The UNDAF results matrix provides a complete operational overview of agency programming. To facilitate the commitment and agreement on results, all individuals leading the UNCT and key implementing partners should participate in a first Joint Strategy Meeting (JSM), no later than February in the last year of the current cycle, following the finalization of the UNDAF but before finalization of agencies’ programme and project documents.

The first JSM (JSM1) enables all agencies (including non-resident and specialised agencies) and their partners collectively to review, validate and commit to the UNDAF Results Matrix, strengthening linkages between their programmes and projects and the UNDAF. The JSM1 also provides an opportunity to establish or realign thematic groups to the UNDAF Outcomes, and for all Agencies to identify opportunities for joint and collaborative programming including joint programmes, monitoring, research and evaluation.

A second JSM (JSM2) is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended. It should take place in the 3rd or 4th quarter when agencies are finalizing their operational plans. It provides an opportunity for all agencies (including specialized agencies and non resident agencies) to review the coherence between the UNDAF results and the agencies’ detailed plans.

Please see section 5.2 of the CCA-UNDAF guidelines for more information about the role of the JSM in common country programming.