Welcome to UNDP’s policies and procedures portal, the public online repository of policies which provides the operational standards and procedural guidance on UNDP’s core business processes. Content is organized within policy areas and the portal also offers a comprehensive search function with a variety of filter options.
02 December 2024 |
The policy has been updated with the following changes: Introduction of a new rule of 5% of imprest level added to the current threshold of $50,000 for acceptance of local receipts with the following revised wording: “Country offices (COs) may accept the cumulative of all receipts, up to equivalent USD 50,000 monthly or 5% of their established imprest level, whichever is higher, without prior authority from Treasury, provided the receipt of funds locally will not create or add to an ac... The policy has been updated with the following changes:
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22 November 2024 |
The policy has been updated to reflect the following changes:The term ‘SFP’ (Security Focal Point) has been updated to ’ACSFP’ (Agency Country Security Focal Point) which is the accurate term for country-specific roles, as the term ‘SFP’ refers to the Director of the Security Office (SO). In paragraph 36 - a footnote has been eliminated to align with the requirements of the UNSMS (United Nations Security Management System) and of the UNDP Framework of Accountability for Security that ... The policy has been updated to reflect the following changes:
The UNDP Security Framework of Accountability (FoA) Explainer is also updated to align with the updated policy and is now available in French and in Spanish. The Framework of Accountability for Security procedure is now available in French and in Spanish. EXPAND
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15 November 2024 |
The Cybersecurity Standard on Cloud Acquisition, Maintenance, and Termination of Cloud Services offers guidelines, security controls and other considerations to securing UNDP data stored on cloud services platforms throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to maintenance to termination. The objectives of the new standard are to:Protect sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.Remain cognizant of data privacy regulations and... The Cybersecurity Standard on Cloud Acquisition, Maintenance, and Termination of Cloud Services offers guidelines, security controls and other considerations to securing UNDP data stored on cloud services platforms throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to maintenance to termination. The objectives of the new standard are to:
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30 October 2024 |
The Business Continuity Management policy has been streamlined and updated to:Align with the UN Organizational Resilience Management System on training requirements.Clarify the process of conducting Risk Assessment at HQ NY and Offices/Units.Confirm that sub-offices are included in country office (CO) Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).Clarify the BCP approval process based on current practice, including the support role of the Management Specialist in BMS.The Business Continuity Planning procedur... The Business Continuity Management policy has been streamlined and updated to:
The Business Continuity Planning procedure and the Business Continuity Management User Guide have been aligned with the updated Business Continuity Management policy. EXPAND
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28 October 2024 |
The templates for General Conditions of Contract for Civil Works and Model Contract for Civil Works have been updated with the latest Advance Payment Bank Guarantee Form and Performance Security Form. |