What’s new and important about the Road Map?

• No UN-prescribed calendar months, to closely align UNDAF with the national processes

• No UN-prescribed mechanisms (example, no JSM)

• More flexibility

Remember: Do not underestimate the time needed for the common programming process.

Road Map

What’s new and important about the Country Analysis?

Flexibility to summarize findings from recent up-to-date data sources and analytical processes

Remember: Strong country analysis is more likely to lead to a strong UNDAF and ultimately strong agency programming.

Country Analysis

What’s new and important in Strategic Planning?

• One Outcome level only

• Simplified Results Matrix that integrates the M&E Framework

• Option to keep UNDAF at strategic outcome level (there are two options for developing your Results Matrix)

Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

What’s new and important about M&E?

• Annual review is mandatory (must be documented)

• One progress report per cycle (frequency determined by UNCT). Mid-term reviews not necessary.

• Flexibility: Align annual review with national review. Link UNDAF evaluation with national evaluations; modalities flexible.

M&E