Position paper on the UNDP second regional cooperation framework (2002-2006) (RCF 2)

Abstract

This position paper reflects the current transformation that UNDP as an organization is undergoing. This is multi-faceted process aimed at creating greater specialisation by UNDP in policy advice, institution building and other upstream initiatives, including knowledge networking, support for empowerment and multi-sectoral and participatory approaches. Through this kind of support UNDP hopes to assist with the strategic policy shifts and breakthrough solutions that will make difference in human development. The new approach also involves moving expertise closer to countries by decentralizing policy advisers, and achieving greater alignment, coherence and synergy among UNDP's various levels of programmes global, regional and country. There is also much greater emphasis on partnership and more of catalytic, brokering role.