UNDP Country Programme Action Plan (2007 – 2011) Approved [Archives:2007/1039/Local News]
SANA'A, April 1 (UNDP) – The UNDP Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for 2007 – 2011, was approved today (Sunday 1st of April 2007), at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC). H.E Mr. Abdul Karim Al-Arhabi, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, and Ms. Flavia Pansieri, UNDP Resident Representative, signed the Action Plan.
This programme forms part of the United Nations Development Assessment Framework (UNDAF), which provides a comprehensive framework of operation for all United Nations system activities in the country. UNDP will mobilize funds, as well as utilize its own resources, to fund different projects and programmes in the next five years with an estimated target of 80 million USD. The programmes, which UNDP plans to support, are in line with The Third Socio-Economic Development Plan for Poverty Reduction and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). They will focus on democratic governance, pro-poor economic growth, gender and social services.
Governance
In this area, UNDP will continue to support Human Rights through advocacy, capacity building and support to the possible establishment of an independent Human Rights Commission. UNDP will also focus on supporting Electoral systems and processes to enhance national capacities and improve effectiveness and transparency. Current activities in the decentralization are will be continued and expanded over time to new districts and governorates.
Pro-poor economic growth
Poverty reduction is a key Millennium Goal and UNDP will support national efforts at poverty eradication through various activities in support of sustainable and equitable management of natural resources, including water resources and disaster management. UNDP will also work to promote inclusive financial services, providing access to micro-finance and promoting an open investment environment.
Gender and women's empowerment
To speed up economic growth, the untapped potential and contributions of women need to be unleashed. This is why the Yemeni government and UNDP have given priority to these issues in their respective plans. UNDP will work in a close coordination with the Yemeni government to empower women's participation in political, economic and social fields. It will help youth and women improve their marketable skills and assist in small business development.
Social services and healthy lifestyles
UNDP will also work with the Yemeni government and civil society partners in HIV/AIDS advocacy and awareness to increase popular understanding of the threat posed by this disease and improve provision of prevention and treatment services. An important aspect of this work will be to encourage people to be free from stereotypes and stigmas.
In all its programmes, UNDP stresses the importance of a strong partnership with the national authorities and other essential partners. Participation and consultations with civil society, the private sector and community leaders will be a recurrent feature. In particular, UNDP will direct its programmes increasingly to impact in rural areas, and to benefit youth and women in particular.
Joint UNDP and Government monitoring and evaluation structures and mechanisms will be put in place to ensure that goals and targets are reached.
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