Country Programme FrameworkStandard Basic Framework Agreement (SBFA)The Standard Basic Framework Agreement is the legal agreement between the host Government and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) outlining general conditions for UNDP cooperation under which all UNDP programme activities are carried out. The agreement applicable to UNDP activities in Serbia was initially signed by the Government (Federal Executive Council) of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) in 1988. The Government of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), as the legal successor state of SFRY reaffirmed the validity and applicability of this Agreement in 1992. Equally, legal successor states of FRY, namely State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, and the Republic of Serbia have also reaffirmed the validity and applicability of the SBFA originally signed in 1988. Common Country Assessment, 2009The Common Country Assessment (CCA) of the United Nations System is a major tool for the implementation of Secretary General’s Reform Programme for the United Nations system launched in 1997. The purpose of the assessment is to establish a common analytical foundation for use by agencies of the UN system to plan their activities in support of national priorities, with a focus on the Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). By adopting a human rights-based approach to its analysis of human development, the CCA aims to add value to the work already undertaken in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers for both Serbia and Montenegro, (PRSPs) and to highlight a number of issues where it feels further attention is merited by policy-makers, and where the support of UN system agencies can make a worthwhile contribution over the years to come. For these reasons, the CCA strategic analysis covers the following main areas: Human Development, Governance and the Rule of Law, Security of Persons, and Environment. UN Development Assistance Framework for the Republic of Serbia, 2011-2015 / UN Country Partnership Strategy for the Republic of Serbia, 2011-2015The process of designing the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) in the Republic of Serbia for the period 2011-2015, was initiated by the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Serbia, civil society, and other stakeholders, with a firm commitment to the Millennium Development Goals and the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness grounded in the principles of ownership, harmonization, alignment, results and mutual accountability. In response to the national priorities of the Republic of Serbia, and in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Serbia, civil society and other stakeholders, the UNCT prepared the development framework for 2011-2015 which identifies three strategic areas of priority: Good Governance, Sustainable Development and Social Inclusion, and Regional Stability and Cooperation, which contribute to national goals and priorities and are conducive to prosperity and peace in the country. The United Nations Country Team in the Republic of Serbia remains confident that the joint efforts of the UN system, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and strategic national and international development partners will produce tangible results and contribute to the Republic of Serbia’s commitment to the full implementation of the international human rights and security agenda, international agreements, conventions and summits, the Millennium Development Goals, and the overarching objective of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, EU membership. (Download version in Serbian) Country Programme Document for the Republic of Serbia, 2011-2015The Country Programme Document (CPD) addresses priorities identified in the National Plan for Integration, the National Sustainable Development Strategy, and others. The programme is fully aligned with the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2011-2015, and was prepared after extensive consultation with host country and external partners. The CPD 2011-2015 focuses on sustainable and inclusive development; accountability and governance; and, energy and environment. In all three areas the capacity development of governmental and non-governmental counterparts will be used as a tool for reaching outcomes, and the human rights and gender equality principles will be mainstreamed. New programming and implementation will engage the United Nations country team, resident and non-resident agencies. Accountability and evidence based reporting will be strengthened through rigorous benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation against MDG and other outcome and output targets. Furthermore to ensure continuous alignment with Government priorities, all strategic documents from their side are and will be taken into consideration. Country Programme Action Plan, 2011-2015The Country Programme Action Plan is the instrument for implementation of the Country Programme Document (CPD), which was endorsed by the Executive Board of UNDP. The CPAP is the detailed operational plan for the country programme of UNDP in Serbia. It is prepared by UNDP together with its implementing partners and the main government partner who signs the CPAP but may not necessarily implement it, following the preparation of the UNDAF and CPD (see above). It contains: a situation analysis; a summary of past cooperation and lessons learned; a description of the results expected from the proposed country programme, as well as the agency’s distinctive role in development cooperation; the arrangements for programme management and monitoring and evaluation; and the final section with standard legal provisions. A Results and Resources Framework is attached as an annex. It summarizes the results to be achieved and resources required for each component of the country programme, per year. Just as in the CPD, the results described in the framework - UNDP outcomes and outputs – will contribute to the achievement of UNDAF outcomes. (Download version in Serbian) |
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