UNDAF: 2010-2015

The present United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) has been developed through consultation with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Tajikistan, the Government of Tajikistan, the Civil Society, and the Donor Community with the aim of improving the lives of the people of Tajikistan, especially the most vulnerable.

In cooperation with the Government and other development partners, the UNCT will support Tajikistan’s fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the objectives set out in the National Development Strategy (NDS) and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), as well as the country’s commitment to international conventions and summits.

The UNCT aims to assist the people of Tajikistan in their quest for a better future - one which provides equal opportunity for all.

This United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) covers the period 2010-2015, and has been designed to support Tajikistan’s goals for its National DevelopmentStrategy (NDS) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Developed through an extensive consultative process involving all stakeholders, it is also part of the donors’ Joint Country Partnership Strategy (JCPS), which came about as a result of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness. Therefore, this document complements the work of other donors, and builds on the UN’s comparative advantages.

The events of recent years have shown that Tajikistan remains vulnerable to crisis. Much of the capacity development targeted by this UNDAF will help the country prevent, mitigate and withstand emergencies and natural disasters. Three of the UNDAF pillars have incorporated outcomes on disaster risk management. They focus on improving early warning and information systems; ensuring the right policies and procedures are in place; developing prevention and mitigation capacities in the face of emergencies; supporting early recovery linked with mid- and longer-term development; and ensuring emergency supplies are available in the country.

The total anticipated resource commitment to be mobilized for the UNDAF is approximately $281 million USD. This will be allocated amongst the pillars as follows: Poverty Reduction and Governance (9%); Food and Nutrition Security (13%); Clear Water, Sustainable Environment and Energy (9%); and Quality Basic Services (69%).

The Thematic Working Groups (TWG) will oversee each of the four pillars, as well as monitor and report on progress. UN agencies will continue to work within specific purposebuilt coordination bodies to facilitate UNDAF implementation. The Groups will also liaise closely with broader donor coordination bodies, and where feasible, promote the use of national coordination bodies to oversee the activities of the UNDAF.