brings farreaching changes in the way the UNDS works to help countries around the world achieve the SDGs mandated by GA Resolution ARES72279 of 31 May 2018 In response to the vision and proposals of United Nations SecretaryGeneral António Guterres to reposition the UNDS to deliver on the 2 ID: 1027139
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1. UN development system
2. What is the reform of the UN development system?brings far-reaching changes in the way the UNDS works to help countries around the world achieve the SDGsmandated by GA Resolution A/RES/72/279, of 31 May 2018In response to the vision and proposals of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, to reposition the UNDS to deliver on the 2030 Agenda => Change in the way we deliver to the people we servereform.un.org
3. What are the main changes to expect from this reform?More coherent, accountable and effective support to help countries achieve the 2030 Agendareform.un.org
4. What are the main changes to expect from this reform?A repositioned UN development system with a stronger, better-defined collective identity as a trusted, reliable, accountable and effective partner to countries for achieving the 2030 Agenda; one that Member States invest in and rely on, because they understand and support what it does, what it can deliver on, and how it functions. The reform should yield a UNDS that is more integrated, delivers better on the ground, with clearer internal and external accountability for contributions to national needs, and with capacities, skillsets and resources better aligned to the 2030 Agenda. reform.un.org
5. A reinvigorated Resident Coordinator (RC) system with independent, empowered RCs at its centre1 Jan 2019: new cohort of RCs as the highest-ranking development representatives of the UN system at country-levelLeading 131 United Nations country teams (UNCTs), serving 164 countries and territories todeliver collective responses to national needs andensure system-wide accountability on the groundRCs with strong leadership skills and sustainable development expertiseDirect reporting line to the Secretary-Generalreform.un.orgWhat will the reform of the UNDS deliver?
6. What will the reform of the UNDS deliver? Clear and more robust lines of accountabilityfrom UN country teams to host governmentsfrom the Resident Coordinator to the Secretary-Generalbetween Resident Coordinators and heads of UN entities at the country levelA more coherent and better-coordinated utilization of global and regional capacities and resourcesfocused on delivering support to countries together with UN country teams, through easily and reliably accessibleanalysispolicy optionstechnical expertise
7. What will the reform of the UNDS deliver? A new generation of UN country teams (UNCTs) Composition, roles and profiles tailored to contextDelivering shared resultsThrough a redesigned UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), as the main strategic planning and implementation instrument to respond to national needs and priorities.More adequate support infrastructure at global, regional and country levels toSupport Resident Coordinators and UN country teamsImprove functions and capacities of RCOs through UNDOCO at HQ and in regionsreform.un.org
8. What will the reform of the UNDS deliver? A shift in donor funding towards more predictable and flexible resources, to allowtailored supportenhanced results deliveryStreamlined operating practices through consolidation of back offices and service centers, forefficiency gainshigher quality servicesMore and better communication on what the UNDS does, how it operateswhat Member States get back. greater transparency, accountability and visibility for resources entrusted to the systemreform.un.org
9. How is this reform different from previous UN reforms?SDGs are the reference and the purpose of this reformLevel of ambition is unprecedented, level of needs unprecedented2030 Agenda represents a historic challenge and opportunity for multilateralismThe most ambitious and comprehensive change process of the UN development system in decadesreform.un.org
10. How is this reform different from previous UN reforms?It benefits from strong leadership and unanimous support from Member StatesUnparalleled in scopeApplies universally=> Changing the UN development system is a shared responsibilityreform.un.org
11. Why is the reform needed? Why now?Member States need the UN development system to be fit for the purpose, the opportunities and challenges presented by the 2030 AgendaThe current system has outstripped its capacity to be nimble and adequately responsive to the emerging challenges of the worldCurrent global challenges, from climate change to growing inequality and entrenched poverty require global and integrated responsesNo single agency can respond aloneThe UN will operate as one that is greater than the sum of its parts, and demonstrate that multilateralism is the best option.reform.un.org
12. Who’s doing what in the reform process?UN development system actors and Member States – regular consultations at all levelsTransition Team, inter-agency mechanisms, under leadership of Deputy Secretary-General, ensuring smooth process, well-sequenced roll-out with minimum disruptionWorking GroupTransition TeamExecutive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG)UN Development Programme (UNDP)UN Development Operations Coordination Office (UNDOCO)Department of Management (DM)Office of Legal Affairs (OLA)reform.un.org
13. What is the budget of the RC system? Annual costs for reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system: USD281 millionUSD246 million in staffing and operating costs of RCOs and UNDOCO, of whichover 85% to be invested in enhancing capacities and skillsets at country level15% at regional and global level Dedicated fund for use by Resident Coordinators to support joint initiatives and activities with UN country teams and governments around coordination goals (USD35 million annually)reform.un.org
14. What are the benefits of the reform?Higher quality, more integrated, and appropriately tailored operational support and policy advice for governments in efforts to meet SDGsA more collaborative and coherent UN development system where all relevant UN mandates, resources and competencies at global, regional and country level are brought together in support of the 2030 AgendaMore effective and efficient operations, quantifiable in savings and costs, with improved service quality and timeliness More tailored, responsive UN presence in countries, anchored in national priorities, leading to economies of scale and enhanced collaboration amongst UN agencies, funds and programmesreform.un.org
15. What are the benefits of the reform?Transparency and accountability in results and resources, for Member States and the public to better understand what the UN development system does, how and to what end Dedicated, independent and empowered coordination of development activities, with a new Resident Coordinator system able to leverage system-wide thinking and resourcesImproved funding practices by donors/Member States, with more predictable and flexible resources that incentivize integrated, tailored UN support to countries reform.un.org
16. What will success look like?Reform is not an end in itselfResults on the ground matterSuccess is Improvement in quality, coherence and reliability of UN policy support to governmentsAbility to identify, design or support new partnershipsEnhanced ownership by Member States and host governments of the UN development system and coordinationDiscipline of the UN to act and support countries as oneEfficiency and effectiveness by which support is deliveredreform.un.org
17. How will the reform process be tracked?=> Core element of the Secretary-General’s vision: transparencyAll reform deliverables evaluated through dedicated mechanismsGlobal level: implementation of a reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system will be reported annually to the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment.Field level: commitment to provide better access to results achieved are tracked including through online platforms and funding for activitiesDedicated mechanisms to increase quality and credibility of UNDAF evaluations, better tailor and harmonize UN country level activities to meet urgent national priorities, and provide support regionally and globallyreform.un.org
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