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One of the duty travel responsible party roles changed from "certifying officer" to "travel processor" to better reflect their duties.

​The Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) policy was revised to reflect a $300,000 threshold per programme cycle for HACT micro-assessments and mandatory spot checks which, depending on the assessment risk rating, determines the appropriate cash transfer modality. Below this amount, offices may select the most appropriate cash transfer modality, taking into consideration any known risk factors. For Partners below the threshold, HACT micro assessment and spot checks may be performed at the discretion of the office based on other risk considerations e.g. the office has no previous experi...

​The Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) policy was revised to reflect a $300,000 threshold per programme cycle for HACT micro-assessments and mandatory spot checks which, depending on the assessment risk rating, determines the appropriate cash transfer modality. Below this amount, offices may select the most appropriate cash transfer modality, taking into consideration any known risk factors. For Partners below the threshold, HACT micro assessment and spot checks may be performed at the discretion of the office based on other risk considerations e.g. the office has no previous experience with the Partner or the operating environment is considered high risk. However, programmatic monitoring requirements as specified in the PPM still apply in such instances. With the new policy change, desk reviews no longer need to be performed.
This change is effective immediately and applies to all partners (except UN Agencies) and grant recipients who receive funds from UNDP for implementation of development activities. The revision replaces the current UNDP HACT policy which requires any partners for whom the estimated programme cycle funding is equal to or greater than 10% of total estimated programme cycle funding, and partners representing at least 60% by value of programme cycle funding to be micro assessed by an independent third party service provider and desk reviews be performed for the remainder.

The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibility of...

The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibility of interim protective measures during the preliminary review stage. The Protect against Retaliation policy is available in French and Spanish. To access the documents, click on the French and Spanish language tabs.

The Protect against Retaliation policy is available in French and Spanish. To access the documents, click on the French and Spanish language tabs.

The updated PP&E section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

The latest procedure table updated with the most recent link to the Guidance note on GMS setup and reports.

The latest Cost Recovery policy update reflects the recent change in the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Fee for Accredited Entities (AE). The revised GCF policy on AE fees continues to institute a fee cap up to a certain fixed percentage based on the total size of the project/program (i.e. the total of GCF funding and co-finance).