This website is provided by the UNDG Task Team on Common Premises (TTCP) with the aim of providing UN Country Teams (UNCTs) with the background information and necessary tools to be used in establishing a UN House or UN Common Premises. Step-by-step instructions will enable your Country Team to:

• Prepare a UN House/UN Common Premises proposal
• Obtain the necessary supporting documents
• Understand the decision-making process in the TTCP
• Understand the reporting procedure/requirements and focal points between the respective HQs and UNCT

UN House is a building shared by the four Executive Committee (ExCom) Agencies (i.e. UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and WFP), that has been designated as such by the Secretary-General. However, in cases where there are less than four ExCom Agencies in a country, UN Houses have been designated with as many of the ExCom Agencies as are working in the country. Please click here for the official definition of the UN House.

UN Common Premises is a building shared by two or three ExCom Agencies, even though more ExCom Agencies are present in the country. These buildings have not been designated by the Secretary-General.

This distinction does not apply to funding sources; the TTCP regards proposals for UN Houses and UN Common Premises as the same.

The Task Team on Common Premises (TTCP) consists of one Principal Member from each of the ExCom Agencies, their Deputies and the TTCP Secretariat. The TTCP is tasked with providing guidance and tools for UNCTs which intend to engage in UN House/UN Common Premises renovation, construction and/or relocation projects.

As the ExCom Agencies have funds available for such projects - albeit in limited capacity- the group meets once a week to review and approve proposals for said projects, as well as discuss premises-related issues. Please note that TTCP responsibilities constitute only a portion of the scope of TTCP Members' jobs. For further information, please click here for the TTCP TORs, or navigate to the 'Contacts' page.