In 2002, the Secretary General’s Agenda for Further Changecalled for more joint programmes and pooling of resources at country level. Joint programming captures much of what is described in the CCA-UNDAF guidelines – the UNCT working together with partners to: strengthen country analysis; influence national priorities; and respond to those priorities as one system. A joint programme or project is a next possible step.

It should happen where UN agencies, with national partners and donors, see clear gains in effectiveness and efficiency from combining their efforts and resources in a common work plan and budget. The work plan and budget forms part of a joint programme document, which also provides details about roles and responsibilities of partners in coordinating and managing the joint activities. The joint programme document is signed by all participating organizations and national or sub-national partners. A completed UNDAF results matrix is the usual starting point for identifying potential joint programmes or projects.

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