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Framework of Accountability for Security

Effective Date

Jul 15, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The Framework of Accountability for Security policy was updated to align with recent UNSMS policy updates, clearly define accountability/role of the UNV and UNCDF Executive Heads, the most senior UNDP staff at the country level following the RC/RR delinking process, as well as the roles of the Agency Country Security Focal Points at the country level. Other editorial and straightforward changes have also been made to streamline content.

Enterprise Risk Management

Effective Date

Jul 08, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The Micro-Purchase Canvass form linked under clause 22 of the Procurement Methods policy has been updated to ensure that the vendor sanctions lists are verified for micro-purchasing processes.

Innovation Challenges

Effective Date

Jul 07, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The Innovation Challenges policy is now available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab.

Visas at Headquarters (New York)

Effective Date

Jun 15, 2020

Summary of Changes

The updated PT.61 Application for US G-4 Visas form is now available in the Visas at Headquarters (New York) policy under the Templates and Forms section. (POPP-11-3261).


Universal Price List (UPL) and Local Price List (LPL)

Effective Date

Nov 05, 2015

Summary of Changes

This Policy clarifies cost drivers of UPL for standard services and provides a step-by-step guide to formulate LPL. This also incorporates three main options for implementing DPC, which are:

  • application of the CO workload study results, combined with multiple funding lines for posts;

  • application of the Universal Price Lists (UPL) or Local Price List (LPL) for transactional costs recovery; and

  • creation and management of a stand-alone DPC project.​

    • Engaging CSO/NGO as a Responsible Party

    Effective Date

    Oct 20, 2015

    Summary of Changes

    The new approach under this policy takes into account the objectives of the programme or project; the scope, nature and value of the NGO/CSO engagement; the capacity of the NGO/CSO; and the level of development of the civil society (considering its NGO/CSO environment and availability). The policy also includes the following key features:

    • Identification of relevant NGOs as Responsible Party
    • Capacity assessment-driven
    • Risk assessment-driven
    • Unique collaborative advantage to be determined against a project-specific ToR
    • Designed to engage CSOs that are not legally recognized, under specific circumstances.​​​

    Direct Implementation (DIM) Modality

    Effective Date

    Sep 14, 2015

    Summary of Changes

    ​The requirement for Regional Bureaus to submit annual consolidated reports on directly implemented (DIM) projects has been removed​.

    Individual Contract

    Effective Date

    Sep 03, 2015

    Summary of Changes

    ​With this revised Policy, Delegated Procurement Authority for the management of ICs is USD 150,000 for all Business Units (over 100k, the case must be reviewed by Contract Assets and Procurement Committee.)​

    • COs may have ICs with durations up to 24 months (over 24 months, Bureau Director or Resident Representative (if delegated) approval of duration is required) – though it is important to note that consultancies are typically recommended for short-term interventions, usually up to 12 months
    • COs may have IC daily fees up to USD 1,350 (over $1,350, RR approval is required with notification to the Bureau Director).

    Protection against Retaliation

    Effective Date

    Jul 14, 2015

    Summary of Changes

    This revised policy includes the increased timeframe for a person could seek protection, from 60 days to six months. Additional clarification is made by adding "more likely than not" a causal connection exists between the protected activities and the detrimental action that has been taken or threatened against the individual, in order to establish a prima facie case.

    Non-Core Contributions

    Effective Date

    Jun 22, 2015

    Summary of Changes

    ​Contributions from IFIs and Development Banks to UNDP rose by 44% in 2016 compared to the previous year. In addition to IFI direct contributions, it is important to record indirect contributions received via Government Cost Sharing (originating from loans to governments). As a result, an additional procedure to the Non-Core Contribution Policy was created to provide guidance on how to record contributions from IFIs and development banks, with a list of fund codes to be used for loans, and a list of donor codes to be used for grants.

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