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The PCAT template has been updated to align with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism policy. The updated PCAT template, which includes the link to the Self Certification (Programming – Entities) template, is published in Step 2.0 of the Select Implementing Partner procedure.

The updated GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template has been published in Step 2.2. OPT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects the latest UNDP and GEF policies and requirements. Key updates made in the GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template include: links to templates and guidelines;list of core indicators & Least Developed Countries Fund - LDCF/ Special Climate Change Fund - SCCF results framework worksheet;GEF submission deadlines and cancellation deadlines;references and guidance on Atlas changed to Quantum;Socia ...

The updated GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template has been published in Step 2.2. OPT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects the latest UNDP and GEF policies and requirements. Key updates made in the GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template include: 

  • links to templates and guidelines;
  • list of core indicators & Least Developed Countries Fund - LDCF/ Special Climate Change Fund - SCCF results framework worksheet;
  • GEF submission deadlines and cancellation deadlines;
  • references and guidance on Atlas changed to Quantum;
  • Social and Environmental Standards (SES) pre-screening requirements, SES Toolkit, Stakeholder Engagement Plan; 
  • Total Budget And Work Plan, budget notes and list of eligible expenditures;
  • Risk register annex.

In addition, the updated GEF Project Document Template has been published in Step 3.0 of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects minor updates in Annex 6 UNDP Risk Register to align with the standard UNDP format.

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality As ...

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:

Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 5.0 Apply the Gender Output Markers and activate the project in Quantum - The Gender Marker has been replaced with Output Markers and Atlas - Project ID has been replaced with Quantum – project number.

Step 7.0 Initiate the project - Atlas has been replaced with Quantum.

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality As ...

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:

Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 5.0 Apply the Gender Output Markers and activate the project in Quantum - The Gender Marker has been replaced with Output Markers and Atlas - Project ID has been replaced with Quantum – project number.
 

Step 7.0 Initiate the project - Atlas has been replaced with Quantum.

The GEF Project Document template has been updated (version May 2023) to reflect the latest UNDP and GEF requirements. The main changes relate to:UNDP standard requirements 1. Clauses added and/or updated to ensure consistency with the principles of the UNDP AML/CFT policy, the definition of sexual harassment, the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List and to address obligations on sub parties relating to SEA/SH and SES.2. Digital Solutions/Technology considerations were embedded in the guidance GEF-specific requirements 3. Key GEF dates and deadlines wer ...

The GEF Project Document template has been updated (version May 2023) to reflect the latest UNDP and GEF requirements. The main changes relate to:

UNDP standard requirements 

1. Clauses added and/or updated to ensure consistency with the principles of the UNDP AML/CFT policy, the definition of sexual harassment, the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List and to address obligations on sub parties relating to SEA/SH and SES.

2. Digital Solutions/Technology considerations were embedded in the guidance

 GEF-specific requirements 

3. Key GEF dates and deadlines were updated and the legal terms and conditions as set out in the GEF CEO Endorsement Letter were reflected

4. Requirements and approval of Constructions works were updated

5. Additional guidance on safeguards and co-financing requirements was added

6. Project Extension guidance, clause on on-granting, procurement guidance and the annexes were updated

​The new Self-Certification Form for Programming Entities has been included in Step 3 of the Grantees Procedure as a self-certified warranty against bankruptcy, insolvency, unethical practices, and alignment with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy for all recipients of funding in a programming context. 

​The One Stop Shop document has been updated in step 1.1 ALT of the Formulated Development projects procedures.

The following policies and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.Design  Performance Based Payments (Performance Based Payment Agreement Template and Low Value Performance Based Payment Agreement Template)  Appraise and Approve (the Development Project procedure and the Advance Authorization Cover Page Template in Development Project procedure, Step OPT)Implement Manage Change (policy and procedures)Report (policy and procedures)CloseClose and Transition (p ...

The following policies and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

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The policy and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

​The following policies and procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system. Programming Standards Social and Environmental Standards (procedures: Screening Template and Screening Procedure Guide) Design Formulate Programmes and Projects (Formulate Development Projects procedures)Engagement Facility (procedures)Multi-Country and South-South Projects (procedures)Development Services (procedures) Implement Annual Planning (Projects procedures)Deliver Results (procedures)