The conceptsmechanismstools for developing a Joint Programme:

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The concepts/mechanisms/tools for developing a
Joint Programme  

• Critical issues and UNDG Joint Programme Guidance
  and formats

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i. Linking to MDGs, national priorities, and
UNDAF

• It is important Development interventions occur
  in a specific context
• How the proposed Joint Programme links to
• - MDG agenda
• - National priorities
• - UNDAF
• Make the linkages but make sure to explain the
  assumptions underlining the linkages

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ii. Partnerships

• How does the programme complements other
  government or development partners initiatives?
• Is there an added value from the UN system?
• With whom do we plan to work with?
• National counterparts incl. government , local
  authorities, media, civil society organizations,
  and private sector
• Is there a possibility for co-financing ?

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iii. Problem Identification, analysis and design
of strategies explicit causal links

• What are the key problems that we intend to
  address? Are there any relevant evidence facts,
  studies and statistics?
• What are the causes and roots of these problems?
  Is there a gender dimension to them?
• What strategies are to be developed? Is the UN
  the best place to assist?
• Is there a logic sequence causal effect between
  the activities outputs and the expected direct
  impact of the JP?

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iv. Targeting

• Are we going to make a difference in improving
  the living conditions of people?
• - National focus vs. geographic concentration,
  or a combination of both?
• - Vulnerable populations
• - Direct and indirect beneficiaries

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v. Expected results Narrative and Results
Framework

• What do we what to achieve?
• What is/are strategy/ies that need to be put in
  place to achieve the expected results?
• How will we implement these strategies? With
  whom? Where? For how long?
• Are the activities and outputs pertinent to the
  outcomes, i.e. if successfully implemented, will
  the activities lead to the stated outputs, and
  will these outputs lead to the stated outcomes?

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• Are the programmes activities, projects and
  outcomes realistic given the time frame, budget,
  human resources and national context?
• Does the programme clearly identify potential
  risks? Are strategies in place to mitigate the
  potential impact of identified risks?
• Are the cooperation instruments proposed
  (including technical assistance, financing
  modality, and budget support) appropriate to
  achieve the expected outcomes and outputs?

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vi. Joint Programme Mgt. Arrangements

•  The joint programme is
• An inter-agency
• An inter-governmental
• The management team resides in-country
• Governance bodies
• National Steering Committee
• Programme Management Committee
• Coordination/implementation unit
• Joint Programme Coordinator

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• The JP coordination/implementation unit is housed
  in the government premises. If this is not
  feasible, a justification must be provided.
  Another option is to have a sort of MDG house
• The JP counts with a high number of local
  expertise to ensure the transfer of knowledge
• The JP counts with core staff and technical
  assistance

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• Joint communication
• Joint monitoring and evaluation

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