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Table of Contents

I. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3

II. Signature Page ................................................................................................................................... 4

III. Values, Principles and Partnerships ................................................................................................. 5

IV. Programme and Actions and Implementation Strategies................................................................. 7

V. Programme Management and Accountability Arrangements ......................................................... 12

VI. Resources and Resource Mobilization Strategy ............................................................................ 16

VII. Communication ............................................................................................................................ 17

VIII. Monitoring and Evaluation ......................................................................................................... 18

IX. Commitments of the Government ................................................................................................. 21

X. Other Provisions .............................................................................................................................. 22

XI. UNDAF Action Plan Results Matrix ............................................................................................. 24

XII. Annex ........................................................................................................................................... 25

XIII. Glossary/Acronym List ............................................................................................................... 26

Acknowledgement The United Nations Country Team in Suriname is grateful for the dedication and work of all members of the technical teams from both the Government (BuZa, VG, MINOV, RO, NH, SoZaVo, JusPol, LVV, BiZa, ROGB, ATM and S&J) and the United Nations (UNICEF, PAHO/WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, FAO, ILO, UNAIDS, UNEP, UNESCO, UNWOMEN) and other partners who took part in developing the UNDAF Action Plan, thereby demonstrating their commitment and dedication to supporting the country’s development. The Country Team is especially grateful for the valuable technical input and the inter-agency and inter-ministerial coordination provided by the group principally responsible for drafting the UNDAF: UNDAF Focal points from the Government Ministries and UN Agencies and the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator.

Suriname UNDAF Action Plan 2012-2016 3

I. Introduction The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) Action Plan is a programming document, which ensures that the strategic priorities identified in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) are operationalized through a coherent and harmonized programme implemented by UN System Agencies and their partners. To this effect, the United Nations in Suriname draws on the collective strengths of all its agencies to pursue a programme with the Government of Suriname in line with the Delivering as One principles further to ongoing reform of the UN system and in alignment with the internationally agreed commitments and goals set out in the MD/MDGs, the 2005 World Summit, the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review of the UN System, and in line with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. The UNDAF Action Plan is the result of the UNCT Suriname’s common programming process, which started with the drafting of the Common Country Assessment (CCA) for Suriname that was submitted to the Government of Suriname in June 2011. The UNDAF for Suriname serves as a common strategic framework in which the development priorities and expected results for the upcoming programme cycle are defined. The UNDAF has ensured strategic alignment with, and the effective contribution of the UN system to Suriname’s national development priorities. The UNDAF Action Plan complements the UNDAF and represents a common operational plan for implementing the UNDAF. The principles of the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA), gender equality and Results Based Management (RBM) informed the development of the UNDAF Action Plan. The HRBA allowed for the identification of structural causes of development challenges that are often related to patterns of exclusion and marginalization, which are human rights issues. The human rights based analysis laid bare pressing capacity (including knowledge and knowledge to action) gaps with duty bearers, typically government, and rights holders, all those living in Suriname. Whereas the UNDAF sets out what behavioural and institutional changes are needed to achieve national development goals, the UNDAF Action Plan specifies how the UN Agencies will work with national partners and each other to achieve the results identified in the UNDAF. The UNDAF and UNDAF Action Plan describe the collective response of the UNCT based on their comparative advantages to address national socio-economic, development, and humanitarian priorities in line with Millennium Declaration/Millennium Development Goals and beyond. The CCA/UNDAF/UNDAF Action Plan process is primarily nationally owned and is guided by the Government for greater ownership, mutual accountability, alignment and better management of development results and priorities. The current UNDAF for Suriname was signed in February 2012 and will last until December 2016 and is fully aligned to the Government’s Ontwikkelingsplan 2012-2016.


III. Values, Principles and Partnerships

Values and principles The United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights along with United Nations human rights conventions underlie all operations of UN Agencies, funds, and programmes in Suriname. The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) Action Plan 2012-2016 is designed to assist the Government of the Republic of Suriname in complying with its international development commitments as set out in the UN Millennium Declaration and to provide an impetus towards accelerated progress in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and beyond. The United Nations Country Team in Suriname fully subscribes to the principles of the Doha Conference on Financing for Development and its implications for the UNDAF Action Plan. The United Nations agencies will promote national ownership of the development process, the harmonization and rationalization of financial rules and procedures, and enhanced usage of national systems. The UNDAF Action Plan complements the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) by setting out ‘how’ the UN system in Suriname will work with national partners and each other to achieve the results identified in the UNDAF.

Partnerships Whereas the Government of Suriname (hereinafter referred to as “the Government”) has entered into the following:

a) WHEREAS the Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have

entered into a Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA) to govern UNDP’s assistance to

the country, which was signed by both parties on April 29, 1978. Based on Article I,

paragraph 2 of the SBAA, UNDP’s assistance to the Government shall be made available to

the Government and shall be furnished and received in accordance with the relevant and

applicable resolutions and decisions of the competent UNDP organs, and subject to the

availability of the necessary funds to the UNDP. In particular, decision 2005/1 of 28 January

2005 of UNDP’s Executive Board approved the new Financial Regulations and Rules and

along with them the new definitions of ‘execution’ and ‘implementation’ enabling UNDP to

fully implement the new Common Country Programming Procedures resulting from the

UNDG simplification and harmonization initiative. In light of this decision, this UNDAF Action

Plan together with an annual work plan (AWP) as per the UNDP AWP template and

developed on the basis of the UNDAF Action Plan and the UNDP Country Programme

Document (CPD), shall constitute together a project document as referred to in the SBAA.

b) With the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) a Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA)

concluded and signed between the Government and UNICEF on 2 March 1995 and re-

approved by the President of Suriname on 19 February 2010.


c) With the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the Standard Basic Assistance Agreement

(SBAA) between the UNDP and the Government entered into on April 29 1978, be applied,

mutatis mutandis, to UNFPA.

d) With the World Health Organization (WHO) / Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) a

Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA) concluded between the Government and WHO/PAHO

on 15 Nov 1985.

e) The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) is the tool that enables the ILO to deliver

services to its tripartite constituents (Ministry of Labour, employers’ and workers’

organizations). The DWCP for Suriname is under preparation but a few areas of cooperation

have already been identified by the constituents, namely: strengthening of tripartite social

dialogue and capacity building for workers’ and employers’ organizations, reinforcement of

the labour administration and of the function of the Ministry of Labour (which includes

support to the labour exchange). The DWCP which is a Country Programme (CP) should

contribute to the achievement of the outcomes 1 and 2 of the UNDAF, namely: ‘Analysis

data collection and information systems’ and ‘Policies strategies and legislation’. The Decent

Work Agenda (DWA), which is endorsed by the Government of Suriname, is fundamental for

achieving MDGs 1 and 8 in particular and also contributes to the realization of the other

MDGs. It calls for policy coherence on national stakeholders' policies and programmes and

on the CPs of UN agencies and clusters such as ‘social protection’ under outcome 3 of the

UNDAF (Social economic and environmental programmes)

f) The UNDAF Action Plan will, in respect of each of the United Nations system agencies

signing, be read, interpreted, and implemented in accordance with and in a manner that is

consistent with the basic agreements between each United Nations system agency and the

Host Government.


IV. Programme and Actions and Implementation Strategies

Programming process The new common country programming cycle of the United Nations system in Suriname has been enriched by in-depth analyses and extensive consultation with the Government and other stakeholders. The new programming cycle commenced with a Common Country Assessment (CCA) with technical input by UN staff in 2010. As defined by the General Assembly, the CCA is the common instrument of the United Nations System to analyze the national development situation and identify key development issues. Both a process and a product, the CCA takes into account national priorities, with a focus on the MDGs and the other commitments, goals and targets of the Millennium Declaration and international conferences, summits and conventions. In July 2011, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2012-2016 was formulated. Its cornerstone is the results matrix that identifies the UN agencies which intend to work in the thematic areas, the indicative budget to be mobilized, and the outcome level results, indicators, baseline and targets for each of the three outcomes identified. The UNDAF was signed in February 2012.

Relationships between the UNDAF, UNDAP, and Agency Documents The United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan (UNDAP) 2012-2016 is a programming document, which ensures that the strategic priorities and results identified in the UNDAF are operationalized in a coherent manner through UN system agency’s programmes. The document gives further detail of the UN agencies which, individually or collectively, assume responsibility over the achievement of the outputs. The UNDAP 2012-2016, in line with the UNDAF, fully coincides with the policy frameworks of the Government installed in 2010. Thus, the UNDAP seeks to contribute to the national development objectives set out in the Ontwikkelingsplan (Development Plan) concluded by Government in December 2011. The logical relationship between the UNDAF, the UNDAP and annual work plans (AWP) and project documents is maintained. These documents, collectively, reflect the results chain and clarify how the UN is supporting the achievement of national development priorities and internationally agreed human rights and development objectives. The current UNDAP reflects the results already specified in the UNDAF Results Matrix. The UNDAF Results Matrix is kept at the outcome level whereas this UNDAP document specifies the desired outputs.

Programme Components The UNDAP results matrix reflects both the joint programmes of agencies and interventions by individual agencies in cooperation with their respective partners. In this section, the concrete interventions by the UN agencies collectively in each of the priority areas during this programme cycle will be specified.


close the gap in the areas of development opportunities, education, health, water and sanitation, environment, agriculture, and social protection. In the health sector, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF and PAHO/WHO) will support further development of national capacity to formulate and implement programmes for Mother and Child Health and Nutrition, including Sexual and Reproductive Health. This will include the development of national strategies, plans and protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. Furthermore, the UN agencies (PAHO/WHO and UNFPA) will support the development and implementation of integrated programmes for Non-Communicable, Communicable and Neglected Infectious Diseases. This will include the development of national policies and strategies for chronic non-communicable diseases, and prevention, treatment and control of neglected infection diseases and Communicable diseases. Supportive to Health, Social Services, WASH and Education, UN agencies (UNICEF and UNFPA) will support national partners in the development and implementation of a Behaviour Change Communication strategy, including the development and dissemination of information, education and communication materials on protection Women and Children from violence, exploitation and abuse and Sexual Reproductive Health. Furthermore, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the implementation of evidence-based programmes to prevent and respond to HIV/AIDS in Most At Risk Populations and vulnerable groups. In the area of protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA) will support development of national capacity to formulate and implement programmes and monitoring systems for Child Protection and Gender Based Violence. This will include the development of culturally sensitive guidelines and protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. In the Education sector, UNICEF will support further development of national capacity to implement programmes for Child Friendly School approaches. This will include the development of national policies and strategies for ICT in Education. In Water, Sanitisation and Hygiene (WASH), UN agencies (UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the formulation and implementation of programmes for improved access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in targeted vulnerable communities. This will include the development of national policies, strategies, plans and standards in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. Supportive to Environment, UN agencies (UNDP, UNDG-SGP, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the development and implementation of environmental management and sustainable livelihoods programmes. This will include the development and implementation of national and community based policies and strategies that are responsive to extreme climatic events, hazards and disasters. Furthermore, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, PAHO/WHO) will support development of national capacity to implement programmes for emergency preparedness, response and recovery. This will include the development and implementation of the National Disaster Plan.


Outcome II: By 2016, government formulates and implements harmonized, equity focused and gender sensitive MDG-oriented key legislation, policies and budgets in accordance with the Government’s commitments to international human rights conventions and development goals The UN will assist the Government of Suriname in the formulation and implementation of key legislation, policies and budgets that are oriented around the MDGs. are harmonised, contributes to reduction of disparities, and promotes gender equity. In support of the Government’s prioritization of social development and programmes for improving the educational and health systems as well as securing the basic needs of disadvantaged groups; the focus of support from the UN agencies will be in the further development, refinement of enabling policies, strategies, and legislations so that these are in line with the related MDGs, international agreements and conventions. Supportive to Health, UN agencies (PAHO/WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF) will support national partners in the implementation of evidence-based Health policies, strategies and M&E systems. This will include the development and implementation of national policies, strategies, plans and standards in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. In addition, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, PAHO/WHO) will support policy development and implementation of national legislations, policies, strategies, plans and M&E systems for Child Protection and Gender Based Violence, including mainstreaming of Gender issues and considerations across sectors. This will include the development of data systems, standards and protocols in this area and supporting their operationalization. Furthermore, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the formulation and implementation of policies and plans for Youth and Adolescent Development. This will include the development and implementation of the National Youth Policy, strategies and plans in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. In Education, UNICEF will support national partners in the implementation of evidence-based Education sector plans, policies and M&E systems. This will include the implementation of management information systems and the development and implementation of the Education policy including ICT4 Education and Child Friendly Budgeting. Supportive to Environment, UN agencies (UNDP, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the development and implementation of policy for environmental management, climate change, adaptation and mitigation. This will include the development and implementation of plans and standards in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. In Agriculture, FAO will support national partners in the development of capacity to formulate and implement policies and legislations for Agricultural Productivity, Food security and marketing with focus on conservation. This will include the development and implementation of food security standards and codes of practice in the area of agriculture, supporting their integrated operationalization. FAO will also support the further development of national capacity in the area of forestry management and forestry livelihoods in processing Non-Timber Forest Products. This will include the development and implementation training programme in this area, supporting their integrated operationalization. Supportive to Governance, UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support further development of national capacity in the area of Legislative Drafting. The support will include the development and implementation of plans and strategies for improved governance in line with international human rights standards and support in relevant treaty body reporting.


Outcome III: By 2016, quality equity focused, rights-based, and gender-sensitive data collection and analysis and harmonized information systems inform social, economic, and environmental policies, budgets, legislation, and programmes. This Outcome focuses the UN commitment to assisting the Government in strengthening its statistical and information systems, as well as the capacity to analyse and interpret the data for policy formulation and dissemination. The Government has prioritized the 'optimal use of technical, as well as financial assistance, through coherent planning and close monitoring'. Data collection, analysis, information systems, and effective dissemination are needed to inform and monitor evidence-based policies, legislative initiatives, and programming. Population dynamics – including growth rates, age structure, fertility and mortality, migration, urbanization, spatial distribution, exposures and more – influence every aspect of human, social and economic development. Valid, reliable, timely, and culturally appropriate, disaggregated and internationally comparable data can make a difference for policy and programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Program content data including availability and distribution of human resources and best practices, research and response systems are elements needed to for the learning and improvement cycle. Data therefore can make a positive impact on policies and programmes that improve peoples’ lives.

Supportive to cross cutting data, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA) will support data and management information systems for policy formulation and dissemination of data. This will include development of standards and protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. Furthermore, UNDP will support further development of national capacity for poverty monitoring. This will include development and implementation of MDG acceleration strategy and dissemination of data in the area of poverty and MDG monitoring. While the outputs under this outcome area only pertain to cross-cutting data collection, analysis and information systems, relevant UN agencies will extend support to these processes as part of each of the programme areas covered under outputs falling under Outcome 1 and Outcome 2.


V. Programme Management and Accountability Arrangements The programme will be nationally executed under the overall co-ordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Government coordinating authorities for specific UN system supported programme areas are noted in Chapter 11 in the Results Matrix. Government Ministries, NGOs, INGOs and UN system agencies will implement programme activities. The UNDAP will be made operational through the development of agency-specific annual work plans (AWP) and/or Project Documents which describe the specific results to be achieved and will form an agreement between the UN system agencies and each Implementing Partner (IP) on the use of resources. To the extent possible the UN system agencies and partners will use the minimum documents necessary, namely the signed UNDAP and signed Annual Work Plans/Project Documents to implement programmatic initiatives. However, as necessary and appropriate, project documents can be prepared using, inter alia, the relevant text from the UNDAF Action Plan and AWP/Project Documents.2 The AWP/Project Document will be signed by the relevant Ministry and UN Agency at the beginning of each year as a component of the monitoring system. Each AWP/Project Document will be referenced according to the UNDAP Matrix. Should additional funding be available for joint UN initiatives in a particular programme area, UN agencies will develop a Joint Annual Work Plan, in line with the UNDAP. Implementing Partner (IP) refers to an entity that has been selected to implement the project or activities supported by the Agencies and may include line ministries, government entities, United Nations organizations and NGOs/CSOs. Where implementation includes the transfer of financial resources, IPs assume full responsibility and accountability for the effective use of the Agencies’ resources and the effective management and delivery of results as outlined in the relevant UN agency programme documents. UN agencies will provide support in accordance with the development priorities of Suriname and their specific agency mandates. Such support will be delivered through the AWPs/Project Documents as required, and other programming instruments. UN Agencies and IPs will jointly monitor implementation based on agreed monitoring and evaluation arrangements and the UNDAP M & E Framework, and the mechanisms listed in chapter 8 of this UNDAP, in line with the Results Matrix in chapter 11. The Government and the UN Agencies shall jointly meet twice a year to review progress in the UNDAP programme area; to review the progress made and plan the work for the following six months; to identify achievements, challenges, lessons learned and to review and finalize progress reports. The Annual UNDAP Review meetings will be held in December; and Semi-annual meetings in July, for each year of implementation. The Annual UNDAP Review meetings will also provide the opportunity to assess progress in implementing the UNDAF Action Plan and address bottlenecks and implementation gaps. The Annual UNDAP Review meeting will provide the opportunity to assess progress and achievements during the course of the year, determine what on-going programmes need to be continued / discontinued in the ensuing year and what new programmes will be implemented in the coming year(s). Based on the Annual UNDAP Review meeting, UNDAP will be adjusted to ensure that its continued relevance to the programming context in Suriname.

2 In the case of UNDP, the Government Coordinating Authority will nominate the Government Co-operating Agency directly responsible for the

Government’s participation in each UNDP-assisted AWP. The reference to “Implementing Partner(s)” shall mean “Executing Agency(s)” as used in the SBAA. Where there are multiple implementing partners identified in an Annual Work Plan, a Principal Implementing Partner will be identified as who will have responsibility for convening, co-ordinating and overall monitoring (programme and financial) of all the Implementing Partners identified in the AWP to ensure that inputs are provided and activities undertaken in a coherent manner to produce the results of the AWP.


All cash transfers to IPs are based on the AWPs agreed between the IPs and the UN system agencies. Cash transfers for activities detailed in AWPs can be made by the UN system agencies using the following modalities:

1. Cash transferred directly to the IP:

a. Prior to the start of activities (direct cash transfer), or

b. After activities have been completed (reimbursement);

2. Direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the IPs on the basis of requests

signed by the designated official of the IP;

3. Direct payments to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by UN system agencies in

support of activities agreed with IPs.

Direct cash transfers shall be requested and released for programme implementation periods not exceeding three months. Reimbursements of previously authorized expenditures shall be requested and released quarterly or after the completion of activities. The UN system agencies shall not be obligated to reimburse expenditure made by the Implementing Partner over and above the authorized amounts or for activities not reflected in the AWPs. Following the completion of any activity, any balance of funds shall be refunded or programmed by mutual agreement between the IP and the UN system agencies. Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may depend on the findings of a review of the public financial management capacity in the case of a Government IP, and of an assessment of the financial management capacity of the non-UN IP. A qualified consultant, such as a public accounting firm, selected by the UN system agencies may conduct such an assessment, in which the IP shall participate. The IP may participate in the selection of the consultant. Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may be revised in the course of programme implementation based on the findings of programme monitoring, expenditure monitoring and reporting, and audits. The Joint Government and UN Steering Committee (JSC) Co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs (or his/her nominee) and the UN Resident Coordinator (or his/her nominee), the JSC is the highest decision making authority on the UNDAF Action Plan. The JSC approves the review reports, provides policy guidance on matters pertaining to the UNDAF Action Plan's alignment with national development priorities, decides on the allocation of resources to jointly funded initiatives, and recommends measures for effective delivery of the funds. The JSC comprises of the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of UN Agencies resident and non resident, participating in the UNDAF. The UN Country Team (UNCT) The UNCT members manage their respective Agency programmes and collectively direct planning and implementation processes in fulfilment of the UNDAF Action Plan and in line with the agreed UNCT code of conduct. It is composed of the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC), Heads of UN agencies, funds and programmes, including Non Resident Agencies. UNCT members are accountable to the UN RC, to each other, and to their respective Executive Head of Agency / Governing Body for the effective implementation of UNDAF Action Plan, the responsible use of resources and achievement of results. This includes responsibility for making available financial, human and other resources needed for the realization of commitments made in the course of defining the UNDAF Action Plan. Decisions by the UNCT are made on


a consensual basis. The UNCT will establish the UN Coordination Groups, Operations and cross cutting Task Teams on programme implementation, delivery, monitoring and reporting. The UNCT reviews the reports of the Programme Coordination Groups and suggests modalities for the UNDAF Action Plan's adherence to agreed management arrangements, results-based management and crosscutting goals. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) Accredited by the UN Secretary General, the RC represents the UNCT and leads its efforts towards a strategic positioning of the UN System in the national development context. He or she coordinates the UN development assistance in the country. With a view to ensure progress, the RC may hold UNCT members accountable for agreements concluded. Where the exigencies of the situation so require, the RC, in the role of Humanitarian Coordinator ensures a swift and effective use of UN resources for emergency response and assistance with support from the UNCT. The Operations Working Group (OWG) Under delegated authority from the UNCT, the OWG leads efforts towards the harmonization of business practices and management of common premises and services. The OWG is composed of the most senior operations official from each UN agency. The Chair of the OWG rotates on an annual basis. The OWG’s programmes are based on business mapping and process analysis targeted at reducing operational duplications and improving cost effectiveness to support the delivery of quality programmes. The OMT will have oversight over Procurement, Finance, Harmonization of Cash Transfer (HACT), ICT, and One UN House and provide the UNCT with recommendations as and when required. In the course of UNDAF Action Plan implementation, the reforms to harmonize business practices will be continually pursued and accelerated where possible. The Cross Cutting Task Teams or Resource Persons: Cross-cutting teams or resources persons will be established by the UNCT as needed and will include UNCT appointed resource persons in Gender, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other area. The task teams or resource persons will be established at the technical level to provide technical assistance and quality assurance to UNDAF Action Plan implementation and monitoring The Communication Group (UNCG) The UNCG plans, produces and oversees communication products, services, and activities that encompass the UN system bodies, including internal communications, branding, public information materials and media outreach. It works to ensure that the UN in Suriname “speaks with one voice”, with the help of tools and working methods that improve the coordination, efficiency, and impact of the UN's communication work. The UNCG coordinates advocacy campaigns on cross-cutting issues such as human rights, gender and the environment. The UNCG also provides as a forum to improve coherence of programme level Communications for Development initiatives part of the UNDAP. The chair of the UNCG is appointed by the UNCT and it is made up of communication officers and focal points from the UN agencies. Programme Coordination Mechanism (PCM): PCM is an interagency mechanism responsible for the coordination of the implementation of the agreed results in the UNDAF Action plan. The PCM will enhance UN Coherence in engagement in the particular programme area and advocate programme issues within the particular programme area. The PCM will consist of the relevant UN Agency, Lead Ministry and additional participants as determined by the PCM. The PCM will be co-chaired by the relevant UN agency and Lead Ministry with the Chair rotating on an annual basis and performing the role of Secretariat. The Programme Coordination Mechanism does not replace day to day inter-agency consultation at project level where necessary, nor does it replace project level individual / inter-agency meetings with the Government. The UNCT will decide a UN lead agency for each PCM based on objective criteria to be fully spelt out in an agreed TOR. The primary role of the PCM is to facilitate programme coordination, review, monitoring and reporting and ensuring coherence in activities in the programme area.


Each UN system agency head is accountable to his/her Executive Head/Governing body for resources received by the UN system agency from its own resources, and in line with the pertinent financial regulations and rules of the concerned UN system agency. These resources are subject to the external and internal audit procedures laid down in his/her own organization. Each UN organization is solely subject to the external and internal auditing procedures laid down in each organization’s financial regulations and rules and procedures. The use of the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) is subject to the “standard” HACT procedures as per existing UN Common Programming guidelines. Fig 1. Coordination Arrangements for UNDAF Action Plan


VI. Resources and Resource Mobilization Strategy

The UN system agencies will provide support to the development and implementation of activities within the UNDAF Action Plan, which may include technical support, cash assistance, supplies, commodities and equipment, procurement services, transport, funds for advocacy, research and studies, consultancies, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, training activities and staff support. Part of the UN system agencies’ support may be provided to directly to Non-Governmental [and Civil Society] organisations as agreed within the framework of the individual AWPs and project documents. Additional support may include access to UN organization-managed global information systems, the network of the UN system agencies’ country offices, networks of Collaborating Centres and specialized information systems, including rosters of consultants and providers of development services. The UN system agencies shall appoint staff and consultants for programme development, programme support, technical assistance, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities. Subject to annual reviews and progress in the implementation of the programme, the UN system agencies’ funds are distributed by calendar year and in accordance with the UNDAF Action Plan results. These budgets will be reviewed and further detailed in the AWPs and project documents. By mutual consent between the

Government and the UN system agencies, funds for joint UN initiatives not earmarked by donors to the specific UN activities may be re-allocated to other programmatically equally worthwhile activities. In case of direct cash transfer or reimbursement, the UN system agencies shall notify the IP of the amount approved by the UN system agencies and shall disburse funds to the IP as per the timeline established in the relevant AWP or Project Document In case of direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the IP on the basis of requests signed by the designated official of the IP; or to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the UN system agencies in support of activities agreed with Implementing Partners, the UN system agencies shall proceed with the payment as per the timeline established in the relevant AWP or Project Document The UN system agencies shall not have any direct liability under the contractual arrangements concluded between the Implementing Partner and a third party vendor. Where the UN system agencies provide cash to the same IP, programme monitoring, financial monitoring and auditing will be undertaken jointly or coordinated with those UN system agencies.


VII. Communication

Communication is an indispensable element in ensuring UN coherence, effectiveness and relevance. An effective communication strategy engages people in the change process to achieve the development priorities of the country and helps building commitment towards them. It is for this reason that, the United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes in Suriname will speak with one voice to promote the achievement of the development outcomes outlined in the present document.

The United Nations Suriname communication strategy for the period 2012-2016 will have three main pillars: institutional communication, programme communication, and an advocacy component.

The Communications Strategy will be implemented by the UNCG, formed by communications officers and communications focal points from the resident and non-resident agencies.

The Institutional Communication pillar will address the Delivering as One agenda and process in Suriname and will increase the visibility of the UN in Suriname through dissemination of up to date, branded documents, materials and information on the UN and its work in Suriname. Institutional Communication will ensure coherence in communication with development stakeholders such as Government, donors, media and other major partners of the UN in the country. The development of a UN website will be essential in this sense.

From a branding perspective, the UNCG will continue to apply the “One UN” branding guidelines developed during 2011. On this framework, UN agencies will keep using UN guidelines combining their own branding guidelines with the “One UN” guidelines to communicate about their work as part of a UN family effort.

The programme communication pillar will focus on capturing, documenting and disseminating the work, activities, results, and impact of the programmes developed by the UN in the country to achieve the outputs and outcomes drafted in the present United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan. A more detailed plan will be developed by the UNCG to address the different programmatic objectives, ensuring that communication is in line with and in support of the implementation of the present UNDAF Action Plan. Fact sheets, key messages, human interest stories related to the UNDAF Action Plan outcomes and an annual report will be produced.

As part of the United Nations Emergency Technical Team (UNETT), the UNCG profile in communication in emergency will be enhanced, to develop its capacity to address its role in a crisis or emergency situation.

Also, Monitoring and Evaluation data regarding the programme results of the UNDAF Action Plan will be utilized to develop specific communications products to disseminate the work of the UN in Suriname. The new UN website to be developed in 2012 will be key to publicize the achievements of the UN regarding the different programmatic areas.

The advocacy component will raise awareness on the importance of addressing human rights and development issues in the country through different events, reports, activities, and online actions. Special attention will be devoted to the media, training them on both human rights issues and Human Rights Based Approaches (HRBA) with regards to reporting to enhance their capacity and become agents of change. Also, staff responsible to speak on the behalf of the UN will be trained in media skills.


(if available), PCM reporting and inter-agency programme recommendations resulting from JSC recommendations. The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and Monitoring & Evaluation Resource Persons will be responsible for providing quality assurance support to the programme coordination mechanisms and to consolidate and prepare and UNDAF Annual Report for submission to the JSC. The Communication Resource Persons will disseminate programme progress through websites, publications and other communication channels. At the activity levels, the implementation of some activities will include cash transfers the specific evaluation of which will be guided by the HACT framework: IPs agree to cooperate with the UN system agencies for monitoring all activities supported by cash transfers and will facilitate access to relevant financial records and personnel responsible for the administration of cash provided by the UN system agencies. To that effect, IPs agree to the following:

1. Periodic on-site reviews and spot checks of their financial records by the UN system agencies or their

representatives,

2. Programmatic monitoring of activities following the UN system agencies’ standards and guidance for

site visits and field monitoring,

3. Special or scheduled audits. Each UN organization, in collaboration with other UN system agencies

(where so desired and in consultation with the respective coordinating Ministry) will establish an

annual audit plan, giving priority to audits of IPs with large amounts of cash assistance provided by

the UN system agencies, and those whose financial management capacity needs strengthening.

The audits will be commissioned by the UN system agencies and undertaken by private audit services.


TABLE 8.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Program Calendar 2012-2016 Components 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Surveys and Studies (Reports to be prepared in accordance with obligations to be added)

MICS 4 report Census NCD Risk factor Survey HDI report Caribbean Wellness Day report (CWD) Child Protection System Assessment Sitan on Indigenous and Maroon Education Universal Access Report (HIV) Situational Analysis of Gender Relations

Household Budget Survey Global School Health Survey Mid-cycle review of CCS CWD Report Sitan on Adolescents UNGASS HIV Report

MDG Report HDI report CWD Report Universal Access Report (HIV)

MICS5 SitAn Children and Women’s Rights CCA Evaluation of CCS CWD Report UNGASS HIV Report

HDI report CWD Report Universal Access Report (HIV)

Monitoring Systems ABS Statistical Yearbook Annual Update of Suri Info

ABS Statistical Yearbook Annual Update of Suri Info




Evaluations Country programme Evaluation

Reviews UNDAF Annual Reviews

UNDAF Evaluation Schedule

OWG Theme Group ¼rly reports UNDAF/UNDAP mid year review UNDAF/UNDAP Annual Progress Review

OWG Theme Groups ¼rly reports UNDAF/UNDAP mid year review UNDAF/UNDAP Annual Progress Review


OWG Theme Groups ¼rly reports UNDAF/UNDAP mid year review Joint UNDAF Evaluation


M&E Capacity Building Strategic information management systems and capacities further developed including the related policy, legislative and budgetary capacities as well as the M&E aspects of participatory and rights claiming capacities of beneficiaries.

Use of Information

UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 Agency Annual Reports MDG Progress Report and Resident Coordinator’s Report UN Newsletters & website

UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 Agency Annual Reports Resident Coordinator’s Report UN Newsletters & website


UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 Agency Annual Reports Resident Coordinator’s Report UN Newsletters & website


Partner Involvement Participation in UNDAF Annual Progress Reviews and Country Programme Annual Review


IX. Commitments of the Government The Government will support the UN system agencies’ efforts to raise funds required to meet the needs of this United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan and will cooperate with the UN system agencies including: encouraging potential donor Governments to make available to the UN system agencies the funds needed to implement unfunded components of the programme; endorsing the UN system agencies’ efforts to raise funds for the programme from the private sector both internationally and in Suriname; and by permitting contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations in Suriname to support this programme which will be tax exempt for the Donor, to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. Cash assistance for travel, stipends, honoraria and other costs shall be set at rates commensurate with those applied in the country, but not higher than those applicable to the United Nations system (as stated in the ICSC circulars). A standard Fund Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures (FACE) report, reflecting the activity lines of the AWP, will be used by IPs to request the release of funds, or to secure the agreement that UN organization will reimburse or directly pay for planned expenditure. The IPs will use the FACE to report on the utilization of cash received. The IPs shall identify the designated official(s) authorized to provide the account details, request and certify the use of cash. The designated official(s) of the IP will certify the FACE. Cash transferred to IPs should be spent for the purpose of activities and within the timeframe as agreed in the AWPs only. Cash received by the Government and national NGO IPs shall be used in accordance with established national regulations, policies and procedures consistent with international standards, in particular ensuring that cash is expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that reports on the utilization of all received cash are submitted to the relevant UN organization within six months after receipt of the funds. Where any of the national regulations, policies, and procedures are not consistent with international standards, the UN system agency financial and other related rules and system agency regulations, policies and procedures will apply. In the case of international NGO/CSO and IGO IPs cash received shall be used in accordance with international standards in particular ensuring that cash is expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that reports on the full utilization of all received cash are submitted to the relevant UN agency within six months after receipt of the funds. To facilitate scheduled and special audits, each IP receiving cash from the relevant UN agency will provide UN system agency or its representative with timely access to:

• all financial records which establish the transactional record of the cash transfers provided by the

relevant UN agency, together with relevant documentation;

• all relevant documentation and personnel associated with the functioning of the IP’s internal control

structure through which the cash transfers have passed.


The findings of each audit will be reported to the IP and the UN. Each IP will furthermore:

• Receive and review the audit report issued by the auditors.

• Provide a timely statement of the acceptance or rejection of any audit recommendation to the

UN agency that provided cash (and where the SAI has been identified to conduct the audits, add: and to

the SAI) so that the auditors include these statements in their final audit report before submitting it to

the relevant UN agency.

• Undertake timely actions to address the accepted audit recommendations.

Report on the actions taken to implement accepted recommendations to the UN system agencies (and where the SAI has been identified to conduct the audits, add: and to the SAI), on a quarterly basis (or as locally agreed).

X. Other Provisions

This United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan supersedes any previously signed Country Programme Action Plans and any other operational documents that are specifically superseded. The UNDAF Action Plan may be modified by mutual consent, in writing. The UNDAF Action Plan may be extended or terminated under the following conditions: In the event of any significant change in the situation requiring a change in objectives or a need to extend the duration and scope of the planned programme components, the Government will make a formal request to the UN system agencies through the Representatives of each of the UN system agencies and an appropriate amendment to this UNDAP will be negotiated. In the event of a failure by one party to fulfil any of its obligations under this UNDAP: (a) where the defaulting party is one of the UN system agencies, the Government may either (i) suspend the discharge of its own obligations vis-à-vis the defaulting party by giving written notice to that effect to the defaulting party or (ii) terminate the UNDAP vis-à-vis the defaulting party by giving written notice of sixty (60) days to the defaulting party; and (b) where the defaulting party is the Government, the UN system agency as to which the Government has defaulted, either alone or together with all other UN system agencies, may either (i) suspend the discharge of its own obligations by giving written notice to that effect to the defaulting party or (ii) terminate the UNDAP by giving written notice of sixty (60) days to the defaulting party. Dispute settlement Any dispute between the Government and an UN system agency shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of that Organization’s basic agreement with the Government as referred in Part 2 of this UNDAP. Any dispute among the UN system agencies shall be resolved exclusively among the UN system agencies through approaches identified in the UNDG-endorsed dispute resolution mechanism.


United Nations Convention on Privileges and Immunities

Nothing in this UNDAF Action Plan shall in any way be construed to waive the protection of the UN system agencies accorded by the contents and substance of the United Nations Convention on Privileges and Immunities to which the Government is a party. The Government will honour its commitments in accordance with the provisions of the cooperation and assistance agreements outlined in paragraph [x above in the section on Basis of the Relationship]. The Government shall apply the provisions of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations agencies to the Agencies’ property, funds, and assets and to its officials and consultants. In addition the Government will accord to the Agencies and their officials and to other persons performing services on behalf of the Agencies, the privileges, immunities and facilities as set out in the cooperation and assistance agreements between the Agencies and the Government. The Government will be responsible for dealing with any claims, which may be brought by third parties against any of the Agencies and its officials, advisors and agents. None of the Agencies nor any of their respective officials, advisors or persons performing services on their behalf will be held responsible for any claims and liabilities resulting from operations under the cooperation and assistance agreements, except where it is mutually agreed by Government and a particular Agency that such claims and liabilities arise from gross negligence or misconduct of that Agency, or its officials, advisors or persons performing services. This UNDAP will come into force upon signature by the Government and the UN system agencies. IN WITNESS THEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized, have signed this UNDAF Action Plan on this day on June 15 2012 in Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname.


XI. UNDAF Action Plan Results Matrix

Attached

GoS/UN UNDAF Action Plan 2012 - 2016

By 2016, most excluded, marginalised groups and vulnerable populations benefit from reinforced social, economic, and environmental programmes towards accelerated and equitable MDG progress, meaningful participation, and a better quality of life for all beyond the MDG agenda.

Outcome

1

Enhanced national capacity to formulate and implement integrated programmes for Mother and Child Health and Nutrition

Ensure a multi-sectoral approach of Mother and Child Health and Nutrition. Ensure cultural, ethical considerations. Prioritise underserved areas of high maternal and new born mortality. Consider human rights and gender sensitivities; Prioritise underserved geographical areas

1 Political will to adopt a multi sectoral approach. Adequate funding and political will to address recommendation. Participation by key ministries in the inter-sectoral coordination structures.

SoZaVo, MINOV, RGD, Stichting Lobi, Ministries of Health in Dutch Caribbean, IPPF Family Planning Associations Affiliates, Medische Zending

PAHO/WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF

Output Cross-cutting considerations Risks and Assumptions Partner(s)Lead Partner

VG

Agency(s)

Indicator: MoV: Baseline (Dec 2011): 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016:

a Development and implementation status of Sexual Reproductive Health, Safe Motherhood, Maternal and Child Health and Neo natal Action relevant policies, plans and protocols

Sexual Reproductive Health, Safe Motherhood, Maternal and Child Health policies, plans and protocols; Annual Status Reports

Limited availability of Sexual Reproductive Health, Safe Motherhood, Maternal and Child Health and Neo natal Action policies, plans and protocols

Agreement on development of comprehensive policies and plans for Sexual Reproductive Health, Safe Motherhood, Maternal and Child Health, including relevant protocols;

Priority policies, plans and protocols developed as per agreement.

Implementation status as per operational plan targets


Implementation status as per agreed plans; At least one policy / plan evaluated

b Development and implementation status of a national nutrition strategy

National nutrition strategy; Annual Status reports on implementation of recommendations

No national nutrition strategy

Plan for nutrition survey finalized;

Nutrition Survey completed and disseminated; Agreement on national nutrition strategic plan secured

National nutrition strategic plan developed

Implementation status as per national nutrition strategic plan targets

Implementation status as per national nutrition strategic plan targets

c Provision of quality SRH and MCH services at health facilities

Partner Reports Limited quality of SRH and MCH services

To be established Improved quality of SRH and MCH services at health facilities

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Integrated programs for Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs), Communicable Diseases, Neglected Communicable Diseases and Neglected Infectious Diseases are developed and implemented

Ensure capacity for integrated prevention and control including economic, ethnic, and gender implications of these policies and strategies

2 Adequate financial and technical resources are available. Continued partner support to SRH; Knowledge is transferred at district level

BOG, RGD, Medische Zending

PAHO/WHO, UNFPA


VG

Agency(s)


a Development and implementation status of national plan for prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases

National Plan for prevention and control of non-chronic communicable diseases; Annual implementation status reports

Draft national strategic plan for of chronic non-communicable diseases available

Strategic national plan for the prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases finalised, according to the PAHO Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Approach

Implementation status as per national plan targets



Mid term evaluation report of national plan for the prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases, according to the PAHO Integrated Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Approach

b Development and implementation status of communication strategy for priority cancers (breast, prostate and cervical cancers)

Communication strategy for priority cancers; Annual implementation status reports

No communication strategy for priority cancers

Communication strategy for priority cancers developed

Implementation status as per communication strategy targets



Implementation status as per communication strategy targets; Increased awareness on cervical and breast cancer; Increase in persons trained in early detection of cervical cancer

c Development and implementation status of national elimination plan on priority Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs)

National integrated plan on NIDs; Annual Implementation Status Reports

No national integrated plan on NIDs

Integrated costed plan on NIDs Implementation status as per national plan targets



A coherent behaviour change communication and advocacy strategy is developed and implemented

Communications material are gender sensitive and culturally appropriate and takes into account special needs of indigenous and maroon groups.

3 Communication and advocacy strategy changes knowledge and understanding of national partners; Cooperation of local partners; Commitment/motivation of implementing partners; Adequate funding available.

RGD, Medische Zending, JusPol, MINOV, SoZaVo, BOG

UNFPA, UNICEF


VG

Agency(s)


a Development and implementation status of integrated Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategy on Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, Community IMCI, Children and Women's Protection, WASH, and Child Friendly Education

Integrated Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategy on Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, Community IMCI, Children and Women's Protection, WASH, and Child Friendly Education; Annual implementation status reports

No integrated C4D strategy

Initial concept of an integrated C4D strategy and content agreed

An integrated C4D strategy on developed; Inclusion of SRH and GBV IEC strategies as part of the C4D strategy; Implementation initiated as per schedule

Communication strategy implemented as per schedule



b Understanding of 'target groups' on key messages from the integrated C4D strategy

KAP Survey Limited understanding of 'target groups" on key messages

Baseline established 50% increase [TBD] in targeted behaviours among 'target groups'


Improved implementation of evidence based programmes to prevent and respond to HIV/AIDS in Most At Risk Populations and vulnerable groups

Ensure prevention, health and well-being of all children, women and Most at Risk Populations and improving survival; Ensure capacity building, human rights, cultural and gender sensitivity considerations

4 Political environment for engagement for HIV in place; Commitment and willingness of umbrella organizations and networks to collaborate; Timely availability of funds to support prevention, care and treatment services.

NAP (Nationale Aids Programma), Man Mit Man, Suriname Man United, Stichting Rachab (Maxilinder), Stichting Liefdevolle Handen, Medische Zending



VG

Agency(s)


a Proportion of target NGOs with capacity to implement HIV prevention programmes amongst vulnerable groups

Partner reports NGOs have limited capacity to implement HIV prevention programmes

Target group of NGOs and capacity development interventions identified

25% of target NGOs have capacity to implement HIV Prevention Programmes




b Availability of SITAN of Children and HIV and implementation status of response plan

SitAn of Children and HIV; Annual implementation status reports

SitAn drafted SitAn on children and HIV finalized and disseminated;

Action Plan developed to address recommendations

Implemented status of the action plan reviewed



c Development and implementation status of Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) strategy for youth and sex workers

Comprehensive Condom Programming Strategy; Annual implementation status reports

No CCP strategy. CCP strategy developed CCP strategy implemented as per schedule

CCP strategy implemented as per schedule



d Percentage of youth and sex workers reporting using a condom at last intercourse

Survey data (MICS; DHS, BSS) Baseline to be established

Baseline to be established Increase percentage of youth and sex workers reporting using a condom at last intercourse


Child Protection and Gender Based Violence programmes are developed and implemented

Ensure gender, cultural, ethical, geographical and human rights considerations, as well asspecial needs for protection of targeted groups, e.g. women, youth and adolescence, boys and girls. Ensure capacity building, ownership and participation

5 Political will to engage in coordination and provide leadership. Stakeholders possess sufficient knowledge and commitment. Children and youth participation included.

JusPol, Stichting Ilse Henar Hewitt, Stichting Stop Geweld, Womens Right Center, KPS (Police), MINOV, VG

UNFPA, UNICEF


SoZaVo

Agency(s)


a Approval and operationalization status of Raamwet Kinder Opvang

Partner reports; Monitoring reports

Raamwet Kinder Opvang finalised

Agreement reached on training for Child care service providers; draft of trainings modules for child care training providers developed; Raamwet Kinder Opvang approved;

At least 30% of target Child care service providers trained;

At least 50% target of Child care service providers trained; at least 10% of identified child care institutions meet standards and certified;

At least 70% of target Child care service providers trained; at least 30% of identified child care institutions meet standards and certified;

At least 90% of target Child care service providers trained; at least 50% of identified child care of institutions meet standards and certified;

b Development and implementation status of programme for Counselling perpetrators and victims of Gender Based Violence

Programme for Counselling of perpetrators and victims of GBV; Partner reports; Evaluation of programme

No programme for counselling of perpetrators and victims of GBV

Programme for Counselling of perpetrators and victims of Gender Based Violence developed; Protocols for Counselling for perpetrators and victims of Gender Based Violence updated

Guidance and Counselling training programme implemented as per schedule;



Evaluation Report for Guidance and Counselling training programme available

c Centrale Meldpunt established and functional

Centrale Meldpunt; Partner Reports

No Centrale Meldpunt National agreement on establishment of Central Meldpunt pending

Reach agreement on the establishment of Centrale Meldpunt; Implementation plan developed

Implementation of Action Plan as per schedule.




Enhanced national capacity to implement Child Friendly School approaches and innovative strategies (e.g. ICT) to enhance access to quality education

Ensure equity based capacity building programmes targeting most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

6 Sufficient capacity of implementing partner. Adequate funding and political will to address recommendations

MINOV (BOB), Presidential Commission (Education)

UNICEF


MINOV

Agency(s)


a % of teachers and professionals trained in Child Friendly school approaches

Training reports on Child Friendly Schools Approach; Evaluation Report

Some teachers trained in CFS approach;

Target Teachers and MOECD personnel for Child Friendly school approaches identified

30% of all identified teachers and MOECD personnel trained and apply child friendly approaches.

Child friendly schools approach integrated in curriculum of all teachers training colleges; 60% of all identified teachers and MOECD personnel trained and apply child friendly approaches.

80% of all identified teachers and MOECD personnel trained and apply child friendly approaches.

Evaluation report including recommendation and follow up action plan on child Friendly education finalized and launched

b Selected schools using ICT4 Education Partner Reports; Evaluation Report

No ICT 4 Education programme

Pilot project computer aided learning implemented; 70% of teachers in pilot schools trained in ICT4 education;

Implementation of pilot project underway

Evaluation of ICT pilot project available; Follow up based on recommendations of evaluation;

Up-scaling of ICT4 Education as per implementation plan

Up-scaling of ICT4 Education as per implementation plan

c Targeted schools meeting Child Friendly School standards

Partner Reports; Monitoring Reports

Some schools implement Child Friendly School approaches; No schools certified as child friendly

Monitoring tools in place to assess CFS standards; Target schools identified

Annual target schools achieve CFS standards




Targeted vulnerable communities have improved access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services and national plans prioritize underserved communities

Increase coverage and access to clean and safe water, sanitation and hygiene in targeted areas. Ensure gender considerations and environmental sustainability

7 Commitment and willingness to address issues related to the interior the issues related to the interior.Political will to address the issues related to the interior. Approved guidelines and mechanism by Ministry of Natural Resources are agreed and rolled out for the interior. Agreement on implementation targeting vulnerable areas reached.

BOG, Medische Zending; SGP, RO/Stichting FOB

PAHO/WHO, UNICEF


NH

Agency(s)


a Target underserved communities having adequate water and sanitation facilities according to national standards

Partner Reports; Monitoring Reports

13 Target Communities have developed Community WASH Action Plans

Target communities, as part of WASH pilot, have Community Action Plans to improve WASH; Priority WASH interventions identified

Implementation of priority WASH interventions in target communities completed

Improved WASH facilities and practices in target underserved communities; Project evaluated, and lessons learned for scale up available

Inclusion of lessons-learned from pilot in national WASH scale up plans targeting underserved communities

National WASH scale up plans targeting underserved communities developed

b Status of inclusion of equity issues in National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policies, strategies, plan and programmes

National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policies, strategies, plan and programmes

National Water Master Plan with equity gaps

Agreement reached for inclusion of targeted communities in water master plan.

National Water Master Plan updated; Monitoring Plan established

Implemented status of the National Water Master Plan reviewed



c Standards for potable water established and implemented

Standards for potable water; Partner Reports

No acceptable potable water standards

Development of acceptable potable water standards

Implementation as per schedule of acceptable potable water standards





Targeted vulnerable communities adopt strategies for environmental management and sustainable livelihoods and are prepared and empowered to respond to extreme climatic events, hazards and disasters

Promote representation of women & youth in environmental management and sustainable livelihoods and consider indigenous knowledge. Ensure inclusion of women, youth and disadvantaged communities in technical capacity development at the local level

8 National Steering Committee (NSC) approval of project proposals, NGOs (sufficient staffing to monitor and guide projects) and CBOs capacity (ability to apply for grant, ability to execute project); GOS in agreement on Sustainable Land Management policies; GOS agreement on Climate Compatible Development Strategy (CCDS)

Min ROGB, LVV, OW, National Vrouwen Beweging, Pater Alhbrinck Stichting, Platform NGOs, WWF, SCF, Tropenbos, Stichting Projecta),ADEK, CELOS, Amazon Conservation Team, Conservation International, Red Cross, NCCR, Stichting Samarja

PAHO/WHO, UNDP, UNDP - SGP


ATM

Agency(s)


a Targeted coastal communities having improved capacities for Ecosystem based Adaptation

Partner Reports; Evaluation Report on capacity strengthening of the Ecosystem based adaptation available; NEX Audit Report;

Targeted costal communities have limited capacity for Ecosystem based Adaptation

Target communities agreed upon; Implementation Status report against Government Framework for improved Ecosystem based Adaptation available;

Annually targeted coastal communities have improved capacity for Ecosystem based Adaptation; Periodic status/ progress reports;

Annually targeted coastal communities have improved capacity for Ecosystem based Adaptation; Mid-term Evaluation;

Annually targeted coastal communities have improved capacity for Ecosystem based Adaptation; Periodic status/ progress reports;

Evaluation Report available on capacity strengthening of the Ecosystem based Adaptation; NEX Audit completed; Improved Ecosystem adaptation in target communities

b Proportion of communities have improved management strategies in the coastal zone protected areas.

Partner Reports; Monitoring Reports;

Communities have limited management strategies in the costal zone protection areas

Training Plan for capacity building in coastal protected area management developed; Plan for conservation of biodiversity developed; Monitoring systems developed

Implementation status of action plans reviewed




c # NGOs/CBOs to support the Global Environment Facility (GEF) targeted to conserve biodiversity, abatement of climate change, maintenance of sustainable Forest Management formed, registered and to have increased capacity

Annual Implementation Status Reports

NGOs/CBOs have limited capacity (project management and awareness in environmental sustainability) and knowledge in stated areas

At least 2 new CBOs registered (rural and interior areas) and 2 CBOs/NGOs strengthened in capacity




14 targeted registered NGOs/CBOs implementing environmental sustainability programmes

d Communities / community members engaged (aware of climate change adaptation; trained in entrepreneurship, product registration; having a community business plan and forest conservation plan) in sustainable livelihoods and income generation

Annual Implementation Status Reports

Limited number of communities / community members engaged in sustainable livelihoods and income generation

Annually targeted communities engaged in sustainable livelihoods and income generation




Improved sustainable livelihood and income generation in target communities


Improved national emergency preparedness, response and recovery capacity

Ensure focus on vulnerable groups; Environment, gender and at risk groups and geographic areas.

9 Full and effective participation is ensured. Reproductive Health, Gender and Population variables are prioritized. Adequate funding available

VG, Medische Zending, Stichting Lobi, LVV, RGD

FAO, PAHO/WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF


NCCR

Agency(s)


a Status of implementation of plan for national emergency preparedness, response and recovery capacity

Partner Reports No Project Management and Finance Unit in NCCR; NCCR and Health Sectors with limited emergency preparedness, response ad recovery capacity;

Establish Project Management and Finance Unit in NCCR; Annual planned capacity development interventions for NCCR and Health Sectors completed (including SPRINT, MISP)

Annual planned capacity development interventions for NCCR and Health Sectors completed (including SPRINT, MISP)




b Status of Inter Agency Emergency Response Plan (IERP)

Updated Inter Agency Emergency Response Plan;

Inter Agency Emergency Response Plan with identified gaps

Inter Agency Emergency Response Plan (IERP) reviewed and updated; UN agencies respond in declared emergencies as per their mandate.





Adolescent/Youth development and participation programmes, including Sports, are developed and implemented

Ensure focus on and participation of vulnerable youth groups and gender issues are prioritized

10 Ensure involvement and participation of youth and adolescence.

MINOV, VGUNFPA, UNICEF


Ministerie van Sport en Jeugdzaken

Agency(s)


a Status of implementation of plans and programmes for adolescent/Youth development and participation, including Sports.

Annual implementation status report

Limited programmes for adolescent/Youth development and participation, including Sports.

Initial discussions held Agreement on priority areas for adolescent / Youth development and participation, including Sports

Priority areas implemented as per schedule.



b Status of implementation of programmes on family life education targetting adolescents, including young mothers, out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups

Annual partner implementation status report

Limited programmes on family life education targetting adolescents, including young mothers, out-of-school youth and other vulnerable groups

Initial discussions held Priority programmes agreed based on national adolescent strategic plan

Programmes and plan implemented as per schedule.




By 2016, government formulates and implements harmonized, equity focused, and gender sensitive MDG-oriented key legislation, policies, and budgets in accordance with the government’s commitments to international human rights conventions and other internationally agreed development goals.

Outcome

2

Strengthened evidence based health policies, strategies and improved Health M&E systems

M&E systems includes data disaggregated by gender and different groups and ensure evidence based monitoring

1 Political will to formulate evidence based health policies. Continued commitment to integrating evidence based information into strategies, policies and plans.

MINOV, Jeugd Parlement, BOG,LVV,ATM



VG

Agency(s)


a Availability of disaggregated data from National Health Information System on health risk indicators, including SRH

National Health Information System data base; Data reports;

National Health Information System with gaps in the disaggregation of health risk indicators;

Agreement on expansion and Health risk indicators; Expansion/Capacity Building plan agreed

Expansion/ Capacity Building of National Health Information System including standardized health risk indicators plan implementation as per schedule;

Expansion/ Capacity Building of National Health Information System including standardized health risk indicators plan implementation as per schedule; Data reports, including disaggregated data at national and sub national level available



b Development and implementation status of multi-sectoral programs to promote the prevention of chronic diseases

Multi-sectoral programs to promote the prevention of chronic diseases ; Annual progress reports;

No intersectoral programme to promote the prevention of chronic diseases;

Intersectoral mechanism for monitoring the development and implementation of multi-sectoral programs to promote the prevention of chronic diseases in place;

Intersectoral mechanism reviews implementation status of programmes




c Implementation status of public policies on healthy work environments including norms and standards

Plans and Monitoring system for healthy work environments; Annual Implementation Status Reports

Public Policies are not sufficiently referring toe healthy work environments;

Plans and Monitoring system for healthy work environments including norms and standards in place

Implementation status reviewed based on data from monitoring system





Effective national legislations, policies, structures, plans and M&E systems for Child Protection and Gender Based Violence in place, including Gender mainstreaming in sectors

Ensure gender, cultural, geographical and human rights considerations, as well as special needs for protection of targeted groups

2 Commitment from professionals to prioritize a child rights approach to young offenders and child victims; Commitment of professionals (health workers) to take into account human rights and gender

SoZaVo, VG, BiZa, Ministerie van Sport en Jeugdzaken, MINOV, NGO’s, Presidential Task Force on Youth and Child Rights



JusPol

Agency(s)


a Development status of the Child Protection System including rules and regulations related to (gender based) violence and child abuse and exploitation

Action Plan for child protection; Partner Reports on Implementation

No action plan for Child Protection; toolkit shared with selected Ministries

Reach agreement on utilization of UNICEF Child protection toolkit; Agreement on action plan for children in conflict with the law reached.

Toolkit adapted and utilized by identified ministries; National coordination group for monitoring of child protection meets at least once a month; Action plan for child protection (including children in conflict with the law) drafted;

Coordination group reviews implementation of child protection action plan



b Availability of a functional Kinder Ombuds Bureau

Partner Reports No Kinder Ombuds Bureau

Kinder Ombuds Bureau legislation finalised and approved

Reach agreement on action Plan including capacity development of Kinderombureau

Implementation of Action plan for Kinder-ombudsbureau as per schedule

Implementation of Action plan for Kinder-ombudsbureau as per schedule; Kinder ombudsbureau functional

Implementation of Action plan for Kinder-ombudsbureau as per schedule; Kinder ombudsbureau functional

c Availability of routine data from a functional Child Protection Management Information System

Data sets on Child Protection; Partner Reports

Limited availability of data for Child Protection

Upgraded data management system for Justice and Police in place

Multi-sectoral assessment of ability to collect Child Protection data completed and action plan developed

Implementation as per agreed plan


Routine data on Child Protection available periodically

d Status of approval and implementation of Raamwet Kinder Opvang

Partner Reports Raamwet Kinder Opvang finalised awaiting approval

Raamwet Kinder Opvang approved

Action Plan developed for operationalization




e Implementation status of national gender strategy, including combating Domestic violence

National Gender Strategy; Partner Reports

No national gender strategy

Agreement secured on development of a national gender strategy

National gender strategy developed, including implementation plan




f Status of gender mainstreaming in newly developed or revised priority national policies and plans

National planning documents Absence of mainstreaming of equality principles in national plans and policies

Priority policies and plans selected for mainstreaming equality principles

Equality principles mainstreamed in draft priority policies and plans





Policies and plans for Youth and Adolescent Development and Participation are formulated, implemented and monitored

Knowledge base on children will allow for a better targeting of interventions; adequate funding and political will to address the recommendations

3 Ensure involvement and participation of youth and adolescence. Commitment and engagement of stakeholders.

VG, MINOV, JEUGD Parlement



Ministerie van Sport en Jeugdzaken

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of coordinated multisectoral approach to adolescent development

Adolescent SitAn Report; Adolescent Strategic Plan; Partner Reports

No coordinated approach to adolescent development

Adolescent SitAn available; Adolescent Strategic Plan developed and implemented as per schedule

Adolescent Strategic Plan developed and implemented as per schedule



b Operationalization of national integrated Youth Policy including targeted interventions for school dropouts and teenage pregnancy

Youth Policy; Partner reports on implementation of operationalization plan

No national integrated Youth Policy

Integrated Youth Policy targeting interventions for school dropouts and teenage pregnancy in place, including supportive action plans

Policy implementation reviewed annually




Education sector plans and policies are evidence based, incorporating child friendly principles and innovative strategies, and supported by strengthened monitoring systems to track progress

Ensure that policy is evidence based and addresses the needs of boys and girls , indigenous and maroon children, children with special needs

4 Stakeholders commit to and actively participate in the development of strategies and plans. Political will to engage in coordination and provide leadership. National commitment to include Child Friendly approaches and prioritization in policies, plans and strategies.

MINOV (BOB), Schoolbesturen, FIBOS, Presidential Commission (Education)

UNICEF


MINOV

Agency(s)


a Availability of a Child friendly budget analysis study and status of implementation of recommendations

Child friendly budget analysis; Partner Reports on implementation

No Child friendly budget analysis

Study on child friendly budget analysis available

Agreement reached on Action plan development based on recommendation of child friendly budget analysis.

Implementation of Action Plan as per schedule

Implementation of Action Plan as per schedule

b Availability of Education policy/framework, including ICT4Education

Education policy/framework; Annual Status Reports on implementation

No Education policy/framework

Agreement reached on the finalization of the Education policy/framework; SITAN on Indigenous and Maroon Education finalized and approved.

Education policy/framework finalized; ICT4 Education strategy developed




c Availability of disaggregated data on key indicators from EMISS database

EMISS database; Periodic reports on key indicators

Limited data available in EMISS

Finalization of School mapping; third and final report.

Database system in place. EMISS expanded and linked with 20% of all primary schools; Periodic reports on key indicators available

EMISS expanded and linked with 40% of all primary schools; Periodic reports on key indicators available




Improved national institutional capacities, policy frameworks, strategies and competencies for environmental management, climate changes adaptation and mitigation in place and implementation monitored.

Ensure that monitoring system takes into account gender and ethics; Communication strategy is gender based; Ensure the participation of local communities in the study by conducting Focus Group Discussions;

5 GOS agreement on appropriate Land, Spatial and Renewable Energy policies; GOS agreement on appropriate Land, Spatial and surface water policies; Sufficient technical resources are available. (Technical) personnel are available for training

NCCR, ATM, BOG, IDB, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Ministry of Health Brazil, LVV

PAHO/WHO, UNDP


NH

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of Action Plan of Sound Management Chemicals (SMC)

Action Plan of Sound Management of Chemicals; Partner Reports

No action plan on SMC National Situation Report (NSR) on Sound Management Chemicals (SMC) finalized; Priority actions agreed

Implementation as per schedule based on priority actions



Evaluation Report finalized on project results; Road map finalized for proposed Sound Management Chemical mainstreaming for Suriname

b Status of implementation of action plan on renewable energy and livelihoods for local communities

National Strategy and Action plan document; Partner Reports;

No action plan on renewable energy and livelihoods for local communities

Reach agreement on national strategy and action plan on renewable energy and livelihoods for local communities

Feasibility study Finalised and disseminated. Action plan based on Feasibility study Finalised.

Implementation of action plan as per schedule


Evaluation Report on renewable energy and livelihoods for local communities available

c Implementation status of an Environmental Health Surveillance System in accordance with global standards for the Amazon Region

Environmental Health Surveillance System database and reports

No Environmental Health Surveillance System

Needs assessed and Environmental Health Surveillance System action plan developed



Implementation of action plan as per schedule; Surveillance reports available

Implementation of action plan as per schedule; Surveillance reports available


Enhanced sustainable production, income generation, food security, and food safety for economic growth and development

Ensure food safety and security and the code of practice

6 Adequate financial and technical resources are available. Prioritized areas with high levels of food insecurity. Sufficient human capital to fill the relevant positions at the district level

ABS, ECLAC,MINOV,IICA (Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture), RO, HI, UN Women, CFNI (Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute), Suriname Standaarden Bureau

FAO


LVV

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of Policy on Livestock Legislation

Policy on Livestock Legislation; Monitoring reports on implementation

Outdated policy and Livestock legislation not-aligned to the trading environment under the WTO / Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitatry (SPS)

Livestock Policy recommendation and draft legislation compliant with World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recommendations and Agreement on SPS measures; Targeted persons trained in legislative drafting

Policy recommendation and draft legislation in place; Implementation as per plan

Policy on Livestock Legislation implemented as planned; Lifestock policy and legislative reviewed;

Policy on Livestock Legislation implemented as planned

Policy on Livestock Legislation implemented as planned

b Implementation status of strategy for Aquaculture Development including food safety standards and codes of practice

Aquaculture Strategy; Training reports

Absence of trade considerations in existing Aquaculture Strategy; Limited capacity to collect and analyse agriculture data

Enhance Aquaculture strategy developed; Target persons trained in aquaculture industry data collection and analyses

Strategy for Aquaculture Development reviewed; Target persons trained in aquaculture industry data collection and analyses




c Operationalization status of Diseases Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild Aquatic Species, in accordance with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Standards

Disease Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild Aquatic Species; Monitoring reports

No Diseases Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild Aquatic Species in accordance with OIE Standards

Agreement on the development of Diseases Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild Aquatic Species in accordance with OIE Standards secured

Diseases Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild Aquatic Species in place

Monitoring reports available



d Availability of disaggregated Agirculture statistics and dissemination strategy in the Ministry of Agriculture

MIS in the Ministry of Agriculture database; Annual data reports

Limited statistical MIS capability in the Ministry of Agriculture

System and human resource capacity for statistics established

Statistics Unit of Ministry of Agriculture functional according to agreed to protocols

Statistics Unit of Ministry of Agriculture functional according to agreed to protocols

Timely and disaggregated data available from Statistics Unit

Timely and disaggregated data available from Statistics Unit

e Status of Implementation of National Food and Nutrition Security policy and programmes

National Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Programmes; Partner Reports

Outline of National Food and Nutrition Security Policy in place

National Food and Nutrition Security Policy aligned with Caricom Food Security Policy; Inventory of food and nutrition security systems completed

Mapping of vulnerable households; FNS training and system recommendations

Implementation of Policy as per agreed plan

Implementation of policy as per agreed plan

Implementation of policy as per agreed plan


National capacity for forestry management and forestry livelihoods in processing Non-Timber Forest Products enhanced

Promote gender equity in access to training. Enhance use of environment and code of practice.

7 Adequate financial and technical resources are available. Emphasis is placed on local level capacitystrengthening. Effective and reliable marketing systems for food and non-food items

SBB (Stichting voor Bosbeheer en Bostoezicht), CELOS

FAO


ROGB

Agency(s)


a Proportion of targeted key stakeholders and Government staff trained in Non-Timber Forest Products processing and Forestry Management

Report on Needs Assessment; Training Reports; Evaluation Report

Limited capacity in Non-Timber Forest Products development; Limited capacity in Timber industry waste processing

Project design completed; Resources mobilised

Needs Assessment for capacity building in Non-Timber Forestry Management; Agreement reached with partners for capacity strengthening; Need assessment for timber waste processing

Target persons trained in forestry management and forestry livelihoods and Non-Timber Forest Products processing

Evaluation of Trainings completed and an action plan for follow up recommendations in place


Enhanced national capacity for designing legislation and to implement improved governance strategies in line with international human rights standards

Strategy for delivery of services is gender based and takes into account languages and cultural aspects of the Indigenous and Maroons; participation of local community; Ensure the participation of CBOs and FBOs in the whole process; ensure that disaggregated data is used

8 Government capacities to mainstream human rights and gender will translate into policies, budget allocations and legislation responsive of the needs of disadvantaged groupsClear identification of the information needs of the populations in the hinterland. GoS agreement on implementation of the strategy.GOS agreement on Climate Compatible Development Strategy (CCDS)political will to finalise reporting and to address recommendations with the participation of CSOs and FBOs

De Nationale Assemblee van Suriname, TCT, ROGB, LVV, ATM, RO, SoZaVo, NH, VG, BiZa, Presidential Commission (Child Rights), BuZa

PAHO/WHO, UNDP, UNICEF


JusPol

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of capacity building plan for legislative drafting

Reports on Training; Partner Reports; draft legislations

Limited capacity of policy makers to draft legislation

Reach agreement with Government and other stakeholders for workplan on training of policy makers on legislative drafting

At least 20% of selected Policy Makers and staff trained in legislative drafting; target briefing/learning sessions conducted for the selected policy makers; At least 20% of selected policy makers trained in methods of effective management (oversight).



Evaluation report on the Technical capacity building available; Follow up action plan on evaluation recommendations available

b Implementation status of Human Rights Action plans

National Human Rights Plan; Partner Reports; Training Reports

No National Human Rights Plan; Limited capacity in the Bureau of Human Rights

Bureau for Human Rights strengthened accordingly to agreed plan for capacity building. Reach agreement on the finalisation of Human Rights Plan

National Human Rights plan (including measures on how to move on UPR recommendations) drafted and accepted by the GoS.

Status of implementation as per schedule



c Implementation status of E-delivery action plan

E-delivery strategy and Action plan; Partner Reports

No E-delivery strategy for the hinterland

E-delivery strategy and Action plan finalized

Selected pilot communities benefitting from increased access to information and services through the use of ICTs and identified persons in every community trained according to action plan





d CRC compliance monitored regularly Annual Status Report on Child Rights

3rd and 4th combined CRC report drafted

Finalization of 3rd and 4the CRC report; Update action plan for children based on CRC recommendation including M&E Framework;

Implementation of the action plan reviewed


Implementation of the action plan reviewed; agreement on preparation for 5th CRC reporting reached


Improved national capacity on international trade policies and agreements, economic diplomacy as tool for development and human rights issues

National strategy includes active economic diplomacy and trade and development coorporation for poverty reduction

9 Political will to address stagnant issues regarding international trade and economic diplomacy.

UNDP, HI, LVV, KKF, SBF

UNDP


BuZa

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of capacity strengthening programme on trade agreement and negotiations

Partner reports, Monitoring Report

New organisational structure for Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international trade and economic diplomacy

Capacity needs assessment completed; Implementation plan on priority interventions developed and implementation initiated

Implementation plan as per schedule

Implementation Plan as per schedule



By 2016, quality equity focused, rights-based, and gender-sensitive data collection and analysis and harmonized information systems serve the development of informed social, economic, and environmental policies, budgets, legislation, and programmes.

Outcome

3

Improved access to timely and quality disaggregated data and analysis (MICS, Census, SuriInfo, SITAN)

Ensure evidence based policy development and disaggregated data to address equity issues

1 Adequate financial and technical resources are available. Stakeholders collaborate in Management Information System (MIS) development. Advocacy builds commitment to evidence based programming.

SoZaVo, ministerie van Financien, IDB, VG, MINOV, BOG, BiZa

UNFPA, UNICEF


ABS

Agency(s)


a Availability of updated data and analysis on children and women

MICS Report MICS4 drafted MICS4 finalized Preparations for MICS5 conducted; Updated comprehensive situation assessment and analysis of children in Suriname

MICS5 conducted

b Suri_Info database having up to date available disaggregated data on key indicators for children and women, including on SRH an gender

Suri_Info database Suri_Info launched Agree on dataset to be included in database and implementation plan

Updated Suri_Info data base available; Database hosted online

Updated Suri_Info data base available



c Availability of disaggregated Census data in Suri_Info

Suri_Info database Preliminary discussion on Census have started

Census Data available in Suri_Info


Improved national capacity for monitoring development outcomes and poverty reduction

Policies and strategies developed take into account gender, human rights, environment and climate change considerations. Women and youth will be a key target group and their needs carefully considered in policy responses.

2 Political will and commitment to pursue a poverty monitoring system. National commitment to evidence based programming. Sufficient capacity of implementing partner.

ABS, BuZa, SoZaVoUNDP


Ministerie van Financien

Agency(s)


a Implementation status of Poverty and MDG acceleration strategy, particularly for lagging MDGs

MDG Annual Progress Report; Evaluation Report of Poverty and MDG acceleration strategy;

2011 MDG Report available

Reach agreement on the MDG Report for Suriname

Implementation of Poverty and MDG acceleration strategy, particularly for lagging MDGs, reviewed; MDG Annual Progress Report finalised



Evaluation Report of Poverty and MDG acceleration strategy available

b Availability of periodic reports on implementation of national development plan, including external assistance

OP progress reports, Partner reports

Limited systems in place for monitoring national development plan and external assistance

Priority capacity development intervention for monitoring development planning and external assistance agreed

National Development Plan Monitoring System operationalised, including external assistance

Periodic reports available

Periodic reports available



XII. Annex

Key events leading to the development of the UNDAF Action Plan for Suriname

Date Event Stakeholders Participation

Status/Deliverables/Results

21-22 April ‘10 M&E workshop for the C-CPAP

Government counterparts

Capacity strengthening of Project Coordinators from line Ministries

31 July ‘10 Assessment of UN Comparative Advantage

UN Staff UN Strategic Report produced identifying the comparative advantage of the UN in Suriname

17-19 November ‘10

HRBA/RBM Workshop UNDAF Focal Points, UN Staff

Greater understanding, to better integrate HRBA and RBM in the UNDAF and UNDAP

December Preparation of Country Analysis (CCA) initiated.

UNCT, GoS

First Draft position paper for CCA identifying existing trends

December ‘10- January ‘11

Evaluation of the current UNDAF 2008-2011

UNCT, GoS

UNDAF Evaluation Report produced highlighting lessons learned and recommendations for the next UNDAF

20 April ‘11 UN Strategic Meeting to reach agreement on key messages for the UNDAF

Expanded UNCT; UN UNDAF Focal Points

Base report for CCA and UNDAF development. MDG priority areas identified.

1 August ‘11

Completion of the CCA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNDAF Focal Points, NGO’s Youth Ambassadors

CCA shared with the Government, UNDAF Focal points and the MDG Youth Ambassadors

12 August ‘11

Strategic Planning Retreat to formulate UNDAF M&E results framework.

Government Ministers, Directors, P.S. UNDAF Focal Points, NGO’s Youth Ambassadors, UNCT

UNDAF SPR held. Main priorities identified from UN and Government.

30 August ‘11 UN Agencies submission of CPD to

Executive Boards. UNCT Draft UNDAF available.

September ‘11 - March ‘12

Finalisation of UNDAF and Preparation of UNDAF Action Plan

Government Ministers, Directors, P.S. UNDAF Focal Points, NGO’s Youth Ambassadors, UNCT

Final Draft of UNDAF presented to Council of Ministers for endorsement (February 14)

15 February ‘12 UNDAF completed, signed and launched

UNCT Government of Suriname

UNDAF signed by GoS and UN agencies

February-May ‘12 Finalisation of UNDAF Action Plan UN Government of Suriname

Draft UNDAF Action plan and Results Matrix (Output level) prepared

May ‘12 UNDAF Action Plan stakeholders meeting to reach agreement on Results Matrix

UN Government of Suriname

15 June ‘12 UNDAF Action Plan completed, signed and launched

UNCT Government of Suriname