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Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects

21 December 2023

Design

The French and Spanish versions of the guidance document Considerations for South-South Cooperation Design, Implementation and Documentation have been published in paragraph 3 of the French and Spanish versions of the Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects policy. The translated document is also linked in Step 1.0 of the French and Spanish versions of the Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects Procedures. The document provides guidance for the formulation, activities, monitoring and evaluation of UNOSSC South-South projects and aims to support teams wishing to explore o ...

The French and Spanish versions of the guidance document Considerations for South-South Cooperation Design, Implementation and Documentation have been published in paragraph 3 of the French and Spanish versions of the Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects policy. The translated document is also linked in Step 1.0 of the French and Spanish versions of the Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects Procedures. The document provides guidance for the formulation, activities, monitoring and evaluation of UNOSSC South-South projects and aims to support teams wishing to explore one or more topics in the mainstreaming of South-South cooperation.

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Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects

3 November 2023

Design

Paragraph 3 of the Multi-country and South-South Cooperation Projects policy has been updated to include the guidance document: Considerations for South-South Cooperation Design, Implementation and Documentation which provides guidance for the formulation, activities, monitoring and evaluation of UNOSSC South-South projects. The guidance document aims to support teams wishing to explore one or more topics in the mainstreaming of South-South cooperation and is also linked in Step 1.0 of the Multi-Country and South-South Cooperation Projects Procedures.
Quality Standards for Programming

21 August 2023

Programming Standards

The updates reflect the introduction in the policy of the Digital by Default approach as a mandatory requirement for programme quality. In the procedure, the updated Programme QA Template features two new questions: 1) Digital transformation, and 2) UN Volunteers. In addition, links to the new guidance on Project QA is provided in Step 1.0, Step 2.0, and Step 3.0 of the Quality Assurance (Projects) procedure.
Select Responsible Parties and Grantees

16 August 2023

Design

The PCAT template has been updated to align with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism policy. The updated PCAT, which includes the link to the Self Certification (Programming – Entities) template, is published in Step 3.0 of the Select Responsible Parties procedure and in Step 2.1 Opt of the Select Grantees procedure.
Select Implementing Partners

16 August 2023

Design

The PCAT template has been updated to align with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism policy. The updated PCAT template, which includes the link to the Self Certification (Programming – Entities) template, is published in Step 2.0 of the Select Implementing Partner procedure.
Formulate Programmes and Projects

10 July 2023

Design

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.

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Monitor

30 May 2023

Implement

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Monitor Procedures have been updated, as follows: Step 2.3 Assess quality at least every other year – The Project QA Implementation and Monitoring (Quantum +) link and the Project QA - Implementation and Monitoring User Guide (Quantum+) have been added. 
Appraise and Approve

30 May 2023

Design

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality As ...

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Development Project procedures have been updated, as follows:

Step 1.0 Appraise the quality of the project in the local project appraisal committee - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 2.0 Update and approve the final quality assurance report in the Corporate Planning System - The new Project Quality Assurance (QA) Design and Appraisal (Quantum +) link and the Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum +) have been added.

Step 5.0 Apply the Gender Output Markers and activate the project in Quantum - The Gender Marker has been replaced with Output Markers and Atlas - Project ID has been replaced with Quantum – project number.

Step 7.0 Initiate the project - Atlas has been replaced with Quantum.

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Social and Environmental Standards

30 May 2023

Programming Standards

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Social and Environmental Standards procedures have been updated, as follows: Step 1.0 Conduct Social and Environmental Screening to identify potential social and environmental risks, including dispute risks - The new Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) (Quantum+) link and the new SESP User Guide (Quantum+) have been added.
Close and Transition

30 May 2023

Close

Following the launch of the new platform for the Social and Environmental Standards Procedures (SESP) and the Project Quality Assurance in Quantum+ (under Risk Tools) the Close and Transition (Projects) Procedures have been updated, as follows: Step 3.0 Conduct a final project review, including the final report, project closure quality assessment and project closure budget - The new Project QA Closure (Quantum +) link and the Project QA - Closure User Guide (Quantum+) have been added.