Programme Description:

This project was developed as one of the objectives of the One UN Programme 2007-2010 “Building Capacities for Development” in Uruguay. 

The project will: strengthen the process of decentralization and promotion of citizen participation throughout the country; improve the process of coordination and interaction of social, cultural, and international involvement policies; and ensure greater social and political participation through strengthening the Departmental councils of social policies.

Development Goal:

UNDAF 4.  By 2010, the country will have advanced in the adjustment of national legislation and practices to its international commitments, and in the strengthening of public and civil institutions for the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.

Outcome:

One UN Programme 4.2 “Policies on decentralization and promotion of citizen participation in the territory will have been supported by 2010.”

Outputs and Key Activities:

1.1     The coordination of social public policies throughout the country has been strengthened by 2010.

1.2     The capabilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs related to the promotion of commerce and investment by implementing local Government initiatives and supporting the formation of diplomatic personnel have been strengthened by 2010.

1.3     The coordination of public policies that promote social integration and citizenship throughout the country has been strengthened by 2010.

2.1     The participation by citizens in the identification of priorities for the social policies throughout the country has been strengthened by 2010.

2.2     The spaces for citizen participation throughout the country have been supported by 2010.

2.3     By 2010, the link between Parliament and the community, in particular local governments and youth throughout the country, has been strengthened.

Procurement:

Procurement activities will be conducted through UNDP, UNESCO, and the national implementation partners.