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SENEGAL Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal
Joint Programming Initative
UNDAF-Tambacounda
7th JPO WorkshopUN Coordination and Reform
18 to 22 April 2005
Albéric Kacou, RC Senegal
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Outline of Presentation
Definition of UNDAF-Tamba Objective and Process Main Results Lessons Learned
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Definition of UNDAF-Tamba
Decentralized UNDAF in the region of Tambacounda
Tambacounda is the largest region of Senegal
Poorest region but has a lot of potential (natural resources, young population (60% -20y.), potential for tourism...)
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Tambacounda (i)
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Tambacounda (ii)Indicator (RNDH 2001)
Tambacounda Senegal
Population 520.000 (2000) 10.000.000
Poverty Indicator(less than 1 U$/day)
54.8% (2002) 48.5% (2002)
HDI 0.4 % (1999) 0.43% (1999)
HPI 56.8% 43.83% (1999)
Child Mortality (0-4) 181.9 (1999) 145.3 (1999)
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Long Term Objective :“ Implement a decentralized / regional
MDG-based strategy ”
This will be achieved through: A focalized, concerted and coordinated UNCT
initative. Operationalization of MDG at the local and
regional level in harmonization with PRSP and Sectorial Plans
A better coordination and follow-up of existing UN programmes and projects in the region.
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Implement a decentralized / regional MDG-based strategy ”
This will be achieved through: Building upon existing initiatives. Developing a “best” and “worst practice”
knowledge sharing network among UNCT. Elaborating a strategy to support the
Regional / Local Authorities in their resource mobilization efforts.
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COTAMBA Steering commitee of UNDAF-Tamba
Process Ad-Hoc Head of Agency (HoA) Commitee Members: FAO, ILO, UNDP, UNESCO,
UNFPA, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNIFEM, WFP, WHO
Chair: UNIDO Monthly meetings, called by chair
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UNDAF Tamba Process Diagnostic of existing initiatives (projects /
programmes (early 2003) Synergy of existing initiatives and formulation of
new projects (2004) Elaboration of “PAC “ (Programme d’actions
conjointes) based on Results Matrix of 6 Thematic Groups.
Validation and appropriation by the region (2005) Implementation and Monitoring (2005)
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Sectorial diagnostic of the social and economic situation (main trends and structural causes)
Diagnostic of existing initiatives
UN and others
GAP
MDG, PRSP, National and
Regional Development
Plan
UNDAF -Tamba
UNDAF Tamba Process (ii)
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Thematic Working Groups (i)
Thematic WG Lead Agency Co-Leader
Wealth Creation IMO UNIDO
Food Security and Sustainable Development
FAO WFP
Education WFP UNESCO
Health WHO UNFPA
HIV/Aids UNICEF WHO
Local Governance UNIFEM UNDP
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Thematic Working Groups (ii)Terms of Reference:
Elaborate a sectorial diagnostic of the social and economic situation (main trends and structural or root causes)
Establish a database of all existing programs and projects in the region.
Select priority domains/actions and identify the main results for a coherent and sustainable UN intervention.
Formulate project proposals, based on a results matrix.
Identify existing project “clusters”.
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Project ‘Cluster’(i) Rural Development project based around a
Multifunctional PlatformUNDP / UNIDO
EquipmentTechncial Training
Rural Micro-EnterpriseWealth Creation
UNICEFAccess to basic social
servicesSchool environment
WFPLunch / School canteen
IMORessource
Mobilization among Immigrants
FAOSchool garden
UNIFEMJob Creation and
Revenu Generation for Women
UNESCOCommunity Radios
Worldspace
ILOProfessional Training
Ressource mobilisation with private sector
UNFPACommunity Services
Health Mutual Insurance Job Creation and Revenue Generation
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Project ‘Cluster’(ii) around a common product
Reinforcment of Statistical and Analytical Capacity
of Regional Planification and M&E structures
UNDPPoverty surveys
Human Development Indicators
Poverty Obervatory
UNICEFDev-Info
Social Indicators
UNFPASocial Indicators
Population / Demographic Information
UNIFEMGender based
Indicators
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Project ‘Cluster’ (iii) around a common objectif (MDG)
Keep HIV/AIDS prevalence rate below
3%
WHODecentralization of treatments
AdvocacyEnsure secure blood transfer
UNAIDSDataBases and cartography of
interventionsRegional Framework
UNICEFMother-Child transmission
Capacity building / AdvocacyHIV/Aids infected children
UNFPACapacity building
Distribution of condoms
UNDPAdvocacy
Leadership Programme (Youth, Decision makers,..)
UNIFEMAdvocacy /
Womens vulnerability
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What works ? (i) Active participation and support by the UNCT for
UNDAF-Tamba process Personal implication of HoA Participatory approach and local appropriation:
active participation of the Regional Development Agency and the Regional Council
Information and experience sharing among agencies Strong inter-action among UNCT (Staff of UN
agencies started to meet and work together) Joint UNCT missions to Tambacounda region
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What doesn’t work ? Process too long and too time consuming. Not focused enough, Final/End product needs to
be better clarified. A bit too theoritical, need to become operational
much faster. Process too driven by HoA. Not enough implication of In-house expertise. Working together and information sharing is
not yet part of all UN agencies’ culture. Joint finance mechanism not yet operational.
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Lessons learned and applicable to CCA/UNDAF process:
Realistic and achievable (less ambitious) objectives. Assure that total UNCT is on-board before meeting
external partners (national authorities or donors). Manage expectations, especially among regional and local
authorities and population. UNCT needs to speak with one voice. Need for a more collegial and shared approach to
responsabillities in COTAMBA. Assure Regional/Local Authorities (Government)
appropriation in the early stages. Avoid a long and bureaucratic process. HoA implication is very positive but process needs to
implicate senior technical staff in UNCT agencies too. Improve dialogue and exchanges between UNCT