India UNDAF 2008-2012 - UNOPS

India UNDAF 2008-2012
Programmatic modalities that will also be either strengthened, or begun during this
cycle include:
Solution Exchange
The knowledge sharing system initiated in 2004 has grown to 11 communities of practice
by end 2006, with other 6,000 members throughout India, from all walks of life.
The system has demonstrated its ability to expand consultation on important development
issues beyond what was previously possible. Its service has been used by Government,
NGOs, policy makers, the UN as well as academia in order to obtain knowledge
about successful practice in a number of issues key to the achievement of the
MDGs. Examples of topics discussed include
(a) The impact of domestic violence on the lives of women and social and legal protection
currently available,
(b) Examples of replicable and sustainable agriculture extension services,
(c) Successful examples of mainstreaming environmental concerns into local development
plans,
(d) Examples of successful models of transport to referral services in obstetric emergencies.
This modality combines the convening power of the United Nations with its role as a
broker of ideas. The Solution Exchange in India will continue in the next programme
cycle and its use will be further strengthened.
Advocacy
While every UN entity carries on advocacy in its areas of specialization, the Resident
Co-ordinator will work to increase collaboration in this vital area, in order to
ensure that
(a) The Country Team members have the same messages on issues of common concern,
and that
(b) Agencies are able to carry each other’s messages as well.
To this end, mechanisms will be established to designate responsibilities under the
lead agency concept. The lead agency will undertake to convene others for mutual
support and strategy development. The lead agency would also be responsible for
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