India UNDAF 2008-2012 - UNOPS

India UNDAF 2008-2012
a participatory governance process. This outcome will also address the right to information
as a fundamental mechanism for government accountability to the citizen, and
access to justice to all, but more particularly to diasadvantaged groups. Outcome Two
is planned to have a direct impact in around 200 districts (within priority states).
UNDAF Outcome Three is about convergence among the various departments and
agencies at the district level to catalyse efforts to achieve the 11 th Plan targets related
to the Millennium Development Goals. Towards this end the UN in collaboration with
other partners will make a concerted effort in seven districts, one in each of the seven
priority states. The focus will be on developing capacities and identifying mechanisms
for working better together with government and NGOs, civil society and private sector,
to maximise opportunities for convergence, and pilot around these, in order to
provide lessons for wider application.
UNDAF Outcome Four is to ensure that the development gains achieved are not
lost in the face of disasters, environmental changes and public health threats. Whilst an
effective approach to disaster risk reduction also includes mainstreaming response
and preparedness into each of the other outcomes, the thrust of this outcome is to
address those issues that are more specific to India's response to an event, and preparedness
measures that require unique contingency planning. The strategy will aim to
build capacities, from the central level - where the legal, information and coordination
framework is established - to the state, district and community levels where risk reduction
ultimately happens.
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