(SIDS), the country’s development strategy is aligned with the SAMOA Pathway.28 General election was held in November 2020. Leader of the opposition People’s United Party John Briceño was elected as Prime Minister. Annex 2 provides an overview of the key country and programme statistics.
2. PROGRESS TOWARDS OUTPUTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUTCOMES The CPD result framework is derived from the UN MSDF 2017-2021 and focuses on three priority areas: •
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A sustainable and resilient Belize - Policies and programmes for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and universal access to clean and sustainable energy in place (Outcome 1); and Inclusive and sustainable solutions adopted for conservation, restoration and use of ecosystems and natural resources (Outcome 2). A safe, cohesive and just Belize - Equitable access to justice, protection, citizen security and safety reinforced (Outcome 3). A healthy Belize - Universal access to quality health care services and systems improved (Outcome 4).
The overall CPD estimated programme budget for 2017-2021 is $16.5 million. The programme expenditure for 2017-2019 is $7.9 million. Following the larger UN reform and de-linking process, UNDP Belize transitioned from a sub-office of UNDP El Salvador to an autonomous country office. The process started in late 2019 and by the time of this ICPR, final system transitions and adjustments were still taking place. The new Resident Representative (covering both UNDP Belize and Jamaica multi-country office, based in Jamaica) and Deputy Resident Representative (based in Belize) were on board in 2019. The new UN Resident Coordinator was appointed in 2019, based in El Salvador covering both Belize and El Salvador. An overview of progress and findings for outputs and contribution to outcomes is presented for each of the four outcomes. The overview is complemented by ratings and key results presented in the detailed table in Annex 1. Outcome 1. Policies and programmes for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and universal access to clean and sustainable energy in place. The outcome includes two outputs: 1.1) National and community planning and investments integrate climatechange adaptation and mitigation to provide co-benefits; 1.2) National priority growth sectors have adopted strategies, science-based practices and innovation that promote resilience. The portfolio includes one national project, and two regional projects.29 Outcome expenditure was $1.4 million for 2017-2019, 18 percent of total programme expenditure. Overview of Outcome 1 progress and ratings – Based on the performance in achieving the indicator targets, the progress of both outputs is on track. At outcome level, UNDP’s portfolio supported the completion of four policy/planning works for sector-level climate change adaption and resilience, as well as climate-smart and resilient community livelihood. However, there is insufficient evidence to attribute any changes of Belize’s performance in the Global Climate Risk Index – which monitors impact-level progress (or lack thereof) – to UNDP vis-à-vis other actors working in these areas. Overall, this ICPR found UNDP having a moderate level of influence over the indicators of this outcome (please refer to Annex 1 for more details). 28
The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States was held from 1-4 September 2014 in Apia, Samoa and resulted in the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway, which establishes principles for sustainable development in SIDS. 29 National project is NIM; two regional projects (one NIM and one DIM)
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