GovernanceGovernance arrangements
Steering Committee
Members oversee the smooth and successful implementation of the joint programme. The Committee provides strategic guidance for coherent and coordinated programme implementation and to ensure funds are managed properly and in a cost-efficient manner.
Joint Programme Coordination Team
Established to coordinate planning and implementation of the joint programme, Coordination Team members are responsible for ensuring the quality of implementation and reporting vis-à-vis the Steering Committee, as well as joint approaches are applied to cross-cutting themes.
Coordination Committee
The Coordination Committee coordinates and implements activities across Abkhazia, as well as reviews, assesses and provides technical guidance on complementarities between programmes implemented by programme partners.
Joint Programme Management Unit
The Unit is responsible for the day-to day implementation of the joint programme with members responsible for managerial, technical and administrative responsibilities, all aspects of programme execution, coordination with local partners, oversight of implementing partners (including selected NGOs), achieving set targets under respective results areas, and monitoring and reporting.
Participating Organizations
Participating United Nations Organizations develop project/programme proposals, and report on implementation and financial performance to the Steering Committee through the Secretariat and Administrative Agent. Organizations establish mechanisms to implement activities through national authorities and other national, regional, and international organizations and local NGOs.
Administrative Agent
Recipient Organizations receive funds through the Administrative Agent, the MPTF Office. The Administrative Agent is responsible for the receipt, administration and management of contributions from donors, disbursement of funds to Recipient Organizations, and consolidation and dissemination of progress reports to donors.