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United Nations Capital Development Fund

United Nations Capital Development Fund. Preliminary 2006 Results and Outlook for 2007. Executive Board Meeting January 2007. Review of UNCDF 2006 Development Results. 2006 Programme Highlights. Additional UNCDF Activities in 2006. Organization and Management: 2006 Restructuring Results.

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United Nations Capital Development Fund

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  1. United NationsCapital Development Fund Preliminary 2006 Results and Outlook for 2007 Executive Board Meeting January 2007

  2. Review of UNCDF 2006 Development Results. 2006 Programme Highlights. Additional UNCDF Activities in 2006. Organization and Management: 2006 Restructuring Results. 2006 Resource Mobilization Highlights. 2004-2006 Resources Mobilized. Budget Results 2005-2007: Expenditures. 2006-2010 Growth Summary. 2007 Business Plan: Development Results. 2007 Business Plan: Management Results. Key Challenges. Presentation Overview

  3. Review of UNCDF 2006 Development Results UNCDF Activities in Local Development in 2006 (Preliminary) *Includes projected investments from Development Partners through UNCDF.

  4. Review of UNCDF 2006 Development Results …continued Local Development Investments by Sector in 2006 1 13% Roads, Bridges, Culverts 33% Education 15% Markets & Agriculture 19% Water 2% Community Facilities 18% Health (1) Reflects preliminary results based on 80% of country programmes reporting to date.

  5. Review of UNCDF 2006 Development Results …continued UNCDF Activities in Microfinance in 2006 (Preliminary) *Includes projected investments from Development Partners through UNCDF.

  6. Bangladesh Government of Bangladesh approved $200 million+ “Local Government Support Programme (LGSP)” scaling up and replicating UNCDF/UNDP pilot to 4,500 Union Parishads. World Bank, EU, DANIDA, SDC join LGSP. UNCDF retains Technical Support Role, continues learning and innovation in 6 Union Parishads and begins technical management of Social Protection pilot. Yemen National Decentralization for Local Development Strategy elaborated and adopted by the Local Authorities National Conference. Strategy scheduled for approval by Parliament in February 2007. “Decentralization and Local Development Support Program” (DLDSP) coverage continued to expand and reached 48 districts (from the original 6 in 2003). Donor support continued to grow: 9 donors have harmonized approach and total budget now exceeds $12 million. 2006 Programme Highlights

  7. Nicaragua Nicaraguan Government adopted “National Strategy for Decentralization and Local Development” based on UNCDF Local Development model and technical support. UN Resident Coordinator seeking technical assistance to align and harmonize UN and development partner support for decentralization reform that will use local authorities for cross-sectoral service delivery to reduce poverty and achieve the MDGs. Senegal UNDP, UNCDF and CIDA approved $ 9 million to support national strategy for building inclusive financial sectors with focus on rural areas. IFAD, KfW, AFD and EU approved specific funding to support national strategy. Donor funding reached 95% of Action Plan ($40 million) for implementation of national strategy. 2006 Programme Highlights

  8. Mozambique Government of Mozambique replicating UNCDF pilot and Local Development methodology with support of World Bank, DCI and GTZ. UNCDF, UNDP, World Bank and GTZ jointly evaluated prior Local Development collaboration and used results to jointly advise Government of new National Decentralized Planning and Finance Programme (NDPFP). Government decided “in principle” to establish NDPFP and resource-pooling or common-funding arrangement. UNCDF working with other Development Partners and Government to develop appropriate programming and financial arrangements. Benin UNCDF pilot (begun in 2003) for Decentralization and Local Development pioneers Public Expenditure Management process using National Treasury for investment funding. Government and Development Partners (EU and Belgium) agree to replicate and scale up UNCDF model to additional provinces. 2006 Programme Highlights

  9. UN Conference on Inclusive Financial Sectors in Africa A forum for multiple stakeholders to discuss the challenges, constraints, and opportunities for building inclusive financial sectors in Africa. More than 300 participants from Governments, Central Banks, Development Agencies, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Financial Service Providers (FSPs), private sector financial institutions, academia, civil society, donors and investors, UN Agencies and Bretton Woods Institutions. About 80% of participants from Africa. The Dakar Declaration on Building Inclusive Financial Sectors in Africa issued and Steering Committee formed to ensure follow-up. First Steering Committee meeting to be held in Madagascar in February 2007. Steering Committee members include representatives from Governments, Central Banks, IFIs, MFIs, FSPs and Development Partners. UNCDF hosting Steering Committee. Additional UNCDF Activities 2006

  10. Additional UNCDF Activities 2006 UN Advisors Group on Inclusive Financial Sectors • Established in June 2006 for a term of 2 years: • To increase global access of poor and low income households and micro and small enterprises to a broad range of financial products and services on a sustainable basis. • To raise global public awareness regarding financial inclusion and to place inclusive finance on the global development agenda. • Consists of 25 individuals representing the UN, Governments, IFIs, Central Banks, MFIs, FSPs, private sector financial institutions and academia. • Four Working Groups: Regulation and Supervision, Engaging the Private Sector, Research and Public Policy, and Advocacy. • Two meetings in 2006: June and November. • Secretariat formed at UNCDF consisting of Senior Policy Advisor, Programme Manager, and Programme Associate. • Key Events in 2007: Global Conference on Regulation & Supervision; Conference for Institutional Investors sponsored by Goldman Sachs; Regional Meetings in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; Advisors Group meetings in Amsterdam, Nairobi, and Asia-Pacific region.

  11. Organization and Management: 2006 Restructuring Results Consistent with UN Reform initiatives, UNCDF has restructured to achieve greater decentralization and improved operating efficiency and effectiveness: • Streamlined HQ to focus exclusively on strategic functions and management: 41% reduction in HQ posts. • Addition of Business Development and Operations Advisors in 2006. • Expansion of presence at Regional and Country levels. HQ Regional JPOs Totals Country Offices 37 5 42 9 93 2005 2006 24 16 53 5 98 2007(P) 24 19 54 10 107

  12. Principal benefits of restructuring: More field presence closer to LDCs and supported by programme funds. Closer alignment with UNDP resulting in more cost-effective structure for delivering services. Reduced HQ overhead costs. Enhanced capability to mobilize resources and manage operations efficiently. HQ and Regional restructuring completed in 2006. 2007 restructuring activities: Revise roles and responsibilities in Country Offices to strengthen project management and collaboration with UNDP. Review Change Management process to identify lessons learned and assess need for adjustments. Organization and Management: 2006 Restructuring Results …continued

  13. 18% increase in Core Contributions from $10.7 million in 2005 to $12.7 million in 2006. 22% increase in Non-Core Contributions from $10.8 million in 2005 to $13.1 million in 2006. 20% increase in Total Contributions from $21.5 million in 2005 to $25.8 million in 2006. Total Contributions in 2006 exceeded 2004 Contributions by $2 million. 45% increase in number of Donor Countries from 11 in 2005 to 16 in 2006. New Core Donors include Andorra, Ireland, Liechtenstein and USA. Approximately $2 million mobilized for UN Advisors Group over two years. It is not expected that UNCDF will draw upon its reserves in a significant way in 2006. 2006 Resource Mobilization Highlights

  14. 2004-2006 Resources Mobilized Number of Contributing Member States1 UNCDF Contributions: 2004-2006 +45% +20% -15% -10% $25.82 16 $23.8 $21.5 13 Non-Core 11 Core 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 (2) Includes (i) certain pledges for 2006 not received as of 31/12/2006 but expected in early 2007 and (ii) an amount for support of certain UNCDF activities held in a Trust Fund in BDP. (1) Includes OECD/DAC countries only.

  15. Budget Results 2005-2007: Expenditures $47m $31m $27.8m $38 million Investments $41 million $23 million Country Investment Support $19.5 million $26 million $21.1 million + 23 % Regional Investment Support Admin (UNDP since 2006) $6.7 million $5 million $5 million - 25 % Preliminary Actual Projected

  16. 2006-2010 Growth Summary (1) Includes projected investments from Development Partners through UNCDF.

  17. 2007 Business Plan: Development Results Decentralization and Local Development Number of Programme Countries: Local Governments Supported: New Programme Countries: Total Programme Investments: 33 600 10 $32 million • Complete next stage of scale-up and replication: Bangladesh, Nepal, Mozambique, Timor Leste, Yemen, Ethiopia, Benin and Senegal. • Initiate Local Economic Development programmes: Benin, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi. • Establish methodology and documentation with UNDP and Development Partners for Decentralization and Local Development Sector-wide Approach (SWAP). • Work closely with UN colleagues to establish UN approach to Local Development through Local Authorities and localizing the MDGs. • Complete Joint Programme with UNIFEM on Gender-Sensitive Budgeting at Local Level.

  18. 2007 Business Plan:Development Results Inclusive Financial Sectors and Microfinance Number of Programme Countries: New Programme Countries: Total Programme Investments: 16 7 $9 million • Investment Committees operational in 12 Countries. • Total investments in MFIs and FSPs: 44 investments amounting to $7.5 million. • Increase in clients obtaining loans: 670,000, including at least 50% women. • Establish methodology and documentation with UNDP and donors for Inclusive Financial Sector SWAP. • Organize and manage Steering Committee for follow-up to Dakar Conference on Building Inclusive Financial Sectors in Africa. • Support operations of the Secretariat of UN Advisors Group on Inclusive Financial Sectors. • New Microfinance Director assumes leadership and management role.

  19. 2007 Business Plan:Management Results Cooperation Framework with UNDP • Conclude Cooperation Framework with UNDP and establish UNCDF participation in UNDP Strategic Plan 2008-2011. • Participate actively in development of “One UN” at Country Level. • Develop Joint Programme methodology, documentation, and management processes for working with UNDP and Development Partners at Country Level. • Develop Joint Resource Mobilization Strategy with UNDP. • Conclude funding arrangements with UNDP for period of Strategic Plan.

  20. 2007 Business Plan:Management Results Human Resources Complete and implement revised roles and responsibilities for Progamme Officers and Programme Assistants in Country Offices. Fill remaining vacant posts. Complete and implement Talent Management Plan for retiring UNCDF Staff. Develop and implement Learning and Career Development Programme for all Staff. Management Systems Complete definition and implementation of UNCDF Management Tools: Monthly Management Dashboard, Quarterly Project Management and Financial Reports. Complete Management Information System and integration of programme and financial information into ATLAS. Assure availability, comparability and high quality of project data for measuring Development Results and implement Results Based Management system. Complete upgrade of ATLAS and prepare for 2008 implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

  21. 2007 Business Plan:Management Results Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Management Collect, publish and disseminate Best Practices and Case Studies from UNCDF Practice Areas. Establish broader knowledge-sharing and utilization of UNCDF technical expertise and experience with UNDP and the UN system. Enhance UNCDF Web Site for broader public access and dissemination of information. Communications Conclude and implement Marketing and Communications Plan to increase awareness of UNCDF activities within UNDP and the UN system. Coordinate Marketing and Communications Plan with UNDP and address “branding” issue on all communications material. Complete 2006 Annual Report and disseminate broadly to key target audiences.

  22. Increase Core and Non-Core Resource Mobilization by 40% to $36 million. Increase contributions from Member States who made initial contributions in 2006 and from contributing Member States with increasing ODA allocations. Further diversify donor base of Member States, including Emerging Donor Countries, based on discussions initiated in 2006. Provide professional Resource Mobilization support to Country and Regional Offices, focusing on Country-Level Joint Programmes. Pursue Strategic Partnerships with foundations, private sector and multilateral and bilateral development partners. 2007 Business Plan:Management Results Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Evaluation • Complete Phase I of mandatory Project Evaluations using outsourcing model. • Complete remaining mandatory Project Evaluations. • Assure adherence to new UNDP Evaluation Policy. • Implement and monitor recommendations of External Evaluations.

  23. Completing Cooperation Framework with UNDP. Integrating UNCDF contributions into UNDP Strategic Plan 2008-2011. Developing funding mechanism for UNCDF within context of UNDP Strategic Plan. Mobilizing resources: HQ, Regional and Country Level. Finalizing revised roles and responsibilities for UNCDF personnel in Country Offices within the context of “One UN” and UNDP Strategic Plan. Managing growth and expansion plan. Key Challenges

  24. United NationsCapital Development Fund Investing in the Least Developed Countries Executive Board Meeting January 2007

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