3.2 Recommendations and management response RECOMMENDATION 1. UNDP should continue to capitalize on its positioning and added value in Ecuador, supporting the country in the identification, mobilization and execution of resources for the implementation of strategic interventions to address poverty reduction and the socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19, as well as upcoming fiscal and environmental challenges that pose a serious threat to social equity, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. UNDP has played a leading role in accessing and coordinating national and international actors to implement highly relevant interventions in Ecuador. However, for the new programme cycle, UNDP needs to leverage its experience and strategic positioning in terms of governance, elections, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, climate change and the SDGs to strengthen and expand partnerships, mobilize public and private resources and deepen its focus on transformative development interventions for the country. In addition, it must continue to leverage its comparative advantages, especially in driving the sustainability of achieved and future results. It should undertake a review of factors affecting sustainability and an assessment of UNDP capacity to address them. It should maximize the benefits of integrating the specialized mandates of other United Nations agencies, similar to that done to tackle chronic child malnutrition, and reinforce efforts to seize the opportunities arising from working in collaboration with IFIs, such as with the World Bank to address social protection, youth and migration issues.
Management response: Accepted The country office aims to play an important role in helping Ecuador to achieve significant advances on the SDGs. We will continue supporting national priorities advocating for the sustainability of results; creating strategic alliances with key partners (government, donors, United Nations agencies, IFIs, NGOs and civil society) and leading programmatic efforts to: i) build democratic governance, rule of law and inclusive institutions, (ii) reduce inequalities and exclusion, eradicate poverty and build resilience; and (iii) support sustainable natural resource management and environmental initiatives.
Key action(s) 1.1 Through a consultative process, including different stakeholders, the office will ensure that the new CPD is aligned with national development priorities, accordingly with the National Development Plan and the new UNSDCF. The CPD will be the framework to strengthen the positioning and added value of UNDP in Ecuador.
Time frame July 2022
Responsible unit(s) Senior management, Programme Units.
Tracking* Comments Status Under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, the country team has conducted the Common Country Assessment as a previous step to elaborate the UNSDCF.
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