DPA office. On the humanitarian side, following an initial attempt to appoint a separate Humanitarian Coordinator within the overall framework of UN humanitarian reform, the UN Resident Coordinator assumed the Humanitarian Coordinator responsibilities in July.
A distinct improvement in the human rights and security situation was observed in the conflict-affected northern and north-eastern Uganda. The continued constructive engagement by the Government of Uganda and its institutions at national and local levels towards strengthening human rights protection and promotion are recognized during the reporting period. In northern Uganda, including Acholiland and Lango sub-regions, an estimated 560,000 have returned to their places of origin during the reporting period . On land rights, significant numbers of persons are now able to access and utilize their lands for purposes of agriculture, whether they have remained in internally displaced sites, moved to transit sites or returned to their places of origin. The overall human rights and security situation in north-eastern Uganda illustrates the Government’s efforts in increased civil-military dialogue, building confidence and mobilizing the Karimojong communities, in addition to the government’s moderation in the intensity and scale of use of military force.
During the year, the national economy registered improved economic performance with an overall economic growth of 6.5% (up from 5.6% during the fiscal year 2005/6), and corresponding increase in GDP per capita of US$ 394 from US$ 346 in 2006. However, the growth rate is below the targeted 7% required to trigger a reduction in absolute poverty to below 10% of the population. In addition, Uganda continues to face significant challenges in the economic sector, including the energy crisis although abated, and the significant gaps between the amount of budget appropriations for various sector and final expenditures. Commodity prices were on the rise in 2007 partly due to the upward revision in utility prices particularly electricity. However, there are opportunities for increased economic growth with the expectation of a transition to peace in Northern Uganda. Expectations for additional economic opportunities are also linked to Uganda’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November. While the emerging peace in the region brought with it an increase in the demand for goods and services throughout most of 2007, the events following the elections in neighboring Kenya in late December also raised concerns about the economic impact of the Kenya crisis on land-locked Uganda.
The composition of the Country Team underwent change of senior management, namely at UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, UNDP (Deputy Resident Representative-Programme), IOM, and the World Bank. The team was augmented by the appointment of a Senior Adviser to the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to support the transition to recovery in Northern Uganda. Summary on progress towards UNDAF outcomes
The second annual review of the UNDAF was organized to assess progress made in 2007 towards achieving expected results as defined in the UNDAF Results Matrix. While the review process indicated that there has been progress against a number of outcomes over the last two years of UNDAF implementation, it confirmed the earlier identified challenges facing UN agencies in Uganda in optimizing UNDAF performance, particularly issues of implementation and refining UNDAF results matrices and monitoring mechanisms in view of a number of quite broad and cross-cutting UNDAF outcomes. The UNDAF review further pointed to the importance of leadership across and within agencies and recommended a strategic review of the existing UNDAF outcomes in order to facilitate more coherent UN co-operation on the achievement of the MDGs and specifically in support of the recovery process in Northern Uganda. A future objective should be to align the revised UNDAF with the new National Development Plan. Summary on progress in UN Reform
i) Efforts to Align with National Assistance and Development Processes
The UNCT continued to support the Government’s work on the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP), including providing technical support towards the Annual PEAP Implementation Review (APIR) which started in July 2007 and is expected to end by June 2008. Through participation in the Sector working Groups, the UN system engaged in the sector review processes, which provided the opportunity to comprehensively review policy, strategy, and capacity needs. The outcomes of the sector reviews will in turn feed into the overall PEAP review process which aims to develop the first 5-year National Development Plan for Uganda by June 2008 at the end of the current 3-year PEAP cycle. Further engagement in 2007 included support to the Ministry of Local Government to operationalise the Local Government Sector Investment Plan (LGSIP) and harmonize all funding and support to the sector through the LGSIP, and to integrate all interventions in the same workplan to facilitate progress monitoring.
In response to the Government’s extensive consultations in the redrafting process of the Karamoja Integrated Disarmament and Development Programme (KIDDP) the UNCT, in February, presented a common paper on the draft KIDDP, calling for adherence to international standards in the use of force and for in-depth articulation of essential programme components to address the existing social services and development deficits in the sub-region.
Parallel to the PEAP review, the UN system supported the Government in the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001-2010. The 2007 National Report for Uganda was prepared and highlighted the progress made towards achieving the Programme’s commitments. The report recommended continued processes of consultations with stakeholders to own priority actions of the Programme of Action.
Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Country Team (IASC CT), the UN system continued to support the implementation of the “National Policy for Internally Displaced Persons” and the Government’s “Emergency Humanitarian Action Plan (EHAP) for the North” through a range of humanitarian and human rights interventions. The EHAP ended in October with the launch of the PRDP.
The UN system provided, in cooperation with bilateral development partners, technical advice on the development of the PRDP. It further engaged in consultative processes with the Government in reprogramming for the transition to recovery in support of the formulation and adoption of the PRDP. As the PRDP holds potential for both increased government social sector budget allocations as well as additional donor social sector funding for Northern Uganda, the UN system in coordination with other development partners engaged with the Government on moving the PRDP financing and implementation modalities forward.
In the areas of HIV/AIDS, the UN system led by UNAIDS, continued to support the formulation and finalization of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2007/8-2011/12 for HIV and AIDS, a coordination tool for the national response. The NSP will serve to guide stakeholders to decide priority interventions in their respective areas of competency and interest. The UN Systems will, through the UNDAF review processes and the annual technical Joint AIDS Reviews (JAR), continue to align their outcomes to the NSP. The Joint UN Team on AIDS (JUNTA) and Joint UN Programme of Support (JUPSA), (2007-2010) covers four areas of intervention which include; mainstreaming human rights and gender; prevention; treatment, care & support; and M&E. The UN leadership provides technical assistance to Law Reform Commission, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Parliamentary Committee on Social Services, Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs and Uganda AIDS Commission by supporting key legal and policy development/formulation to ensure the integration of HRBA into laws and policies which are HIV and AIDS responsive. This is aimed at operationalising the UNDAF outcome 4 and identifying priorities and gaps in the national response.
The UN system consolidated progress in establishing a Joint Team and Joint Programme on AIDS and finalized a Joint UN Programme of Support which is fully aligned to the new 5-year National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS (NSP). Furthermore, the technical support division of labour for HIV and AIDS was agreed at country level and is now operational. 2008 will be dedicated to ensuring that it continues to be applied in practice; that it is understood by stakeholders outside the UN system and that concrete evidence on how it is bringing about a change in working practices of the UN is collated.
ii) Support to MDG-Based National Development Strategies
In addition to policy advice through the PEAP revision process as highlighted above, The UNCT continued to advance the MDG agenda through advocacy and capacity building for monitoring and reporting.
In the area of advocacy, the UNCT continued to use UN days and other public events to raise public awareness about the MDGs. In this regard, the UNCT in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations, organized a week-long MDG Stand-up campaign that started with the national launch of the 2007 MDG Millennium Development Goals Progress Report for Uganda. The main objective was to mobilize public opinion and support for the Millennium Development Goals and raise awareness about Uganda’s progress towards achieving the goals mid-way to 2015.
Additional support included an update of the national MDG progress report for 2007 and training of Government staff on DEV Info to facilitate the process of DEV Info roll-out at district level for MDG monitoring.
The UN system further supported the Government awareness programme on MDG and Statistical Literacy Capacity Building. The key outcomes of the programme include awareness building about MDGs across Government including policy makers, planners, administrators, and Civil Society to monitor progress of implementation of MDGs as well as enhanced capacity for effective communication of MDGs. The UN System jointly supported the Government’s pilot awareness programme at local government level. It is expected that the successes in the MDG monitoring and planning would be replicated for implementation in other local governments in the country.
In HIV/AIDS, through the leadership of the Resident Coordinator and with support of the UNAIDS Secretariat, the UN engaged in the development of the National HIV Strategic Plan (NSP) 2007/8-2011/12. The support included the development of analytical papers to form the evidence base for the development of the NSP, mobilization of resources for the exercise and ongoing engagement in the technical working groups. The NSP on which prevention of HIV is a cornerstone serves to guide stakeholders to decide priority interventions in their respective areas of competency and interest.
In an effort to address sustainability of funding HIV through domestic sources, the UN is already in the process of ensuring HIV is articulated strongly in the National Development Plan. Mainstreaming efforts saw HIV and AIDS included in the budget framework paper and an HIV budget line created across sectors as a result. In addition, the UN provided technical guidance to the development of the successful Global Fund TB, AIDS and Malaria (GFTAM) round 7 proposal, which restored confidence of the Global Fund Secretariat in Uganda as a recipient and opens room for participation in future proposal development.
iii) Progress towards Capacity Development and Aid Effectiveness
The UN system continued to engage with partners review processes in improving alignment and coordination of assistance. The UNCT conducted an assessment to review the Uganda Joint Assistance Strategy (UJAS) and the United Nations Development Framework (UNDAF) to understand how the assistance frameworks/strategies address the critical issues of the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) as well as the type of relationship that ought to be established between the two. While both UJAS and UNDAF have been endorsed by the Government of Uganda, there is no formal link with regard to harmonization and alignment of the two frameworks to the PEAP. The study recommended areas of possible contribution by the UN System to the UJAS, on the one hand, and outlined how the PEAP and UNDAF can substantially complement each other to maximize synergies.
Through their membership in the Local Development Partners Group, the UN System engaged in the Donor Division of Labour exercise that contributed to harmonize development partners’ support to the PEAP and to increase the effectiveness of development assistance to Uganda. The exercise was a key contribution to the aid effectiveness agenda in terms of achieving a collective and shared understanding on the meaning and implications of the Lead, and Actively engaged partners. The lead agency roles will help to maximize comparative advantage of the UN within a far more coordinated framework.
iv) Joint Programmes and HACT
The UNCT continued to collaborate jointly and execute joint programmes within the framework of the UNDAF. During the year, the Joint UN Programme of support for AIDS was finalized and a Joint UN Team on AIDS established. The effort to deliver as One in HIV and AIDS attracted extra budgetary resources of US$ 4.5 million (over 3 years) from bilateral donors in the country interested in the UN Reform. This process has also provided joint programming best practices that could be replicated for other joint coordination activities. In particular, it impacted on the way other UNDAF outcomes could be addressed. While progress was made in the overall Joint Programme, there are a number of areas within the programme framework that are amenable to joint programme implementation. These will be identified and developed in future years.
In view of the significance of mainstreaming HIV and AIDS in the workplace, the UNCT continued to support competence building among UN staff coordinated by an interagency core group. An awareness workshop was organized with a focus on: prevalence, magnitude and response of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Caring for Us initiative and the UN HIV staff protocol, access to AIDS prevention, care, treatment and social support services, the principles of the ILO code of practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work, and the role of UN agencies in establishing and operationalising HIV/AIDS workplace initiatives. The key outcomes were to support the development of structures for implementation of the UN policy activities. A provisional regional core team was established to steer the HIV/AIDS in the workplace activities.
Joint programming principles and a coordinated approach were also applied in the humanitarian response. Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Country Team (IASC CT), the UN system and a range of NGO partners coordinated their interventions on Agriculture and Food Aid, Livelihoods, Education, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, Mine Action, Protection/Human Rights/Rule of Law, Water and Sanitation and Camp co-ordination and refugee assistance through the 2007 Common Humanitarian Action Plan and Consolidated Appeals Process and the Cluster Coordination Approach. Specific examples of joint initiatives, although not exhaustive, include: (a) A joint programme of support to education in the Karamoja region where the “Go Back to School” campaign exhibited significant success with an average of 7% increase in primary school enrollment. (b) Response to the humanitarian effects of the floods in the northern and north-eastern regions of Uganda. During the emergency floods response, the education cluster focused on creation of safe environments in early learning centres, primary schools, and other education institutions. The health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS cluster launched a flash appeal of US $ 1 million to procure and distribute, among others, medical supplies and deployment of human resources to provide technical support to the affected areas. (c) Support to the Government of Uganda in coordination of the health emergency response interventions to contain the outbreak of Ebola and Marburg fever (in western Uganda), Cholera, Meningitis, and Hepatitis E (in northern Uganda), (d) Joint programmes on children and armed conflict in response to UN Security Council Resolution 1612. The UNCT Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting has been working in close collaboration with the Government of Uganda as well as international and non-governmental organizations in monitoring government obligations under the Resolution. (e) In addition, the UNCT in Uganda engaged in several joint advocacy efforts, including freedom of movement; disarmament in Karamoja; removal of street populations and “forced education” in Karamoja. The Geneva based IASC Principals mandated a substantive review of cluster roll out countries and herein the cluster pilot in Uganda. The IASC, which initiated the cluster approach in December 2005, commissioned an evaluation to determine whether, two years later, the approach has led to any measurable improvements in the capacity, coverage and predictability of humanitarian response. The overall report was generally positive. Uganda's clusters were praised particularly for eliminating overlaps in programming and strengthening partnerships, strengthening focus on gap areas such as camp coordination and camp management, eliminating major gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and improving the ability of the humanitarian community to speak with one voice. Information Management capacity and Early Recovery coordination were seen as weaknesses, and efforts are underway to improve these cluster tools in 2008.
The UN System in Uganda further registered significant progress in the implementation of the Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT), including conducting orientation for the staff, the Government, the Donors and the Implementing Partners to enable preparedness for HACT implementation. The monitoring structure was established; a Steering Committee and a Task Force were established to guide HACT roll-out and integration into the Country Programme Action Plans. In addition, a macro-assessment was conducted that identified opportunities for capacity development in financial reporting and monitoring, reporting on sector funding, and on linkages between the budget and the PEAP. A micro-assessment of Implementing Partners was completed in March 2007, and the results have allowed agree cash transfer modalities. The UN agencies will address capacity gaps identified from the assessments. The UN system continues to support capacity building of its Implementing Partners for effective implementation of HACT. The next steps include partner orientation to use FACE, agreement on assurance activities, and preparation of an annual assistance and audit plan.
In line with Action 2, the UNCT in 2007, established a network of human rights focal points who received basic human rights based approach and human rights indicators training. Key aspects of the proposed 2008 workplan
The key aspects of the proposed 2008 work plan include a strategic review of the UNDAF outcomes as part of the 2008 UNDAF Mid-Term Review exercise, further formulation and joint monitoring of joint programmes, roll-out of the HACT, affirmative action to achieve the MDGs and working towards the enhanced alignment of UN interventions with national planning priorities and processes. On the humanitarian side, within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Country Team, the UNCT will continue to respond to the continuing humanitarian needs of refugees from neighboring countries, populations made vulnerable by the 2007 floods and those displaced populations remaining in the IDP camps while maintaining preparedness and readiness for future emergencies. At the same time, the UNCT will move forward on working with the IASC Country Team and in co-ordination with the broader group of Local Development Partners on supporting a progressively government-led transition from relief to recovery and development programming in Northern Uganda within the overall framework of the government PRDP.
UNCT has committed itself to build its capacity to implement a human rights based approach to development programming and humanitarian action, including through further joint trainings. In addition, the UNCT will continue its joint advocacy efforts on key human rights issues. In closing, on behalf of the UNCT, I wish to acknowledge UNDGO for their continuous support to UNCTs and coordination offices. We, the UNCT in Uganda, remain committed to the people of Uganda. The UN in Uganda will continue to reposition itself to provide enhanced support towards national development priorities and humanitarian challenges. We affirm our commitment to support the realization of the Millennium Declaration and the MDGs, implement UN Reform and adhere to the principles of the Paris Declaration.
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2007 Results and Use of Funds
| 2007 Results and Use of Funds |
| Part One: Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (Results 2007) |
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| UNDAF | Outcome 1 | Increased opportunities for people, especially the most vulnerable, to access and utilize quality basic services and realize sustainable employment, income generation and food security | Major reported achievements of 2007 in various sectors include:
Agriculture and Food Security
• To boost the agricultural production farmers were provided with agricultural inputs and their capacity was enhanced in community based seed production and post harvest technology, especially in rice technologies.
• Capacity of national and local institutions in food needs assessment, seeds multiplication and seed quality control, and crop disease surveillance, has been enhanced.
• Small farmers’ market linkages were improved through direct purchase of maize.
• People’s resilience to shocks and food insecurity enhanced through creation and rehabilitation of community assets
• IDPs/ refugees/ averted hunger as a result of food assistance.
• Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rates among children under 5 in northern Uganda have decreased considerably because of the food security interventions.
Water and Sanitation
• Functionality of water facilities has improved nationally.
• Access to safe water and sanitation in IDP and transit camps increased notably.
• Rural access to acceptable latrines increased nationally, but the rate of increase has been marginal.
Gender
• Increased capacity to integrate population and gender issues in the development plans;
• Increased reporting on GBV.
• Improved capacity of health worker to manage survivors of GBV, especially rape victims.
Reproductive and Child Health
• A road map for the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity has been evolved.
• The percentage of fully immunized children by age 12 months increased.
• A Child Survival Strategy has been developed jointly with the government & partners.
• Adolescent friendly health services developed in selected districts.
• RH Commodity Security Coordination structure established in Ministry of Health and at district level.
• Capacity to deliver Basic and Long Term and Permanent Methods of FP improved at health facility level in selected districts through Public-Private collaboration.
• The met need for EmOC increased in selected districts. All hospitals provide comprehensive EmOC.
• Deliveries in health facilities improved nationwide.
Education
• The capacity of Early Child Development (ECD)centre management committee members and caregivers was enhanced on management, learning and stimulation.
• Access to community based ECD centers has increased. Access to ELS for children 3-5 yrs in several districts has increased
• Net Enrolment of girls in primary schools increased in Karamoja.
• Learning environments in selected schools in Northern and Eastern Uganda enhanced through construction of school latrines, school gardens, construction of teachers houses etc.
Environment
• Rural communities’ access to energy enhanced through multifunctional technology without links to the national grid.
• Selected districts are supported with energy-charcoal production technology.
• Capacity of selected communities developed through the government for improved protection of RAMSAR sites.
• Capacity of the government to identify climate change and mitigation measures enhanced.
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| UNDAF | Outcome 2 | Improving governance, accountability and transparency of government and partner institutions at all levels | Key reported milestones achieved during 2007 are as follows:
• The capacity to initiate and enact pro-poor policies and laws enhanced by creation of the Parliamentary MDG Forum.
• Technical planning committees were capacitated in HRBA and applied human rights principles.
• Harmonized participatory planning guides and participatory development management methodology/ tools were upscaled in local governments, and used in the development of district development plans.
• Increased enrolment and retention rates through the establishment of GEM networks and child rights clubs in targeted schools of selected districts.
• Several local governments adopted the code of ethics and integrity.
• Access to local justice improved through capacity building of local council court officials at all lower local levels.
• Institutionalized mechanisms for Gender mainstreaming in local governments attained through development of gender mainstreaming guidelines.
• Public awareness on male involvement in reproductive health increased through public dialogue, debates and observance of international days.
• Local governments’ capacity for local revenue collection enhanced through capacity building programmes as well as regulations that promote revenue collection in selected target districts.
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| UNDAF | Outcome 3 | The promotion and protection of human rights, especially of the most vulnerable, is strengthened | Key reported results include:
Capacity building for observance of human rights
• Institutional arrangement and agreement made with the government for reporting on ICESCR treaty.
• Enabled UHRC increase its regional coverage in North through four Civil-Military Cooperation Centres with trained staff (in HR).
• Capacity of Police constables (SPCs) was enhanced in Northern Uganda (Lira, Kitgum, Pader) to uphold human rights standards for law enforcement.
• UN advocacy produced impacts on Magistrates Court Act and Penal Code, which equipped the court in handling of statutory rape cases by lower courts; enabling more expeditious disposition of cases.
• The creation of Human Rights Desks within Uganda's districts. a January 2007 directive from the Ministry of Local Government instructed District Chairpersons and Chief Administrative Officers to establish these desks in Local Governments, comprising representatives within districts from a number of line departments (education, health, planning, police/prisons) and civil society. This decision fills an important gap by establishing an inter-agency structure with a specific role in implementing Government's human rights obligations and policies.
Human Rights related to the Gender issues
• Ministry of Gender has established a National Reference Group on GBV.
• Uganda Gender Policy launched and disseminated.
• No. of sub-counties with women having access to post-rape care increased in the course of 2007.
• Social welfare mechanisms established in selected sub-counties, in the conflict-affected districts.
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| UNDAF | Outcome 4 | Individuals, civil society, national and local institutions are empowered and effectively address the HIV and AIDS, with special emphasis on populations at higher risk | The key results achieved in 2007 include:
• HIV/AIDS is included in the budget framework paper and an HIV budget line across sectors created.
• National guidelines on integrating HIV in plans and budgets have been developed and disseminated.
• Urban leadership skills on HIV mainstreaming in development plans has been enhanced.
• HIV is included in conflict and humanitarian responses.
• A number of UN agencies engaged in the various technical working groups in the development of the National Strategic Plan (NSP)and resources have been mobilized for the exercise NSP.
• UN Multi-agency ‘HIV in the Workplace’ taskforce has been established, and it is supporting the implementation of the programme.
• Findings of ‘Greater involvement of People living with HIV (GIPA)’ study have been utilized to facilitate the think tank and NSP development.
• PMTCT programme in selected districts has been scaled up.
• Understanding of PEP Policy among the service providers increased.
• Structures for coordinating OVC programme by the MGLSD have been strengthened.
• Families of PLHIV in selected districts benefited income generating activities and savings schemes.
• Joint UN team for harmonized planning, performance management and measurement, reporting and evaluation systems for HIV/AIDS has been established.
• Euro 3.02 million has been mobilized for JP for Nov 07 – Dec 09 by Irish AID and DFID.
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| UNDAF | Outcome 5 | People affected by conflict and disaster, especially women, children and other vulnerable groups, effectively participate in and benefit from the planning, timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes | The major results achieved include:
Human Development
• Access to water and sanitation has been increased.
• Children have been enrolled in ECD.
• Children have gained access to alternative schooling.
• Majority of children have been completely immunized.
• Nutritional status of the children improved.
• Majority of children gain access to appropriate treatment of malaria within 24 hours of onset.
• Adherence to HIV treatment has been improved by providing food assistance to the PLHIV.
Security
• More than one fourth of all sub-counties in Lango and Acholi sub-regions have functional community child protection committees.
• All nine districts in northern Uganda have operational reporting system (on child protection).
• A large number of small arms have been destroyed.
Human Rights
• Coordination and cooperation between human rights actors in selected district improved through provision of secretariat.
• An extensive network of human rights monitoring and reporting mechanisms established through camp based paralegal networks. Camp management and coordination system resulted in reporting and follow-up of human rights violations.
• Positive working relations established with land and justice actors facilitate follow up of human rights violations and prevents impunity for perpetrators.
• District Disaster Management Committees (DDMCs)capacity strengthened across northern Uganda | |
| 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 |
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UNCCF |
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| Result Area 1: Coordination for Results |
| UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy |
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UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP
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(a) Consultant has identifed the UN's contribution to the UJAS by identifying where the UNDAF Outcomes fit into the UJAS Outcomes.
(b) Participation in Annual PEAP Review Exercise.
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(a) The UN and its partners know where the UNDAF fits into the UJAS.
(b) Joint UN position paper on the Review. |
UNDAF/UJAS Consultant reviewed the link between UJAS/PEAP.
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$15,000.00 |
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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) *
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(a) Finalization of the 2007 MDG Progress Report.
(b) Selection of a district or region for joint disaggregated MDG progress report.
(c) Joint visit to the Millennium Village to assess impact on poverty reduction. |
(a) Published report and launched.
(b) MDG report disaggregated.
(c) Mission report identifying areas for action. |
MDG Progress Report finalised. |
$10,000.00 |
$6,828.08 |
$5,000.00 |
$3,252.15 |
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UN support to capacity development strategies
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a) Statistical Literacy and Building Capacity to monitor MDGs at country level.
b) Support roll-out at district level and update of Uganda Info
c) UN Programme staff and UBOS staff trained on Uganda Info |
a) Training of UN staff
b) District staff and NGOs using Uganda Info
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District Statistical Literacy Capacity Training to monitor MDGs conducted.
Training on Uganda Info conducted for Government focal point to support roll out at district level.
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$23,000.00 |
$12,318.62 |
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UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 *
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a) Assist Government in implementation of the Brussels Plan of Action of LDCs.
b) Jointly support Government on the Sub-county Strategy for Poverty Reduction. |
Completed report for New York. |
Implementation of the Brussels Plan of Action of LDCs. A report was produced. |
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Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5
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Joint participation in Annual Review of the PEAP |
UN Position Paper on the review of the PEAP |
Provided technical support towards PEAP Review Exercise. |
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| Aid Coordination / Management / Paris Declaration |
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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
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a) Increased participation of UNCT in SWAPs
b) Active involvement of UNCT in work on Division of Labour
c) Implementation of HACT recommendations |
UNCT contribution in sector working groups. |
UNCT participated in SWAPs.
UNCT participated in the Division of Labour exercise.
Implementation of HACT recommendations. Orientation for staff, government, donors and partners to enable preparedness for HACT implementation.
A taskforce and a steering committee were established. |
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UN support to aid coordination/management
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Other
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| UNDAF/Common Programming |
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Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *
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Joint Review of UNDAF with clear links with PEAP and UJAS cycle |
Review report with sectoral startegies and alignment to PEAP |
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$10,000.00 |
$10,608.52 |
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Preparation of CCA/UNDAF
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Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (inputs provided by theme group chairs) *
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Joint Programmes developed and implemented |
Number of Joint Programmes implemented in 2007 and planned for 2008 |
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UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation
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Agencies nominate UNDAF Review Focal Points to work with an external consultant to prapare a substantial review of implementation of the UNDAF in September 2007. Following on Annual Work Plans will be developed and Joint Programmes identified |
Number of Agencies involved in the UNDAF Review and the number of Joint Programmes developed for 2008 |
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$10,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
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| Joint Programmes |
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Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes *
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a) UNDAF Outcome Working Group members attending a two-day work shop on Joint Programming
b) UNDAF Outcome Working Groups identify, develop and implement Joint Programmes |
a) Number of UN staff attending the Joint Programming workshop
b) Number of Joint Programmes identified, developed and implemented |
Unable to get support for the workshop on Joint Programming. |
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Facilitator for the workshop on Joint Programming requested from the RDT. |
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M&E of Joint Programmes
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a) Monitoring framework including programme and perfomance indicators to facilitate monitoring and assessment of joint programme initiatives developed
b) Mechanism for the monitoring and evaluation of joint programmes established and functional |
a) Availability of concerted framework
b) Number of joint monitoring and reporting exercises conducted |
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Other
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| HACT |
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Plan for the roll-out/implementation 7 of HACT in the country *
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Joint assessment of all non-shared Implemting Partners (IPs) |
Number of Joint Assessments of IPs made |
Joint assessment of all non-shared Implemting Partners was done.
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Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT
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a) All UNDG Agencies using FACE for their Implementing Partners (IPs)
b) Joint assurance activites conducted |
a) Number and percentages of agencies and IPs using FACE
b) Number of joint assurance activites implemented |
All UNDG Agencies oreinted to FACE for their IPs. A full commitment to apply a single HACT approach needs further discussion.
Joint assurance activities were conducted. |
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Other
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| Gender Equality |
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UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.)
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a) Support to the Aid Coordination and Harmonization Unit in Ministry of Finance with a Gender Advisor to strengthen efforts on ensuring the realization of strong linkages between MDG 8 and MDG 3 in the implementation of the New Aid Modalities
b) Support Government and Civil Society Partners undertake an evidence-based country assessment of the impact of implementing New Aid Modalities in Uganda on Gender Equality to feed into the Ghana 2008 meeting
c) Support Office of the Prime Minister with a Gender Advisor to ensure that gender is fully integrated into, and financed in, the Plan for Recovery, Development and Peace for Northern Uganda (PRDP)
d) Continue to provide technical support to the PEAP review process to track inclusion and / or implementation of indicators of MDG3 |
a) Increased integration of gender issues in the PEAP indicators
b) Evidence-based findings of impact of New Aid Modalities implementation in Uganda on gender equality
c) Enhanced reflection of gender issues in the PRDP plan, monitoring indicators, resourcing and its implementation
d) Joint UN Position Paper on progress in implementing MDG 3 in the PEAP |
a) On going support to the PEAP Review through the Gender and Rights Sub Committee and this will feed into the Development of the National Development Plan ( 5 year Plan)UNIFEM is on the steering committee
b) No evidence based findings due to lack of funds.
c) Through MGLSD the process of procuring a Gender Advisor to OPM is on going to engender the budgeting, implementation and M+E of PRDP
d) UNIFEM contributed substantively in the development and launch of the MDG report 2007. |
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Gender theme groups able to support enhanced effectiveness of UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality
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a) Facilitate training of UN Staff on tracking of progress in contributions towards MDG3 at policy, programming and resourcing levels
b) Gender issues mainstreamed in the UNDAF and in UN programmes
c) Collective support to Ministry of Gender and to Civil society partners in hosting the Commonwealth 8th Women Affairs Ministers Meeting in Uganda in June
d) Collective commemoration of International Women’s Day; 16 days of Activism against Violence against Women; and UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security |
a) Number of agencies and staff trained
b) Gender sensitivity of indicators and financial resource allocations
c) Joint UNCT position on engagement with the WAMM and CHOGM
d) Joint UNCT position paper on implementation of UN SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security submitted to the Secretary General up to the commemoration of 1325. |
a) No training conducted.
b) UNIFEM contributed technically especially in early 2007.
c) UNIFEM support to ISIS -WICCE workshop on Democracy, Peace and Conflict, during the Partner’s Forum;
d) UNIFEM (Caribbean Office) workshop on “Building Political will and Capacity for Gender Equality : A necessary Ingredient in addressing HIV/ AIDS” during the Partners Forum;
e) Breakfast meeting with Ministers on the Gender Equality and UN Reform, hosted by UNIFEM and Government of Uganda on the 14 June 2007
f) Support Ministry of Gender to host a Farewell Reception on 14th June 2007 at Munyonyo Speke Resort;
g) UNIFEM commemorated UN SCR 1325 and RC presided over and gave a key note address;
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$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
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Other
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| HIV/AIDS |
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Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS *
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a) Operationalise the Joint Team and hold a briefing for its members
b) Agreed Joint Programme of Support
c) Technical support needs of national stakeholders assessed
d) Retreat for the Joint Team to review 2007 and develop a work plan for 2008 as well as hold an M&E training for its members
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a) Resources mobilized from bilaterals
b) The Joint Team's Work Plan for 2008 articulated in Agency work plans for 2008 aligned with NSP and reported on through the Joint AIDS Review
c) Technical support plan finalised and included in Joint Program of Support
d) Workplace in place
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Joint Team operationalised.
Joint programme of support agreed.
A retreat conducted to develop 2008 workplan. |
$25,000.00 |
$19,053.65 |
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$3,273.86 |
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UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones *
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a) Streamlined agreements for UN and AIDS Development Partners (ADP) Support against the NSP
b) Design and operationalisation of an NSP M&E Workplan ensuring alignment with UNDAF and Joint Program
c) Support the development and implementation of a joint UN approach to planning, reporting and monitoring national stakeholders
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a) Joint MoU and programme by the UN and the AIDS Development Partners (ADP)
b) M&E framework agreed and implemented
c) Standing Committee established and meets regularly
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UN Support to national HIV/AIDS processes:
a)UN supported the development of analytical papers to form the evidence base for the National HIV Strategic Plan.
b)Budget framework paper reviewed and incorporated HIV/AIDS
c)Draft national mainstreaming policy in place
d)National guidelines on integrating HIV in plans and budgets developed and disseminated
e)UN agencies participated in technical working groups in the development of the NSP and mobilized resources for the exercise. NSP was finalized.
f)Technical guidance in the proposal development for round 7 and reprogramming round 3 phase 1 & 2.
g)Draft guidelines on laws and policies completed.
h)National HIV Bill assessed and recommendations for 2008 developed.
i)HIV included in conflict and humanitarian responses improved plans and priorities and the coordination mechanisms streamlined.
j)HIV/AIDS is included in the budget framework. |
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HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
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a) Revive the focal point group (HoA to nominate staff by March 2007), and the group to meet once a month
b) Update the 2007 Work Plan
c) Hold ToT for the focal points |
a) Learning Strategy fully implemented with the support of the UNCT
b) Workplan in place and implemented |
a) An inter-agency HIV in the workplace taskforce was established to provide guidance and oversee implementation of the UN HIV in the workplace programme. An implementation plan was developed.
b) Comprehensive implementation plan developed. |
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Other
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| Human Rights |
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Application of Human Right Based Approach
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a)The UN leadership provided technical assistance to the Law Reform Commission, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Parliamentary Committee on Social Services, Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs and Uganda AIDS Commission by supporting key legal and policy development/formulation to ensure the integration of HRBA into laws and policies which are HIV and AIDS responsive. This aimed at operationalising the UNDAF outcome 4 and identifying priorities and gaps in the national response.
b) Established a network of UN human rights focal points |
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Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems
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Other
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| Coordination of Humanitarian/Natural Disaster Operations |
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Coordination of humanitarian operations
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Coordination of the humanitarian response in Uganda will be led by the Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator, supported by OCHA, and funded through the CAP. |
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Preparation of crisis prevention/natural disaster operations/plans
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a)Technical support to the implementation of the PRDP
b) Technical support to national coordination preparedness response / emergency response interventions to contain the outbreak of Ebola and Marburg fever (in western Uganda), Cholera, Meningitis, and Hepatitis E (in northern Uganda).
c) Contingency Plan Initiatives: Contingency Plan for Avian Influenza updated Network for Sexual and Exploitation Abuse by Humanitarian Workers established and training for staff was done. |
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Contingency Plan initiatives
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a)Update the Contingency Plan for Avian Influenza
b) The Focal Points of the Network for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Humanitarian Workers (SEA) operational and ToT conducted
c) Staff attending the ToT on SEA train all UN staff in Uganda on their duties and responsibilities in reagards to SEA
d) Preparation and submission of quarterly reports to the Secretary-General on SEA as mandated in the SG's bulletin |
a) Contingency Plan for Avian Influenza updated and distributed to UN staff
b) Number of UN staff trained by the SEA Focal Points and aware of their responsibilities
c) Number of UN staff trained on their duties and responsibilities in regards to SEA
d) Quarterly reports sent to the SG on SEA |
Network for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Humanitarian Workers (SEA) established and training for staff done.
Technical support to preparation of the national response plan to Avian Influenza.
UN Contingency Plan for Avian Influenza updated. |
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Other
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| Common Services and Premises |
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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)
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a) Consultant engaged to prepare a Concept Paper advise the UN in Uganda as how to move forward on the 'One UN' b) Joint review of Clearing & Forwarding Agents
c) Revise and update the Country Breifing Report for Uganda
d) UN operational staff to attend a Common Service Workshop |
a) Concept paper on how to move forward on 'One UN' endorsed by the UNCT
b) Number of UN Agencies using the approved Clearing & Forwarding Agents
c) The Country Briefing Report for Uganda updated
d) Number of UN operational staff attending the Common Services Workshop |
Country briefing report is in its final stages. |
$18,000.00 |
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$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
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Planned initiatives on common premises
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Identify and approve a site for the UN House |
Site for the UN House approved |
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Other
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| Other (specify) |
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Other (specify)
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| Result Area 2: UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization |
| Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications |
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Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan
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a) Quarterly UN Newsletter produced
b) Joint UN media statements prepared for specific, agreed UN dates
c) UN photo exhibition organsied to coincide with key UN dates
d) Awareness raised about a specific topic decided upon by the UNCT before and on UN Day
e) UNCG Retreat to plan for 2008
f) Joint UN field visits for journalists conducted
g) Awareness builing activites to increase UN staff's understanding of UN reform and the implication for the UN in Uganda held
h) Awareness amongst the general public increased through a series of activites leading up the the 2007 UN Day
i) UN documentary produced to highlight UN initiatives in Uganda
j) Produce a joint UN calendar for 2008 |
a) 5,000 issues of the four UN Newsletters distributed
b) Number of media spots as a result of joint UN media statements, joint field visits by journalists, UN Day activites and the the UN documentary
c) Number of people viewing the UN photo exhibition
d) UNCG work plan for 2008 prepared and agreed by the UNCT
e) Number of UN staff participating in awareness building activites to increase their knowledge and understanding of UN reform
f) Number of 2008 UN calenders distributed |
An Annual UN Newsletter produced.
UN Website updated.
Joint public information events organised, including Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Joint Commemoration of UN Days involving participation of UN staff and Joint UN media statements prepared.
UNCG Retreat to plan for 2008 held.
Joint UN field visits for journalists conducted.
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$50,000.00 |
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$19,024.46 |
$37,147.00 |
$34,668.34 |
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Other
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| Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy |
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Development/implementation of RM strategy
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Resources mobilised for implementation of joint activities. |
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Other
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| Result Area 3: Non-Resident UN Agencies |
| Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes |
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Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming
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Other
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| Result Area 4: Coordination Capacity of the UNCT |
| Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity |
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RCO Staffing
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UNCT receiving support in the implementation of the 2007 UNCT Work Plan from an adequately staffed Office of the RC. |
Number of Expected Outputs of the 2007 Work Plan implemented |
Implementation of UNCT workplan supported by RC Office. |
$37,500.00 |
$46,751.75 |
$8,000.00 |
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$50,000.00 |
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Materials/Equipment
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Office of the RC able to support the UNCT and the RC as requested. |
Office of the RC adequately equipped. |
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Training of UN staff
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a) OHCHR to provide training of UNCT and programme staff to improve the understanding of how to apply Human Rights Based Approcach (HRBA) to development and humanitarian programming.
b) UNCT Retreat to strategise for 2008 (8-10 Nov 2007) |
a) Number of UN staff participating in the training and number of programmes where HRBA is applied
b) UNCT agrees strategy and work plan for 2008 |
Training on human rights held in February 2008
UNCT Retreat held in February 2008. |
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Other
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| TOTAL |
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$203,500.00 |
$105,560.62 |
$18,000.00 |
$30,550.47 |
$87,147.00 |
$34,668.34 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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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 |
| Joint Inter-Agency Emergency Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS Response in IDP Camps in Northern Uganda. |
|
UNDAF Outcome 4 (4.1) - People at high risk of HIV/AIDS, especailly children, young people and women, have access and utilise innovative and all encompassing prevention and care services. UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.5) - Women in conflict affected areas, especailly young women, have at least the same access to quality comprehensive reproductive health as in other parts of the country. UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.6) - All children, especailly those under 5 years, have access to and use preventive, promotive and curative health services and nutrition services. UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.10) - People made vulnerable by emergencies, especially conflict, access and utilise integrated comprehensive high quality HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services.
UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.5) - Women in conflict affected areas, especailly young women, have at least the same access to quality comprehensive reproductive health as in other parts of the country. UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.6) - All children, especailly those under 5 years, have access to and use preventive, promotive and curative health services and nutrition services. |
2006 - 2007 |
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UNICEF |
UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO, OCHA, UNAIDS, WFP, UNDP, UNIFEM, IOM, MoH, District Loval Gov't, OPM, Uganda AIDS Commission, NGOs, MoFPED, MoLG, MoPS |
$8,489,156.00 |
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| Joint Inter-Agency Emergency Health, Nutrition and HIV/ AIDS Response in IDP Camps in Northern Uganda |
Health |
UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.5) - Women in conflict affected areas, especailly young women, have at least the same access to quality comprehensive reproductive health as in other parts of the country. UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.6) - All children, especailly those under 5 years, have access to and use preventive, promotive and curative health services and nutrition services. |
2007 - 2007 |
Pass-through
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WFP |
WFP, UNFPA |
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| Joint WHO/UNICEF response to meningitis epidemic in Uganda |
Health |
UNDAF Outcome 5 (5.6) - All children, especially those under 5 years, have access to and use preventive, promotive and curative health services and nutrition services |
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Pooled
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WHO |
UNICEF, WHO, MoH, DDHS, Local Gov't, NGOs |
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Coordination Procedures and Practices
| Coordination practices and procedures |
| CP |
Results |
Recommendations to DGO |
| 1.0 Opening of access roads: WFP, UNHCR and the districts of Kitgum and Pader entered into partnership to construct community access roads to increase access of returning IDPs to their homes of origin and also facilitate access to social and economic amenities. 2.0 Multiplication and distribution of improved variety of cassava stems and sweet potato vines. WFP in partnership with FAO and Lira district planted 200 acres of improved variety of cassava to increase access of the cuttings to resettling IDPs in the sub-region. FAO and the district agricultural office provided technical guidance while WFP provided both cash and food for work input. 3.0 Construction of 20 teacher houses in Gulu and Amuru district a collaboration between WFP, UNICEF and the two districts. Purpose of the project is to increase teacher presence in schools.
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Transaction costs: | 1.1 Total cash costs for 142 km of road in Kitgum and Pader is 190 million UGX plus a food for work input of 80 tons valued at 41 million UGX.
2.1 Cassava multiplication costs 120 million UGX with 70 tons of food for work valued at 35 million.
3.1 84 million UGX and 24 tons of food for work valued at 21 million UGX
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1.4 Government/ districts should be encouraged to opening of access roads in order to facilitate the return process. Opened roads should be incorporated into the district development plans in order to benefit from maintenance. 2.4 Multiplication of improved cassava cuttings needs more effort since cassava is know to be one of the major food security crops in northern Uganda.
3.4 WFP’s low cost teacher housing design should be adopted/ emulated in similar projects in other parts of the north. Each unit costs.
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| Achievements: | 1.1 45km of road have been completed. IDPs and service providers including the army are using the finished roads.
2.2 14,000 bags of cassava harvested and distributed to over 2,300 households for further multiplication in Lira and Kitgum districts.
3.2 4 teacher houses completed in Amuru district.
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| Lessons learned: | 1.3 Construction of access roads is noted as a vital element in the return process of IDPs since it brings service closer to the IDPs and facilitates movement.
2.3 Multiplication of improved variety of cassava a major contribution to food security of returning IDPs.
3.3 Construction of teacher houses does increase teacher presence at schools. However at least 5 teacher houses per school can make a difference in ensuring teacher presence in schools as opposed to single units.
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| In response to CAP 2006, DFID supported a joint UN (WHO, WFP, UNICEF, and UNFPA) health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS programme for northern Uganda.
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Transaction costs: | Transaction cost was one per cent of the overall project cost.
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• Joint implementation should continue this will help agencies avoid duplication of efforts and foster coordination among the UN family.
• Need for more commitment of the partners to joint programming.
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| Achievements: | • The programme has fostered an improved working relationship among the participating agencies and improved coordination with the government on emergency response in northern Uganda.
• The joint programme has created transparency in all aspects of implementation of the individual programme components. It has gone a long way in enabling the individual agencies to view their work as a joint effort at both district and national levels.
• The programme approach by the various UN agencies according to the various mandate and expertise has led to synergy and improved impact of the programme
• The collaboration has encouraged a more concerted approach to programme implementation in northern Uganda and reduced duplication of efforts.
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| Lessons learned: | • Use comparative advantages and agency expertise in allocation of responsibilities always results into improvement in quality of programme activities
• Through joint monitoring of activities, duplication of activities by various agencies were avoided and lessons learnt replicated.
• This joint monitoring effort is the first of its kind and therefore encouraged a lot of information sharing within the organizations and outside. This activity is time-consuming as it entails so many meetings among partners and information sharing.
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2008 Workplan
| UNDAF Outcomes |
| 1. Increased opportunities for people, especially the most vulnerable, to access and utilize quality basic services and realize sustainable employment, income generation and food security | |
| 2. Improving governance, accountability and transparency of government and partner institutions at all levels | |
| 3. The promotion and protection of human rights, especially of the most vulnerable, is strengthened | |
| 4. Individuals, civil society, national and local institutions are empowered and effectively address the HIV and AIDS, with special emphasis on populations at higher risk | |
| 5. People affected by conflict and disaster, especially women, children and other vulnerable groups, effectively participate in and benefit from the planning, timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes | |
| 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 |
Completed PEAP evaluation / National Development Plan incorporating MDGs
Analytical studies to incorporate MDGs / NDS |
Draft report of PEAP / NDP incorporating MDGs
Monitoring of MDGs in PEAP
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$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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08/08/2008 |
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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) * |
4 districts planning units assisted to produce MDG reports
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MDG disaggregated reports
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|
$30,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$50,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
30/06/2008 |
30/09/2008 |
30/12/2008 |
UN support to capacity development strategies |
Statistical Literacy Training on MDG monitoring at district level conducted
Dev Info roll-out at district level supported
UN Technical assistance and participation in SWAPS
UN Technical support to the implementation of the PRDP |
A training report produced
UNCT contribution in sector working groups |
|
$13,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
30/06/2008 |
|
UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 * |
Assist Government in implementation of the Brussels Plan of Action of LDCs |
Completed report |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5 |
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Other |
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| 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 |
Provision of data by UNCT on resource inflows - MTEF
Monitoring reports of GOUs resource allocations towards MDGs produced. |
Published UN Resource input to Uganda's development plan
Resource Allocation Report produced |
|
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
|
|
|
30/07/2008 |
|
UN support to aid coordination/management |
Active involvement of UNCT in work on Division of Labour |
Division of Labour survey completed |
|
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/10/2008 |
Other |
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| UNDAF/Common Programming |
Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle * |
UNDAF Outcome Working Groups identify, develop and implement Joint Programmes. Theme Groups identified.
UNDAF revised and aligned to revised PEAP.
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Number of Joint Programmes identified, developed and implemented.
Revised UNDAF M&E framework disseminated to partners.
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$20,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
Technical support to coordinate the UNDAF MTR Process |
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30/06/2008 |
30/09/2008 |
30/12/2008 |
Preparation of CCA/UNDAF |
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Implementation of UNDAF M&E framework * |
UNDAF Mid-Term Review
Revision of UNDAF M&E framework
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Revised UNDAF M&E framework based on Mid-Term review of UNDAF.
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$30,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/09/2008 |
30/12/2008 |
UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation |
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Other |
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| Joint Programmes |
Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes * |
Training of UN staff on joint programmes
Development and implementation of at least 10 joint programmes
Joint Assessment on HIV/AIDS vulnerability in return areas in Northern Uganda
Joint Emergency Health, Nutrition and HIV/ AIDS Response in IDP Camps in Northern Uganda supported
Joint United Nations Team on AIDS (JUNTA)implemented
Joint nutritional assessment in conflict in the affected areas implemented
Gender-Based Violence joint programme activities implemented |
A report produced. |
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$15,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
Technical support to train staff on joint programmes. |
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30/06/2008 |
30/09/2008 |
30/12/2008 |
M&E of Joint Programmes |
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Other |
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| HACT |
Plan for the roll-out/implementation 7 of HACT in the country * |
Support to high risk rated Implementing Partners
Framework for joint assurance activities agreed upon
FACE implemented by all Ex-Com Agencies for 60 per cent Implementing Partners |
A report produced.
Number of Implementing Partners supported.
Number of assurance activities jointly implemented.
Percentage of Implementing Partners implementing FACE |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT |
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Other |
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| Gender Equality |
UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.) |
a) Support to the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development to strengthen efforts to Mainstream Gender in the National Development Plan (5 year Devt. Plan) –Analytical and position papers, mechanisms and frameworks
b) Support Government and Civil Society Partners undertake an evidence-based country assessment of the impact of implementing New Aid Modalities in Uganda on Gender Equality to feed into the Ghana 2008 meeting
c) Support Office of the Prime Minister with a Gender Advisor to ensure that gender is fully integrated into, and financed in, the Plan for Recovery, Development and Peace for Northern Uganda (PRDP)
d) Continue to provide technical support to the PEAP review process to track inclusion and / or implementation of indicators of MDG3
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a) Increased integration of gender issues in the National Development Plan indicators.
b) Evidence-based findings of impact of New Aid Modalities implementation in Uganda on gender equality.
c) Enhanced reflection of gender issues in the PRDP plan, monitoring indicators, resourcing and its implementation.
d) Joint UN Position Paper on progress in implementing MDG 3 in the PEAP
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$50,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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Capacity development for Gender theme groups to support UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality. |
Facilitate training of UN Staff on tracking of progress in contributions towards MDG3 at policy, programming and resourcing levels
Chair the UN Gender Theme Group and ensure that gender issues are mainstreamed in the UNDAF and in UN programmes
Collective commemoration of International Women’s Day; 16 days of Activism against Violence against Women; and UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security |
a) Number of agencies and staff trained.
b) Gender sensitivity of indicators and financial resource allocations.
c) Joint UNCT position paper on implementation of UN SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security submitted to the Secretary General up to the commemoration of 1325. |
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$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/06/2008 |
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Other |
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| HIV/AIDS |
Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS * |
External review of Joint Team Structures
Recruitment of Program Assistant / Manager
Events Coordinator recruited to support 3 HIV/AIDS events |
Review received and recommendations considered
Timely, good quality financial and programatic management, mobilisation of additional budgetary resources for programmatic activities
Good profile of UN work on HIV/AIDS across agencies and good management of delegation |
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$65,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
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UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones * |
Support operationalization of national strategic plan and better monitoring and management of results |
Results Based Management and Planning training on HIV/AIDS and support for development of National Annual Priority Action plan. |
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$30,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
HIV/AIDS in the Workplace |
UN Coordinator for HIV/AIDS in the Workplace recruited to improve coordination with UNAIDS and UN HIV/AIDS learning facilitators in operationalization of the UN Workplace programme.
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Improved knowledge and access to services by UN staff members.
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$40,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/09/2008 |
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Other |
HIV in the workplace programmatic activities implemented. |
Good programmatic activities on HIV and good access to services. |
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$30,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$45,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
| Human Rights |
Application of Human Right Based Approach |
a) UN agency training on HRBA in development and humanitarian programming
b) Follow-up support on using HRBA and HR indicators in UN agencies' M & E frameworks |
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$5,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems |
a) Strengthen national reporting / policy against children in armed conflict
b) Strengthen national HR treaty reporting and follow-up to concluding observations.
c) Develop advocacy memoranda and policy briefs advising on critical HR issues. |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
Other |
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| Coordination of Humanitarian/Natural Disaster Operations |
Coordination of humanitarian operations |
Disaster Risk Reduction. |
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$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
Preparation of crisis prevention/natural disaster operations/plans |
a) Joint Inter-Agency Emergency Health and HIV / AIDS Response in IDP Camps in Northern Uganda.
b) Meningitis/Cholera and other seasonal virus mapping to address preparedness response and early warning system for school and health centers in West Nile, Karamoja, Acholi land and Kampala.
c) Nutrition assessment/surveys in Karamoja conducted |
a) Mapping conducted.
b)Reports.
c)Reports. |
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$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
30/09/2008 |
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Contingency Plan initiatives |
Joint Assessment Mission and Verification exercises conducted.
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/09/2008 |
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Other |
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| Security |
Security Management Team |
a) Staff members recruited to support increased security management in the field.
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a) Improved security management in the field.
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$1,147,975.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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30/12/2008 |
UNCT Security Plan |
a) Uganda Police in support to the UN trained.
b) Upgrade of VHF and HF Communications in Uganda.
c) Staff members trained in SOP.
d) SOP Review conducted.
e) ISECT Implemented.
f) ASC, Agency focal points trained.
g) Hostage Incident Management Plan developed.
h) Security plans updated.
i Security Risk Assessments conducted. |
a) Improvement in services from Uganda Police.
b) Improved radio communication system.
c) Improvement in security awareness among staff.
d) Recommendations of 2007 SOP implemented.
e) Change to computerized based clearance system for Uganda.
f) Improvement in coordination with Agencies using security focal points.
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
|
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|
|
30/12/2008 |
Other |
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| 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) |
a) 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).
b) Planned initiatives on common premises. |
a) Hardship review conducted.
b) Common approach to maintenance and servicing of UN Vehicles.
c) Establishment of a UN Savings and Credit Society. |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
|
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|
30/12/2008 |
Planned initiatives on common premises |
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Other |
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| Other (specify) |
Other (specify) |
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| UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (WORKPLAN08) |
| Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications |
Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan |
a) An Annual UN Newsletter produced. b) UN Website.
c) Bi-monthly briefings on current UN activities and priorities for media organizations.
d) Joint UN media statements prepared for specific, agreed UN dates.
e) UN Day commemorated.
f) Common campaigns on UN issues on Human Rights. g) A series of inter-agency field visits for local and international media organized to increase coverage of UN activities and priorities.
h) Joint public information events organized to share joint public information materials for the 2009 CAP.
i) A 2009 calendar depicting UN-supported initiatives in Uganda produced.
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a) 2,000 issues of the UN Newsletters distributed.
b) UN website designed and updated. c) Number of media spots as a result of joint UN media statements, joint field visits by journalists, UN Day activities and the UN documentary. d) Number of field visits conducted. e) 2009 calendar circulated to policy makers, development partners.
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$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$25,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
30/06/2008 |
30/06/2008 |
30/12/2008 |
Other |
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| |
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|
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| Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy |
Development/implementation of RM strategy |
|
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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Other |
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| 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 |
Participation in UNDAF process |
Increased involvement in national development processes. |
|
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
|
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|
|
30/12/2008 |
Other |
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| Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (WORKPLAN08) |
| Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity |
RCO Staffing |
a) UNCT receiving support in the implementation of the 2008 UNCT Work Plan from an adequately staffed Office of the RC.
b)Strategic Planning Coordinator, Program Assistant, (NEW Positions: Funding required from DGO).
c) Recovery Specialist, UNV JPO (To be funded by UNDP) d) Office of the RC able to support the UNCT and the RC as requested.
e) Existing RCO staffing
|
a) Number of Expected Outputs of the 2008 Work Plan implemented
|
|
$69,000.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
|
30/12/2008 |
Materials/Equipment |
5 Computers, 1 printers, 1 photocopier to enable RC office to support the UNCT. |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
|
|
Training of UN staff |
a) OHCHR to provide training of UNCT and programme staff to improve the understanding of how to apply Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) to development and humanitarian programming.
b) UNCT Retreat to strategize for 2008
|
a) Number of UN staff participating in the training and number of programmes where HRBA is applied.
b) UNCT agrees on strategy and work plan for 2008. |
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$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
$0.00 | |
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|
30/12/2008 |
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Other |
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| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$482,000.00 |
|
$0.00 |
|
$1,332,975.00 |
|
$0.00 | |
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