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Formulate Programmes and Projects

Effective Date

Mar 31, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Formulate Development Projects Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated GEF Project Preparation Grants (PPG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the GEF - SOPs and Guidance for GEF PIF and PPG Phase. These new templates and SOPs reflect (i) the ongoing streamlining measures for the GEF project cycle aligning to the changes being made by the GEF leading up to the GEF-9 replenishment period starting in June 2026. 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.

Foundations

Effective Date

Mar 17, 2026

Summary of Changes

Steps 2 and 3 of the Identifying and analyzing foundations for partnerships with UNDP procedure have been updated to incorporate the digital Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool in Quantum+ and the UNDP Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool User Manual, facilitating the rollout of due diligence processes for corporate foundations through the UNITY/Quantum+ system and ensuring that all PSDD assessments and documentation are completed and managed online. The Offline Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool Guide is retained for reference as a related document guidance to support information sharing and is not intended for offline completion.

Policy on Due Diligence and Partnerships with the Private Sector

Effective Date

Mar 17, 2026

Summary of Changes

Following the launch of the digital Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) in the Private Sector Due Diligence module in Quantum+, the Conducting due diligence for private sector entities procedure has been updated with the link to the digital tool in Step 1 and with the link to the UNDP Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool User Manual and in Step 3 with the quality assurance process. The Offline Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool Guide is retained for reference as a related document guidance to support information sharing and is not intended for offline completion.

Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees

Effective Date

Mar 11, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees policy has been updated to align with changes made to the Internal Control Framework Operational Guide in December 2025 which reflect the outcomes of corporate initiatives to expand the use of Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) modalities. The Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees policy has been updated to include provisions for the inclusion of PSA contract holders as members of CAP Oversight Committees.

Use of UPL and LPL

Effective Date

Mar 10, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Use of UPL and LPL policy has been reviewed with no change needed.

Multiple Funding Lines for Positions

Effective Date

Mar 10, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Multiple Funding Lines for Positions policy has been reviewed with only minimal changes introduced. Prepare Fully Costed Budgets for Projects (Annex I) and the related policy Prepare Fully Costed Budgets for Projects, have been updated to align with paragraphs 13 and 14 of Executive Board DP/FPA/ICEFUNW/2024/1. Annex 1: Illustration Workload Study has also been updated with minor revisions. Step 2.0 of the Multiple Funding Lines for Positions procedure has been updated with the revised Guidelines on UNDP Country Office Workload Survey, incorporating the broader cost classification categories approved by the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF UN-Women Executive Boards following the Comprehensive Review of the Joint Cost-recovery Policy per DP/FPA/ICEFUNW/2024/1.

Harmonized Conceptual Funding Framework and Cost Recovery Methodology

Effective Date

Mar 10, 2026

Summary of Changes

Changes have been made to the Harmonized Conceptual Funding Framework and Cost Recovery Methodology policy. In 2024, the Executive Boards reviewed and approved the comprehensive joint cost-recovery policy, as outlined in document (DP/FPA-ICEF-UNW/2024/1), which supersedes the previous joint cost recovery policy and includes revised cost classification categories, effective 1 January 2026. Prepare Fully Costed Budgets for Projects (Annex I) and the related policy Prepare Fully Costed Budgets for Projects, have been updated to align with paragraphs 13 and 14 of Executive Board DP/FPA/ICEFUNW/2024/1.

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