SENEGAL Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal 1 Joint Programming Initative UNDAF-Tambacounda 7th JPO Workshop UN Coordination and Reform 18 to 22 April 2005 Albéric Kacou, RC Senegal

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 2 Outline of Presentation Definition of UNDAF-Tamba Objective and Process Main Results Lessons Learned

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 3 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...)

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 4 Tambacounda (i)

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 5 Tambacounda (ii) Indicator ( RNDH 2001) TambacoundaSenegal Population (2000) Poverty Indicator (less than 1 U$/day) 54.8% (2002) 48.5% (2002) HDI0.4 % (1999) 0.43% (1999) HPI56.8%43.83% (1999) Child Mortality (0-4)181.9 (1999) (1999)

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 6 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.

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 7 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.

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 8 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

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 9 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 dactions conjointes) based on Results Matrix of 6 Thematic Groups. Validation and appropriation by the region (2005) Implementation and Monitoring (2005)

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 10 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)

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 11 Thematic Working Groups (i) Thematic WGLead AgencyCo-Leader Wealth Creation IMOUNIDO Food Security and Sustainable Development FAOWFP EducationWFPUNESCO HealthWHOUNFPA HIV/AidsUNICEFWHO Local GovernanceUNIFEMUNDP

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 12 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.

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 13 Project Cluster (i) Rural Development project based around a Multifunctional Platform UNDP / UNIDO Equipment Techncial Training Rural Micro-Enterprise Wealth Creation UNICEF Access to basic social services School environment WFP Lunch / School canteen IMO Ressource Mobilization among Immigrants FAO School garden UNIFEM Job Creation and Revenu Generation for Women UNESCO Community Radios Worldspace ILO Professional Training Ressource mobilisation with private sector UNFPA Community Services Health Mutual Insurance Job Creation and Revenue Generation

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 14 Project Cluster (ii) around a common product Reinforcment of Statistical and Analytical Capacity of Regional Planification and M&E structures UNDP Poverty surveys Human Development Indicators Poverty Obervatory UNICEF Dev-Info Social Indicators UNFPA Social Indicators Population / Demographic Information UNIFEM Gender based Indicators

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 15 Project Cluster (iii) around a common objectif (MDG) Keep HIV/AIDS prevalence rate below 3% WHO Decentralization of treatments Advocacy Ensure secure blood transfer UNAIDS DataBases and cartography of interventions Regional Framework UNICEF Mother-Child transmission Capacity building / Advocacy HIV/Aids infected children UNFPA Capacity building Distribution of condoms UNDP Advocacy Leadership Programme (Youth, Decision makers,..) UNIFEM Advocacy / Womens vulnerability

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 16 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

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 17 What doesnt 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.

Système des Nations Unies au Sénégal SENEGAL 18 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