Resident Coordinator Annual Report for Montenegro, 2012 by United Nations Montenegro

2012 Resident Coordinator Annual Report Montenegro Montenegro continues to undertake extensive reforms for harmonisation with European Union legal and policy frameworks. The country made considerable progress since it regained independence in 2006 in establishing institutional, policy and legal frameworks. However, according to the latest 2012 Progress Report of the European Commission Montenegro’s limited administrative capacity represents a challenge in a number of areas and needs to be strengthened in view of the accession negotiations and to ensure effective implementation of the acquis. Further progress is needed in the areas of free movement of workers, free movement of capital, company law, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, taxation, enterprise and industrial policy, environment and climate change, and financial and budgetary provisions. Montenegro has continued to improve the legal and institutional framework on the protection of fundamental rights. Nevertheless, shortcomings persist, especially in the enforcement of these rights. Administrative capacity and financial means to implement the laws remain limited, according to the Progress Report.The United Nations Country Team in a “Delivering as One” context, has played a key role in contributing to the reform process, and is well positioned to provide tailor-made capacity development support to address issues of human rights fulfilment and sustainable human development, while also supporting European Union accession. The year 2012 was characterised by opening accession negotiations with the EU in June, historic visit of the UN Secretary General in July, parliamentary elections in October and a very modest economic growth. During the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Chicago on 20 May 2012, the heads of states and governments issued a Declaration stating, inter alia,the significant progress that Montenegro has made towards NATO membership and its contribution to security in the Western Balkans region and beyond, including through its active role in regional cooperation activities and its participation in ISAF. They added that Montenegro has successfully implemented significant political, economic and defence reforms, and that NATO encourages it to continue on that path so it can draw even closer to the Alliance . Montenegro’s progress towards membership is under active review. On 26 June 2012, the European Council welcomed the EU Commission’s report on Montenegro's progress in the implementation of reforms and adopted the general EU position for the accession negotiations. The EU opened accession negotiations with Montenegro on 29 June, highlighting the importance of further progress in areas of the rule of law, and fight against corruption and organised crime. Therefore, the first negotiations talks opened with the country regard chapters 23 and 24 of the acquis. Another positive development in the year 2012 is Montenegro’s election, by UN General Assembly, in UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for a three year term - period 2013 - 2015. Among the main criteria for admission to HRC are candidate’s contribution to promotion and protection of human rights and voluntary commitments which the candidate country intends to fulfil during its three-year membership in the Council. Montenegro is a third country from the region to be admitted to the HRC, after Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the political front, the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) remains the dominant political force in 2013, following the victory in the parliamentary elections . However, the ruling coalition did not get an outright majority like in previous two elections, but in November it signed a deal for establishment of the government with ethnic minority parties. The president of the country proposed the leader of the DPS and long-time politician, Milo Djukanovic, to head the country's newly elected government. Djukanovic has already served several terms as prime minister and president. Montenegro continued to face developmental challenges , throughout 2012, particularly those of vulnerable groups and regional disparities, which were exacerbated by the global financial crisis. The issues of income poverty and inequality continued to be at the centre of the human development agenda. According to data of the National Statistics Office, published in Poverty analysis in Montenegro for the year of 2010, the level of inequality slightly decreased from 26,4 in 2009 to 24,3 in 2010, measured by Gini coefficient. Based on the projections of the Ministry of Finance, the Montenegrin economy will have a real growth of 0.5% in 2012. The slowdown has been caused by worse international situation, unfavourable weather conditions at the beginning of the year (which resulted in lower volume of trade, traffic, investments and agricultural production), as well as by overhaul of the thermal power plant in Pljevlja and reduced production of hydro power plants and aluminium company and its lower price. The Roma are the most vulnerable with a poverty rate of 36 per cent; they are followed closely by displaced and internally displaced persons, welfare recipients, older people, the unemployed, and people with disabilities. Efforts are also needed to engender respect for protection of minorities and vulnerable groups such as children with disabilities. This is a first step towards equitable socio-economic development to support the elimination of disparities. Attitudes towards children with disabilities are changing, and there have been numerous positive steps since 2010 in promoting their social inclusion. Policy and legal frameworks for gender equality are in place; however, due to pervasive norms and attitudes, women’s participation in political and economic life remains low and capacity to implement the frameworks is also limited. EU integration remains the foreign policy priority. Promoting economic recovery is also high on the government’s agenda, following a modest growth in 2012. Fulfilling obligation of the HRC membership re promotion and protection of human rights and voluntary commitments will also be high on the agenda in 2013, together with meeting of recommendations from the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review .

Summary on progress towards UNDAF outcomes Montenegro, self-starting Delivering as One (DaO) country as of late 2009, began implementation of the Phase II of its Integrated UN Programme, which actually represents the first UNDAF in independent Montenegro, in 2012. The existing Joint Country Steering Committee (JCSC), which approves the Integrated UN Programme and guides the UN in its “Delivering as One” commitment, is the primary political mechanism through which the Government is engaged in implementation and monitoring of Phase II. The Programme is guided by the over-riding priority of the Montenegrin Government to join the European Union as well as by key national reform and development strategies. The Integrated UN Programme for Montenegro has three strategic programme pillars, namely: Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance, and Sustainable Economic Development & Environmental Protection (SEDEP). Together with national partners, the UN agencies in Montenegro in 2012 continued implementation of joint programmes in relation to Democratic Governance, Social Inclusion and Sustainable Economic Development and Environmental Protection (SEDEP) on a) Good Health system Governance for Equitable Effective and Quality Health Care in Montenegro (joint programme of UNDP and WHO); b) Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety (joint programme of WHO, UNICEF and UNDP); c)Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building (joint programme of UNDP and regionally based organisations UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO and FAO); d) Support to fulfilment of Montenegro’s social inclusion priorities related to permanent solution of status for refugee, displaced and domicile Roma persons (joint programme of all resident agencies, implemented by UNDP); e)Child protection and social inclusion (joint activity of UNICEF & WHO); f) DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (joint programme of UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) all funded partially or entirely from the Expanded DAO Funding Window 2010 and 2011. Montenegro received USD 557,000 from the 2011 Expanded Funding Window , however, one part of the funds was transferred to the UN Country Fund in second half of 2012. Thus, implementation of some activities under the mentioned joint projects/programmes was postponed and picked up in December only. Namely, there were some redirections of funds by the JCSC due to considerable delay in the receipt of funds by donors to the UN Country Fund and later in the release of the funds due to a long process of consultations at the level of the JCSC. Some of the funds were redirected to UN wide UNICEF led Multiple indicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children. In addition, the UN Country Fund Montenegro received additional funds from EFW for 2012 in the amount of USD 127,000. The JCSC allocated these funds for developing a joint programme for youth in northern part of the country, building on existing and potential activities/contributions of all agencies in Montenegro, and additional amount for Multiple indicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children. The JCSC also commended efficiency of the joint work and highlighted the importance of cooperation with the UN System. Achieved results were positively assessed, while resource mobilisation was recognised as the main challenge in the process of creating necessary conditions for full implementation of the Integrated Programme. In regard to this, the UNCT developed a joint resource mobilisation matrix, as agreed at its retreat in April, and discussed it regularly at UNCT meetings. In addition, the UNCT received in December some seed funding in the amount of USD 60,000 for undertaking national consultations for the post 2015 development agenda. The JCSC discussed strategic priorities of Integrated UN Programme and areas that needed additional attention both from the Government and UN sides, such as issues of human rights of different vulnerable groups. It also agreed upon necessity to strategically plan and implement interventions and activities in accordance with national priorities. Therefore, UNICEF and UNDP Country Programme Action Plans were signed jointly in January, which is a good example of successful implementation of DaO in the country. The example of the Mental Health Strategy development, was assessed at JCSC meeting as positive result of the Integrated UN Programme and the concept Delivering as One being important instruments not only for strengthening coherency of the UN but for coordination of strategic partners and technical support (more precisely World Bank and the EU). In regard to donor coordination , the members of the JCSC agreed to include advisor to the Prime Minister on international economic cooperation and structural reforms into the work of the Committee, thus enabling more efficient communication with possible donors. At the same time, the UN has also initiated, together with World Bank and European Commission more systematic approach to donor coordination in public administration reform. Within the framework of EU accession , cooperation has been continued with national institutions in addressing the issue of displaced and internally displaced persons, especially in the area of providing support for their registration and voluntary return to the places of origin. Networking aimed at raising awareness on human rights protection was particularly upgraded on the occasions of Human Rights Day observance, when the UN brought together all relevant national and international partners which are working on human rights related issues. The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights merged its knowledge, experience and commitment with the Government, Ombudsperson, Academia, NGO sector, OSCE Mission and EU Delegation to Montenegro, to organise a conference on important human rights topics and pursue concrete recommendations in the areas of: Montenegro's membership in the UN HR Council 2013-2015, property rights-restitution and prison reform. The Theme Group and Joint Team on HIV/AIDS could not meet all targets of this year's work plan due to sudden phasing out of UNAIDS and PAF funding from the region hence the lack of funding for programmatic activities. However, the UN Theme Group effectively monitored implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 and National HIV/AIDS Programme 2012-2016, and assisted national authorities in addressing the key obstacles and gaps in the national response by developing a Report on Mid-term Review on implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 .. Since there will be no more

Report on Mid-term Review on implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 .. Since there will be no more contribution from UNAIDS for programmatic activities on HIV/AIDS as of 2013, the UN agencies did the phasing out strategy and communicated the closing of the joint programme, which began in late 2007, in an event organised for relevant national counterparts and the Government. The Report was also presented at the closing event organised by the Theme Group in October. The Theme Group also effectively implemented the last phase of the joint programme “UNCT and National Response to HIV/AIDS” closed in October. UNGASS and national indicators as per Action Plan on Monitoring and Evaluation of the National HIV/AIDS Response were achieved with support from the UN. The UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS will continue to exist and to coordinate and monitor all UN activities on HIV/AIDS. UNCT’s policy engagement activities with national partners are evident in development and realisation of projects and programmes dealing with: support in acquiring personal documents for I/DPs and domiciled Roma (at risk of statelessness) , social inclusion and child protection , improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building as well as through assisting the country in creating and harmonising effective legal aid , mediation and juvenile justice systems. In addition, the UN family in the country provided advisory and technical support to the Government in preparing the second cycle of UPR reporting . Another important outcome of UNCT’s policy engagement with national partners is in the area of disaster risk reduction , risk management and climate change adaptation. The UN system supported the Ministry of Interior, Sector for Emergencies, and 12 municipalities to develop local flood risk assessments based on which the flood preparedness plans were developed and carried out in 2012. The UN system will support the relevant national partners in development of multi-hazard risk assessment in all other municipalities in 2013. In addition, the UNCT also organised two trainings on disaster risk reduction for its Technical Group on Emergencies and other relevant staff in April and June. Overall, the Integrated UN Programme follows programmes and priorities defined in the policy documents of the Government of Montenegro that pertain to UN mandates and comparative advantages. Implementation of the Integrated UN Programme involves realisation of nine outcomes [1]. Outputs of the Integrated UN Programme fully correspond to strategic objectives of Montenegro in joining the EU, achieving the Millennium Development Goals and Millennium Declaration, improving donor coordination and strengthening of international cooperation. The Delivering as One approach of work led to higher level of strategic results as UN agencies and the Government pooled agency and ministry specific resources for joint and more coherent and coordinated work. The JCSC reviewed for the second time the implementation of Integrated UN Programme. It also recommended concrete activities aimed at further enhancement of the work of all pillars and of implementation of the UN reform.

[1]For more detail, please refer to the Integrated UN Programme of Montenegro 2010-2016.

Summary on progress in UN Reform Montenegro is a unique environment since it is a rather new country and there is still a need for normative and capacity development support from international organisations. It is also an upper middle income country (MIC) which opened accession negotiations with the EU hence certain funds for development in different areas are available, but are gradually decreasing due to regional approaches by major donors toward MICs. The Expanded Funding Window has positioned the UN as a partner which supports human-rights and development agenda at time of diminishing resources. A Phase II of the Integrated UN Programme 2010-2011 builds on the areas of intervention of a total of 12 resident (UNDP, UNICEF, UNHCR, WHO, IOM) and regionally-based programmes, funds and agencies of the UN system (FAO, UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO, UN Women and IAEA) already agreed between them and the Government of Montenegro. In order to have real impact, the UN focus on three specific areas: social inclusion, democratic governance and sustainable economic development and environment. The UN work was successful thanks to close cooperation with ministries and other national institutions. Total planned budget in 2012 amounted to USD 17 million and estimated delivery is USD 14.7 million, which makes 86% delivery, representing a considerable increase compared to 2011. In addition, parliamentary elections and subsequent negotiations on formation of the new Government throughout the whole second part of the year slowed down the implementation of overall UN’s work in the country. Together with the Government and different national and international partners, the UN merges its capacities, expertise and comparative advantages to mutually address number of concerns, which, after three years of its implementation of DaO in Montenegro, resulted in concrete joint outcomes : Finding durable solutions for displaced persons from neighbouring countries, with focus on Sarajevo Process, aimed to close the refugee chapter from the conflicts in the 90’s; Child protection, social inclusion and creating opportunities for the most vulnerable groups; Addressing challenges of people with disabilities, both children and adults; Supporting good governance across the system and strengthening variety of national capacities to foster EU accession;

Supporting good governance across the system and strengthening variety of national capacities to foster EU accession; Supporting governance in the health sector and strengthening mental health system; Supporting development of green economy and business clusters; Response to climate changes and disaster risk reduction. In addition, UN’s assistance and cooperation proved to be particularly valuable in time of crisis – as seen during heavy snowstorm in February and March 2012, when the UN jointly supported the most vulnerable in three northern municipalities, and recently when a devastating fire swallowed the entire camp where mostly domicile Roma and refugees live. In such and similar hard times for the country, the UN joins its capacities with national institutions to provide support to ones in the need. Throughout the year, the Government and especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ministries convening the three pillars has continued to be particularly engaged in and supportive of the Delivering as One approach. The Government is further encouraging the DAO concept as a way to reduce transaction costs and to increase donor coordination. They also consider the DAO as a means to improve their internal horizontal coordination, which is still a challenge. The Directorate for UN and Other International Organisations has efficiently coordinated the work of ministries which are members of the Joint Country Steering Committee. The President hosted UN Secretary General’s in Montenegro during his visit to the countries of the Western Balkans in July. In addition, the State Protocol and different national institutions led the process of organisation of the visit. The Joint Country Steering Committee has met only once in 2012 due to the fact that the parliamentary elections and subsequent negotiations on formation of the new Government spread throughout the whole second part of the year. The meeting, held in April, was co-chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Resident Coordinator. Members of the JCSC adopted the UN Annual Work Plan concluding that the document was in accordance with development priorities of Montenegro and that it created conditions for strengthening capacities in all programmatic areas. The Steering Committee also reviewed progress in the implementation of the Phase I of Integrated UN Programme 2010-2011 and it discussed major results from 2011 per outcome; major outputs of project/programmes financed from the UN Country Fund; 2012 RC/UNCT Work Plan and 2011 RC/UNCT Annual Report results; joint resource mobilisation - the current status & the Phase I (2010-2011) plus future outlooks for joint resource mobilisation. Furthermore, the Steering Committee assessed implementation of recommendations for improving the work and cooperation among Sector/Pillar WGs,with the aim of further enhancing the implementation of the Integrated UN Programme and DaO as a whole. The recommendations on resource mobilisation and appointment of national co-conveners in Pillar Working Groups have been reflected in the work of all Pillars. At the technical level, the existing UN Pillar Working Groups and the government’s Sector Working Groups engaged in joint planning exercises , which resulted in development of 2012 UN Annual Work Plan, and in regular coordination of activities when implementing projects/programmes. The Pillar and Sector Working Groups held joint meetings in 2012, at least two per pillar, at which they discussed results and ways of improving horizontal coordination and cooperation. The Pillar Working Groups presented the major results of the Phase I (2010-2011) per outcome to members of the JCSC at the beginning of the year and will do so for 2013 at the beginning of next year. The UN M&E Task Force was established in the first quarter of the year and it closely cooperated with conveners of Pillars in order to revise the M&E Framework and M&E Plan. The Pillar Working Groups met at the end of the year to discuss the M&E Framework and Plan and agreed how to use the documents in their monitoring and reporting to the JCSC. The UN Country Team, through its inter-agency Operations Management Team (OMT), worked on increasing efficiency and effectiveness through improved business practices and common services as well as planning and preparing for the functioning in the future common premises. In particular, the OMT implemented a strategic work plan for 2011 common services with relevant targets and timeliness. Targets of a Plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises were met by the OMT, in close cooperation with the UNCT and other UN staff, where possible since the finalisation of the construction of the new building was postponed by the Directorate for Public Works to 2013. In regard to HACT, Terms of Reference for the macro-assessment were published in the third quarter of the year and the assessment will be completed by June 2013. The Joint Communications Team (JCT) continued to upgrade the efficiency of its joint work which resulted in successful development and implementation of the Joint Communication Strategy 2012 and relevant Action Plan. The Strategy focused on three key priorities of UN’s work: Social inclusion and poverty, Domestic violence and Green economy. Thus, the UN System in Montenegro organised seven synchronised communications campaigns throughout the year, including It’s about ability (UNICEF), fostering (UNICEF), 16 Days of activism against domestic violence (UN), Sarajevo process (UNHCR), Rio +20 (UNDP), Touch Durmitor (UNESCO & UNDP), Promotion of legal migrations (IOM). The historic visit of the UN Secretary General in July contributed to high visibility of the UN’s work and DaO. In addition, there were 13 joint activities/events/observances organised throughout the year resulting in a more unified voice and coherent brand image of the UN System in Montenegro, including establishment of United Nations Park in Old Royal Capital Cetinje on the occasion of UN Day. The JCT was strengthened as a team after successful team building retreat at the beginning of the year, resulting in increased performance and responsiveness of the team, along with improved model of sharing responsibilities and tasks distribution. Moreover, the UNCT organised, through the JCT, an internal survey on perception of Delivering as One among UN employees. The survey was aimed at scanning staff’s perceptions in order to identify strengths and weaknesses that need to be accordingly addressed. The 2012 Survey showed that majority of UN staff see DaO as a very useful concept, recognising tangible potentials such as avoiding overlapping, improvement of overall UN work’s efficiency and effectiveness and slight reduction of operational costs. It also pointed to some concrete weaknesses of DaO, being perceived by many as an extra workload while some complained on complicated procedures. The survey will be repeated annually in order to follow the trends. The construction of the UN Shared Eco Premises is slowly moving to its completion using efficient, ecological technology and a modern design that will provide the appropriate joint roof for UN family in Montenegro. The finalisation of the construction of the so called UN Eco Building was postponed on few occasions due to technical reasons that have to do with a complex engineering design and inexperience of local partners in the construction of green buildings. During the visit of the UN Secretary General, it

was stated that the construction would be finalised at the end of 2012. However, the finalisation had to be postponed one more time and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration informed the UN SG in November, on the margins of the General Assembly’s meeting re election of new members of the UN HR Council, that the construction will be finalised in 2013. The UN Security Plan and Security Risk Assessment were updated ensuring safety and security of UN staff and approved by the Security Management Team (SMT). An emergency situation drill (response to natural disaster) was organised by the SMT in October. It is important to mention that most of the Participating UN Organisation even though faced with considerable financial constraints cost-shared costs of two out of three UN Coordination Office staff.

Key aspects of the proposed 2013 workplan The UN resident and regionally based organisations will continue implementation of the Phase II of UN Integrated Programme, covering the period 2012-2016. Pillar and Sector Working Groups, hence the UN and the line ministries, will develop and finalise the 2013 UN Annual Work Plan by the end of January and will simultaneously began its implementation. In all three result areas of the Programme ( Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Economic Development & Environmental Protection ) the core principles of human rights, gender equality and development of national capacity will be upheld and incorporated throughout the implementation of the Annual Work Plan. Due to financial constraints, UNESCO, UN Women and UNAIDS are leaving and their project offices will be closed by 2013. However, they will continue their work on the ground through their regional offices. The UN system will continue to provide continuous, enhanced and coherent support to Montenegro in the overall reform process (EU accession, fulfilment of international obligations including the Millennium Declaration and MDGs, CEDAW, the UPR, the CRC and conventions on refugees and statelessness). It will support the continued integration of human rights principles into Government policies and actions. Furthermore, the UN agencies will support the newly elected Government of Montenegro in the process of implementation of relevant strategies, such as the Strategy on Social Inclusion, and further on in the process of monitoring and evaluation. Other related dimensions of UN coherence will also continue to be built upon based on experience to date, including common services and business processes, preparation for the move to the common UN Eco premises, and enhanced Resident Coordinator’s and UNCT’s functions. The Participating UN Organisations will continue its joint programming and activities in all pillars of the Integrated Programme, particularly in the areas of I/DPs / refugees, child protection and social inclusion, justice reform, sustainable development and environmental protection. As the Integrated UN Programme moved into the second phase, an important feature is joint implementation of sub-programmes by a number of Participating UN Organisations in support of particular outcomes. Joint Programmes reflect complementarity and synergy of support among UN organisations to collectively work together on common national development priorities. Not all agencies work together on all joint programmes, but only those agencies that can add value. Each existing joint programme has its own lead agency, based on the primacy of its role or mandate in the area. Implementation of the following joint programmes will continue in 2013: 1. Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building (joint programme of UNDP and regionally based organisations UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO and FAO) 2. DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (joint programme of UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) 3. Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety (joint programme of WHO, UNICEF and UNDP) 4. UN Eco Shared Premises (joint programme of resident Participating Organisations). In addition, the UN will formulate and implement a Joint Initiative on Youth that should build on existing capacities of UN organisations and result in development of a comprehensive programme on empowerment of youth, with the focus on the North of Montenegro. The UN will also work on national consultations for the post 2015 development agenda; UNICEF led Multiple indicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children and on creating closer cooperation and links with the Parliament of Montenegro in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme. The UNCT will work extensively on further enhancing the functioning of all Pillar/Sector Working Groups together with the Government of Montenegro and will intensify its activities in the area of monitoring & evaluation through joint work of the working groups. Further decrease of transaction costs for both the UN and Government is expected, especially after the move to the joint premises. The cross-cutting Working Group on Gender and Human Rights will continue communications and establish close working relationship with the three Pillar Working Groups. It will provide support to the UNCT and Pillar Groups in ensuring that all staff in the UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in gender mainstreaming and HRBA and can monitor and report the outputs of their work through the mentioned lens. The Working Group will remain involved in joint UN’s work in the area of “16 days against violence campaign” and Human Rights Day, both organised jointly by the UN and partners since 2008. The UN Coordination Office will continue monitoring the construction of the UN Eco building , which should hopefully be finalised in 2013, and will provide necessary technical support to the Government and construction company in this process. The Operations Management Team will put into force the plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared

Premises in close cooperation with the UNCT. Possible common ICT Services need to be identified before moving into the new joint building as well as eco-friendly furniture and security fence need to be procured and relevant funds need to be secured by UN organisations. The UN family expects to be able to move under one roof in the second half of 2013. The UNCT will also continue its work on further implementation of HACT . The HACT Task Force will conduct a macro-assessment of countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public financial system in the first half of 2013. Furthermore, strengthening joint UN communication and functioning of the Joint Communications Group will be continued through further synchronisation of agenciesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communications campaigns and events and though implementation of the Joint Communication Strategy for 2012-2013 and relevant annual work plan. Since the future of Expanded Funding Window funds is uncertain and 2013 RC funds will be at the same level as in 2012, most of the costs for human resources of UN Coordination Office (UNCO), will need to be picked up by the Participating UN Organisations. Some of the expenses will be covered though projects and activities where the UNCO is providing its programmatic and administrative support, such as the Joint Youth Initiative (25% of the salary of UN Admin Finance Assistant will be covered with funds from the Youth Initiative and 2012 Expanded Funding Window Funds). The UNCT, therefore, agreed that the Participating UN Organisations will cost share most costs of the position of UN Communications Analyst and UN Admin/Finance Assistant on the basis of proportional cost-sharing model. As in 2012, Regionally-based Organisations (RBOs) will be requested to contribute towards 20% of the total cost for the mentioned two positions and this cost will be divided among RBOs on equal basis. The resident UN Organisations will continue to cost-share for positions of UN Eco Building Project Coordinator and 20% salary of a staff member covering the position of the Country Security Focal Point. A more sustainable and structured modality of resourcing the UN Coordination Office will be discussed towards the end of the next year.

Recommendations We would appreciate if the following could be provided to our UNCT: -Assistance and guidance in building capacities of the Operations Management Team on functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises, with a special focus on common ICT system; -Information on availability and mobilisation of resources related to Delivering as One countries, such as Expanded Funding Window funds and similar.

2012 Resident Coordinator Annual Report Montenegro (MNE) - Annexes 2012 Results and Use of Funds 2012 Results and Use of Funds Part One: Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (Results 2012)

Name

Outcome

UNDAF

Outcome 1

1.1 Montenegro’s legal framework is harmonized with EU/UN standards, and policies relevant to social inclusion are implemented and monitored.

$176,700.00

$88,672.00

UNDAF

Outcome 1

1.2 Social norms are embedded in order to facilitate age and gender sensitive inclusive attitudes and practices towards vulnerable and excluded populations.

$2,690,927.00

$1,563,557.00

UNDAF

Outcome 1

1.3 Montenegro reduces disparities and gaps in access to quality health, education and social services, in line with EU/UN standards.

$6,372,732.00

$6,953,733.00

UNDAF

Outcome 2

2.1 National legislative framework is harmonized with UN, EU, OSCE and CoE standards and relevant secondary legislation regulating implementation is developed.

$289,371.00

$165,300.00

UNDAF

Outcome 2

2.2 State and independent institutions with increased capacity to ensure the realization and monitoring of human rights, support empowerment of women, enable equal opportunities for all inhabitants, including access to efficient service delivery, through

$2,507,438.00

$2,030,521.00

UNDAF

Outcome 2

2.3 Empower civil society and supportive institutional mechanisms to increase awareness on human rights and the benefits and obligations of participation in decision-making, advocacy, demanding quality services and accountability.

$674,248.00

$470,496.00

UNDAF

Outcome 3

3.1 Climate change adaptation and mitigation measures are designed and implemented to accelerate the use of renewable, clean energy, carbon trading and energy efficiency, thereby achieving low carbon emissions, climate resilient growth and better manageme

$1,609,461.00

$1,125,000.00

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Indicate Total Budget Per Outcome

Provide an indicative budget delivery amount per outcome in 2012.

Key Result Area

Comments

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UNDAF

Outcome 3

3.2 Established system for strengthening entrepreneurial capacity building and facilitating private sector partnerships for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;green jobs,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rural livelihoods and development of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSME) in order to improve economic choices

$1,333,245.00

$1,270,847.00

UNDAF

Outcome 3

3.3 Established system for conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, effective prevention, control and reduction of environmental risks, and enhanced environmental awareness and participation by children, young people and adults.

$1,389,120.00

$993,026.00

UNDAF

Outcome 4

UNDAF

Outcome 5 $17,043,242.00

$14,661,152.00

PART 1 TOTAL Part Two: Coordination Results

Funds required/spent at Year End Key Results Area

Expected Outputs 1

Performance Indicators 2

Actual Outputs at Year End

SRC Required

UNCCF Spent

Required

Spent

Transition Required

Spent

Un Agencies 3 Required

Spent

Required

Target Date

Additional Support Needed from HQ or Regional Director's Team

Other Spent

Result Area 1: Coordination for Results (FROM WORKPLAN 2012) A) UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy/MD and MDGs plan UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP

The UNCT to continue supporting the Government of Montenegro in the process of implementation of the Strategy on Social Inclusion (innovated PRSP) and National Programme for Integration of Montenegro in the EU.

2012 UN Annual Work Plan aligned with national priorities and approved by the Joint Country Steering Committee in the first quarter of 2012. Targets of 2011 Annual Work Plans of three Pillar Working Groups (Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Economic Development & Environmental Protection) of the Integrated UN Programme are met.

2012 UN Annual Work Plan was aligned with national priorities and approved by the Joint Country Steering Committee in April 2012. Majority of targets of 2012 Annual Work Plans of three Pillar Working Groups (Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Economic Development & Environmental Protection) of the Integrated UN Programme have been met. In addition, the UNCT and the Government actively participated in a high level meeting on DaO in Albania in June and presented the results of DaO in Montenegro. Furthermore, the UNCT, UN Coordination Office and Government alike led the process of organisation of the visit of UN Secretary General in July.

UN plan to support the implementation of the Millennium Declaration, including scaling up IADG/MDG initiatives *

The Government able to identify and respond to key outstanding gaps in fulfilling the Millennium Declaration and meeting the MDGs.

Number of national and local reforms and/or increased budget allocations related to MDGs and UN conventions where UN has either engaged in policy dialogue, advocacy or provides capacity development support. The Law on Social and Child Protection passed and the regionally-based Strategy on Business Clusters completed.

65 national and local reform processes related to MDGs and UN conventions where the UN engaged in policy dialogue, advocacy, provision of development support. The Law on Social and Child Protection was not passed yet due to recently held parliamentary elections and the fact that the Parliament was not in session since August. Regionally-based Strategy on Business Clusters completed in July.

UN support to capacity development strategies UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 *

N/A Montenegro is Middle Income Country

Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5 Other

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B) Aid Coordination/ Management / Paris Declaration Planned efforts to making use of national systems in the areas such as programme/project reporting, PRS/sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, annual PRS/sectoral performance reviews, national procurement systems, etc UN support to aid coordination/management

The Government able to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of aid through donor coordination mechanism.

UN coordination structure logically integrated in overall donor coordination and development cooperation of the country, in close collaboration with the PM Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. Monthly reporting on donor coordination by all UNCT members every third UNCT meeting or quarterly.

Efforts were made by the UNCT to integrate UN coordination structure in overall donor coordination and development cooperation of the country, in close collaboration with the PM Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. This is an ongoing process. The Joint Country Steering Committee agreed at its first meeting in 2012 agreed to include advisor to the Prime Minister on international economic cooperation and structural reforms into the work of the committee, as this could greatly contribute to more efficient communication with possible donors. At the same time, the UN has also initiated, together with World Bank and European Commission a more systematic approach to donor coordination. UNCT members exchanged information on donor coordination regularly and when applicable.

Strengthen Government's ownership of the Integrated UN Programme Phase II 2012-2016. UNICEF and UNDP jointly sign and closely cooperate with national institutions on implementation of their Country Programme Action Plans (2012-2016) aligned with the Phase II of the Programme.

Joint Country Steering Committee reviewed progress in the implementation of the Integrated UN Programme at least once in the year resulting in clear recommendations, which are reflected in the work of Pillars. UNICEF and UNDP Country Programme Action Plans signed jointly in January.

Joint Country Steering Committee (JCSC) reviewed progress in the implementation of the Integrated UN Programme at its meeting in April. The JCSC discussed: major results from 2011 per outcome; major outputs of project/programmes financed from the UN Country Fund; 2012 RC/UNCT Work Plan and 2011 RC/UNCT Annual Report results; joint resource mobilisation - the current status & the Phase I (2010-2011) plus future outlooks for joint resource mobilisation; and it assessed implementation of recommendations for improving the work and cooperation among Sector/Pillar WGs. The JCSC agreed on clear recommendations, which have been reflected in the work of Pillars. The JCSC also agreed upon necessity to strategically plan and implement interventions and activities in accordance with national priorities. UNICEF and UNDP Country Programme Action Plans were signed jointly in January.

The UN effectively monitors all Pillar indicators of the Integrated UN Programme Phase II. The UN to establish the M&E Working Group.

The M&E Working Group established in the first quarter of the year and closely cooperated with all Pillars. The M&E Working Group meets at least three times in the year to review implementation of the M&E Framework of the Phase I (2010-2011) and progress towards targets of the year 2012.

The UN M&E Task Force was established in the first quarter of the year and it closely cooperated with conveners of Pillars in order to revise the M&E Framework and Plan. The Pillar Working Groups met at the end of the year to discuss the M&E Framework and Plan and agreed how to use the documents in their monitoring and reporting to the JCSC. The Pillar Working Groups meet at least three times in the year to review implementation of the UN Annual Work Plan and

Other C) UNDAF/Common Programming Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *

Preparation of Country Analysis/UNDAF/UNDAF Action Plan Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (inputs provided by theme group chairs) Implementation of UNDAF M&E Framework*

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progress towards targets of the year 2012. The Pillar Working Groups presented the major results of the Phase I (2010-2011) per outcome to the members of the JCSC at the beginning of the year. UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation/SOF

The Participating UN Organisations and the Government to prepare Annual Review of the Integrated UN Programme and 2011 UN Country Fund through Pillar and Sector Working Groups and MPTF Office respectively.

The Annual Review of the Integrated UN Programme and 2011 UN Country Fund completed in the first half of the year. The Annual Reviews acknowledged by the JCSC in the first half of the year and attended by senior partners from all line ministries.

The Annual Review of the Integrated UN Programme and 2011 UN Country Fund were completed in the first quarter of the year and presented to the Joint Country Steering Committee in April. Senior representatives of the Government, including three ministers and four deputy ministers, attended the meeting of the Joint Country Steering Committee.

Together with national partners, the Participating UN Organisations in Montenegro to continue implementation of joint programmes and activities responding to immediate national priorities in the areas of social inclusion and sustainable economic development & environmental protection.

a) National strategic policy framework for enhancing the competitiveness through cluster-approach developed, with the governance structure, policy recommendations, monitoring and evaluation plan and a budget; through implementation of the joint programme Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building. b) At least 10 municipalities using information management services/GIS for disaster management and planning, through implementation of DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. c) Transformation Action Plan for Komanski most completed and approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, through joint project Non-communicable diseases prevention, enhancing service provision to adults at Komanski most; d) Capacity for NCD control and prevention with a particular focus on early cancer control and prevention strengthened, through the project Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety; e) Final draft of the Konik study (Socio-Economic part)completed in close cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare; 2,080, individual documents, or 10 percentage of the total of I/DP caseload, obtained for I/DPs and domiciled Roma (from Serbia, B&H, Croatia), through joint project Durable solution for refugees, displaced and domiciled Roma in Montenegro.

Together with national partners, the Participating UN Organisations in Montenegro continued implementation of joint programmes and activities responding to immediate national priorities, resulting in: a) National strategic policy framework for enhancing the competitiveness through cluster-approach including the "Strategy for Sustainable Economic Growth in Montenegro through Introduction of Clusters by the end of 2016â&#x20AC;? developed, with the governance structure, policy recommendations, and a budget; through implementation of the joint programme Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building. The Government is supposed to finalize the M&E plan for the Strategy in 2013. b) Representatives from 12 municipalities have been trained and are using the information management services/GIS for disaster management and planning. c) Transformation Plan was developed and submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social welfare. The Ministry has confirmed that the content of the Plan is acceptable. However, the Plan was not officially adopted. One of the reasons for non-adoption of the Plan is lack of financial resources for its implementation. Thus the Ministry could not adopt the Plan without additional consultations and the approval of the Ministry of Finance. d) The activities on strengthening early cancer control and prevention are ongoing and were delayed primarily due to delays in disbursing the third tranche of 2011 EFW funds. This required some changes to be made with respect to the initial Plan of action as in the meantime the country had to mobilize its own resources and expertise and develop the NCCP. Therefore, the Plan of action has been revised to identify specific interventions to tackle NCDs through addressing social determinants of health and health inequities at the country level. e) Final Draft of the Study was produced in October 2012 following the extensive consultative process with the line Ministry of Labour and Social welfare, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health and

Joint planning initiatives with UN peacekeeping, peacebuilding, political and humanitarian actors (e.g. UNDAF plus, Integrated Strategic Framework). Other D) Joint Programmes Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes *

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of Interior, Ministry of Health and with relevant institutions active in the areas concerning I/DP issues. Nevertheless, the additional consultations needs to be carried out with the Ministry of interior, before the actual Study is to be published at the website. 2,119 individual documents (birth certificate, citizenship, etc.), or 12,8% of the total I/DP caseload, obtained for I/DPs and domiciled Roma (from Serbia, B&H, Croatia), through the joint project. M&E of Joint Programmes Other E) HACT Status of HACT implementation/compliance7 in the country *

The UNCT to continue its work on further implementation of HACT, through the Operations Management Team.

A macro-assessment of country’s public financial system conducted in the third quarter of the year. The cost of the assessment covered by UNDP and UNICEF, due to very limited RC budget. Beginner training for possible new IPs conducted.

Terms of Reference for the macro-assessment were published in the third quarter of the year and the assessment will be completed by June 2013. UNICEF and UNDP secured funds for the assessment. There were no new IPs in 2012 thus there was no need to organise relevant beginner trainings.

The cross-cutting Working Group on Gender and Human Rights to continue supporting the national partners in planning and implementation of national policies in the area of domestic violence.

A joint study on domestic violence and impact of the UN’s and national partners' joint work in the area, such as “16 days against violence campaign” which is being organised by the UN and partners in the last few years, carried out by the end of the year. The findings of the study used for future work in the area of domestic violence and for advocacy.

A joint study on domestic violence was not carried out but it was agreed that UNDP addresses relevant impact assessment through Gender Programme IPA 2010 while the Working Group would carry out the campaign on 16 Days Activism Against Violence in Family. UNDP's Study on Family Violence and Violence Against Women offered constructive proposals for better understanding of family violence, violence against women problem area, efficient response of all actors in the process of providing assistance, support and protection to victims. The findings of the study were used for development of 2012 “16 days against violence campaign”, organised jointly by the UN, OSCE and national partners. The campaign used innovative strategies to call upon relevant stakeholders for the 0 tolerance to violence in family. Some aspects of the mentioned study re the impact and attitude change will be conducted on annual bases and will also address/absorb impact of the 16 days campaigning. Furthermore, UNHCR carried out 20 focus group discussions on domestic violence with refugee women all over the country, as part of the 16 days campaign.

Number of steps undertaken to implement inter-ministerial protocol on domestic violence. Percentage increase in negative attitudes towards domestic violence. 100 percent of staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs able to apply gender mainstreaming in their work. Percentage of staff trained able to report on

7 steps undertaken to implement inter-ministerial protocol on domestic violence, including 2 inter-ministerial meetings chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Human Rights with 40 high representatives of stake-holding institutions, 2 trainings for trainers designed and implemented for the team of 20 representatives from police and social welfare centres and 3

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UN agencies contributions: UNDP 11,000 UNICEF 11,000

Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT Other F) Gender Equality UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.)

$20,873.00

$20,000.00

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Capacity development for gender theme groups to support UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality Other

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Ensuring all staff in the UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in gender mainstreaming 2) Monitoring all Integrated UN Programme's outputs at least once during the year through a gender equality lens and 3) Providing strategic direction to the RC, UNCT and others on high level gender related advocacy and policy dialogue.

outputs from gender perspective. Percentage of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme are trained in gender mainstreaming.

coordination meetings gathering 25 representatives of the partnering institutions and organizations. Assessment on attitudes towards domestic violence was nor carried out in 2012. Basic study on violence in family has been conducted by UNDP in mid 2012 while impact assessment will be conducted in mid 2013. 80% of staff trained able to report on outputs from gender perspective. 95% of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme are trained in the basics of gender mainstreaming.

Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS *

The Joint UN team on HIV/AIDS to continue implementation of joint programme in cooperation with national counterparts and to develop the new proposal for UNAIDS, if Programme Acceleration Funds or its equivalent become available.

Targets of the 2012 work plan of the Joint UN Team on HIV/AIDS met and activities implemented according to the agreed timeline. At least one new joint programme/project proposal designed in close cooperation with national partners and submitted for funding. The Focal Point on HIV/AIDS supported the Joint Team and the Theme Group on HIV/AIDS in implementation of UN's joint programme on HIV/AIDS, if Programme Acceleration Funds or its equivalent become available by UNAIDS.

Targets of this year's work plan could not be entirely met due to the lack of funding for programmatic activities and sudden phasing out of UNAIDS and PAF funding from the region. This is especially related to the programmatic activities envisaged in 2011, which were not possible to implement due to the mentioned constraints. However, the UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS met regularly and the Focal Point on HIV/AIDS supported the Joint Team and the Theme Group on HIV/AIDS in phasing out of UN's joint programme on HIV/AIDS.

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UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones *

The UN Theme Group and UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS to strengthen capacities of the national authorities related to National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 and National Roadmap to achieve Universal Access goals and to support national partners in their implementation. The UN Theme Group and UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS to work closely with relevant national counterparts on enhancing the human rights of people living with HIV. The UN Theme Group and UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS to effectively monitor implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 and National HIV/AIDS Programme 2012-2016, and to assist national authorities in addressing the key obstacles and gaps in the national response.

At least 40 national institutions' staff provided with trainings on strengthening capacities in the area of public relations, monitoring and evaluation and organisational management. At least 15 medical staff provided with learning tools for reducing stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV. National HIV/AIDS Strategy and National HIV/AIDS Programme fully implemented and international obligations regarding the global HIV/AIDS reporting fulfilled. UNGASS and national indicators as per Action Plan on Monitoring and Evaluation of the National HIV/AIDS Response achieved with support from the UN.

Due to the lack of funding for programmatic activities and closing of the joint project, financed mainly by UNAIDS, it was not possible to implement most of the planned activities. However, the UN Theme Group and UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS effectively monitored implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014 and National HIV/AIDS Programme 2012-2016, and assisted national authorities in addressing the key obstacles and gaps in the national response through developing a Report on Mid-term Review on implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2010-2014. UNGASS and national indicators as per Action Plan on Monitoring and Evaluation of the National HIV/AIDS Response were achieved with support from the UN. The UN's joint programme on HIV/AIDS has been closed together with the position of UNAIDS Focal Point in the country in October. However, Montenegro has been approved for continuation of the Global Fund HIV Grant for period 2012-2015 and the primary recipient of the funds remains to be UNDP, while NGO CAZAS will take over the role of main sub-recipient responsible for NGO sector dealing with HIV/AIDS in the country.

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HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

The UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDS to develop learning tools and to organise a workshop to enhance the knowledge of UN staff and their families on HIV/AIDS.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDS developed. At least 50 UN staff and family members provided with the most recent findings in regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, in the first half of 2012.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDS was developed by HIV/AIDS Focal Point and the Joint Team. Over 50 UN staff and family members were provided with the most recent findings in regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, in the first half of 2012. They have also been provided with the workshop on Stigma fuels HIV campaign.

G) HIV/AIDS UN entities contribution: UNDP USD 17,714.64 UNICEF USD 4,000.00 UNHCR USD 4,285.80 WHO USD 571.44 IOM USD 1,428.60

Other H) Human Rights Application of Human Right Based Approach

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Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems

The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights to provide support to the UNCT and Pillar Groups in 1) Ensuring all staff in the UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in HRBA 2) Monitoring all Integrated UN Programme's outputs at least once during the year through a HRBA lens 3) Providing strategic direction to the RC, UNCT and others on high level human rights advocacy and policy dialogue, including the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparation of the second cycle of UPR reporting, due in early 2013 4) Sharing information and developing a quarterly brief on the human rights environment in the country and 5) Programme staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs and human rights campaigns are able to deliver on these.

100 percent of staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs able to apply HRBA in their work. Percentage of staff trained able to report on outputs from HRBA perspective. The Working Group has reports back from the staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs on how they applied HRBA in their work. Four briefs on the human rights situation in the country completed and submitted to the UNCT. Percentage of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme are trained in HRBA. Human rights focal points in UN agencies and UN Coordination Office provided advisory and technical support to the Government in preparing the second cycle of UPR reporting, due in early 2013.

95% of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme are trained on basics of the HRBA. Only one training on HRBA was organised for the staff in 2012. Thus, the WG cannot report on percentage of staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs able to apply HRBA in their work or percentage of staff trained able to report on outputs from HRBA perspective or on reports back from the staff on how they applied HRBA in their work. At least four reports on human rights situation issued by relevant NGOs were shared with the UNCT. Human rights focal points in UN agencies and UN Coordination Office provided advisory and technical support to the Government in preparing the second cycle of UPR reporting. The UN Coordination Office prepared a matrix of all activities the UN carried out since 2008 that had an impact on recommendations from the first cycle of the UPR. The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights on behalf of the UNCT, organised a conference on human rights on the occasion of HR Day, 10 December, jointly with national institutions and other international partners. The conference composed of three panels resulted in concrete recommendations in the areas of: Montenegro's membership in the UN HR Council 2013-2015, property rights-restitution and prison reform.

Targets of the 2012 work plan for common services with relevant timeliness developed and met by the OMT. Procurement of common services for travel, office stationary & supplies, fuel provider, express courier, vehicle maintenance and car wash completed in the first quarter of 2012. Procurement of common services for travel, common banker and printing services finalised by the end of 2012 .DSA Survey carried out in the first half of 2012 resulting in new updated DSA rates for Montenegro. Place to Place Survey (Cost of Living Survey) conducted in September 2012 resulting in new Post-Adjustment Index. Targets of a plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises met by the OMT in close cooperation with the UNCT and UN staff. Possible common ICT Services identified and IT plan prepared before moving into the new joint building; eco-friendly furniture as well as security fence around the building procured and relevant funds secured. Relocation to UN Eco Shared premises successfully organised and completed by the end of 2012. Future indexation method agreed with ICSC to serve for revision/update of the local FTA salaries instead of Comprehensive Salary Survey.

The OMT developed and met all the targets from the work plan on common services. Procurement of common services for office stationary & supplies, fuel provider, express courier, vehicle maintenance and car wash was completed in the first quarter of 2012 . Procurement of common services for travel and printing services finalized by the end of 2012. Procurement of common banker was postponed due to the ongoing harmonisation project of banking services including 19 UN agencies. Approval of the UNDP treasury to extend the current contract of common banker for additional 5 years was received. DSA Survey carried out in the first half of 2012 resulting in new updated DSA rates for Montenegro. Housing survey conducted in September 2012 and new Post-Adjustment Index will be published in January 2013. Annual review of Hardship for Podgorica conducted in August 2012. Targets of a plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises were met by the OMT, in close cooperation with the UNCT and other UN staff, where possible since the finalization of the construction of the new building was postponed by the Directorate for Public Works to the end of the first quarter of 2013. Thus, possible common ICT Services and IT plan were not prepared but will be discussed in 2013 before moving into the new joint building. Procurement of relevant eco-friendly furniture and security fence was postponed due to delay in the construction process. The OMT is working on

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Other I) Common Services and Premises Status of initiatives to increase collaboration and cost-effectiveness of UN business operations in support of programme delivery (common services and premises)

The UN Country Team, through its inter-agency Operations Management Team (OMT), to work on increasing efficiency and effectiveness of UN operations through improved business practices and common services. The UNCT and OMT to prepare for moving to and working in the future common premises.

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relevant market research for the furniture and fence based on which it will obtain estimated amounts of funds needed for the procurement. Relocation to UN Eco Shared premises was postponed to mid 2013, due to the mentioned delay in the construction process. Future indexation method of salary adjustments to be applied from 2014 once adopted by the Executive Board. In the meantime interim salary surveys are to be used for adjusting salaries. Informal research of comparators remuneration scales conducted in 2012 revealing no changes in the salary scales. Other

The UNCT continued implementation of a programme for structural observation during the construction process of the UN Eco Shared Premises in Podgorica. The UN Coordination Office and UN Eco Building Project Coordinator liaised and closely cooperated with national and international partners to ensure effective carrying out of all needed tasks during the construction phase and sharing of relevant information with the UNCT and the Working Group on Common Premises and Services.

Contractor construction and labour closely monitored by the Project Coordinator and the UN Coordination Office. The UNCO, supported by contracted international company and the main architect, reviewed the quality of the executed works assuring that the building is built in line with terms and requirements of verified technical documentation. There were few instances when certain amendments to the project were either proposed by the construction company and Directorate or had to be made (such as photovoltaic system and project for doors/windows) which in turn led to delays in the construction process. The Project Coordinator and the UN Coordination Office organised 5 teleconferences with international architects, engineers and national partners on these and other subjects and took active part in all relevant meetings organised by national institutions. Regular follow up and update on the progress of the project was provided by the UN Coordination Office to the UNCT on regular basis as well as to the team of international architects/engineers.

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$2,052.00

UNDP USD 2,880.00; UNICEF USD 1,280.00; UNHCR USD 1,600.00; WHO USD 192.00; IOM USD 448.00

J) Other Other Result Area 2: Coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Relief (FROM WORKPLAN 2012) A) Preparedness Coordination of emergency preparedness efforts of UNCT members and relevant humanitarian actors Other B) Relief Establishment of Humanitarian Country Team Development of a response plan

Capacities of the Government to integrate emergency preparedness and DRR into planning and governance strengthened.

Flood preparedness plans of 12 municipalities developed and carried out in close cooperation of the UN and relevant partners.

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Flood preparedness plans of 12 municipalities were developed and carried out in close cooperation of the UN and relevant partners. These assessments, coupled with trainings, build on international best practices and EU directives on risk assessment and mapping. GIS platforms are being used to map the findings of the assessment process. The ownership of the flood risk assessment and mapping, that is being developed with support from UN, lies with the Government, particularly the Sector for Emergency Management and the Municipalities. This will ensure sustainability.

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Coordination of humanitarian operations Advocacy Resource mobilization

The UNCT continued its joint work in mobilising resources for disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness, in close cooperation with relevant national partners.

Joint proposal for DRR on local level completed in close cooperation with the Sector for Emergencies and submitted to the USA Embassy in the first quarter of the year.

Joint proposal for DRR on local level completed in close cooperation with the Sector for Emergencies and submitted to the USA Embassy in February. The proposal was not approved. However, the joint UN programme DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) received the amount of 80,000 USD from the UN Country Fund in November. The programme will be implemented in 2013.

Other Result Area 3: UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (FROM WORKPLAN 2012) A) Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan

A systematic and coherent plan for UN system wide communications and advocacy on human rights and development agenda implemented.

A biannual, synchronized UN communications strategy developed by the JCT and approved by the UNCT in the first quarter of the year. Targets of the 2012 Annual Work Plan of the JCT met timely. At least 10 joint activities/events/observances, including UN Day, Poverty Day, Human Rights Day, International Women’s Day, International Roma Day, AIDS Day organised throughout the year resulting in a more coherent image of the UN's work; More than 10 news items/articles published/broadcasted on each joint events; More than 10 joint media clipping reports prepared upon completion of joint events/campaigns; Targets of at least three UN campaigns, including Roma registration/statelessness, It’s about ability and adoption campaign, met. The Campaigns organised in synchronized manner, without overlapping; One JCT retreat/workshop resulting in enhanced team spirit and cooperation organised in January; More than 400 new information/stories/pages on UN activities in Montenegro and global published on UN Montenegro website; UN Montenegro website traffic increased for 20% (according to website statistics; A documentary about UN in Montenegro produced and broadcasted on national television in the last quarter of the year; At least 20 new photo galleries created for different UN purposes in 2011; UN Montenegro website upgraded to a more functional UN web gate by redesigning certain sections, developing of new ones and regular update.

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Joint UN Communications Strategy developed, along with the Annual Work Plan, focusing on three key priorities of UN’s work: Social inclusion and poverty, Domestic violence and Green economy. More than 80% of 2012 AWP has been implemented, with 13 joint activities/events/observances organised throughout the year resulting in a more coherent image of the UN's work. The historic visit of the UN Secretary General in July contributed to high visibility of the UN’s work and DaO in 2012. Additional unplanned activities and tasks were also accomplished, including media aspect UN’s ad hoc response in time of crises (snowstorm in February and Konik fire in July). Few observances were cancelled due to the circumstances which UN could not influence – Roma Day and Poverty Day. Delay in opening of the Eco-building postponed some of planned activities for 2013. 17 news items/articles published/broadcasted on joint events/activities; 15 joint media clipping reports prepared upon completion of joint events/campaigns; The UN System in Montenegro organised seven synchronized campaigns throughout the year, including It’s about ability (UNICEF), fostering (UNICEF), 16 Days of activism against domestic violence (UN), Sarajevo process (UNHCR), Rio +20 (UNDP), Touch Durmitor (UNESCO & UNDP), Promotion of legal migrations (IOM). According to in-house evaluations of the campaigns, their targets have been met. The campaign on registration/statelessness was postponed due to partner's constrains, primarily the Ministry of Interior, while the fostering campaign was prepared in 2012 but will be conducted in 2013. Joint Communications Team strengthened after successful team building retreat at the beginning of the year, which resulted in improved quality of team work. Increased performance and responsiveness of the team continued during the year, along with improved model of sharing responsibilities and tasks distribution. Overall commitment increased. More than 300 new information/stories/pages on UN activities in Montenegro and global published on UN Montenegro website. UN Montenegro website

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traffic increased for 34% in 2012 (according to website statistics). A documentary about UN in Montenegro has not been produced and broadcasted on national television in the last quarter of the year, due to technical constraints of certain UN entities for providing relevant inputs. More than 20 new photo galleries created for different UN purposes in 2012; UN Montenegro website continuously updated, while few new modules have been developed, less than planned, due to the budgetary constraints. In the meantime, new communications modules developed – UN Montenegro significantly increased interaction on social media, mostly thanking to launch of a unified Facebook page and YouTube channel in the first half of the year. Number of people who tweet about the work of UN also multiplied. In addition, UN Montenegro developed new external communications module – UN Montenegro Monthly Update, a bulletin aimed for UN’s partners. An internal survey on DaO perception among UN staff organised under the leadership of JCT, aiming to scan staff’s perception of DaO in order to identify both strong and weak DaO aspects so they could be accordingly addressed. The 2012 Survey identified baseline indicators in this regard, and the survey will be repeated annually, so the trends could be followed. Other B) Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy Development/implementation of RM strategy

An effective and relevant Resource Mobilization and Partnership Strategy is implemented.

Funding secured for three core posts of UN Coordination Office for 2013. 20 percent of revised Integrated UN Programme's targets met.

The UN Coordination Office (UNCO) was fully funded and only one Participating UN Organisations did not cover its 2012 outstanding payment for cost-sharing expenses of the UNCO. 20 percent of revised Integrated UN Programme's targets for the period 2012-2016 have been met. In addition, the UNCT discussed a joint resource mobilisation for the Integrated UN Programme at its retreat in April and developed a relevant resource mobilisation matrix that was followed up and discussed regularly in UNCT meetings. The UN RC and UNICEF Representative paid visit to non-resident agencies in Belgrade, Serbia, to discuss possibilities of cooperation including financial support to UN's activities and as a follow up to the visit from 2011. Initial feedback from the embassies was positive. Furthermore, the UNCT received in December some seed funding in the amount of USD 64,000 for undertaking national consultations for the post 2015 development agenda. It also secured some additional funding from the Expanded Funding Window, which will be used primarily for the joint UN project on youth empowerment and on UNICEF led Multiple indicator cluster survey on behaviour of women and children. A concept note on vulnerabilities in the northern region of Montenegro was developed for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive joint UN project on youth empowerment.

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Other Result Area 4: Security Management (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

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A) Security Duty station specific security risk assessment (SRA) for all locations in the country where UN staff are present

The Security Management Team (SMT) updated the SRA for all locations in the country where UN staff are present.

SRA revised and updated by Country Security Focal Point (CSFP) in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The SRA approved by the SMT by December.

SRA revised and updated by Country Security Focal Point (CSFP) in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The SRA approved by the SMT in December.

Up to date security plan

Security Plan is regularly updated ensuring safety and security of UN staff.

The Security Plan revised and updated by the Country Security Focal in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The updated Security Plan approved by the SMT. All security lists updated on quarterly basis. Three warden tree exercises and at least one emergency situation drill (fire) organised.

The Security Plan revised and updated by the Country Security Focal Point in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The updated Security Plan approved by the SMT in December. All security lists were updated by the Country Security Focal Point and agency security focal points on regular basis. Two warden tree exercises organised, as per the current MOSS standards, as well as one emergency situation drill (response to natural disaster) in October.

Security Management Team

The SMT held regular meetings and assessed the security situation in the country.

At least two SMT meetings held. The security situation closely monitored by the SMT, which liaised with representatives of relevant national institutions. Quarterly reports on security situation in Montenegro developed by the CSFP and submitted to UN Department of Safety and Security.

Three SMT meetings were held: June, October and December. The security situation closely monitored by the SMT, which liaised with representatives of relevant national institutions, when needed. Quarterly reports on security situation in Montenegro developed by the CSFP and submitted to UN Department of Safety and Security. The last report on security situation in 2012 will be submitted to the DSS n January 2013, as per relevant guidelines.

Implementation of security training for staff

Agency security focal points continued providing security trainings for new staff.

Security trainings for new staff organised.

Security trainings for new staff organised at individual agency level.

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UNDP USD 5,273.30 UNICEF USD 1,275.85 UNHCR USD 1,275.85 WHO USD 170.10 IOM USD 425.26 FAO USD 595.37 UNESCO USD 85 UN Women USD 85 EBRD USD 425.26 WB USD 339.74

Other Result Area 5: Non-Resident UN Agencies (FROM WORKPLAN 2012) A) Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming

The UNCT and Pillar co-conveners continued close work and liaison with regionally-based agencies (RBOs), which are also Participating Organisations to the Integrated UN Programme, in addressing national priorities and ensuring active involvement and cooperation of the RBOs with the Government in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme.

RC's consultations with regionally-based agencies on a) implementation of the Phase II of Integrated UN Programme; b) on implementation of the existing joint programmes on green jobs and disaster risk reduction, which involve most of regionally-based organisations, and c) on joint programming and communications carried out successfully. Participation of regionally-based organisations in joint activities and programming increased further. Financial contributions of regionally-based organisations in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme and joint initiatives increased. New regionally-based organisations joined the Integrated UN Programme and signed the UN Country Fund.

The RC held regular quarterly consultations, either in person or by telephone/email with representatives of regionally-based organisations, resulting in their increased participation in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme, mostly through the existing joint programmes on green jobs and disaster risk reduction as well as in joint programming and communications. Financial contributions of regionally-based organisations in implementation of the Programme also increased by 99%. IAEA joined the Integrated UN Programme and signed the UN Country Fund in February 2012 thus becoming the 12th Participating UN Organisation in implementation of Integrated UN Programme and DaO in Montenegro. The UNCT and UN Coordination Office provided organisational and logistics support to high missions of few regionally-based organisations (UNESCO, UNODC, UNEP) and met with their representatives. Regionally-based organisations which are participating agencies to the Integrated UN Programme took part in meetings of Pillar Working Groups and UNCT, mostly via Skype but also in person when possible.

Other Result Area 6: Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (FROM WORKPLAN 2012)

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A) Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity RCO Staffing

The UN Coordination Office provided effective and timely support to the UNCT in implementation of the RC Work plan for 2011 and Integrated UN Programme as well as in coordination of different activities re UN Eco Shared Premises.

Frequency of JCSC, UNCT, JCT, SMT meetings held and number of action points addressed. The 2013 funds for the UN Coordination Office secured.

UNCT and JCT held regular monthly meetings plus additional ones when needed. SMT held three meetings, as planned. JCSC met only once due to parliamentary elections announced in July and held in October and the fact that the new Government has been established in mid December. However, the JCSC took some of its important decisions in the second half of the year through email ballots and individual meetings of Pillars. The JCSC, UNCT and JCT addressed 90% of its actions points and the SMT addressed 85%. The 2013 funds for the UN Coordination Office were secured.

$64,000.00

$60,900.00

$59,318.43

Capacities of the UN Coordination Office enhanced to ensure better functioning of the office and effective support to the UNCT in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme, different joint work plans, initiatives and responses to national priorities.

Training plan for the UN Coordination Office approved by the UNCT and implemented.

$1,476.00

$1,734.00

$2,500.00

$73,976.00

$73,938.00

$67,347.00

UN agencies contributions: UNDP 30,022.46, UNICEF 6,779.26, UNHCR 7,263.49, WHO 968.46, IOM 2,421.16, FAO 1,694.80, UNESCO 1,694.80, UNIDO 1,694.80, UNEP 1,694.80, UN Women 1,694.80, UNECE 1,694.80, IAEA 1,694.80

Materials/Equipment Training of UN staff

Other TOTAL

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$0.00

$218,084.19

$174,850.76

$20,000.00

$28,650.00

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Joint Programmes Joint Programmes Title

Theme

Linkages to MDGs and UNDAF outcomes

Duration (from/to)

Fund management Modality

Manag. agent

Admin. agent

National or local partners and donors

Total budget

UN Eco Shared Premises

Environment

MDG 7 - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN Programme Outcomes 3.1 and 3.2

2006 - 2013

Pooled

UNDP

Government of Montenegro, Capital City of Podgorica, Coordination Office for Technical Cooperation of the Austrian Embassy in Montenegro, IOM, Local team of engineers and architects hired by the UNCT.

$5,059,000.00

UNCT and National Response to HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS

"MDG 6 - Halt and begin to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS; Integrated UN Programme Outcome 1.3 Montenegro reduces disparities and gaps in access to quality health, education and social services, in line with EU/UN standards. "

2008 - 2012

Pooled

UNDP

Institute of Public Health, National AIDS Commission, Country Coordinating Mechanisam, Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, NGO sector

$189,400.00

Improving the business environment through green jobs and institution building

Sustainable development

MDG 7 - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN Programme Outcome 3.3

2010 - 2013

Pass-through Pooled

UNDP

Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism (ex Ministry for Spatial Planning and Enviroment), NGO sector

$922,380.00

Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety

Disaster Risk Reduction, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation

Health

Disaster Management

MDG 4, 5, 6; Integrated UN Programme Outcomes 1.3 and 1.2

MDG 7 -Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes; reverse loss of environmental resources; Integrated UN Programme Outcome 3.2

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2011 - 2013

Parallel Pass-through

Pass-through Pooled

UNDP

Ministry of Health, Institute for Public Health, Health Insurance Fund

Ministry of Interior (Sector for Emergencies)

Financial contribution

Governmnet of Austria

Austrian Development Agency

$1,168,000.00

UN agencies

UNDP, UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM, WHO

$320,000.00

Government of Montenegro

Ministry of Finance

$3,571,000.00

UN Country Fund

EFW

$357,980.00

Government of Montenegro

Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism

$564,400.00

$578,363.00 UN Country Fund

EFW

$168,363.00

Governmnet of Montenegro

ministry of Labour and Social Welfare

$410,000.00

$180,000.00 UN Country Fund

EFW

$80,000.00

UNDP

Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery

$100,000.00

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Coordination Procedures and Practices Coordination practices and procedures CP

Results

Recommendations to DGO

In 2010 Montenegro became a self-starter ’Delivering as One’ country. The UN System, together with the Government, committed to shift from individual agencies’ work to a joint work within the framework of the Integrated UN Programme, which articulates Delivering as One reform in Montenegro. The UN Country Team (UNCT) is engaged mostly in the areas of human rights and development focusing on three key priorities: social inclusion, democratic governance and sustainable economic development and environmental protection. UN family in Montenegro currently consists of five resident and seven regionally based organisations. Active and successful joint work of the UN System in the country would not be possible without a joint approach in terms of communications and advocacy. That is why the UNCT decided to reinforce a team established in 2007, the Joint Communications Team (JCT). Members of JCT are representatives from each resident organisation, some of whom communications professionals, some project officers acting as communications focal points. At the beginning, the concept of joint communications mostly reflected differences and discrepancies between mandates and priorities of participating agencies. However, in the course of time the JCT developed capacities to become a high performing and responsive unit that efficiently leads communications processes, both internally and externally.

Transaction costs:

The role of joint communications in the process of Delivering as One is of utmost importance, so ways of greater prioritisation of this DaO aspect should be pursued. Also, establishing a global platform for the exchange of best practices and for organising periodical trainings would significantly help DaO countries in efficient implementation of joint UN communications and advocacy.

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Achievements: Lessons learned:

Impetus for change in motivation and productivity must come from both decision makers and members of any team, and their shared understanding of diversity being the greatest asset while cooperation, trust and effective communication are the key to any team’s success. Setting up appropriate advocacy instruments for helping people better understand and embrace DaO is also crucial for successful joint communications. On the other side, cocooning in individual agencies’ mandates can significantly harm the process of implementation of DaO and any joint work.

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2013 Workplan 2013 Workplan KEY RESULTS AREA

Expected Outputs

Perf. Indicators

Actual Outputs at Year End

Funds required/spent at Year End SRC

Additional support needed from HQ or Regional Director's Team UNCCF

Req

Spt

UN Agencies

Req

Spt

Req

Target Date

Other Spt

Req

Spt

Coordination for Results (WORKPLAN 2013) A) UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy/MD and MDGs plan

UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP

2013 UN Annual Work Plan aligned with national priorities and approved by the Joint Country Steering Committee in the first quarter of 2013. Targets of 2013 Annual Work Plans of three Pillar Working Groups (Social Inclusion, Democratic Governance and Sustainable Economic Development & Environmental Protection) of the Integrated UN Programme are met.

$0.00

UN plan to support the implementation of the Millennium Declaration, including scaling up MDG initiatives *

The Government able to identify and respond to key outstanding gaps in fulfilling the Millennium Declaration and meeting the MDGs.

Number of national and local reforms and/or increased budget allocations related to MDGs, UN conventions and meeting of UPR recommendations where UN has either engaged in policy dialogue, advocacy or provides capacity development support. The Law on Social and Child Protection passed in the first half of the year.

$0.00

UN support to capacity development strategies UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs 4 *

N/A Montenegro is an Upper Middle Income Country

Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy 5 Other B) Aid Coordination / Management / Paris Declaration

Planned efforts to making use of national systems in the areas such as programme/project reporting, PRS/sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, annual PRS/sectoral performance reviews, national procurement systems, etc UN support to aid coordination/management

The Government able to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of aid through donor coordination mechanism.

Efforts to integrate UN coordination structure in overall donor coordination and development cooperation of the country continued, in close collaboration with the PM Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. Monthly reporting on donor coordination by all UNCT members quarterly.

$0.00

Strengthen Government's ownership of the Integrated UN Programme Phase II 2012-2016.

$2,000.00

$0.00

Other C) UNDAF/Common Programming

Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *

Preparation of Country Analysis/UNDAF/UNDAF Action Plan

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Implementation of UNDAF M&E framework*

The UN effectively monitors all Pillar indicators of the Integrated UN Programme Phase II. The Pillar Working Groups to adopt and use the revised M&E Framework for annual reporting.

The Pillar Working Groups met at least two times in the year to review implementation of the M&E Framework of the Phase II (2012-2016) and progress towards targets of the year 2013.

$1,158.82

$0.00

UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation/SOF

The Participating UN Organisations and the Government to prepare Annual Review of the Integrated UN Programme and 2012 UN Country Fund through Pillar and Sector Working Groups and MPTF Office respectively.

The Annual Review of the Integrated UN Programme and 2012 UN Country Fund completed in the first half of the year. The Annual Reviews acknowledged by the JCSC in the first half of the year and attended by senior partners from all line ministries.

$0.00

a) At least additional 5 municipalities using information management services/GIS for disaster management and planning, through implementation of DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. b) Transformation Action Plan for Komanski most approved officially by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, through joint project Non-communicable diseases prevention, enhancing service provision to adults at Komanski most; c) Capacity for NCD control and prevention with a particular focus on early cancer control and prevention strengthened, through the project Non-communicable diseases prevention, healthy lifestyles and food safety; d) Additional consultations carried out with the Ministry of Interior and the Final Draft of the Konik study (Socio-Economic part) , published on relevant websites. 3,300, individual documents, or 20 percent of the total of I/DP caseload, obtained for I/DPs and domiciled Roma (from Serbia, B&H, Croatia), through joint project Durable solution for refugees, displaced and domiciled Roma in Montenegro; e) Concept note for the project proposal on empowerment of youth developed and project preparatory activities of smaller scale conducted through joint project Joint UN Youth Initiative (with the focus on the North).

$0.00

A macro-assessment of countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public financial system conducted in the third quarter of the year. The cost of the assessment covered by UNDP and UNICEF, due to very limited RC budget. Beginner training for possible new IPs conducted.

Consultant for the macro-assessment selected in the first quarter of the year and the assessment completed by June 2013. UNICEF and UNDP secured funds for the assessment. Beginner training for possible new IPs conducted.

$0.00

Other Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (inputs provided by theme group chairs) Joint planning initiatives with UN peacekeeping, peacebuilding, political and humanitarian actors (e.g. UNDAF plus, Integrated Strategic Framework) . D) Joint Programmes6

Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes *

M&E of Joint Programmes Other E) HACT

Status of HACT implementation/compliance7 in the country *

UNICEF USD 11,000 UNDP USD 11,000

Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT Other

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F) Gender Equality

UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.) Capacity development for Gender theme groups to support UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality. Other

G) HIV/AIDS

The UN to continue close working relationship with relevant national and international partners in advocating for strengthened sanctions in the area of domestic violence and for the fight against violence in family. The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights to provide support to the UNCT and Pillar Groups in 1) Ensuring all staff in the UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in gender mainstreaming 2) Ensuring that gender assessment of the WG is carried out and 3) Providing strategic direction to the RC, UNCT and others on high level gender related advocacy and policy dialogue.

Number of steps undertaken to further implement inter-ministerial protocol on domestic violence. Percentage increase in negative attitudes towards domestic violence. 100 percent of staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs able to apply gender mainstreaming in their work; Percentage of staff trained able to report on outputs from gender perspective; Percentage of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme and trained in gender mainstreaming.

$0.00

UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones *

Montenegro is low prevalence country. The Joint Team on HIV/AIDS to coordinate its activities and ensure that implementation of agency specific activities on HIV/AIDS is continued in a coherent and effective manner.

Targets of individual agencies' 2012 work plans on HIV/AIDS met and activities implemented according to the agreed timelines.

$0.00

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace *

The UN Cares Facilitator to develop learning tools and to organise a workshop to enhance the knowledge of UN staff and their families on HIV/AIDS.

The learning tools on HIV/AIDS developed. At least 50 UN staff and family members provided with the most recent findings in regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, in the second half of 2013.

$700.00

$0.00

The Working Group on Gender and Human Rights to provide support to the UNCT and Pillar Groups in 1) Ensuring all staff in the UN who are responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs have formal training in HRBA 2) Monitoring all Integrated UN Programme's outputs at least once during the year through a HRBA lens 3) Providing strategic direction to the RC, UNCT and others on high level human rights advocacy and policy dialogue 4) Sharing information on the human rights environment in the country and 5) Programme staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs and human rights campaigns are able to deliver on these.

100 percent of staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs able to apply HRBA in their work. Percentage of staff trained able to report on outputs from HRBA perspective. The Working Group has reports back from the staff responsible for Integrated UN Programme's outputs on how they applied HRBA in their work. Four briefs on the human rights situation in the country submitted to the UNCT. Percentage of staff accountable for outputs of the Integrated UN Programme are trained in HRBA.

$0.00

UNDP USD 20,000

Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS *

Other H) Human Rights

Application of Human Right Based Approach Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems Other

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I) Common Services and Premises

J) Other

Status of initiatives to increase collaboration and cost-effectiveness of UN business operations in support of programme delivery (common services and premises)

The OMT developed and met all the targets from the work plan on common services. Place to Place Survey (Cost of Living Survey) conducted in September 2013 resulting in new Post-Adjustment Index. Targets of a plan for functioning of common services in the future UN Eco Shared Premises met by the OMT in close cooperation with the UNCT and UN staff. Possible common ICT Services identified and IT plan prepared before moving into the new joint building; eco-friendly furniture as well as security fence around the building procured and relevant funds secured. Relocation to UN Eco Shared premises successfully organised and completed by the end of 2013.

$0.00

UNDP USD 2,500 UNICEF USD 1,500 UNHCR USD 1,500

Other (specify)

$7,000.00

$0.00

UNDP USD 2,115.01 UNICEF USD 976.16 UNHCR USD 1,220.20 WHO USD 163.24 IOM USD 325.39

Development of a response plan

Capacities of the Government to integrate emergency preparedness and DRR into planning and governance strengthened further.

Multi-hazard preparedness plans of at least 10 municipalities developed and carried out in close cooperation of the UN and relevant partners.

$0.00

UNDP USD 10,000

Other (specify)

The UNCT continued its joint work in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness, in close cooperation with relevant national partners.

Targets of the joint UN programme DRR, Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF) met.

$0.00

$50,000.00

A systematic and coherent plan for UN system wide communications and advocacy on human rights and development agenda implemented.

a) Previously developed joint UN communications strategy upgraded in line with UNCT priorities. The strategy and relevant Annual Work Plan of the JCT designed in synchronized manner and approved by the UNCT in the first quarter of the year. Targets of the 2013 Annual Work Plan of the JCT met timely. At least 10 joint activities/events/observances, including UN Day, Poverty Day, Human Rights Day, International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, International Roma Day, organised throughout the year resulting in a more coherent image of the UN's work; b) More than 10 news items/articles published/broadcasted on each joint events; More than 10 joint media

$4,000.00

$0.00

Other (specify)

Coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Relief (WORKPLAN 2013) A) Preparedness

Coordination of emergency preparedness efforts of UNCT members and relevant humanitarian actors

B) Relief

Coordination of humanitarian operations Establishment of Humanitarian Country Team

UN Country Fund, EFW funds

Advocy Resource mobilization UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (WORKPLAN 2013) A) Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications

Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan

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A majority of costs for joint communications will be cost-shared among UN agencies on ad hoc basis, as in previous years.

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clipping reports prepared upon completion of joint events/campaigns; c) Targets of at least three UN campaigns, including Roma registration, 16 Days and child fostering, met. Campaigns organised in synchronized manner, without overlapping; d) UN Montenegro website upgraded through redesigning certain sections, developing of new ones and regular update. More than 300 new information/stories/pages on UN activities in Montenegro and global published on UN Montenegro website; UN Montenegro website traffic increased for 15% (according to website statistics); At least 20 new photo galleries created for different UN purposes in 2013; e) A documentary about UN in Montenegro finalized and broadcasted on national television; f) Second internal survey on perception of Delivering as One conducted. Findings compared with results of previous survey, identified trends presented to all UN staff. Other (specify) B) Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy

Development/implementation of RM strategy

An effective and relevant Resource Mobilization and Partnership Strategy is implemented.

The UN Coordination Office fully funded. Additional 20 percent of Integrated UN Programme's targets met.

$0.00

The Security Management Team (SMT) updated the SRA for all locations in the country where UN staff are present.

SRA revised and updated by Country Security Focal Point (CSFP) in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The SRA approved by the SMT by December.

$0.00

Up to date security plan

Security Plan is regularly updated ensuring safety and security of UN staff.

The Security Plan revised and updated by the Country Security Focal Point in consultation with the DO and the SMT. The updated Security Plan approved by the SMT. All security lists updated on quarterly basis. Two warden tree exercises and at least one emergency situation drill (fire) organised.

$0.00

Security Management Team

The SMT held regular meetings and assessed the security situation in the country.

$0.00

Implementation of security training for staff

Agency security focal points continued providing security trainings for new staff.

Security trainings for new staff organised.

$0.00

Other (specify) Security Management (WORKPLAN 2013) A) Security

Duty station specific security risk assessment (SRA) for all locations in the country where UN staff are present

Implementation of mitigating measures as identified in SRA Other UNDP USD 6.243,43 UNICEF USD 1.849,90 UNHCR USD 1.849,90 WHO USD 231,24 IOM USD 231,24 FAO USD 809,33 EBRD USD 578,10 WB USD 346,86

Non-Resident UN Agencies (WORKPLAN 2013) A) Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes

Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming

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Participation of regionally-based organisations in joint activities and programming increased further. Financial contributions of regionally-based organisations in implementation of the Integrated UN Programme and joint initiatives at the level of 2012. Assistance also provided to regionally-based organisations which are not part of the Integrated UN Programme or signatories of the UN Country Fund. Representatives of regionally-based organisations participated in meetings of Pillar Working Groups and UNCT. Other (specify) Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (WORKPLAN 2013) A) Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity

RCO Staffing

The UN Coordination Office provided effective and timely support to the UNCT in implementation of the RC Work plan for 2013 and Integrated UN Programme as well as in coordination of different activities re UN Eco Shared Premises and joint programme on youth.

Frequency of JCSC, UNCT, JCT, SMT meetings held and number of action points addressed. The 2014 funds for the UN Coordination Office secured.

Materials/Equipment

The UN Coordination Office provided with necessary equipment/service for a smooth functioning of the office.

An external back-up storage unit procured in the first quarter of 2013. Period service of computers in the UN Coordination Office carried out.

Training of UN staff

Training plan for the UN Coordination Office approved by the UNCT and implemented.

$69,029.18

$0.00

$6,700.00

$500.00

$0.00

$3,000.00

$0.00

UNDP USD 27,904.36 UNICEF USD 8267.94 UNHCR USD 8267.94 WHO USD 1,033.90 IOM USD 1,033.90 UNESCO USD 1660.95 UNIDO USD 1660.95 UN Women USD 1660.95 UNEP USD 1660.95 FAO USD 1660.95 IAEA USD 1660.95 UNECE USD 1660.95 UN Country Fund USD 6,700

Other (specify) TOTAL

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$87,388.00

$0.00

$56,700.00

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