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OSG is pleased to introduce a new country programme document feature of the ERBM platform. This tool is available to country offices preparing a country programme document. Its use is entirely optional. The main elements of the tool are: Guidance in English, French and Spanish, a list of focal points, references, templates and forms. Users will also find: An interface that allows users to directly type (or copy and paste) sections of the CPD online A preview mode A feature that allows users to upload supporting documents An archive and submission history, plus the final version of the document ...

OSG is pleased to introduce a new country programme document feature of the ERBM platform. This tool is available to country offices preparing a country programme document. Its use is entirely optional. The main elements of the tool are: Guidance in English, French and Spanish, a list of focal points, references, templates and forms. Users will also find: An interface that allows users to directly type (or copy and paste) sections of the CPD online A preview mode A feature that allows users to upload supporting documents An archive and submission history, plus the final version of the document that will be submitted to the Executive Board 

​A series of updates in the programme and project management section has been introduced: To simplify monitoring requirements by making activity results criteria, quarterly reporting and issues/lessons learnt  logs non-mandatoryTo clarify the role of outcome board which can now be substituted by the relevant national structureTo harmonize terminology  and provide clarification on approval procedures for global and regional programmes; andTo make navigation and access easier, by using an annotated table of content, updating resource center, simplifying the language and removing duplications wit ...

​A series of updates in the programme and project management section has been introduced: To simplify monitoring requirements by making activity results criteria, quarterly reporting and issues/lessons learnt  logs non-mandatoryTo clarify the role of outcome board which can now be substituted by the relevant national structureTo harmonize terminology  and provide clarification on approval procedures for global and regional programmes; andTo make navigation and access easier, by using an annotated table of content, updating resource center, simplifying the language and removing duplications with other sections (such as ERM, RBM etc.)
The gender marker is included on the cover page of the project document template and the multi-year workplan to improve programmatic accountability and to track the marker through the monitoring and evaluation process. Staff are reminded to provide indicative Output(s) with gender marker, which measures how much a project invests in gender equality and women’s empowerment.
​A new template for the Country Programme Document (CPD) has been issued for country programmes going to the Executive Board starting in June 2014
The Country Programme Document template and guidance has been further revised by implementing Executive Board decisions taken in the January 2014 session. The changes are:  incorporating how results contained in the results and resources framework relate to the strategic plan and organization-wide results framework; and  the inclusion of a standard statement of accountability for programme results under the Section III: Programme and Risk Management.​
New Project Document Template While the new project document template can be used immediately, it will be required for all new projects as of 1 March 2016. Country offices should take note of the strengthened resource planning requirements of the project document. All project inputs, including those provided by UNDP staff, are to be fully budgeted and included in the multi-year work plan. 
The new project document template (2017)has been uploaded, reflecting new clauses on fraud prevention and accountability to strengthen risk management section.

Updates were made across the programme and project management chapter of the POPP to reflect the shift from the UNDAF to the UN Cooperation Framework. Updates were also made under programme appraisal to reflect the shift from the HQ PAC, which quality assured completed CPDs at the end of programme design, to the IPAC, which assesses the programme's theory of change closer to the start of the process as a learning function.Social and Environmental Standards Formulate Programmes and Projects Development Services  Select Implementing Partner Appraise and ApproveMonitor Provide Oversight Manage Ch ...

Updates were made across the programme and project management chapter of the POPP to reflect the shift from the UNDAF to the UN Cooperation Framework. Updates were also made under programme appraisal to reflect the shift from the HQ PAC, which quality assured completed CPDs at the end of programme design, to the IPAC, which assesses the programme's theory of change closer to the start of the process as a learning function.Social and Environmental Standards Formulate Programmes and Projects Development Services  Select Implementing Partner Appraise and ApproveMonitor Provide Oversight Manage ChangeReport 
The CPD template has been updated to respond to changes brought by the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. [Formulate Programmes and Projects procedure table (Step 6)].
​The RACI (Roles/Accountability/Consult/Inform) matrix is now available to clarify the roles and accountabilities for the GEF project cycle from origination to project financial closure, including oversight. This is only applicable for GEF-funded projects. It is linked in the relevant procedure steps of the following PPM chapters:   1) Formulate Programmes and Projects (Development Projects, Step  1.1 ALT) 2) Appraise and Approve (Development Project, 2.1 VERT) 3) Deliver Results (Step 3.0) 4) Provide Oversight (Step 1.0) 5) Close and Transition (Projects, Step 2.0)