India UNDAF 2008-2012 - UNOPS

India UNDAF 2008-2012
Section III: Mechanisms for
Coordination and Partnerships
Partnerships
The Planning Commission as the Government of India’s focal agency for the UNDAF,
provided strategic guidance to the Country Team during UNDAF formulation - and the
approval upon its completion - on behalf of the Government of India. During implementation,
the Planning Commission focal points will be apprised of the progress and
challenges encountered in UNDAF implementation. These consultations will provide
guidance to the Country Team in its work, and mid-course corrections, if necessary.
Nodal Ministries, as before, will be key partners of the UN. As the UN entities operational
in India will also have monitoring schedules with their focal point ministries,
these will be synchronized as much as possible, in order to be able to provide a comprehensive
picture of the work of the UN. Recognizing the critical link between macro
(national), meso (state) and micro (district and below) levels, the UN will work closely
with governments at all these levels, with a view to “connecting” policy-making with
ground-level implementation.
Private sector
Beyond the strong partnerships that the UN enjoys with Government of India, and
under whose guidance all of its work is carried on, the UN will also move to strengthen
its relationships with the private sector. Corporate social responsibility is strong within
India, with many examples of significant work in place, and the UN will continue to
collaborate with such initiatives. The UN will also work with the private sector to
develop pilots in which the business models themselves incorporate principles and
goals of human development, in order to accelerate achievement of the MDGs.
In particular, models for the inclusion of greater employment opportunities for the
poor and private sector facilitation of economic and social service delivery will be
developed.
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