GoS/UN UNDAF Action Plan 2012 - 2016 - United Nations Suriname

Table of Contents 

I. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 

II. Signature Page ................................................................................................................................... 4 

III. Values, Principles and Partnerships ................................................................................................. 5 

IV. Programme and Actions and Implementation Strategies................................................................. 7 

V. Programme Management and Accountability Arrangements ......................................................... 12 

VI. Resources and Resource Mobilization Strategy ............................................................................ 16 

VII. Communication ............................................................................................................................ 17 

VIII. Monitoring and Evaluation ......................................................................................................... 18 

IX. Commitments of the Government ................................................................................................. 21 

X. Other Provisions .............................................................................................................................. 22 

XI. UNDAF Action Plan Results Matrix ............................................................................................. 24 

XII. Annex ........................................................................................................................................... 25 

XIII. Glossary/Acronym List ............................................................................................................... 26

Acknowledgement 

The United Nations Country Team in Suriname is grateful for the dedication and work of all members 

of the technical teams from both the Government (BuZa, VG, MINOV, RO, NH, SoZaVo, JusPol, LVV, 

BiZa, ROGB, ATM and S&J) and the United Nations (UNICEF, PAHO/WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, FAO, ILO, 

UNAIDS, UNEP, UNESCO, UNWOMEN) and other partners who took part in developing the UNDAF 

Action Plan, thereby demonstrating their commitment and dedication to supporting the country’s 

development. 

The Country Team is especially grateful for the valuable technical input and the inter-agency and 

inter-ministerial coordination provided by the group principally responsible for drafting the UNDAF: 

UNDAF Focal points from the Government Ministries and UN Agencies and the Office of the United 

Nations Resident Coordinator.

I. Introduction 

The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) Action Plan is a programming document, 

which ensures that the strategic priorities identified in the United Nations Development Assistance 

Framework (UNDAF) are operationalized through a coherent and harmonized programme implemented by 

UN System Agencies and their partners. 

To this effect, the United Nations in Suriname draws on the collective strengths of all its agencies to pursue a 

programme with the Government of Suriname in line with the Delivering as One principles further to 

ongoing reform of the UN system and in alignment with the internationally agreed commitments and goals 

set out in the MD/MDGs, the 2005 World Summit, the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review of the UN 

System, and in line with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. 

The UNDAF Action Plan is the result of the UNCT Suriname’s common programming process, which started 

with the drafting of the Common Country Assessment (CCA) for Suriname that was submitted to the 

Government of Suriname in June 2011. The UNDAF for Suriname serves as a common strategic framework in 

which the development priorities and expected results for the upcoming programme cycle are defined. The 

UNDAF has ensured strategic alignment with, and the effective contribution of the UN system to Suriname’s 

national development priorities. The UNDAF Action Plan complements the UNDAF and represents a common 

operational plan for implementing the UNDAF. 

The principles of the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA), gender equality and Results Based Management 

(RBM) informed the development of the UNDAF Action Plan. The HRBA allowed for the identification of 

structural causes of development challenges that are often related to patterns of exclusion and 

marginalization, which are human rights issues. The human rights based analysis laid bare pressing capacity 

(including knowledge and knowledge to action) gaps with duty bearers, typically government, and rights 

holders, all those living in Suriname. Whereas the UNDAF sets out what behavioural and institutional 

changes are needed to achieve national development goals, the UNDAF Action Plan specifies how the UN 

Agencies will work with national partners and each other to achieve the results identified in the UNDAF. 

The UNDAF and UNDAF Action Plan describe the collective response of the UNCT based on their comparative 

advantages to address national socio-economic, development, and humanitarian priorities in line with 

Millennium Declaration/Millennium Development Goals and beyond. The CCA/UNDAF/UNDAF Action Plan 

process is primarily nationally owned and is guided by the Government for greater ownership, mutual 

accountability, alignment and better management of development results and priorities. The current UNDAF 

for Suriname was signed in February 2012 and will last until December 2016 and is fully aligned to the 

Government’s Ontwikkelingsplan 2012-2016. 

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III. Values, Principles and Partnerships 

Values and principles 

The United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights along with United Nations human 

rights conventions underlie all operations of UN Agencies, funds, and programmes in Suriname. 

The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) Action Plan 2012-2016 is designed to 

assist the Government of the Republic of Suriname in complying with its international development 

commitments as set out in the UN Millennium Declaration and to provide an impetus towards accelerated 

progress in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and beyond. 

The United Nations Country Team in Suriname fully subscribes to the principles of the Doha Conference on 

Financing for Development and its implications for the UNDAF Action Plan. The United Nations agencies will 

promote national ownership of the development process, the harmonization and rationalization of financial 

rules and procedures, and enhanced usage of national systems. 

The UNDAF Action Plan complements the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) by 

setting out ‘how’ the UN system in Suriname will work with national partners and each other to achieve the 

results identified in the UNDAF. 

Partnerships 

Whereas the Government of Suriname (hereinafter referred to as “the Government”) has entered into the 

following: 

a) WHEREAS the Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have 

entered into a Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA) to govern UNDP’s assistance to 

the country, which was signed by both parties on April 29, 1978. Based on Article I, 

paragraph 2 of the SBAA, UNDP’s assistance to the Government shall be made available to 

the Government and shall be furnished and received in accordance with the relevant and 

applicable resolutions and decisions of the competent UNDP organs, and subject to the 

availability of the necessary funds to the UNDP. In particular, decision 2005/1 of 28 January 

2005 of UNDP’s Executive Board approved the new Financial Regulations and Rules and 

along with them the new definitions of ‘execution’ and ‘implementation’ enabling UNDP to 

fully implement the new Common Country Programming Procedures resulting from the 

UNDG simplification and harmonization initiative. In light of this decision, this UNDAF Action 

Plan together with an annual work plan (AWP) as per the UNDP AWP template and 

developed on the basis of the UNDAF Action Plan and the UNDP Country Programme 

Document (CPD), shall constitute together a project document as referred to in the SBAA. 

b) With the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) a Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA) 

concluded and signed between the Government and UNICEF on 2 March 1995 and reapproved 

by the President of Suriname on 19 February 2010. 


c) With the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the Standard Basic Assistance Agreement 

(SBAA) between the UNDP and the Government entered into on April 29 1978, be applied, 

mutatis mutandis, to UNFPA. 

d) With the World Health Organization (WHO) / Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) a 

Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA) concluded between the Government and WHO/PAHO 

on 15 Nov 1985. 

e) The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) is the tool that enables the ILO to deliver 

services to its tripartite constituents (Ministry of Labour, employers’ and workers’ 

organizations). The DWCP for Suriname is under preparation but a few areas of cooperation 

have already been identified by the constituents, namely: strengthening of tripartite social 

dialogue and capacity building for workers’ and employers’ organizations, reinforcement of 

the labour administration and of the function of the Ministry of Labour (which includes 

support to the labour exchange). The DWCP which is a Country Programme (CP) should 

contribute to the achievement of the outcomes 1 and 2 of the UNDAF, namely: ‘Analysis 

data collection and information systems’ and ‘Policies strategies and legislation’. The Decent 

Work Agenda (DWA), which is endorsed by the Government of Suriname, is fundamental for 

achieving MDGs 1 and 8 in particular and also contributes to the realization of the other 

MDGs. It calls for policy coherence on national stakeholders' policies and programmes and 

on the CPs of UN agencies and clusters such as ‘social protection’ under outcome 3 of the 

UNDAF (Social economic and environmental programmes) 

f) The UNDAF Action Plan will, in respect of each of the United Nations system agencies 

signing, be read, interpreted, and implemented in accordance with and in a manner that is 

consistent with the basic agreements between each United Nations system agency and the 

Host Government. 


IV. Programme and Actions and Implementation Strategies 

Programming process 

The new common country programming cycle of the United Nations system in Suriname has been enriched 

by in-depth analyses and extensive consultation with the Government and other stakeholders. The new 

programming cycle commenced with a Common Country Assessment (CCA) with technical input by UN staff 

in 2010. 

As defined by the General Assembly, the CCA is the common instrument of the United Nations System to 

analyze the national development situation and identify key development issues. Both a process and a 

product, the CCA takes into account national priorities, with a focus on the MDGs and the other 

commitments, goals and targets of the Millennium Declaration and international conferences, summits and 

conventions. 

In July 2011, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2012-2016 was formulated. Its 

cornerstone is the results matrix that identifies the UN agencies which intend to work in the thematic areas, 

the indicative budget to be mobilized, and the outcome level results, indicators, baseline and targets for 

each of the three outcomes identified. The UNDAF was signed in February 2012. 

Relationships between the UNDAF, UNDAP, and Agency Documents 

The United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan (UNDAP) 2012-2016 is a programming 

document, which ensures that the strategic priorities and results identified in the UNDAF are operationalized 

in a coherent manner through UN system agency’s programmes. The document gives further detail of the 

UN agencies which, individually or collectively, assume responsibility over the achievement of the outputs. 

The UNDAP 2012-2016, in line with the UNDAF, fully coincides with the policy frameworks of the 

Government installed in 2010. Thus, the UNDAP seeks to contribute to the national development objectives 

set out in the Ontwikkelingsplan (Development Plan) concluded by Government in December 2011. 

The logical relationship between the UNDAF, the UNDAP and annual work plans (AWP) and project 

documents is maintained. These documents, collectively, reflect the results chain and clarify how the UN is 

supporting the achievement of national development priorities and internationally agreed human rights and 

development objectives. 

The current UNDAP reflects the results already specified in the UNDAF Results Matrix. The UNDAF Results 

Matrix is kept at the outcome level whereas this UNDAP document specifies the desired outputs. 

Programme Components 

The UNDAP results matrix reflects both the joint programmes of agencies and interventions by individual 

agencies in cooperation with their respective partners. In this section, the concrete interventions by the UN 

agencies collectively in each of the priority areas during this programme cycle will be specified. 


close the gap in the areas of development opportunities, education, health, water and sanitation, 

environment, agriculture, and social protection. 

In the health sector, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF and PAHO/WHO) will support further development of 

national capacity to formulate and implement programmes for Mother and Child Health and Nutrition, 

including Sexual and Reproductive Health. This will include the development of national strategies, plans and 

protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. 

Furthermore, the UN agencies (PAHO/WHO and UNFPA) will support the development and implementation 

of integrated programmes for Non-Communicable, Communicable and Neglected Infectious Diseases. This 

will include the development of national policies and strategies for chronic non-communicable diseases, and 

prevention, treatment and control of neglected infection diseases and Communicable diseases. 

Supportive to Health, Social Services, WASH and Education, UN agencies (UNICEF and UNFPA) will support 

national partners in the development and implementation of a Behaviour Change Communication strategy, 

including the development and dissemination of information, education and communication materials on 

protection Women and Children from violence, exploitation and abuse and Sexual Reproductive Health. 

Furthermore, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the 

implementation of evidence-based programmes to prevent and respond to HIV/AIDS in Most At Risk 

Populations and vulnerable groups. 

In the area of protection from violence, exploitation and abuse, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA) will support 

development of national capacity to formulate and implement programmes and monitoring systems for 

Child Protection and Gender Based Violence. This will include the development of culturally sensitive 

guidelines and protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. 

In the Education sector, UNICEF will support further development of national capacity to implement 

programmes for Child Friendly School approaches. This will include the development of national policies and 

strategies for ICT in Education. 

In Water, Sanitisation and Hygiene (WASH), UN agencies (UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national 

partners in the formulation and implementation of programmes for improved access to Water, Sanitation 

and Hygiene in targeted vulnerable communities. This will include the development of national policies, 

strategies, plans and standards in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. 

Supportive to Environment, UN agencies (UNDP, UNDG-SGP, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in 

the development and implementation of environmental management and sustainable livelihoods 

programmes. This will include the development and implementation of national and community based 

policies and strategies that are responsive to extreme climatic events, hazards and disasters. 

Furthermore, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA, PAHO/WHO) will support development of national 

capacity to implement programmes for emergency preparedness, response and recovery. This will include 

the development and implementation of the National Disaster Plan. 


Outcome II: By 2016, government formulates and implements harmonized, equity focused and 

gender sensitive MDG-oriented key legislation, policies and budgets in accordance with the 

Government’s commitments to international human rights conventions and development goals 

The UN will assist the Government of Suriname in the formulation and implementation of key legislation, 

policies and budgets that are oriented around the MDGs. are harmonised, contributes to reduction of 

disparities, and promotes gender equity. In support of the Government’s prioritization of social 

development and programmes for improving the educational and health systems as well as securing the 

basic needs of disadvantaged groups; the focus of support from the UN agencies will be in the further 

development, refinement of enabling policies, strategies, and legislations so that these are in line with the 

related MDGs, international agreements and conventions. 

Supportive to Health, UN agencies (PAHO/WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF) will support national partners in the 

implementation of evidence-based Health policies, strategies and M&E systems. This will include the 

development and implementation of national policies, strategies, plans and standards in this area and 

supporting their integrated operationalization. 

In addition, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, PAHO/WHO) will support policy development and implementation 

of national legislations, policies, strategies, plans and M&E systems for Child Protection and Gender Based 

Violence, including mainstreaming of Gender issues and considerations across sectors. This will include the 

development of data systems, standards and protocols in this area and supporting their operationalization. 

Furthermore, UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the formulation 

and implementation of policies and plans for Youth and Adolescent Development. This will include the 

development and implementation of the National Youth Policy, strategies and plans in this area and 


In Education, UNICEF will support national partners in the implementation of evidence-based Education 

sector plans, policies and M&E systems. This will include the implementation of management information 

systems and the development and implementation of the Education policy including ICT4 Education and 

Child Friendly Budgeting. 

Supportive to Environment, UN agencies (UNDP, PAHO/WHO) will support national partners in the 

development and implementation of policy for environmental management, climate change, adaptation and 

mitigation. This will include the development and implementation of plans and standards in this area and 


In Agriculture, FAO will support national partners in the development of capacity to formulate and 

implement policies and legislations for Agricultural Productivity, Food security and marketing with focus on 

conservation. This will include the development and implementation of food security standards and codes of 

practice in the area of agriculture, supporting their integrated operationalization. FAO will also support the 

further development of national capacity in the area of forestry management and forestry livelihoods in 

processing Non-Timber Forest Products. This will include the development and implementation training 

programme in this area, supporting their integrated operationalization. 

Supportive to Governance, UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO) will support further development of 

national capacity in the area of Legislative Drafting. The support will include the development and 

implementation of plans and strategies for improved governance in line with international human rights 

standards and support in relevant treaty body reporting. 


Outcome III: By 2016, quality equity focused, rights-based, and gender-sensitive data collection and 

analysis and harmonized information systems inform social, economic, and environmental policies, 

budgets, legislation, and programmes. 

This Outcome focuses the UN commitment to assisting the Government in strengthening its statistical and 

information systems, as well as the capacity to analyse and interpret the data for policy formulation and 

dissemination. The Government has prioritized the 'optimal use of technical, as well as financial assistance, 

through coherent planning and close monitoring'. Data collection, analysis, information systems, and 

effective dissemination are needed to inform and monitor evidence-based policies, legislative initiatives, and 

programming. Population dynamics – including growth rates, age structure, fertility and mortality, migration, 

urbanization, spatial distribution, exposures and more – influence every aspect of human, social and 

economic development. Valid, reliable, timely, and culturally appropriate, disaggregated and internationally 

comparable data can make a difference for policy and programme development, implementation, 

monitoring and evaluation. Program content data including availability and distribution of human resources 

and best practices, research and response systems are elements needed to for the learning and 

improvement cycle. Data therefore can make a positive impact on policies and programmes that improve 

peoples’ lives. 

Supportive to cross cutting data, UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA) will support data and management 

information systems for policy formulation and dissemination of data. This will include development of 

standards and protocols in this area and supporting their integrated operationalization. 

Furthermore, UNDP will support further development of national capacity for poverty monitoring. This will 

include development and implementation of MDG acceleration strategy and dissemination of data in the 

area of poverty and MDG monitoring. 

While the outputs under this outcome area only pertain to cross-cutting data collection, analysis and 

information systems, relevant UN agencies will extend support to these processes as part of each of the 

programme areas covered under outputs falling under Outcome 1 and Outcome 2. 


V. Programme Management and Accountability Arrangements 

The programme will be nationally executed under the overall co-ordination with the Ministry of Foreign 

Affairs. Government coordinating authorities for specific UN system supported programme areas are noted 

in Chapter 11 in the Results Matrix. Government Ministries, NGOs, INGOs and UN system agencies will 

implement programme activities. 

The UNDAP will be made operational through the development of agency-specific annual work plans (AWP) 

and/or Project Documents which describe the specific results to be achieved and will form an agreement 

between the UN system agencies and each Implementing Partner (IP) on the use of resources. To the extent 

possible the UN system agencies and partners will use the minimum documents necessary, namely the 

signed UNDAP and signed Annual Work Plans/Project Documents to implement programmatic initiatives. 

However, as necessary and appropriate, project documents can be prepared using, inter alia, the relevant 

text from the UNDAF Action Plan and AWP/Project Documents. 2 The AWP/Project Document will be signed 

by the relevant Ministry and UN Agency at the beginning of each year as a component of the monitoring 

system. Each AWP/Project Document will be referenced according to the UNDAP Matrix. Should additional 

funding be available for joint UN initiatives in a particular programme area, UN agencies will develop a Joint 

Annual Work Plan, in line with the UNDAP. 

Implementing Partner (IP) refers to an entity that has been selected to implement the project or activities 

supported by the Agencies and may include line ministries, government entities, United Nations 

organizations and NGOs/CSOs. Where implementation includes the transfer of financial resources, IPs 

assume full responsibility and accountability for the effective use of the Agencies’ resources and the 

effective management and delivery of results as outlined in the relevant UN agency programme documents. 

UN agencies will provide support in accordance with the development priorities of Suriname and their 

specific agency mandates. Such support will be delivered through the AWPs/Project Documents as required, 

and other programming instruments. UN Agencies and IPs will jointly monitor implementation based on 

agreed monitoring and evaluation arrangements and the UNDAP M & E Framework, and the mechanisms 

listed in chapter 8 of this UNDAP, in line with the Results Matrix in chapter 11. 

The Government and the UN Agencies shall jointly meet twice a year to review progress in the UNDAP 

programme area; to review the progress made and plan the work for the following six months; to identify 

achievements, challenges, lessons learned and to review and finalize progress reports. The Annual UNDAP 

Review meetings will be held in December; and Semi-annual meetings in July, for each year of 

implementation. 

The Annual UNDAP Review meetings will also provide the opportunity to assess progress in implementing 

the UNDAF Action Plan and address bottlenecks and implementation gaps. The Annual UNDAP Review 

meeting will provide the opportunity to assess progress and achievements during the course of the year, 

determine what on-going programmes need to be continued / discontinued in the ensuing year and what 

new programmes will be implemented in the coming year(s). Based on the Annual UNDAP Review meeting, 

UNDAP will be adjusted to ensure that its continued relevance to the programming context in Suriname. 

2 In the case of UNDP, the Government Coordinating Authority will nominate the Government Co-operating Agency directly responsible for the 

Government’s participation in each UNDP-assisted AWP. The reference to “Implementing Partner(s)” shall mean “Executing Agency(s)” as used in the 

SBAA. Where there are multiple implementing partners identified in an Annual Work Plan, a Principal Implementing Partner will be identified as who 

will have responsibility for convening, co-ordinating and overall monitoring (programme and financial) of all the Implementing Partners identified in 

the AWP to ensure that inputs are provided and activities undertaken in a coherent manner to produce the results of the AWP. 


All cash transfers to IPs are based on the AWPs agreed between the IPs and the UN system agencies. Cash 

transfers for activities detailed in AWPs can be made by the UN system agencies using the following 

modalities: 

1. Cash transferred directly to the IP: 

a. Prior to the start of activities (direct cash transfer), or 

b. After activities have been completed (reimbursement); 

2. Direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the IPs on the basis of requests 

signed by the designated official of the IP; 

3. Direct payments to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by UN system agencies in 

support of activities agreed with IPs. 

Direct cash transfers shall be requested and released for programme implementation periods not exceeding 

three months. Reimbursements of previously authorized expenditures shall be requested and released 

quarterly or after the completion of activities. The UN system agencies shall not be obligated to reimburse 

expenditure made by the Implementing Partner over and above the authorized amounts or for activities not 

reflected in the AWPs. 

Following the completion of any activity, any balance of funds shall be refunded or programmed by mutual 

agreement between the IP and the UN system agencies. 

Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may 

depend on the findings of a review of the public financial management capacity in the case of a Government 

IP, and of an assessment of the financial management capacity of the non-UN IP. A qualified consultant, such 

as a public accounting firm, selected by the UN system agencies may conduct such an assessment, in which 

the IP shall participate. The IP may participate in the selection of the consultant. 

Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may 

be revised in the course of programme implementation based on the findings of programme monitoring, 

expenditure monitoring and reporting, and audits. 

The Joint Government and UN Steering Committee (JSC) Co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs (or 

his/her nominee) and the UN Resident Coordinator (or his/her nominee), the JSC is the highest decision 

making authority on the UNDAF Action Plan. The JSC approves the review reports, provides policy guidance 

on matters pertaining to the UNDAF Action Plan's alignment with national development priorities, decides 

on the allocation of resources to jointly funded initiatives, and recommends measures for effective delivery 

of the funds. The JSC comprises of the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of UN Agencies resident and non 

resident, participating in the UNDAF. 

The UN Country Team (UNCT) The UNCT members manage their respective Agency programmes and 

collectively direct planning and implementation processes in fulfilment of the UNDAF Action Plan and in line 

with the agreed UNCT code of conduct. It is composed of the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC), Heads of UN 

agencies, funds and programmes, including Non Resident Agencies. UNCT members are accountable to the 

UN RC, to each other, and to their respective Executive Head of Agency / Governing Body for the effective 

implementation of UNDAF Action Plan, the responsible use of resources and achievement of results. This 

includes responsibility for making available financial, human and other resources needed for the realization 

of commitments made in the course of defining the UNDAF Action Plan. Decisions by the UNCT are made on 


a consensual basis. The UNCT will establish the UN Coordination Groups, Operations and cross cutting Task 

Teams on programme implementation, delivery, monitoring and reporting. The UNCT reviews the reports of 

the Programme Coordination Groups and suggests modalities for the UNDAF Action Plan's adherence to 

agreed management arrangements, results-based management and crosscutting goals. 

The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) Accredited by the UN Secretary General, the RC represents the UNCT and 

leads its efforts towards a strategic positioning of the UN System in the national development context. He or 

she coordinates the UN development assistance in the country. With a view to ensure progress, the RC may 

hold UNCT members accountable for agreements concluded. Where the exigencies of the situation so 

require, the RC, in the role of Humanitarian Coordinator ensures a swift and effective use of UN resources 

for emergency response and assistance with support from the UNCT. 

The Operations Working Group (OWG) Under delegated authority from the UNCT, the OWG leads efforts 

towards the harmonization of business practices and management of common premises and services. The 

OWG is composed of the most senior operations official from each UN agency. The Chair of the OWG rotates 

on an annual basis. The OWG’s programmes are based on business mapping and process analysis targeted at 

reducing operational duplications and improving cost effectiveness to support the delivery of quality 

programmes. The OMT will have oversight over Procurement, Finance, Harmonization of Cash Transfer 

(HACT), ICT, and One UN House and provide the UNCT with recommendations as and when required. In the 

course of UNDAF Action Plan implementation, the reforms to harmonize business practices will be 

continually pursued and accelerated where possible. 

The Cross Cutting Task Teams or Resource Persons: Cross-cutting teams or resources persons will be 

established by the UNCT as needed and will include UNCT appointed resource persons in Gender, 

Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other area. The task teams or resource persons will be 

established at the technical level to provide technical assistance and quality assurance to UNDAF Action Plan 

implementation and monitoring 

The Communication Group (UNCG) The UNCG plans, produces and oversees communication products, 

services, and activities that encompass the UN system bodies, including internal communications, branding, 

public information materials and media outreach. It works to ensure that the UN in Suriname “speaks with 

one voice”, with the help of tools and working methods that improve the coordination, efficiency, and 

impact of the UN's communication work. The UNCG coordinates advocacy campaigns on cross-cutting issues 

such as human rights, gender and the environment. The UNCG also provides as a forum to improve 

coherence of programme level Communications for Development initiatives part of the UNDAP. The chair of 

the UNCG is appointed by the UNCT and it is made up of communication officers and focal points from the 

UN agencies. 

Programme Coordination Mechanism (PCM): PCM is an interagency mechanism responsible for the 

coordination of the implementation of the agreed results in the UNDAF Action plan. The PCM will enhance 

UN Coherence in engagement in the particular programme area and advocate programme issues within the 

particular programme area. The PCM will consist of the relevant UN Agency, Lead Ministry and additional 

participants as determined by the PCM. The PCM will be co-chaired by the relevant UN agency and Lead 

Ministry with the Chair rotating on an annual basis and performing the role of Secretariat. The Programme 

Coordination Mechanism does not replace day to day inter-agency consultation at project level where 

necessary, nor does it replace project level individual / inter-agency meetings with the Government. 

The UNCT will decide a UN lead agency for each PCM based on objective criteria to be fully spelt out in an 

agreed TOR. The primary role of the PCM is to facilitate programme coordination, review, monitoring and 

reporting and ensuring coherence in activities in the programme area. 


Each UN system agency head is accountable to his/her Executive Head/Governing body for resources 

received by the UN system agency from its own resources, and in line with the pertinent financial regulations 

and rules of the concerned UN system agency. These resources are subject to the external and internal audit 

procedures laid down in his/her own organization. Each UN organization is solely subject to the external and 

internal auditing procedures laid down in each organization’s financial regulations and rules and procedures. 

The use of the Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) is subject to the “standard” HACT procedures 

as per existing UN Common Programming guidelines. 

Fig 1. Coordination Arrangements for UNDAF Action Plan 


VI. Resources and Resource Mobilization Strategy 

The UN system agencies will provide support to the development and implementation of activities within the 

UNDAF Action Plan, which may include technical support, cash assistance, supplies, commodities and 

equipment, procurement services, transport, funds for advocacy, research and studies, consultancies, 

programme development, monitoring and evaluation, training activities and staff support. Part of the UN 

system agencies’ support may be provided to directly to Non-Governmental [and Civil Society] organisations 

as agreed within the framework of the individual AWPs and project documents. 

Additional support may include access to UN organization-managed global information systems, the network 

of the UN system agencies’ country offices, networks of Collaborating Centres and specialized information 

systems, including rosters of consultants and providers of development services. 

The UN system agencies shall appoint staff and consultants for programme development, programme 

support, technical assistance, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities. 

Subject to annual reviews and progress in the implementation of the programme, the UN system agencies’ 

funds are distributed by calendar year and in accordance with the UNDAF Action Plan results. These budgets 

will be reviewed and further detailed in the AWPs and project documents. By mutual consent between the 

Government and the UN system agencies, funds for joint UN initiatives not earmarked by donors to the specific UN 

activities may be re-allocated to other programmatically equally worthwhile activities. 

In case of direct cash transfer or reimbursement, the UN system agencies shall notify the IP of the amount 

approved by the UN system agencies and shall disburse funds to the IP as per the timeline established in the 

relevant AWP or Project Document 

In case of direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the IP on the basis of 

requests signed by the designated official of the IP; or to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by 

the UN system agencies in support of activities agreed with Implementing Partners, the UN system agencies 

shall proceed with the payment as per the timeline established in the relevant AWP or Project Document 

The UN system agencies shall not have any direct liability under the contractual arrangements concluded 

between the Implementing Partner and a third party vendor. 

Where the UN system agencies provide cash to the same IP, programme monitoring, financial monitoring 

and auditing will be undertaken jointly or coordinated with those UN system agencies. 


VII. Communication 

Communication is an indispensable element in ensuring UN coherence, effectiveness and relevance. An 

effective communication strategy engages people in the change process to achieve the development 

priorities of the country and helps building commitment towards them. It is for this reason that, the United 

Nations agencies, funds, and programmes in Suriname will speak with one voice to promote the 

achievement of the development outcomes outlined in the present document. 

The United Nations Suriname communication strategy for the period 2012-2016 will have three main pillars: 

institutional communication, programme communication, and an advocacy component. 

The Communications Strategy will be implemented by the UNCG, formed by communications officers and 

communications focal points from the resident and non-resident agencies. 

The Institutional Communication pillar will address the Delivering as One agenda and process in Suriname 

and will increase the visibility of the UN in Suriname through dissemination of up to date, branded 

documents, materials and information on the UN and its work in Suriname. Institutional Communication will 

ensure coherence in communication with development stakeholders such as Government, donors, media 

and other major partners of the UN in the country. The development of a UN website will be essential in this 

sense. 

From a branding perspective, the UNCG will continue to apply the “One UN” branding guidelines developed 

during 2011. On this framework, UN agencies will keep using UN guidelines combining their own branding 

guidelines with the “One UN” guidelines to communicate about their work as part of a UN family effort. 

The programme communication pillar will focus on capturing, documenting and disseminating the work, 

activities, results, and impact of the programmes developed by the UN in the country to achieve the outputs 

and outcomes drafted in the present United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan. A 

more detailed plan will be developed by the UNCG to address the different programmatic objectives, 

ensuring that communication is in line with and in support of the implementation of the present UNDAF 

Action Plan. Fact sheets, key messages, human interest stories related to the UNDAF Action Plan outcomes 

and an annual report will be produced. 

As part of the United Nations Emergency Technical Team (UNETT), the UNCG profile in communication in 

emergency will be enhanced, to develop its capacity to address its role in a crisis or emergency situation. 

Also, Monitoring and Evaluation data regarding the programme results of the UNDAF Action Plan will be 

utilized to develop specific communications products to disseminate the work of the UN in Suriname. The 

new UN website to be developed in 2012 will be key to publicize the achievements of the UN regarding the 

different programmatic areas. 

The advocacy component will raise awareness on the importance of addressing human rights and 

development issues in the country through different events, reports, activities, and online actions. Special 

attention will be devoted to the media, training them on both human rights issues and Human Rights Based 

Approaches (HRBA) with regards to reporting to enhance their capacity and become agents of change. Also, 

staff responsible to speak on the behalf of the UN will be trained in media skills. 


(if available), PCM reporting and inter-agency programme recommendations resulting from JSC 

recommendations. 

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and Monitoring & Evaluation Resource Persons will be responsible 

for providing quality assurance support to the programme coordination mechanisms and to consolidate and 

prepare and UNDAF Annual Report for submission to the JSC. 

The Communication Resource Persons will disseminate programme progress through websites, publications 

and other communication channels. 

At the activity levels, the implementation of some activities will include cash transfers the specific evaluation 

of which will be guided by the HACT framework: 

IPs agree to cooperate with the UN system agencies for monitoring all activities supported by cash transfers 

and will facilitate access to relevant financial records and personnel responsible for the administration of 

cash provided by the UN system agencies. To that effect, IPs agree to the following: 

1. Periodic on-site reviews and spot checks of their financial records by the UN system agencies or their 

representatives, 

2. Programmatic monitoring of activities following the UN system agencies’ standards and guidance for 

site visits and field monitoring, 

3. Special or scheduled audits. Each UN organization, in collaboration with other UN system agencies 

(where so desired and in consultation with the respective coordinating Ministry) will establish an 

annual audit plan, giving priority to audits of IPs with large amounts of cash assistance provided by 

the UN system agencies, and those whose financial management capacity needs strengthening. 

The audits will be commissioned by the UN system agencies and undertaken by private audit services. 


TABLE 8.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Program Calendar 2012-2016 

Components 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 

Surveys and Studies 

(Reports to be prepared in 

accordance with 

obligations to be added) 

MICS 4 report 

Census 

NCD Risk factor Survey 

HDI report 

Caribbean Wellness Day report 

(CWD) 

Child Protection System 

Assessment 

Sitan on Indigenous and 

Maroon Education 

Universal Access Report (HIV) 

Situational Analysis of Gender 

Relations 

Household Budget Survey 

Global School Health Survey 

Mid-cycle review of CCS 

CWD Report 

Sitan on Adolescents 

UNGASS HIV Report 

MDG Report 

HDI report 

CWD Report 


MICS5 

SitAn Children and Women’s 

Rights 

CCA 

Evaluation of CCS 

CWD Report 

UNGASS HIV Report 

HDI report 

CWD Report 


Monitoring Systems 

ABS Statistical Yearbook 

Annual Update of Suri Info 









Evaluations 

Country programme 

Evaluation 

Reviews 

UNDAF Evaluation 

Schedule 

M&E Capacity Building 

Use of Information 

Partner Involvement 

UNDAF Annual Reviews 

OWG Theme Group ¼rly reports OWG Theme Groups ¼rly OWG Theme Groups ¼rly OWG Theme Groups ¼rly OWG Theme Groups ¼rly 

UNDAF/UNDAP mid year review reports 

reports 

reports 

reports 

UNDAF/UNDAP Annual Progress UNDAF/UNDAP mid year UNDAF/UNDAP mid year UNDAF/UNDAP mid year UNDAF/UNDAP mid year 

Review 

review 

review 

review 

review 

UNDAF/UNDAP Annual UNDAF/UNDAP Annual Joint UNDAF Evaluation UNDAF/UNDAP Annual 

Progress Review 



Strategic information management systems and capacities further developed including the related policy, legislative and budgetary capacities as well as the M&E 

aspects of participatory and rights claiming capacities of beneficiaries. 

UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 UNDAF Outcomes 1,2&3 

Agency Annual Reports 

Agency Annual Reports Agency Annual Reports Agency Annual Reports Agency Annual Reports 

MDG Progress Report and Resident Coordinator’s Report MDG Progress Report and Resident Coordinator’s Report MDG Progress Report and 

Resident Coordinator’s Report UN Newsletters & website Resident Coordinator’s Report UN Newsletters & website Resident Coordinator’s Report 

UN Newsletters & website 



Participation in UNDAF Annual Progress Reviews and Country Programme Annual Review 


IX. Commitments of the Government 

The Government will support the UN system agencies’ efforts to raise funds required to meet the needs of this 

United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan and will cooperate with the UN system agencies 

including: encouraging potential donor Governments to make available to the UN system agencies the funds 

needed to implement unfunded components of the programme; endorsing the UN system agencies’ efforts to 

raise funds for the programme from the private sector both internationally and in Suriname; and by permitting 

contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations in Suriname to support this programme which will 

be tax exempt for the Donor, to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. 

Cash assistance for travel, stipends, honoraria and other costs shall be set at rates commensurate with those 

applied in the country, but not higher than those applicable to the United Nations system (as stated in the ICSC 

circulars). 

A standard Fund Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures (FACE) report, reflecting the activity lines of the 

AWP, will be used by IPs to request the release of funds, or to secure the agreement that UN organization will 

reimburse or directly pay for planned expenditure. The IPs will use the FACE to report on the utilization of cash 

received. The IPs shall identify the designated official(s) authorized to provide the account details, request and 

certify the use of cash. The designated official(s) of the IP will certify the FACE. 

Cash transferred to IPs should be spent for the purpose of activities and within the timeframe as agreed in the 

AWPs only. 

Cash received by the Government and national NGO IPs shall be used in accordance with established national 

regulations, policies and procedures consistent with international standards, in particular ensuring that cash is 

expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that reports on the utilization of all received cash 

are submitted to the relevant UN organization within six months after receipt of the funds. Where any of the 

national regulations, policies, and procedures are not consistent with international standards, the UN system 

agency financial and other related rules and system agency regulations, policies and procedures will apply. 

In the case of international NGO/CSO and IGO IPs cash received shall be used in accordance with international 

standards in particular ensuring that cash is expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that 

reports on the full utilization of all received cash are submitted to the relevant UN agency within six months 

after receipt of the funds. 

To facilitate scheduled and special audits, each IP receiving cash from the relevant UN agency will provide UN 

system agency or its representative with timely access to: 

• all financial records which establish the transactional record of the cash transfers provided by the 

relevant UN agency, together with relevant documentation; 

• all relevant documentation and personnel associated with the functioning of the IP’s internal control 

structure through which the cash transfers have passed. 


The findings of each audit will be reported to the IP and the UN. Each IP will furthermore: 

• Receive and review the audit report issued by the auditors. 

• Provide a timely statement of the acceptance or rejection of any audit recommendation to the 

UN agency that provided cash (and where the SAI has been identified to conduct the audits, add: and to 

the SAI) so that the auditors include these statements in their final audit report before submitting it to 

the relevant UN agency. 

• Undertake timely actions to address the accepted audit recommendations. 

Report on the actions taken to implement accepted recommendations to the UN system agencies (and where 

the SAI has been identified to conduct the audits, add: and to the SAI), on a quarterly basis (or as locally agreed). 

X. Other Provisions 

This United Nations Development Assistance Framework Action Plan supersedes any previously signed Country 

Programme Action Plans and any other operational documents that are specifically superseded. The UNDAF 

Action Plan may be modified by mutual consent, in writing. The UNDAF Action Plan may be extended or 

terminated under the following conditions: 

In the event of any significant change in the situation requiring a change in objectives or a need to extend the 

duration and scope of the planned programme components, the Government will make a formal request to the 

UN system agencies through the Representatives of each of the UN system agencies and an appropriate 

amendment to this UNDAP will be negotiated. 

In the event of a failure by one party to fulfil any of its obligations under this UNDAP: 

(a) where the defaulting party is one of the UN system agencies, the Government may either (i) suspend the 

discharge of its own obligations vis-à-vis the defaulting party by giving written notice to that effect to the 

defaulting party or (ii) terminate the UNDAP vis-à-vis the defaulting party by giving written notice of sixty (60) 

days to the defaulting party; and 

(b) where the defaulting party is the Government, the UN system agency as to which the Government has 

defaulted, either alone or together with all other UN system agencies, may either (i) suspend the discharge of its 

own obligations by giving written notice to that effect to the defaulting party or (ii) terminate the UNDAP by 

giving written notice of sixty (60) days to the defaulting party. 

Dispute settlement 

Any dispute between the Government and an UN system agency shall be resolved in accordance with the 

provisions of that Organization’s basic agreement with the Government as referred in Part 2 of this UNDAP. Any 

dispute among the UN system agencies shall be resolved exclusively among the UN system agencies through 

approaches identified in the UNDG-endorsed dispute resolution mechanism. 


United Nations Convention on Privileges and Immunities 

Nothing in this UNDAF Action Plan shall in any way be construed to waive the protection of the UN system 

agencies accorded by the contents and substance of the United Nations Convention on Privileges and 

Immunities to which the Government is a party. 

The Government will honour its commitments in accordance with the provisions of the cooperation and 

assistance agreements outlined in paragraph [x above in the section on Basis of the Relationship]. The 

Government shall apply the provisions of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations 

agencies to the Agencies’ property, funds, and assets and to its officials and consultants. In addition the 

Government will accord to the Agencies and their officials and to other persons performing services on behalf of 

the Agencies, the privileges, immunities and facilities as set out in the cooperation and assistance agreements 

between the Agencies and the Government. The Government will be responsible for dealing with any claims, 

which may be brought by third parties against any of the Agencies and its officials, advisors and agents. None of 

the Agencies nor any of their respective officials, advisors or persons performing services on their behalf will be 

held responsible for any claims and liabilities resulting from operations under the cooperation and assistance 

agreements, except where it is mutually agreed by Government and a particular Agency that such claims and 

liabilities arise from gross negligence or misconduct of that Agency, or its officials, advisors or persons 

performing services. 

This UNDAP will come into force upon signature by the Government and the UN system agencies. 

IN WITNESS THEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized, have signed this UNDAF Action Plan on this day 

on June 15 2012 in Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname. 


XI. UNDAF Action Plan Results Matrix 

Attached 


GoS/UN UNDAF Action Plan 2012 - 2016 

Outcome 

1 

By 2016, most excluded, marginalised groups and vulnerable populations benefit from reinforced social, economic, and environmental programmes towards accelerated 

and equitable MDG progress, meaningful participation, and a better quality of life for all beyond the MDG agenda. 

Output Cross-cutting considerations Risks and Assumptions Agency(s) Lead Partner Partner(s) 

1 Enhanced national capacity to formulate and 

implement integrated programmes for Mother and 

Child Health and Nutrition 

Ensure a multi-sectoral approach of Mother and 

Child Health and Nutrition. Ensure cultural, ethical 

considerations. Prioritise underserved areas of high 

maternal and new born mortality. Consider human 

rights and gender sensitivities; Prioritise 

underserved geographical areas 

Political will to adopt a multi sectoral approach. 

Adequate funding and political will to address 

recommendation. Participation by key ministries in 

the inter-sectoral coordination structures. 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNFPA, UNICEF 

Indicator: MoV: Baseline (Dec 2011): 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 

Development and implementation status of 

Sexual Reproductive Health, Safe 

Motherhood, Maternal and Child Health and 

Neo natal Action relevant policies, plans and 

protocols 


a national nutrition strategy 

Provision of quality SRH and MCH services at 

health facilities 

Sexual Reproductive Health, 

Safe Motherhood, Maternal 

and Child Health policies, 

plans and protocols; Annual 

Status Reports 

National nutrition strategy; 

Annual Status reports on 

implementation of 

recommendations 

Partner Reports 

Limited availability of 

Sexual Reproductive 

Health, Safe 

Motherhood, Maternal 

and Child Health and 

Neo natal Action 

policies, plans and 

protocols 

No national nutrition 

strategy 

Limited quality of SRH 

and MCH services 

Agreement on development 

of comprehensive policies and 

plans for Sexual Reproductive 

Health, Safe Motherhood, 

Maternal and Child Health, 

including relevant protocols; 

Plan for nutrition survey 

finalized; 

To be established 

Priority policies, plans 

and protocols 

developed as per 

agreement. 

Nutrition Survey 

completed and 

disseminated; 

Agreement on national 

nutrition strategic plan 

secured 

Implementation status 

as per operational plan 

targets 

National nutrition 

strategic plan 

developed 

VG 



targets 


as per national 


targets 

SoZaVo, MINOV, 

RGD, Stichting Lobi, 

Ministries of Health 

in Dutch Caribbean, 

IPPF Family Planning 

Associations 

Affiliates, Medische 

Zending 


as per agreed plans; At 

least one policy / plan 

evaluated 


as per national 


targets 

Improved quality of 

SRH and MCH services 

at health facilities 

UNDAF Outputs, Cross-cutting considerations, Risks and Assumptions, Indicator and targets are subject to revisions during joint UNDAF annual reviews 

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2 Integrated programs for Non-Communicable Disease 

(NCDs), Communicable Diseases, Neglected 

Communicable Diseases and Neglected Infectious 

Diseases are developed and implemented 

Ensure capacity for integrated prevention and 

control including economic, ethnic, and gender 

implications of these policies and strategies 

Adequate financial and technical resources are 

available. Continued partner support to SRH; 

Knowledge is transferred at district level 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNFPA 



national plan for prevention and control of 

chronic non-communicable diseases 


communication strategy for priority cancers 

(breast, prostate and cervical cancers) 


national elimination plan on priority 

Neglected Infectious Diseases (NIDs) 

National Plan for prevention 

and control of non-chronic 

communicable diseases; 

Annual implementation 

status reports 

Communication strategy for 

priority cancers; Annual 

implementation status reports 

National integrated plan on 

NIDs; Annual Implementation 


Draft national strategic 

plan for of chronic noncommunicable 

diseases available 

No communication 

strategy for priority 

cancers 

No national integrated 

plan on NIDs 

Strategic national plan for the 

prevention and control of 

chronic non-communicable 

diseases finalised, according 

to the PAHO Integrated 

Chronic Disease Prevention 

and Control Approach 

Communication strategy for 

priority cancers developed 

Integrated costed plan on NIDs 


as per national plan 

targets 


as per communication 

strategy targets 



targets 



targets 






targets 

3 A coherent behaviour change communication and 

advocacy strategy is developed and implemented 

Communications material are gender sensitive and 

culturally appropriate and takes into account 

special needs of indigenous and maroon groups. 

Communication and advocacy strategy changes 

knowledge and understanding of national 

partners; Cooperation of local partners; 

Commitment/motivation of implementing 

partners; Adequate funding available. 

VG 



targets 






targets 


BOG, RGD, Medische 

Zending 

Mid term evaluation 

report of national plan 

for the prevention and 

control of chronic noncommunicable 

diseases, according to 

the PAHO Integrated 

Chronic Disease 

Prevention and Control 

Approach 



strategy targets; 

Increased awareness 

on cervical and breast 

cancer; Increase in 

persons trained in 

early detection of 

cervical cancer 


a 

b 



integrated Behaviour Change 

Communication (BCC) strategy on Maternal 

and Child Health and Nutrition, Community 

IMCI, Children and Women's Protection, 

WASH, and Child Friendly Education 

Understanding of 'target groups' on key 

messages from the integrated C4D strategy 

Integrated Behaviour Change 

Communication (BCC) 

strategy on Maternal and 

Child Health and Nutrition, 

Community IMCI, Children 

and Women's Protection, 

WASH, and Child Friendly 

Education; Annual 

implementation status reports 

KAP Survey 

No integrated C4D 

strategy 

Limited understanding 

of 'target groups" on 

key messages 

Initial concept of an 

integrated C4D strategy and 

content agreed 

An integrated C4D 

strategy on 

developed; Inclusion 

of SRH and GBV IEC 

strategies as part of 

the C4D strategy; 

Implementation 

initiated as per 

schedule 

Baseline established 

Communication 

strategy implemented 

as per schedule 

VG 

Communication 



RGD, Medische 

Zending, JusPol, 

MINOV, SoZaVo, BOG 

Communication 



50% increase [TBD] in 

targeted behaviours 

among 'target groups' 


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4 Improved implementation of evidence based 

programmes to prevent and respond to HIV/AIDS in 

Most At Risk Populations and vulnerable groups 

Ensure prevention, health and well-being of all 

children, women and Most at Risk Populations and 

improving survival; Ensure capacity building, 

human rights, cultural and gender sensitivity 

considerations 

Political environment for engagement for HIV in 

place; Commitment and willingness of umbrella 

organizations and networks to collaborate; Timely 

availability of funds to support prevention, care 

and treatment services. 

a 

b 

c 

d 

PAHO/WHO, 



Proportion of target NGOs with capacity to 

implement HIV prevention programmes 

amongst vulnerable groups 

Availability of SITAN of Children and HIV and 

implementation status of response plan 


Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) 

strategy for youth and sex workers 

Percentage of youth and sex workers 

reporting using a condom at last intercourse 

Partner reports 

SitAn of Children and HIV; 



Comprehensive Condom 

Programming Strategy; 



Survey data (MICS; DHS, BSS) 

NGOs have limited 

capacity to implement 

HIV prevention 

programmes 

SitAn drafted 

Target group of NGOs and 

capacity development 

interventions identified 

SitAn on children and HIV 

finalized and disseminated; 

25% of target NGOs 

have capacity to 

implement HIV 

Prevention 

Programmes 

Action Plan developed 

to address 


No CCP strategy. CCP strategy developed CCP strategy 

implemented as per 

schedule 

Baseline to be 

established 

Baseline to be established 



implement HIV 

Prevention 

Programmes 

Implemented status of 

the action plan 

reviewed 

CCP strategy 


schedule 

VG 



implement HIV 

Prevention 

Programmes 



reviewed 

CCP strategy 


schedule 

NAP (Nationale Aids 

Programma), Man 

Mit Man, Suriname 

Man United, 

Stichting Rachab 

(Maxilinder), 

Stichting Liefdevolle 

Handen, Medische 

Zending 



implement HIV 

Prevention 

Programmes 



reviewed 

CCP strategy 


schedule 

Increase percentage of 

youth and sex workers 

reporting using a 

condom at last 

intercourse 


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5 Child Protection and Gender Based Violence 

programmes are developed and implemented 

Ensure gender, cultural, ethical, geographical and 

human rights considerations, as well as 

special needs for protection of targeted groups, 

e.g. women, youth and adolescence, boys and girls. 

Ensure capacity building, ownership and 

participation 

Political will to engage in coordination and provide 

leadership. Stakeholders possess sufficient 

knowledge and commitment. Children and youth 

participation included. 

a 

b 

c 



Approval and operationalization status of 

Raamwet Kinder Opvang 


programme for Counselling perpetrators and 

victims of Gender Based Violence 

Centrale Meldpunt established and 

functional 

Partner reports; Monitoring 

reports 

Programme for Counselling of 

perpetrators and victims of 

GBV; Partner reports; 

Evaluation of programme 

Centrale Meldpunt; Partner 

Reports 

Raamwet Kinder 

Opvang finalised 

No programme for 

counselling of 

perpetrators and 

victims of GBV 

No Centrale Meldpunt 

Agreement reached on 

training for Child care service 

providers; draft of trainings 

modules for child care training 

providers developed; 


approved; 

Programme for Counselling of 

perpetrators and victims of 

Gender Based Violence 

developed; Protocols for 

Counselling for perpetrators 

and victims of Gender Based 

Violence updated 

National agreement on 

establishment of Central 

Meldpunt pending 

At least 30% of target 

Child care service 

providers trained; 

Guidance and 

Counselling training 

programme 


schedule; 

Reach agreement on 

the establishment of 

Centrale Meldpunt; 

Implementation plan 

developed 

At least 50% target of 


providers trained; at 

least 10% of identified 

child care institutions 

meet standards and 

certified; 

Guidance and 


programme 


schedule; 

Implementation of 

Action Plan as per 

schedule. 

SoZaVo 





child care institutions 

meet standards and 

certified; 

Guidance and 


programme 


schedule; 



schedule. 

JusPol, Stichting Ilse 

Henar Hewitt, 

Stichting Stop 

Geweld, Womens 

Right Center, KPS 

(Police), MINOV, VG 





child care of 

institutions meet 

standards and 

certified; 

Evaluation Report for 

Guidance and 


programme available 



schedule. 


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6 Enhanced national capacity to implement Child Ensure equity based capacity building programmes Sufficient capacity of implementing partner. 

Friendly School approaches and innovative strategies targeting most disadvantaged and vulnerable Adequate funding and political will to address 

(e.g. ICT) to enhance access to quality education groups. 


a 


% of teachers and professionals trained in 

Child Friendly school approaches 

Training reports on Child 

Friendly Schools Approach; 

Evaluation Report 

b Selected schools using ICT4 Education Partner Reports; Evaluation 

Report 

c 

Targeted schools meeting Child Friendly 

School standards 

Partner Reports; Monitoring 

Reports 

Some teachers trained 

in CFS approach; 

No ICT 4 Education 

programme 

Some schools 

implement Child 

Friendly School 

approaches; No 

schools certified as 

child friendly 

Target Teachers and MOECD 

personnel for Child Friendly 

school approaches identified 

Pilot project computer aided 

learning implemented; 70% 

of teachers in pilot schools 

trained in ICT4 education; 

30% of all identified 

teachers and MOECD 

personnel trained and 

apply child friendly 

approaches. 


pilot project underway 

Monitoring tools in 

place to assess CFS 

standards; Target 

schools identified 

UNICEF 

Child friendly schools 

approach integrated in 

curriculum of all 

teachers training 

colleges; 60% of all 

identified teachers and 

MOECD personnel 

trained and apply 

child friendly 

approaches. 

Evaluation of ICT pilot 

project available; 

Follow up based on 

recommendations of 

evaluation; 

Annual target schools 

achieve CFS standards 

MINOV 

80% of all identified 

teachers and MOECD 

personnel trained and 

apply child friendly 

approaches. 

Up-scaling of ICT4 

Education as per 

implementation plan 



MINOV (BOB), 

Presidential 

Commission 

(Education) 

Evaluation report 

including 

recommendation and 

follow up action plan 

on child Friendly 

education finalized and 

launched 

Up-scaling of ICT4 

Education as per 





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7 Targeted vulnerable communities have improved 

access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) 

services and national plans prioritize underserved 

communities 

Increase coverage and access to clean and safe 

water, sanitation and hygiene in targeted areas. 

Ensure gender considerations and environmental 

sustainability 

Commitment and willingness to address issues 

related to the interior the issues related to the 

interior. 

Political will to address the issues related to the 

interior. Approved guidelines and mechanism by 

Ministry of Natural Resources are agreed and 

rolled out for the interior. Agreement on 

implementation targeting vulnerable areas 

reached. 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 



Target underserved communities having 

adequate water and sanitation facilities 

according to national standards 

Status of inclusion of equity issues in 

National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 

policies, strategies, plan and programmes 

Standards for potable water established and 

implemented 


Reports 

National Water, Sanitation 

and Hygiene policies, 

strategies, plan and 

programmes 

Standards for potable water; 


13 Target 

Communities have 

developed Community 

WASH Action Plans 

National Water Master 

Plan with equity gaps 

No acceptable potable 

water standards 

Target communities, as part of 

WASH pilot, have Community 

Action Plans to improve 

WASH; Priority WASH 

interventions identified 

Agreement reached for 

inclusion of targeted 

communities in water master 

plan. 

Development of acceptable 

potable water standards 


priority WASH 

interventions in target 

communities 

completed 

National Water Master 

Plan updated; 

Monitoring Plan 

established 

Implementation as per 

schedule of acceptable 

potable water 

standards 

Improved WASH 

facilities and practices 

in target underserved 

communities; Project 

evaluated, and lessons 

learned for scale up 

available 


the National Water 

Master Plan reviewed 



potable water 

standards 

NH 

Inclusion of lessonslearned 

from pilot in 

national WASH scale 

up plans targeting 

underserved 

communities 






potable water 

standards 

BOG, Medische 

Zending; SGP, 

RO/Stichting FOB 

National WASH scale 

up plans targeting 

underserved 

communities 

developed 






potable water 

standards 


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8 Targeted vulnerable communities adopt strategies 

for environmental management and sustainable 

livelihoods and are prepared and empowered to 

respond to extreme climatic events, hazards and 

disasters 

Promote representation of women & youth in 

environmental management and sustainable 

livelihoods and consider indigenous knowledge. 

Ensure inclusion of women, youth and 

disadvantaged communities in technical capacity 

development at the local level 

National Steering Committee (NSC) approval of 

project proposals, NGOs (sufficient staffing to 

monitor and guide projects) and CBOs capacity 

(ability to apply for grant, ability to execute 

project); GOS in agreement on Sustainable Land 

Management policies; GOS agreement on Climate 

Compatible Development Strategy (CCDS) 

a 

b 

c 

d 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNDP, UNDP - 

SGP 


Targeted coastal communities having 

improved capacities for Ecosystem based 

Adaptation 

Proportion of communities have improved 

management strategies in the coastal zone 

protected areas. 

# NGOs/CBOs to support the Global 

Environment Facility (GEF) targeted to 

conserve biodiversity, abatement of climate 

change, maintenance of sustainable Forest 

Management formed, registered and to 

have increased capacity 

Communities / community members 

engaged (aware of climate change 

adaptation; trained in entrepreneurship, 

product registration; having a community 

business plan and forest conservation plan) 

in sustainable livelihoods and income 

generation 

Partner Reports; Evaluation 

Report on capacity 

strengthening of the 

Ecosystem based adaptation 

available; NEX Audit Report; 


Reports; 

Annual Implementation 


Annual Implementation 


Targeted costal 

communities have 

limited capacity for 

Ecosystem based 

Adaptation 

Communities have 

limited management 

strategies in the costal 

zone protection areas 

NGOs/CBOs have 

limited capacity 

(project management 

and awareness in 

environmental 

sustainability) and 

knowledge in stated 

areas 

Limited number of 

communities / 

community members 

engaged in sustainable 

livelihoods and income 

generation 

Target communities agreed 

upon; Implementation Status 

report against Government 

Framework for improved 

Ecosystem based Adaptation 

available; 

Training Plan for capacity 

building in coastal protected 

area management developed; 

Plan for conservation of 

biodiversity developed; 

Monitoring systems developed 

At least 2 new CBOs 

registered (rural and interior 

areas) and 2 CBOs/NGOs 

strengthened in capacity 

Annually targeted 

communities engaged in 

sustainable livelihoods and 

income generation 


coastal communities 

have improved 

capacity for Ecosystem 

based Adaptation; 

Periodic status/ 

progress reports; 


of action plans 

reviewed 


registered (rural and 

interior areas) and 4 

CBOs/NGOs 

strengthened in 

capacity 


communities engaged 

in sustainable 

livelihoods and 




have improved 



Mid-term Evaluation; 



reviewed 




CBOs/NGOs 


capacity 






ATM 



have improved 



Periodic status/ 




reviewed 




CBOs/NGOs 


capacity 






Min ROGB, LVV, 

OW, National 

Vrouwen Beweging, 

Pater Alhbrinck 

Stichting, Platform 

NGOs, WWF, SCF, 

Tropenbos, Stichting 

Projecta),ADEK, 

CELOS, Amazon 

Conservation Team, 

Conservation 

International, Red 

Cross, NCCR, 

Stichting Samarja 


available on capacity 

strengthening of the 

Ecosystem based 

Adaptation; NEX Audit 

completed; Improved 

Ecosystem adaptation 

in target communities 



reviewed 

14 targeted registered 

NGOs/CBOs 

implementing 

environmental 

sustainability 

programmes 

Improved sustainable 

livelihood and income 

generation in target 

communities 


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9 Improved national emergency preparedness, 

response and recovery capacity 

Ensure focus on vulnerable groups; Environment, 

gender and at risk groups and geographic areas. 

Full and effective participation is ensured. 

Reproductive Health, Gender and Population 

variables are prioritized. Adequate funding 

available 

a 

b 

FAO, 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNDP, UNFPA, 



Status of implementation of plan for 

national emergency preparedness, response 

and recovery capacity 

Status of Inter Agency Emergency Response 

Plan (IERP) 


Updated Inter Agency 

Emergency Response Plan; 

No Project 

Management and 

Finance Unit in NCCR; 

NCCR and Health 

Sectors with limited 

emergency 

preparedness, 

response ad recovery 

capacity; 

Inter Agency 

Emergency Response 

Plan with identified 

gaps 

Establish Project 

Management and Finance 

Unit in NCCR; Annual planned 


interventions for NCCR and 

Health Sectors completed 

(including SPRINT, MISP) 

Inter Agency Emergency 

Response Plan (IERP) 

reviewed and updated; UN 

agencies respond in declared 

emergencies as per their 

mandate. 

Annual planned 


interventions for NCCR 

and Health Sectors 

completed (including 

SPRINT, MISP) 

Inter Agency 


Plan (IERP) reviewed 

and updated; UN 

agencies respond in 

declared emergencies 

as per their mandate. 






SPRINT, MISP) 

Inter Agency 







10 Adolescent/Youth development and participation Ensure focus on and participation of vulnerable Ensure involvement and participation of youth and 

programmes, including Sports, are developed and youth groups and gender issues are prioritized adolescence. 

implemented 

NCCR 






SPRINT, MISP) 

Inter Agency 








VG, Medische 

Zending, Stichting 

Lobi, LVV, RGD 






SPRINT, MISP) 

Inter Agency 








a 

b 

Ministerie 

van Sport en 

Jeugdzaken 


Status of implementation of plans and 

programmes for adolescent/Youth 

development and participation, including 

Sports. 

Status of implementation of programmes on 

family life education targetting adolescents, 

including young mothers, out-of-school 

youth and other vulnerable groups 


status report 

Annual partner 

implementation status report 

Limited programmes 

for adolescent/Youth 

development and 

participation, including 

Sports. 

Limited programmes 

on family life 

education targetting 

adolescents, including 

young mothers, out-ofschool 

youth and other 

vulnerable groups 

Initial discussions held 

Initial discussions held 

Agreement on priority 

areas for adolescent / 

Youth development 

and participation, 

including Sports 

Priority programmes 

agreed based on 

national adolescent 

strategic plan 

Priority areas 


schedule. 

Programmes and plan 


schedule. 



schedule. 



schedule. 

MINOV, VG 



schedule. 



schedule. 


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Outcome 

2 

By 2016, government formulates and implements harmonized, equity focused, and gender sensitive MDG-oriented key legislation, policies, and budgets in accordance 

with the government’s commitments to international human rights conventions and other internationally agreed development goals. 


1 Strengthened evidence based health policies, 

strategies and improved Health M&E systems 

M&E systems includes data disaggregated by 

gender and different groups and ensure evidence 

based monitoring 

Political will to formulate evidence based health 

policies. Continued commitment to integrating 

evidence based information into strategies, 

policies and plans. 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 



Availability of disaggregated data from 

National Health Information System on 

health risk indicators, including SRH 


multi-sectoral programs to promote the 

prevention of chronic diseases 

Implementation status of public policies on 

healthy work environments including norms 

and standards 

National Health Information 

System data base; Data 

reports; 

Multi-sectoral programs to 

promote the prevention of 

chronic diseases ; Annual 


Plans and Monitoring system 

for healthy work 

environments; Annual 

Implementation Status 

Reports 

National Health 

Information System 

with gaps in the 

disaggregation of 

health risk indicators; 

No intersectoral 

programme to 

promote the 

prevention of chronic 

diseases; 

Public Policies are not 

sufficiently referring 

toe healthy work 

environments; 

Agreement on expansion and 

Health risk indicators; 

Expansion/Capacity Building 

plan agreed 

Intersectoral mechanism for 

monitoring the development 

and implementation of multisectoral 

programs to promote 

the prevention of chronic 

diseases in place; 

Plans and Monitoring system 

for healthy work 

environments including 

norms and standards in place 

Expansion/ Capacity 

Building of National 

Health Information 

System including 

standardized health 

risk indicators plan 

implementation as per 

schedule; 

Intersectoral 

mechanism reviews 

implementation status 

of programmes 


reviewed based on 

data from monitoring 

system 








schedule; Data 

reports, including 

disaggregated data at 

national and sub 

national level available 

Intersectoral 



of programmes 




system 

VG 













Intersectoral 



of programmes 




system 

MINOV, Jeugd 

Parlement, 

BOG,LVV,ATM 













Intersectoral 



of programmes 




system 


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2 Effective national legislations, policies, structures, 

plans and M&E systems for Child Protection and 

Gender Based Violence in place, including Gender 

mainstreaming in sectors 

Ensure gender, cultural, geographical and human 

rights considerations, as well as special needs for 

protection of targeted groups 

Commitment from professionals to prioritize a 

child rights approach to young offenders and child 

victims; Commitment of professionals (health 

workers) to take into account human rights and 

gender 

a 

b 

c 

d 

e 

f 

PAHO/WHO, 



Development status of the Child Protection 

System including rules and regulations 

related to (gender based) violence and child 

abuse and exploitation 

Availability of a functional Kinder Ombuds 

Bureau 

Availability of routine data from a functional 

Child Protection Management Information 

System 

Status of approval and implementation of 


Implementation status of national gender 

strategy, including combating Domestic 

violence 

Status of gender mainstreaming in newly 

developed or revised priority national 

policies and plans 

Action Plan for child 

protection; Partner Reports 

on Implementation 


Data sets on Child Protection; 



National Gender Strategy; 


National planning documents 

No action plan for 

Child Protection; 

toolkit shared with 

selected Ministries 

No Kinder Ombuds 

Bureau 

Limited availability of 

data for Child 

Protection 

Raamwet Kinder 

Opvang finalised 

awaiting approval 

No national gender 

strategy 

Absence of 

mainstreaming of 

equality principles in 

national plans and 

policies 


utilization of UNICEF Child 

protection toolkit; Agreement 

on action plan for children in 

conflict with the law reached. 

Kinder Ombuds Bureau 

legislation finalised and 

approved 

Upgraded data management 

system for Justice and Police 

in place 


approved 

Agreement secured on 

development of a national 

gender strategy 

Priority policies and plans 

selected for mainstreaming 

equality principles 

Toolkit adapted and 

utilized by identified 

ministries; National 

coordination group for 

monitoring of child 

protection meets at 

least once a month; 

Action plan for child 

protection (including 

children in conflict 

with the law) drafted; 


action Plan including 


of Kinderombureau 

Multi-sectoral 

assessment of ability 

to collect Child 

Protection data 

completed and action 

plan developed 

Action Plan developed 

for operationalization 

National gender 

strategy developed, 

including 


Equality principles 

mainstreamed in draft 

priority policies and 

plans 

Coordination group 

reviews 


child protection action 

plan 


Action plan for Kinderombudsbureau 

as per 

schedule 


agreed plan 


agreed plan 


agreed plan 



targets 

JusPol 


reviews 



plan 



as per 

schedule; Kinder 

ombudsbureau 

functional 


agreed plan 


agreed plan 


agreed plan 



targets 

SoZaVo, VG, BiZa, 

Ministerie van Sport 

en Jeugdzaken, 

MINOV, NGO’s, 

Presidential Task 

Force on Youth and 

Child Rights 


reviews 



plan 



as per 

schedule; Kinder 

ombudsbureau 

functional 

Routine data on Child 

Protection available 

periodically 


agreed plan 


agreed plan 



targets 


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3 Policies and plans for Youth and Adolescent 

Knowledge base on children will allow for a better Ensure involvement and participation of youth and 

Development and Participation are formulated, targeting of interventions; adequate funding and adolescence. Commitment and engagement of 

implemented and monitored 

political will to address the recommendations stakeholders. 

a 

b 

PAHO/WHO, 


Ministerie 

van Sport en 

Jeugdzaken 


Implementation status of coordinated 

multisectoral approach to adolescent 

development 

Operationalization of national integrated 

Youth Policy including targeted interventions 

for school dropouts and teenage pregnancy 

Adolescent SitAn Report; 

Adolescent Strategic Plan; 


Youth Policy; Partner reports 

on implementation of 

operationalization plan 

No coordinated 

approach to 

adolescent 

development 

No national integrated 

Youth Policy 

Adolescent SitAn available; 

Integrated Youth Policy 

targeting interventions for 

school dropouts and teenage 

pregnancy in place, including 

supportive action plans 

Adolescent Strategic 

Plan developed and 


schedule 

Policy implementation 

reviewed annually 




schedule 



4 Education sector plans and policies are evidence 

based, incorporating child friendly principles and 

innovative strategies, and supported by 

strengthened monitoring systems to track progress 

Ensure that policy is evidence based and addresses 

the needs of boys and girls , indigenous and 

maroon children, children with special needs 

Stakeholders commit to and actively participate in 

the development of strategies and plans. Political 

will to engage in coordination and provide 

leadership. National commitment to include Child 

Friendly approaches and prioritization in policies, 

plans and strategies. 





schedule 



VG, MINOV, JEUGD 

Parlement 




schedule 




a 

b 

c 


Availability of a Child friendly budget 

analysis study and status of implementation 

of recommendations 

Availability of Education policy/framework, 

including ICT4Education 

Availability of disaggregated data on key 

indicators from EMISS database 

Child friendly budget analysis; 

Partner Reports on 

implementation 

Education policy/framework; 

Annual Status Reports on 

implementation 

EMISS database; Periodic 

reports on key indicators 

No Child friendly 

budget analysis 

No Education 

policy/framework 

Limited data available 

in EMISS 

Agreement reached on the 

finalization of the Education 

policy/framework; SITAN on 

Indigenous and Maroon 

Education finalized and 

approved. 

Finalization of School 

mapping; third and final 

report. 

Study on child friendly 

budget analysis 

available 

Education 

policy/framework 

finalized; ICT4 

Education strategy 

developed 

Database system in 

place. EMISS 

expanded and linked 

with 20% of all primary 

schools; Periodic 

reports on key 

indicators available 

Agreement reached on 

Action plan 

development based on 

recommendation of 

child friendly budget 

analysis. 



EMISS expanded and 

linked with 40% of all 

primary schools; 

Periodic reports on key 


MINOV 



schedule 








MINOV (BOB), 

Schoolbesturen, 

FIBOS, Presidential 

Commission 

(Education) 



schedule 









Page 11 of 17


5 Improved national institutional capacities, policy 

frameworks, strategies and competencies for 

environmental management, climate changes 

adaptation and mitigation in place and 

implementation monitored. 

Ensure that monitoring system takes into account 

gender and ethics; Communication strategy is 

gender based; Ensure the participation of local 

communities in the study by conducting Focus 

Group Discussions; 

GOS agreement on appropriate Land, Spatial and 

Renewable Energy policies; GOS agreement on 

appropriate Land, Spatial and surface water 

policies; Sufficient technical resources are 

available. (Technical) personnel are available for 

training 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNDP 


Implementation status of Action Plan of 

Sound Management Chemicals (SMC) 

Status of implementation of action plan on 

renewable energy and livelihoods for local 

communities 

Implementation status of an Environmental 

Health Surveillance System in accordance 

with global standards for the Amazon Region 

Action Plan of Sound 

Management of Chemicals; 


National Strategy and Action 

plan document; Partner 

Reports; 

Environmental Health 

Surveillance System database 

and reports 

No action plan on SMC 

No action plan on 

renewable energy and 

livelihoods for local 

communities 

No Environmental 

Health Surveillance 

System 

National Situation Report 

(NSR) on Sound Management 

Chemicals (SMC) finalized; 

Priority actions agreed 

Reach agreement on national 

strategy and action plan on 



communities 

Needs assessed and 

Environmental Health 

Surveillance System action 

plan developed 


schedule based on 

priority actions 

Feasibility study 

Finalised and 

disseminated. Action 

plan based on 

Feasibility study 

Finalised. 


action plan as per 

schedule 






schedule 



schedule 

NH 






schedule 



schedule; Surveillance 

reports available 

NCCR, ATM, BOG, 

IDB, Oswaldo Cruz 

Foundation 

(FIOCRUZ), Ministry 

of Health Brazil, LVV 


finalized on project 

results; Road map 

finalized for proposed 

Sound Management 

Chemical 

mainstreaming for 

Suriname 

Evaluation Report on 



communities available 



schedule; Surveillance 

reports available 


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6 Enhanced sustainable production, income 

generation, food security, and food safety for 

economic growth and development 

Ensure food safety and security and the code of 

practice 


available. Prioritized areas with high levels of food 

insecurity. Sufficient human capital to fill the 

relevant positions at the district level 

a 

b 

c 

d 

e 


Implementation status of Policy on Livestock 

Legislation 

Implementation status of strategy for 

Aquaculture Development including food 

safety standards and codes of practice 

Operationalization status of Diseases 

Monitoring System for Cultured and Wild 

Aquatic Species, in accordance with the 

World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) 

Standards 

Availability of disaggregated Agirculture 

statistics and dissemination strategy in the 

Ministry of Agriculture 

Status of Implementation of National Food 

and Nutrition Security policy and 

programmes 

Policy on Livestock 

Legislation; Monitoring 

reports on implementation 

Aquaculture Strategy; 

Training reports 

Disease Monitoring System 

for Cultured and Wild Aquatic 

Species; Monitoring reports 

MIS in the Ministry of 

Agriculture database; Annual 

data reports 

National Food and Nutrition 

Security Policy and 

Programmes; Partner Reports 

Outdated policy and 

Livestock legislation 

not-aligned to the 

trading environment 

under the WTO / 

Sanitary and Phyto- 

Sanitatry (SPS) 

Absence of trade 

considerations in 

existing Aquaculture 

Strategy; Limited 

capacity to collect and 

analyse agriculture 

data 

No Diseases 

Monitoring System for 

Cultured and Wild 

Aquatic Species in 

accordance with OIE 

Standards 

Limited statistical MIS 

capability in the 


Outline of National 

Food and Nutrition 

Security Policy in place 

Livestock Policy 

recommendation and draft 

legislation compliant with 

World Organization for 

Animal Health (OIE) 

recommendations and 

Agreement on SPS measures; 

Targeted persons trained in 

legislative drafting 

Enhance Aquaculture strategy 

developed; Target persons 

trained in aquaculture 

industry data collection and 

analyses 

Agreement on the 

development of Diseases 

Monitoring System for 

Cultured and Wild Aquatic 

Species in accordance with 

OIE Standards secured 

System and human resource 

capacity for statistics 

established 

National Food and Nutrition 

Security Policy aligned with 

Caricom Food Security Policy; 

Inventory of food and 

nutrition security systems 

completed 

Policy 

recommendation and 

draft legislation in 

place; Implementation 

as per plan 

Strategy for 

Aquaculture 

Development 

reviewed; Target 


aquaculture industry 

data collection and 

analyses 

Diseases Monitoring 

System for Cultured 

and Wild Aquatic 

Species in place 

Statistics Unit of 


functional according to 

agreed to protocols 

Mapping of vulnerable 

households; FNS 

training and system 


FAO 


Legislation 

implemented as 

planned; Lifestock 

policy and legislative 

reviewed; 

Strategy for 

Aquaculture 

Development 





analyses 

Monitoring reports 

available 

Statistics Unit of 


functional according to 

agreed to protocols 


Policy as per agreed 

plan 

LVV 


Legislation 


planned 

Strategy for 

Aquaculture 

Development 





analyses 


available 

Timely and 

disaggregated data 

available from 

Statistics Unit 


policy as per agreed 

plan 

ABS, 

ECLAC,MINOV,IICA 

(Inter American 

Institute for 

Cooperation on 

Agriculture), RO, HI, 

UN Women, CFNI 

(Caribbean Food and 

Nutrition Institute), 

Suriname 

Standaarden Bureau 


Legislation 


planned 

Strategy for 

Aquaculture 

Development 





analyses 


available 

Timely and 

disaggregated data 

available from 

Statistics Unit 


policy as per agreed 

plan 


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7 National capacity for forestry management and 

forestry livelihoods in processing Non-Timber Forest 

Products enhanced 

Promote gender equity in access to training. 

Enhance use of environment and code of practice. 


available. Emphasis is placed on local level capacity 

strengthening. Effective and reliable marketing 

systems for food and non-food items 

a 


Proportion of targeted key stakeholders and 

Government staff trained in Non-Timber 

Forest Products processing and Forestry 

Management 

Report on Needs Assessment; 

Training Reports; Evaluation 

Report 

Limited capacity in 

Non-Timber Forest 

Products 

development; Limited 

capacity in Timber 

industry waste 

processing 

Project design completed; 

Resources mobilised 

Needs Assessment for 

capacity building in 

Non-Timber Forestry 

Management; 

Agreement reached 

with partners for 

capacity 

strengthening; Need 

assessment for timber 

waste processing 

FAO 

Target persons trained 

in forestry 

management and 

forestry livelihoods 

and Non-Timber Forest 

Products processing 

ROGB 

SBB (Stichting voor 

Bosbeheer en 

Bostoezicht), CELOS 

Evaluation of Trainings 

completed and an 

action plan for follow 

up recommendations 

in place 


Page 14 of 17


8 Enhanced national capacity for designing legislation 

and to implement improved governance strategies in 

line with international human rights standards 

Strategy for delivery of services is gender based 

and takes into account languages and cultural 

aspects of the Indigenous and Maroons; 

participation of local community; Ensure the 

participation of CBOs and FBOs in the whole 

process; ensure that disaggregated data is used 

Government capacities to mainstream human 

rights and gender will translate into policies, 

budget allocations and legislation responsive of 

the needs of disadvantaged groups 

Clear identification of the information needs of the 

populations in the hinterland. GoS agreement on 

implementation of the strategy. 

GOS agreement on Climate Compatible 

Development Strategy (CCDS) 

political will to finalise reporting and to address 

recommendations with the participation of CSOs 

and FBOs 

a 

b 

c 

PAHO/WHO, 

UNDP, UNICEF 


Implementation status of capacity building 

plan for legislative drafting 

Implementation status of Human Rights 

Action plans 

Implementation status of E-delivery action 

plan 

Reports on Training; Partner 

Reports; draft legislations 

National Human Rights Plan; 

Partner Reports; Training 

Reports 

E-delivery strategy and Action 

plan; Partner Reports 

Limited capacity of 

policy makers to draft 

legislation 

No National Human 

Rights Plan; Limited 

capacity in the Bureau 

of Human Rights 

No E-delivery strategy 

for the hinterland 

Reach agreement with 

Government and other 

stakeholders for workplan on 

training of policy makers on 

legislative drafting 

Bureau for Human Rights 

strengthened accordingly to 

agreed plan for capacity 

building. Reach agreement on 

the finalisation of Human 

Rights Plan 

E-delivery strategy and Action 

plan finalized 

At least 20% of 

selected Policy Makers 

and staff trained in 

legislative drafting; 

target 

briefing/learning 

sessions conducted for 

the selected policy 

makers; At least 20% 

of selected policy 

makers trained in 

methods of effective 

management 

(oversight). 

National Human Rights 

plan (including 

measures on how to 

move on UPR 

recommendations) 

drafted and accepted 

by the GoS. 

Selected pilot 

communities 

benefitting from 

increased access to 

information and 

services through the 

use of ICTs and 

identified persons in 

every community 

trained according to 

action plan 





target 








management 

(oversight). 

Status of 


schedule 


communities 









action plan 

JusPol 





target 








management 

(oversight). 

Status of 


schedule 


communities 









action plan 

De Nationale 

Assemblee van 

Suriname, TCT, 

ROGB, LVV, ATM, 

RO, SoZaVo, NH, VG, 

BiZa, Presidential 

Commission (Child 

Rights), BuZa 

Evaluation report on 

the Technical capacity 

building available; 

Follow up action plan 

on evaluation 


available 

Status of 


schedule 


communities 









action plan 


Page 15 of 17

d CRC compliance monitored regularly Annual Status Report on Child 

Rights 

3rd and 4th combined 

CRC report drafted 

Finalization of 3rd and 4the 

CRC report; Update action 

plan for children based on CRC 

recommendation including 

M&E Framework; 

Implementation of the 

action plan reviewed 




action plan reviewed; 

agreement on 

preparation for 5th 

CRC reporting reached 




9 Improved national capacity on international trade National strategy includes active economic Political will to address stagnant issues regarding 

policies and agreements, economic diplomacy as tool diplomacy and trade and development 

international trade and economic diplomacy. 

for development and human rights issues 

coorporation for poverty reduction 

a 


Implementation status of capacity 

strengthening programme on trade 

agreement and negotiations 

Outcome 

3 

Partner reports, Monitoring 

Report 

New organisational 

structure for Ministry 

of Foreign Affairs for 

international trade and 

economic diplomacy 

Capacity needs assessment 

completed; Implementation 

plan on priority interventions 

developed and 

implementation initiated 




Implementation Plan 


BuZa 



UNDP, HI, LVV, KKF, 

SBF 



By 2016, quality equity focused, rights-based, and gender-sensitive data collection and analysis and harmonized information systems serve the development of informed 

social, economic, and environmental policies, budgets, legislation, and programmes. 


1 Improved access to timely and quality disaggregated 

data and analysis (MICS, Census, SuriInfo, SITAN) 

Ensure evidence based policy development and 

disaggregated data to address equity issues 


available. Stakeholders collaborate in 

Management Information System (MIS) 

development. Advocacy builds commitment to 

evidence based programming. 

a 

b 

c 



Availability of updated data and analysis on 

children and women 

Suri_Info database having up to date 

available disaggregated data on key 

indicators for children and women, including 

on SRH an gender 

Availability of disaggregated Census data in 

Suri_Info 

MICS Report MICS4 drafted MICS4 finalized Preparations for MICS5 

conducted; Updated 

comprehensive 

situation assessment 

and analysis of 

children in Suriname 

Suri_Info database Suri_Info launched Agree on dataset to be 

included in database and 


Suri_Info database 

Preliminary discussion 

on Census have started 

Updated Suri_Info 

data base available; 

Database hosted online 


data base available 

Census Data available 

in Suri_Info 

ABS 



SoZaVo, ministerie 

van Financien, IDB, 

VG, MINOV, BOG, 

BiZa 

MICS5 conducted 




Page 16 of 17


2 Improved national capacity for monitoring 

development outcomes and poverty reduction 

Policies and strategies developed take into account 

gender, human rights, environment and climate 

change considerations. Women and youth will be a 

key target group and their needs carefully 

considered in policy responses. 

Political will and commitment to pursue a poverty 

monitoring system. National commitment to 

evidence based programming. Sufficient capacity 

of implementing partner. 

a 

b 


Ministerie 

van 

Financien 


Implementation status of Poverty and MDG 

acceleration strategy, particularly for lagging 

MDGs 

Availability of periodic reports on 

implementation of national development 

plan, including external assistance 

MDG Annual Progress Report; 

Evaluation Report of Poverty 

and MDG acceleration 

strategy; 

OP progress reports, Partner 

reports 

2011 MDG Report 

available 

Limited systems in 

place for monitoring 

national development 

plan and external 

assistance 

Reach agreement on the MDG 

Report for Suriname 


Poverty and MDG 

acceleration strategy, 

particularly for lagging 

MDGs, reviewed; MDG 

Annual Progress 

Report finalised 

Priority capacity 

development 

intervention for 

monitoring 

development planning 

and external assistance 

agreed 








National Development 

Plan Monitoring 

System 

operationalised, 

including external 

assistance 








Periodic reports 

available 

ABS, BuZa, SoZaVo 

Evaluation Report of 


acceleration strategy 

available 

Periodic reports 

available 


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XII. Annex 

Key events leading to the development of the UNDAF Action Plan for Suriname 

Date Event Stakeholders 

Participation 

21-22 April ‘10 M&E workshop for the 

Government 

C-CPAP 

counterparts 

31 July ‘10 Assessment of UN Comparative 

Advantage 

UN Staff 

17-19 November HRBA/RBM Workshop 

UNDAF Focal Points, 

‘10 

UN Staff 

December 

Preparation of Country Analysis UNCT, 

(CCA) initiated. 

GoS 

December ‘10- Evaluation of the current UNDAF UNCT, 

January ‘11 2008-2011 

GoS 

20 April ‘11 UN Strategic Meeting to reach Expanded UNCT; UN 

agreement on key messages for the UNDAF Focal Points 

UNDAF 

1 August ‘11 Completion of the CCA Ministry of Foreign 

Affairs, 


NGO’s 

Youth Ambassadors 

12 August ‘11 Strategic Planning Retreat to 

formulate UNDAF M&E results 

framework. 

30 August ‘11 UN Agencies submission of CPD to 

Executive Boards. 

September ‘11 - Finalisation of UNDAF and 

March ‘12 

Preparation of UNDAF Action Plan 

Government Ministers, 

Directors, P.S. 


NGO’s 

Youth Ambassadors, 

UNCT 


Government Ministers, 

Directors, P.S. 


NGO’s 

Youth Ambassadors, 



Government of Suriname 

15 February ‘12 UNDAF completed, signed and 

launched 

February-May ‘12 Finalisation of UNDAF Action Plan UN 


May ‘12 

UNDAF Action Plan stakeholders UN 

meeting to reach agreement on Government of Suriname 

Results Matrix 

15 June ‘12 UNDAF Action Plan completed, 

signed and launched 



Status/Deliverables/Results 

Capacity strengthening of Project Coordinators from line 

Ministries 

UN Strategic Report produced identifying the comparative 

advantage of the UN in Suriname 

Greater understanding, to better integrate HRBA and RBM in 

the UNDAF and UNDAP 

First Draft position paper for CCA identifying existing trends 

UNDAF Evaluation Report produced highlighting lessons 

learned and recommendations for the next UNDAF 

Base report for CCA and UNDAF development. MDG priority 

areas identified. 

CCA shared with the Government, UNDAF Focal points and 

the MDG Youth Ambassadors 

UNDAF SPR held. Main priorities identified from UN and 

Government. 

Draft UNDAF available. 

Final Draft of UNDAF presented to Council of Ministers for 

endorsement (February 14) 

UNDAF signed by GoS and UN agencies 

Draft UNDAF Action plan and Results Matrix (Output level) 

prepared

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