II: Country Programme Performance Summary Country information Country name: Current country programme period: 2013-2017 Outcomes Total Expenditure Key Indicators of outcome (1-4 per outcome) Progress made against key indicators People in with special attention to youth, women and needy populations, have improved opportunities for decent work and sustainable livelihoods and are better protected from external shocks, thereby reducing poverty. 5,695,437 Indicator 1: Number of evidence-based strategies to reduce poverty and achieve the MDGs implemented. Baseline: One national strategy endorsed Target: Additional one national strategy and two state-level strategies implemented in all states Indicator 1: One national strategy and two state level strategies supported. In working toward achieving the indicators UNDP is working closely with ministry of welfare on support integrated Social protection policy drafting, supported development of national employment strategy and creation of employment opportunities for Youth and Supported the development of national strategy for Statistical Systems in Sudan (NSDS). Indicator 2: Number of private sector companies and microfinance institutions providing microfinance services; Baseline: One company providing microfinance service Indicator 2. In support to development of private sector UNDP supported the development of technical education and vocational training guidelines, and enhanced the institutional and human capacity of vocational training centres in support to employment generation and value chain development in East Sudan. Indicator 3: Number of investment initiatives generating employment Baseline: None. Target: At least one initiative generated at local level Indicator 3. One initiative generated, which contributed to the improvement of microfinance policies and capacity development of MF institutions, in partnership with the microfinance unit at the central bank. UNDP Contribution:
Indicator 2: Extent of citizen participation in local planning process, disaggregated by state (On a scale from 0 to 10) Baseline: North Darfur, 1:10; Red Sea, 5:10; South Kordofan, 3:10 Target: 16% of GDP by 2016 Evidence in 7 States showed involvement of citizens and legislative councils in local planning processes (Kassala, Red Sea, Gedarif, North Darfur, South Darfur, West Darfur, and South Kordofan). The extent of the participation in average ranged from 3.5:10 Indicator 3: Number of states implementing transparent and accountable mechanisms for ensuring compliance with revenue and public expenditure management regulations Baseline: 0 in 2012 Target: 5 In 2016 Evidence from UNDP work showed that at six States include level of fiscal policies that guarantee effective public resource management. These states include: 3 in East Sudan, 3 in Darfur and South Kordofan. UNDP Contribution: UNDP’s support to strengthening governance institutions at all levels in is articulated around 3 main outputs. CP Outputs : 1) Intergovernmental systems, government institutions strengthened to support decentralization for effective service delivery to contribute to recovery processes and long-term development at state and local levels; (2) Public and social accountability mechanisms established to increase effectiveness of public resources allocation, budgets and service delivery for recovery and development; (3) Electoral cycle and constitution review processes supported to broaden participation of citizens, including key oversight and legislative institutions, media and CSOs in political processes. Progress and Achievements: