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Formulate Programmes and Projects

Effective Date

Jun 25, 2026

Summary of Changes

Step 5.0 ALT 2 of the Formulate Programmes procedure has been updated to incorporate the revised Direct Execution Modality (DEX) Approval Template to reflect the updated name of the BPPS/Quality and Impact Hub. The latter has also been updated in the Visual Guide to Programming: Programme Cycle and in the Portfolio Document Guidance. Additionally, Step 6 of Formulate Programmes procedure has been updated to incorporate the revised Country Programme Document Template, which aligns the template with the new Strategic Plan 2026-2029.

Appraise and Approve

Effective Date

Jun 25, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Programme (Cooperation Framework/Country or Regional Programme Document) procedure has been updated to incorporate the revised Programme Quality Assurance (QA) Assessment Template | United Nations Development Programme in Step 2 and the New Country Programme Clearance Form in Step 3. These technical revisions align both documents with the new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 and reflect the updated name of the BPPS/Quality and Impact Hub within the clearance form itself, as well as in the procedure's explanatory notes for Step 3 and in paragraph 14 of the Appraise and Approve policy.

Manage Change

Effective Date

Jun 25, 2026

Summary of Changes

Step 4.0 ALT of the Programme Revision procedure has been updated to incorporate the revised New Country Programme Clearance Form. These technical revisions align the form with the new Strategic Plan 2026-2029 and reflect the updated name of the BPPS/Quality and Impact Hub, which has also been updated within the procedure's Step 3 and Step 4.0 ALT. Step 1 of the Programme Extension procedure has been updated to incorporate the revised Routing and Clearance Form for Extensions of Country Programmes to reflect the updated name of the BPPS/Quality and Impact Hub within the clearance form itself, as well as in paragraph 3 of the Manage Change policy and in the Visual Guide: Provide Oversight for Programmes.

Portfolio

Effective Date

Jun 25, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Portfolio Document Guidance now reflects the updated name of the BPPS/Quality and Impact Hub.

Performance Management and Development

Effective Date

Jun 22, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) template has been updated to better support staff and managers.
The revised version provides clearer guidance on policy requirements, outlines expectations for compliance, and highlights associated implications.
The enhanced template reflects current best practices, aligning closely with organizational policies. It is designed to improve clarity, ensure consistent interpretation, and streamline completion, making the process more user-friendly and effective for all parties involved.

Medical Clearance

Effective Date

Jun 14, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Medical Clearance policy has been updated to align with ST/AI/2018/4 which was issued for the purpose of establishing conditions and procedures for medical clearance in order to implement staff regulation 4.6 and staff rule 4.19 and for official travel.

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