One UN Initiative in Viet Nam
Tripartite Results Framework
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Van
Head, RCO Malawi
One UN in Viet Nam
Rationale for Results Framework
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OP1 agreed at TNTF meeting on 12 June 2007
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Subsequently, tripartite agreement reached on Success
Criteria to measure progress with UN Reform in Viet Nam
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OP2 expands from 6 to 14 UN organisations
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Development results of OP2 to be measured via
monitoring and evaluation system
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Results Framework proposed as a basis for tracking
progress with the process of UN Reform in Viet Nam
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Tripartite agreement – GoVN, UNCT, Donors
One UN in Viet Nam
UN Reform in Viet Nam
The What
The How
Five outcomes of the
One Plan measured by
the
Progress with UN
reform in Viet Nam
measured by the
Results and Resources
Framework
Results Framework
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The How – Five Ones
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One Plan
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One Budget
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One Leader
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One Set of Management Practices
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One House
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Outcome 1
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Successful implementation of OP2 demonstrates
progress with UN reform in Viet Nam
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Measured by
• Programme Coordination Groups
• One Leader
• One Plan Management Plan
• Un-earmarked and multi-year resources for One
Plan Fund
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Outcome 1
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Assumes
• Donor mutual accountability – un-earmarked
resources; informed HQs and Permanent Missions
• Efficient flow of funds from Administrative Agent
• Allocation process takes into account low
disbursement
• Authority and accountability lines between RC,
UNCT and agencies clearly defined and accepted
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Outcome 2
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One Plan (2011-2015) reflects prioritisation based on
SEDP, UN comparative advantage and results of UN
Evaluation Group findings
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Measured by
• Roadmap for the One UN in Viet Nam
• Programme Coordination Groups respond to MIC
status and UN comparative advantage, deliver on
their TOR, and are properly resourced
• Staffing mix able to deliver OP2 and OP (2011-2015)
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Outcome 2
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Assumes
• “Clarity of Intent” ensured
• Tripartite agreement on UN comparative advantage
• SEDP (2011-2015) clearly articulates GoVN
priorities
• Changing outlook for bilateral donors (MIC status for
VN) does not inhibit support for One Plan
• UN HR strategy starts now; achieves required skill
mix within UN in Viet Nam
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Outcome 3
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Approach to reducing programmatic and project
transaction costs tested by UN agencies and reflected in
project outlines from 2010 onwards
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Measured by
• Harmonised Programme and Project Management
Guidelines agreed by GoVN and resident ExCom
• Agreement on non-ExCom implementation
• Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers introduced
in all new ExCom projects
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Outcome 3
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Assumes
• HPPMG clarifies application of rules and regulations
by UN and by GoVN
• HQs of resident ExComs authorise use of HPPMG
• Agreement between non-ExCom and GoVN;
HPPMG implementation by non-ExCom commences
in 2011
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Outcome 4
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Robust resource allocation process for OP2 and OP
(2011-2015) demonstrates capacity to allocate One Plan
Funds based on GoVN priorities, UN agency
performance and UN comparative advantage
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Measured by
• One Plan Steering Committee operational; One Plan
Fund allocation criteria agreed and utilised
• One Plan Fund Mobilisation and Allocation
Committee enlarged to include all 14 UN
organisations
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Outcome 4 (cont’d)
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Measured by
• UN Resident Coordinator as One Leader has ultimate
authority on allocation from One Plan Fund
• Conflict resolution mechanism in place for One Plan
Fund allocation process and other One UN issues
• Monitoring and reporting system operating; annual
reviews conducted
• Performance informs One Plan Fund allocations
• Prioritised budget allocations for OP (2011-2015)
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Outcome 4
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Assumes
• OPSC membership – 4 GACA, 4 UNCT (rotation)
• UN participation on basis of UNCT Code of Conduct
• Consultative Forum ensures stakeholder input to
OPSC reviews of OP and to OPF allocation criteria
• OPSC defines priorities, implementation modalities
• OPF allocation criteria prioritise UN comparative
advantage, normative mandates and policy advice,
based on historic delivery; reform ambition supported
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Outcome 4
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Assumes
• One Plan Fund transition from OP1 to OP2 achieved
• MoU for One Leader is institutionally sustainable
• Conflict resolution robust enough to avoid escalation
• UN HQs agree to simplified reporting (HPPMG)
• OPFMAC utilises transparent performance info
• HQ/governing bodies change resourcing culture
• Common approach to overheads and cost recovery
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Outcome 5
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Significant efficiencies demonstrated by end 2010
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Measured by
• Common Service action plan achieves cost savings
• GoVN, UN and Donors share funding of One House
• Refurbishment of UN Apartment Building tendered
• Co-locating 16 resident UN agencies in One House
achieves programmatic efficiency, synergies and
savings
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Outcome 5 (cont’d)
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Measured by
• Positive financial return from common services and
common support office structure
• Funds saved from operational budgets increase
programmatic funding
• Co-location has increased joint programming
• Programme cycle simplified as a result of joint
programming
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Outcome 5
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Assumes
• Integrated support services save costs
• GoVN, UN and Donors fund green UN House
• Co-location fosters common UN identity, maximises
inter-agency teamwork; common support office
structure established in UN House
• HQs/governing bodies approve switch of savings in
admin to programme budgets; no parallel planning
• UNDAF is collapsed into One Plan (2011-2015)
1. Number of
UNCT
organizations
adhering to the
OP-OPF-OL
nexus
6 Participating
Agencies in July
2007
14 Participating
Agencies in May
2008
Integration of 8
Incoming Agencies
achieved
2. Composition of
OPSC agreed,
with
representation of
GACA and key line
ministries
OPSC membership:
GACA and 6 OP1
Participating
Agencies
OPSC co-chaired by
VM MPI and UN RC
with equal
participation of
GACA and UNCT
Consultative Forum
co-chaired by VM
MPI and UN RC and
will include GACA
and Line Ministries,
UN, donors and
civil society
Consultative Forum
as a platform for
stakeholder
consultation,
partnership
building,
coordination and
consensus-building
3. Policy statement
on UN comparative
advantages in Viet
Nam endorsed
OP1 Roadmap
N/A
Needed by
December 2008, as
per Results
Framework of the
Reform Process
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Thank You