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​The project risk register template has been updated to align with the updated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy which has been harmonized with the Social and Environmental Standards (SES) policy. The risk sub-categories in the Quantum + corporate planning system (capturing programme level risks) and in the Atlas project risk registers are now fully aligned with the project-level social and environmental standards. The offline project risk register template (Annex 2) is aligned with the risk entry system in the Quantum + corporate planning system and with the risk appetite to risk signif ...

​The project risk register template has been updated to align with the updated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy which has been harmonized with the Social and Environmental Standards (SES) policy. The risk sub-categories in the Quantum + corporate planning system (capturing programme level risks) and in the Atlas project risk registers are now fully aligned with the project-level social and environmental standards. The offline project risk register template (Annex 2) is aligned with the risk entry system in the Quantum + corporate planning system and with the risk appetite to risk significance in the risk matrix (Annex 3).  The updated project risk register template has been published as follows: (a) in steps 1 and 2 of the Social and Environmental Standards procedures; (b) in step 3.3. of the Formulate Development Projects procedures; (c) in step 2.4 of the Monitor procedures.

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 improved design of UNDP’s Implementation Tool for the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy is now available in the POPP. The tool consists of a guidance document and a risk assessment form, making it easier for use by country offices and offering the following enhancements: The tool is user-friendly in a designed format with improved graphics;Clearer distinctions on the key process steps and a few additional definitions are included;The risk assessment form is now editable, so risk assessment can be completed in the document itself. A tabulation feature is also included whereby insert ...

The improved design of UNDP’s Implementation Tool for the UN Human Rights Due Diligence Policy is now available in the POPP. The tool consists of a guidance document and a risk assessment form, making it easier for use by country offices and offering the following enhancements: 

  • The tool is user-friendly in a designed format with improved graphics;
  • Clearer distinctions on the key process steps and a few additional definitions are included;
  • The risk assessment form is now editable, so risk assessment can be completed in the document itself. A tabulation feature is also included whereby inserting the risk assessment scoring, the final tally will automatically tabulate. 

These design changes in the tool will make the implementation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on United Nations support to non-United Nations Security Forces (HRDDP) and use of the tool easier for country offices. 

The guidance document and the risk assessment form are published in Step 3.3 ALT of the Formulate Development Projects procedure of the Formulate Programmes and Projects policy page

Following the introduction of the new Portfolio Policy and the Portfolio Document Template, the Offline Risk Register Template has been updated to reflect the portfolio as a new delivery instrument.

Following the update of the GEF Project Document Template, the GCF Project Document Template has also been updated (version January 2024) to reflect the latest standard UNDP and GCF requirements.

The updated GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template has been published in Step 2.2. OPT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects the latest UNDP and GEF policies and requirements. Key updates made in the GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template include: links to templates and guidelines;list of core indicators & Least Developed Countries Fund - LDCF/ Special Climate Change Fund - SCCF results framework worksheet;GEF submission deadlines and cancellation deadlines;references and guidance on Atlas changed to Quantum;Socia ...

The updated GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template has been published in Step 2.2. OPT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects the latest UNDP and GEF policies and requirements. Key updates made in the GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template include: 

  • links to templates and guidelines;
  • list of core indicators & Least Developed Countries Fund - LDCF/ Special Climate Change Fund - SCCF results framework worksheet;
  • GEF submission deadlines and cancellation deadlines;
  • references and guidance on Atlas changed to Quantum;
  • Social and Environmental Standards (SES) pre-screening requirements, SES Toolkit, Stakeholder Engagement Plan; 
  • Total Budget And Work Plan, budget notes and list of eligible expenditures;
  • Risk register annex.

In addition, the updated GEF Project Document Template has been published in Step 3.0 of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects minor updates in Annex 6 UNDP Risk Register to align with the standard UNDP format.

The GEF Project Document template has been updated (version May 2023) to reflect the latest UNDP and GEF requirements. The main changes relate to:UNDP standard requirements 1. Clauses added and/or updated to ensure consistency with the principles of the UNDP AML/CFT policy, the definition of sexual harassment, the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List and to address obligations on sub parties relating to SEA/SH and SES.2. Digital Solutions/Technology considerations were embedded in the guidance GEF-specific requirements 3. Key GEF dates and deadlines wer ...

The GEF Project Document template has been updated (version May 2023) to reflect the latest UNDP and GEF requirements. The main changes relate to:

UNDP standard requirements 

1. Clauses added and/or updated to ensure consistency with the principles of the UNDP AML/CFT policy, the definition of sexual harassment, the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List and to address obligations on sub parties relating to SEA/SH and SES.

2. Digital Solutions/Technology considerations were embedded in the guidance

 GEF-specific requirements 

3. Key GEF dates and deadlines were updated and the legal terms and conditions as set out in the GEF CEO Endorsement Letter were reflected

4. Requirements and approval of Constructions works were updated

5. Additional guidance on safeguards and co-financing requirements was added

6. Project Extension guidance, clause on on-granting, procurement guidance and the annexes were updated

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 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.)

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