Results-based management is a strategic management approach. UNCTs use it with partners to plan, cost, implement, monitor and measure the changes from cooperation, rather than just the inputs provided or activities conducted. Using RBM, the UNCT ensures that its cash, supply and technical assistance contribute to a logical chain of results that increase in complexity and ambition as you rise up the chain: outputs, outcomes and impacts which are MD/MDG related national priorities. RBM depends on critical assumptions about the programme environment and risk assessments, clearly defined accountabilities and indicators for results, and performance monitoring and reporting.

RBM is one of the five core programming principles that must be applied when preparing an UNDAF. RBM helps to ensure accountability by offering a process and structure to formulate results and to manage for their achievement. It focuses time and resources on the achievement of UNDAF results, planned together with stakeholders, and on the basis of the country analysis. For more guidance on the UNDAF and the five programming principles please visit www.undg.org/undaf.

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