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Security Policy

21 May 2026

Security Policy

The Security Policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency Policy Team (SEPT). In crisis s...

The Security Policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency Policy Team (SEPT). In crisis situations at Headquarters in New York, UNDP engages directly with UN system-wide crisis management structures through established roles, with the SO Director participating in the COG and senior UNDP leadership representing the organization at the SEPT.

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Framework of Accountability for Security

21 May 2026

Framework of Accountability for Security

The Framework of Accountability for Security policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency...

The Framework of Accountability for Security policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency Policy Team (SEPT). In crisis situations at Headquarters in New York, UNDP engages directly with UN system-wide crisis management structures through established roles, with the SO Director participating in the COG and senior UNDP leadership representing the organization at the SEPT. The UNDP Security Framework of Accountability (FoA) Explainer Visual Guide has also been updated to align with the updated Framework of Accountability for Security policy.

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Issuing Letters of Credit

08 May 2026

Cash Management

The Issuing Letters of Credit policy has been updated to remove non-applicable references to 'standby' letters of credit and introduce minor phrasing improvements for better readability.
Appraise and Approve

06 May 2026

Design

The Development Project Procedure Step 2.1 VERT includes an updated Delegation of Authority (DOA) template for Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) in PDF format for reference as it has now been automated via the PIMS+ system to facilitate a timely start to PFG implementation. The Delega...

The Development Project Procedure Step 2.1 VERT includes an updated Delegation of Authority (DOA) template for Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) in PDF format for reference as it has now been automated via the PIMS+ system to facilitate a timely start to PFG implementation. The Delegation of Authority (DOA) Master Template for Adaptation Fund Fully Developed Proposals has also been updated. The updates have also been reflected in the Guidance Map on Environmental Vertical Fund (GEF and GCF) Templates, Procedures and Policies in POPP which is published in the Related Documents section of the Appraise and Approve policy page.

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Formulate Programmes and Projects

06 May 2026

Design

The Formulate Development Project Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the Adaptation Fund - ​...

The Formulate Development Project Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the Adaptation Fund - ​SOPs and Guidance for Adaptation Fund Projects​. Step 3.0 has been updated with the Adaptation Fund Project Document Template. These new templates and SOPs reflect the ongoing streamlining measures for the Adaptation Fund. The updates have also been reflected in the Guidance Map on Environmental Vertical Fund (GEF and GCF) Templates, Procedures and Policies in POPP which is published in Step 1.1 ALT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure.

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