Country Programme Action Plan
2007-2009
between
Government of the Republic of Montenegro
and
UNICEF Table of Contents
Abbreviations...... 3 Part I: Basis of Relationship...... 4 Part II: The Situation of Children and Women in Montenegro...... 4 Part III: Past Cooperation and Lessons Learned...... 7 Part IV: Proposed Programme...... 9 Part V: Partnership Strategy...... 15 Part VI: Programme Management...... 17 Part VII: Monitoring and Evaluation...... 18 Part VIII: Commitments of UNICEF...... 20 Part IX: Commitments of the Government of Montenegro...... 21 Part X: Other Provisions...... 23 ANNEXES:...... Country programme Results Matrix: Montenegro Programme of Cooperation, 2007 - 2009………………………………………………………………………26 Multi-year Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Montenegro for 2007-2009………………………………………………………………………..29 Expected UNDAF outcome 1: Institutional Reform and Public Administration Reform ………………………………………………………………..…………30 Expected UNDAF outcome 2: Judicial Reform and Rule of Law ..…………….35 Expected UNDAF outcome 3: Local sustainable development ...……………...42
2 Abbreviations
AWP Annual Work Plan BCA Basic Cooperation Agreement EU European Union CBO Community Based Organization CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women CCA Common Country Assessment CIDA Canadian International Development Agency CP Country Programme CPAP Country Programme Action Plan CRC Convention on the Rights of the Child CSO Civil Society Organization DCI Development Cooperation Ireland DevInfo Development Information System, acronym for software package EAR European Agency for Reconstruction EFA Education for All EU European Union FOSI Foundation of Open Society Institute GDP Gross Domestic Product HIV/AIDS Human Immune Deficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome IOM International Organization for Migration IPA Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance MDG Millennium Development Goal MICS Multi Indicator Cluster Survey MIPD Multi-annual Indicative Planning Document MTSP Medium Term Strategic Priorities MONSTAT Montenegrin Statistical Office NGO Non-Governmental Organization OHCHR Office of the High Commission for Human Rights OMT Operational Multidisciplinary Teams OSCE Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe PRSP Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper SIDA Swedish International Development Agency USAID United States Assistance International Development UNDAF UN Development Assistance Framework UNDP United Nations Development Programme UNESCO United Nations Education, Social and Cultural Organization UNHCR United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund WB World Bank WHO World Health Organization
3 PREAMBLE:
Further to the Mid Term Review of the Country Programme of Cooperation between UNICEF and the Government of Montenegro held in the form of a review of results from 2005 to 2007 and a Forum on Strategic Repositioning, the Country Programme Action Plan for the period 2007-2009 has been finalized.
The Country Programme Action Plan reflects the majority of results originally agreed in the Country Programme Document E/ICEF/2006/P/L.60, and a stronger emphasis on the areas of social inclusion and child protection is agreed. The Country Programme Action Plan therefore reflects the decision to focus in the medium term on leadership areas of social inclusion and child protection, with cross cutting emphases on investments for children, strengthened planning at local and central levels, and improved monitoring of child rights through system strengthening, data collection and evidence based advocacy.
THE FRAMEWORK:
Furthering their mutual agreement and cooperation for the fulfilment of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; Building upon the experience gained and progress made during the implementation of the previous Programme of Cooperation; Entering into a new period of cooperation from January 2007 to December 2009; Declaring that these responsibilities will be fulfilled in a spirit of friendly cooperation;
The Government of the Republic of Montenegro, and the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, have agreed as follows:
Part I: Basis of Relationship
1. The Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA) concluded between the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF on 15 December, 2006 provides the basis for the relationship between the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF. This Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for the period January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009 is to be interpreted and implemented in conformity with this document. The programmes and projects described herein have been agreed jointly by, the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF.
Part II: The Situation of Children and Women in Montenegro
2. Montenegro formally declared its independence on June 3, 2006, after the May 21 referendum supported separation from the Republic of Serbia. On 28 June 2006 Montenegro became a member state of the United Nations.
3. Montenegro’s population is 620,100, of which 25.3 per cent are children. According to the 2003 census, Montenegrins constitute the largest group, 43.2 per cent, followed by Serbs 32 per cent, Bosniaks 7.8 per cent, Albanians 5 per cent, Slavic Muslims 4 per cent, and Roma, Ashkaelia and Egyptians who represent officially below 1 per cent of the population. In
4 Montenegro there are 8,118 refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia and 16,545 displaced persons from Kosovo (according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).1 The comprehensive legal framework for the permanent solution for the status of refugees and displaced persons is in the final phase of establishment.
4. The 2003 PRSP reported an absolute poverty rate of 12 per cent, while according to the World Bank material poverty assessment conducted in 2003, 36 per cent of the population in Montenegro is vulnerable to material poverty.2 Almost 30 per cent of children grow up below or close to the poverty line. Poverty increases to 49 per cent for refugee and displaced children, and is as high as 57 per cent for Roma, Ashkaelia and Egyptian children. Geographic disparities mark the social landscape of Montenegro, with the North being three times poorer than the central and southern areas.
5. Accession to the European Union and implementation of European standards has been an important criterion to accelerate the reform process. An ambitious social reform process is underway with new legislation and harmonization with international conventions.
6. After the UN Secretary General confirmed UN membership for the Republic of Montenegro a set of UN Conventions were adopted and ratified on 6 November, 2006. (UN official Gazette No. 20006/213). By this act, the Republic of Montenegro ratified, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Work is progressing on reflecting the Convention in national laws and policies. Montenegro will report to the Committee on the Rights of the Child in November 2008.
7. Based on the PRSP and the World Fit for Children Declaration, a National Plan of Action for Children was developed under the leadership of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Children’s Rights3. This integrated social policy document with indicators and targets for 2010, lays a strong foundation for combating and preventing intergenerational poverty in Montenegro.
8. The continued existence of disparities and exclusion of some population groups pose a threat to the achievement of some of the Millennium Development Goals. For example, the national under-five mortality rate (U5MR) is 10 per 1,000 live births but is estimated to be four times higher for Roma children.
9. Availability of pre-schools is still very low. Approximately 29 per cent of children attend pre-school.4 Fewer than 5 per cent of Roma children attend pre-school, and the figure is also low for children with special needs and children from rural areas. The official gross enrolment rate for primary level is 97 per cent and the drop out rate is less than 1 per cent.5 Although the national primary-school completion rate is 98 per cent overall, there is no
1 Commissariat for displaced persons of the Government of Montenegro, Annual report 2004 2 Material poverty assessment for Serbia and Montenegro, World Bank. 2003. 3 The commission has since been renamed the Council for Child Rights 4 Monstat, 2005. For the year 2003/04. 5 Monstat, 2005. For the year 2003/04.
5 official data on Roma and the estimate is that only 10-20 per cent of Roma children complete primary education. Attendance rates also require further attention.
10. The continuation rate to secondary education is 85 per cent, but improving quality requires sustained attention. The unemployment rate among young people aged 19-24 years is 58 per cent. The highest rate of unemployment is among the Roma population, with over 80 per cent officially unemployed.
11. The exclusive breastfeeding rate is low: only 19 per cent of children up to four months of age. The percentage of known HIV infections occurring before the age of 24 is estimated to be 4,2 per cent6, but the actual percentage may be higher.7 Although knowledge about transmission of HIV is generally high, practices lag behind. Positive life choices and belief in the future among adolescents are limited in some population groups. This, combined with poverty, increases prevalence of risk behaviour.
12. Institutionalization of children is a serious concern.. The process of deinstitutionalization has started, although slowly. A new alternative for children with disabilities arose with the establishment of a day-care centre, and the replication of this model is now being considered.
13. Interfamily violence is starting to get more attention. Local teams for protection of children from violence in 7 Montenegrin municipalities have been established in the cooperation with UNICEF and UNHCR. Montenegro is a transit country for child trafficking. The National Plan of Action for Combating Trafficking in Children was adopted and serves as a framework for overall action.
14. Treatment of children in conflict with law is in process of being set in line with international standards. The Ministry of Justice has initiated comprehensive Juvenile Justice Reform which includes changes at policy and legislative level, a broad spectre of capacity building and development of diversion schemes and alternatives at local level.
15. The Ombudsman’s Office has given some attention to the issues of protection of children’s rights. Progress is being made towards the appointment of a Deputy Ombudsman for Children. A proposed revision of the Ombudsman law that should give proper attention to the protection and promotion of the rights of children has been developed.
16. With increasing poverty, gender inequity appears to be widening. Female workers earn on average 10 per cent less than men for the same job. This underpayment is more pronounced in sectors such as education, health and social work, where women are present in large numbers. Over 50 per cent of women aged 15 years or older do not have a regular personal income. Women represent 53 per cent of the electorate but only 7 per cent of elected representatives at all levels.8 The share of women in the Parliament is less than 10 per cent.
6 Statistical Year Book, 2006, Institute for Public Health of Montenegro 7 HIV/AIDS in Montenegro: Analysis of Situation and Response. Montenegro Institute for Public Health, 2004. 8 UN Common Country Assessment for Serbia and Montenegro 2003
6 17. The census in 2003 shows patterns of an ageing population, with migration towards urban areas. There is a need for data disaggregated by gender, age, ethnicity and location. The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey carried out in 2005 provides an exceptional basis with key child indicators for evidence based advocacy and policy development. An additional module on the poorest 20 per cent of the population shows for the first time the disparities among children in the country. DevInfo could be instrumental in monitoring and reporting on progress of the PRSP, NPA and MDGs.
18. With regard to emergency preparedness, the risk of conflict has diminished considerably. Montenegro is one of the countries in the region that bases its development on a consistent platform of Euro-Atlantic integration. Quality and pace of the planned reforms could be affected by potential breaking out of tensions in the region. In economically deprived areas school, health and social services are a cause for concern. There is widespread availability of small arms and light weapons. There are risks of flooding and earthquakes although they are infrequent. Preparedness in case of emergency caused by potencial fire, floodings or earthquakes, has been significantly improved in organisational, institutional and technical terms, with an emphasis on enhancing regional cooperation and coordination in case of natuaral disasters.
Part III: Past Cooperation and Lessons Learned
19. Early childhood development initiatives have been successful in terms of capacity building among professionals at the central level, and these initiatives have started to also reach primary caregivers. A child growth monitoring system is being applied. Immunization, targeting excluded children in particular, was piloted and further developed together with counterparts in selected municipalities.
20. In partnership with CIDA the PRSP process was supported and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Children’s Rights developed an NPA, the first ever integrated policy document on children in Montenegro. The DevInfo system was installed in the Statistical office, in the Ministries and in the Deputy Prime Minister’s office in Montenegro for the monitoring of the NPA, MDGs and the PRSP. In addition, the NPA was brought down to the municipal level together with the DevInfo monitoring system. This experience has in many ways laid the ground for this Country Programme. Partnerships at central and local levels were further strengthened and extended to socially excluded population groups.
21. Access to education for children with special needs is slowly being mainstreamed through established framework of the Strategy of inclusive education, laws and other strategic documents, but much work remains to be done in terms of implementation. Cross cultural education, conflict resolution and education for democratic citizenship have been included in the curriculum but are still implemented to a limited extent. Child rights have to be better understood and respected for these initiatives to come into a broader context. The decentralization process is supported through the LPAs although it is still in an early phase.
7 22. Montenegro has made progress in developing youth friendly health services. Participation of children and adolescents has increased; peer education exists in 12 cities. UNICEF supported programmes aim at further strengthening networks of children and adolescents.
23. UNICEF has supported the development of mechanisms and procedures within the national social protection system for the inclusion of poor and excluded children, children victims of abuse and neglect, and children with disabilities,. Adopted legislation and strategic documents promote decentralisation and deinstitutionalisation along with efforts to establish local civil services.Awareness is being raised but services are not people-centered and community based alternatives are still weak. Juvenile justice reform has been initiated and the establishment of the first model for diverting children in conflict with the law from entering into legal procedures has been initiated with local stakeholders. Cooperation in this area needs to be further enhanced.
24. The first two years of the country programme, with its three components on policy reform, system building and community participation, proved the importance of ensuring systematically that public sector reform and related interventions are carried through at all levels, that gaps are identified and addressed and that children, especially the poor and excluded, are really benefiting. Processes based on partnership are set in motion, supporting and promoting other actors, such as ministries, municipalities, communities and civil society, to take the lead in the reform process. As an example, the Montenegro Statistical Office has completely adopted and integrated DevInfo as one of its internal working tools. Key ministries are using DevInfo, thus laying the ground for evidence-based decision and policy- making and allowing direct interaction with municipalities that are monitoring child indicators with DevInfo as part of their routine planning and monitoring functions.
25. Local plans of action for children (LPAs) have been adopted and are being implemented in two municipalities and are being developed in four more. Over the last two years, the LPAs have enhanced civic participation in local decision-making in these municipalities; created awareness of critical issues and strong partnership and commitment for children; strengthened relationships between primary service providers and the community; and resulted in a greater sense of community ownership of services. With DevInfo established in these municipalities, disaggregated data on previously invisible children are now becoming available. This work, accomplished in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), has opened the possibility for evidence based policy-making and for monitoring the effectiveness of programmes and interventions.
26. UNICEF has over 60 years experience of supporting interventions for women and children in the region. With the gaining of independence for Montenegro in 2006, European integration is now at the top of the political agenda. An early lesson has been the importance of the role of UNICEF as an advocate for the mainstreaming child rights in the accession process.
8 27. Between the development of the Country Programme Document in 2006 and the Mid Term Review in 2008 the political and programming environment has changed rapidly and that the strong partnership existing between the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF has demonstrated its flexibility and readiness to respond to the fluid situation. Based on the Mid Term Review there is agreement that UNICEF’s partnership with the Government of Montenegro needs to be approached with a different lens, one which fits with the building of a new nation, with Montenegro’s Middle Income Country Status, and with the path of European integration.
Part IV: Proposed Programme
28. For the preparation of the Montenegro part of the Serbia and Montenegro-UNICEF 2005- 2009 Country Programme comprehensive studies and consultations were undertaken together with Government and civil society, to identify critical issues related to children and the most strategic role that UNICEF could play that period. Based on successful implementation and important processes already set in motion, the Government of Montenegro asked UNICEF to continue and complete the implementation of the country programme. Baselines for objectives and expected results remain those set in 2005.
29. The programme focuses on specific areas where the Government would need the greatest support: (a) partnership and social policy reform, (b) system building, to improve service delivery: and (c) community mobilization, to strengthen people’s capacities and opportunities to participate and claim their right to good quality services.
30. The programme is based on the PRSP and the NPA and was developed within the framework of the UNDAF. Annex 1 sets out the relationship between the Country Programme and the UNDAF. Joint programming with UN agencies will enhance the synergy of the UN support to Montenegro as it strives to reach international and European standards.
31. The overall goal set together with Government is to ensure that children, in particular those who live in poverty and exclusion, enjoy and exercise their rights. The Country Programme will build capacities, create commitment and basic conditions and support the Government of Montenegro and civil society in their efforts to progress towards this overall goal.
32. The key results of the country programme as defined in 2005 are: (a) 30 per cent of excluded boys and girls will complete quality, basic education and gain appropriate knowledge and skills; (b) an increase of 30 per cent of at-risk and institutionalized children provided with alternative forms of care; (c) the U5MR will be reduced by 50 per cent among excluded vulnerable groups and by one third at national level; (d) 50 per cent of children aged 0 to 3 years old in 15 municipalities will have caregivers who are knowledgeable in parenting practices; (e) 50 per cent of adolescents and at least 30 per cent of most at risk adolescents will have access to knowledge, and adolescents in 15 municipalities have access to services necessary to practice healthy lifestyles and prevent HIV/AIDS; and (f) prevention and adequate responses in cases of child abuse, neglect and exploitation increased.
9 33. The five Medium Term Strategic Priorities (MTSPs) are part of the country programme as follows. Young Child Survival and Development, and Basic Education and Gender Equality are addressed through a focus on girls and children living in poverty, and exclusion and their access to healthy and stimulating early childhood, inclusive education and social services. The priority on HIV/AIDS and Children is addressed by participatory programmes with adolescents, prevention of transmission of HIV/AIDS among adolescents and mother-to- child transmission. Child Protection from Violence, Exploitation and Abuse is reflected in a child rights based approach to laws and policy frameworks, reform of the juvenile justice system, addressing institutionalisation and trafficking of children, and building prevention and response systems to child abuse and neglect. The fifth priority Policy, Advocacy and Partnerships for Children’s Rights is mainstreamed throughout Programme one at central level and two and three at local level as part of the Local Plans of Action for Children.
34. The Country Programme is developed with a Human Rights Approach. It supports the social reform process addressing the development and implementation of a legal and policy framework that reaches international and European standards and also combat poverty and social exclusion, addressing disparities and discrimination. The country programme has the following programme components:
Country programme Montenegro 2007-2009
Partnership and Social Policy Reform for System and Institution Building Community Mobilization Children
Policy Development and Law Reform Access to Services Local Initiatives
Monitoring and Evaluation Quality of Services Children/Adolescents Participation
Programme 1. Partnership and Social Policy Reform for Children
35. Processes to reform social policies are under way. New legislation on education, health and social welfare is being developed. Despite excellent progress, there are still some policies and laws which are not inclusive and not yet in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the CRC, and do not yet reach European standards. There is no Code for children. Areas requiring special attention include early childhood policies, inclusive education, legislation on sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, intersectoral coordination and referral mechanisms to address abuse and exploitation of children and juvenile justice. A special focus will be given to de-institutionalization strategies and alternative and community based care. The Programme includes a strong advocacy and partnership development component. It consists of two projects, and two related sets of expected results:
Project 1: Policy Development and Law Reform 36. The objective of this project is to strengthen the national social policy framework and national legislation for children. Expected key results are: (a) Policies preventing and
10 redressing exclusion of children are applied (b) a legislative framework that incorporates both Conventions and is in accordance with European standards is adopted.
Project 2: Monitoring and Evaluation and Partnership for children 37. The objectives of this project are to enhance evidence and child rights based monitoring and reporting and to strengthen partnership and private sector funding mechanisms in the country. The expected key results are: a) the Government collects, analyzes and uses disaggregated data and monitors the realization of children’s and women’s rights for evidence based policy development and decision making, (b) information on the situation of children and on disparities and exclusion regularly and widely disseminated. (c) the National Plan of Action for Children is regularly monitored by the Parliament and high level decision makers ensure its timely implementation (d) children’s and women’s rights are promoted, monitored and reported with high standard by media and other opinion leaders; (e) knowledge and resources for children are leveraged through policy dialogue, strategic alliances, and enhanced resource allocations and investments for children.
38. The programme will provide technical assistance to relevant public sectors on: (a) ECD policy approaches; (b) policies and protocols for inclusive education and the implementation of a Roma education strategy; (c) the adoption of policies and legislation on HIV/AIDS addressing mainly prevention among at-risk adolescents and PMTCT, and national policies and strategies related to adolescents’ health and participation; and (d) protocols and special protection measures for children who are victims of violence, abuse and neglect and comprehensive reform of the juvenile justice system.
Strategy and interaction with other programmes 39. Technical expertise and support will be provided for the revision with a child rights based perspective of laws and policies for survival, optimal development and protection of children. Institutionalization and implementation of DevInfo will make disaggregated data publicly available. The advocacy and partnership components will function in synergy with the two other Programme components and will help to create the overall environment in the country that is necessary to achieve expected results.
40. There is an explicit link between this programme and programmes 2 System Strengthening and 3 Community Mobilization which will identify inclusive policies and mechanisms through modelling and dialogues between primary level services and the poor and excluded population groups.
Partners9 41. In terms of policy development, law reform, and M&E, key partners are social sector ministries, the Ministry of Finance, the Parliament and national institutions such as: the Institute of Health, the Bureau for Education, the Statistical Office (MONSTAT), the Ombudsman, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community based Organisations (CBOs). Partnership on specific issues is expected with donors such as CIDA, Irish Aid, FOSI, SIDA, as well as UN agencies such as UNDP, UNHCR, the World Health
9 Partnership strategy and main partners at national, local and international level for the Country Programme are described in Part V. Those listed here are implementing national/local partners.
11 Organization and IOM and with the World Bank, There will be a close collaboration with the EU; European Commission, Council of Europe, European Agency for Reconstruction and .the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). In terms of advocacy and private sector partnership for children, key partners will be opinion leaders, the media, the private sector business community, women's and children’s organizations, civil society networks and individuals.
42. UNICEF is working in close partnership with the European Commission and its programme for harmonization of Montenegro’s legal and policy standards with regard to all legal revisions related to children. Work on alternative measures and sanctions for juvenile delinquencies is being coordinated with the European Agency for Reconstruction and the Council of Europe, and UNICEF is supporting the establishment of alternative measures of community-based work. A working group has been established on the revision of the Ombudsman law to appoint a Deputy for Children, with the Council of Europe and government counterparts.
Programme 2. System and Institution Building
43. Access to education, health, social protection services is not universal in practice. Less than one third of children attend pre-school education. Approximately 80 per cent of Roma children in Montenegro do not finish primary school. No more than 30 per cent of children with disabilities have access to education. Services are often “one size fits all”, there are sometimes discriminatory practices by service providers and ownership is with the system and not with the people. Cooperation between service providers and their users is weak, as is intersectoral collaboration.
44. The objective of this programme is to assist government’s efforts to ensure access to quality and child-centred social services, especially for poor and excluded children at the local level. Expected key results are: (a) professional standards for social services are in line with international standards, (b) excluded children are identified and inclusive, community-based models are developed and implemented (c) cross–sectoral and functional linkages between services are applied, (d) referral systems and mechanisms for users to claim redress will be in place and successfully used; and (e) civil society organisations (CSOs) and local authorities jointly monitor the implementation of national and local strategies and plans for children.
Programme 2 consists of two projects, and two related sets of expected results:
Project 1 Access to Social Services 45. The expected result of this project is that excluded children are identified and benefit from basic social services (i.e. education, health, social protection and justice).The project will focus on identification of inclusive policies and practices and support replication of diversified and outreach service models in 6 municipalities.
Project 2 Quality of Social Services 46. The expected result of this project is that professional standards for quality social services based on child rights are integrated into the system. The project will concentrate on
12 development and replication of child-centred, gender sensitive and inclusive standards and practices that respect the rights of children and women. Right based standards introduced and developed in child protection, early childhood, education and youth friendly health services in 6 municipalities.
Strategy and Interaction with other programmes 47. Technical expertise and support will be provided in participatory planning and monitoring and in capacity building of social service professionals and personnel to apply inclusive rights based practices. Within the framework of the PRS and National Plan of Action, support will be provided to defined inclusive policies through municipal level models of social service delivery focusing on municipalities with minority populations and high levels of poverty.
48. There is a clear link with Programme 3 Community Mobilization, to open dialogues with the communities and define inclusive mechanisms and policies and with Programme 1, Social Policy Reform for Children supporting the development of good quality inclusive national level policies.
Partners10 49. Key partners are social sector ministries, institutions including the Statistical Office (MONSTAT), local-level service providers including municipal authorities, health centres, schools and pre-school institutions, social welfare centres, local media, CSOs, NGOs, and local associations (parents associations, youth networks, etc.), local business, UN agencies. International partners include CIDA, Irish Aid, SIDA, European agencies, United Nations agencies and international NGOs.
Programme 3. Community Mobilization
50. During the development of the Local Plans of Action for Children the importance of the participation of children, their families and communities in national and local development processes and reforms became evident in the municipalities. Communities have only recently started taking a more proactive role and initiatives are needed to stimulate and create informed demand and engagement in establishing and delivering community-based social services. Participation of children is not widely understood and rarely applied. At the same time, awareness, knowledge and commitment for children’s rights among communities, families and children needs to be strengthened and community mechanisms to monitor rights introduced.
51. The objective of this programme is to ensure that children, their families and communities are aware of and have the capacity to participate in decisions and processes affecting their lives. The programme focuses on individuals and on their access to information, knowledge and skills to exercise their rights, and use the means of redress if their rights have been violated. The expected key results are: (a) child-care practices are improved; (b) violence against children and child abuse are better understood and addressed; (c) healthy lifestyles
10 Partnership strategy and main partners at national, local and international level for the Country Programme are described in Part V. Those listed here are implementing national/local partners
13 are understood and practiced by poor and excluded children and young people; (d) participation of children and their families in civil and public life and in policy-making is increased and (e) children’s rights are better understood, supported, promoted and protected by children, families and communities
Programme 3 includes two projects, and related sets of expected results.
Project 1: Local Initiatives 52. The expected result of this project is that sustainable community initiatives for the promotion, protection and fulfilment of children's rights are developed and implemented. The project aims to establish partnerships through community based, child centred, gender sensitive and inclusive initiatives and promote the realization of children’s rights at local level in 6 municipalities. Community members and families apply knowledge and skills in child rights, adopt and promote rights based social norms and primary caregivers, also those who are poor and excluded, provide best possible conditions and support for the development of their children.
Project 2 Children/Adolescents 53. The expected result of this project is that children, and adolescents, particularly poor and excluded actively participate in promotion, protection and fulfilment of child rights. The project will focus on development of standards for children/adolescents participation and its implementation in 6 LPA municipalities with children/youth networks in monitoring community based initiatives for the promotion, protection and fulfilment of child rights.
54. An Environmental Impact Assessment will be undertaken for all programmes and projects and no negative environmental effects are expected. Under the proposed Country Programme there will be no planned extraction of water, disposal of wastes such as used supplies from health campaigns, use of chemicals, exploitation of natural resources, construction, agricultural production and industrial production. Use of energy and disposal of waste from regular office function will not have significant impact on the environment. Hence, the proposed activities under this Country Programme Action Plan are environmentally friendly.
Strategy and interrelation with other programmes 55. Partnerships and dialogues will be promoted and supported between local authorities/social sectors services and community, to develop policies that better adapt services to local conditions and requirements. Information, communication and advocacy will play an important role to influence values and social norms. Capacity of local media will be enhanced and supported. The special focus of the programme will be on raising awareness and understanding and creating a supportive environment for organised participation and responses from community, parents/women and children. Participatory approaches will be applied, with a focus on supporting poor and excluded groups to claim rights and participate in social processes and community development. Peer to peer programmes will be developed together with children and adolescents. This programme will be implemented mainly through the Local plans of Action and the School without Violence initiative. Policies should be
14 developed during this Country Programme, however, participation needs to reach a critical mass, when it will continue to multiply by itself. To reach this point further support will be required after this Country Programme. The programme is linked with Programme 1 Partnership and Social Policy Reform for Children and Programme 2 System and Institutions Building for development of more inclusive policies.
Partners11 56. Major partners will be networks of CBOs, local NGOs, children, young people, women, minority organizations, parents associations, associations of people living with disability, municipalities and local media. International partners will include CIDA, Irish Aid, SIDA, the Council of Europe and, other European and United Nations agencies.
57. Summary Budget Table12 by Programme Component, year and type of funding (Regular Resources RR and Other Resources OR).
Montenegro 2007 2008 2009 Total 2007-2009 Partnership and Social RR 250 250 200 700 Policy Reform for Children OR 100 280 370 750 Total 350 530 570 1,450 System Strengthening RR 130 100 70 300 OR 270 420 560 1,250 Total 400 520 630 1,550 Community RR 120 150 230 500 Mobilization OR 130 250 370 750 Total 250 400 600 1,250 Cross-Sectoral Costs RR 100 101 102 303 OR 80 82 88 250 Total 180 183 190 553 Total Programme RR 600 601 602 1,803 Budget OR 580 1,032 1,388 3,000 Total 1,180 1,633 1,990 4,803
Regular and Other Resources 58. Regular resources will be used mainly to make core technical local and international expertise available to the Government and civil society in relation to policy reform, participatory monitoring and social mobilization, given the emphasis on advocacy and social communication. Other resources will fund specific interventions.
11 Partnership strategy and main partners at national, local and international level for the Country Programme are described in Part V. Those listed here are implementing national/local partners 12 Estimated amounts, which will depend on the actual availability of UNICEF global resources and specific-purpose contributions from funding partners. The table has been updated to reflect an agreed increase of the OR ceiling by US$1 million at the June 2008 meeting of the UNICEF Executive Board - E/ICEF/2008/P/L.13
15 Cross-sectoral costs 59. Cross-sectoral costs will cover the basic operational costs including operating expenses, salaries of cross-cutting staff, travel costs and equipment as necessary. They will also cover programme implementation costs that are not attributable to individual programmes.
Part V: Partnership Strategy
60. UNICEF has been a close partner with Montenegro and its people since 1947. The present office has given humanitarian and programme support since 1992. During these years extensive networks with partners have been developed at all levels throughout the country. UNICEF can uniquely mobilize a diverse range of partners and forge linkages and dialogue between Ministries, civil society, services and communities, development partners and the private sector.
61. This Country Programme was developed together with the above mentioned partners in a consultative process that started in 2003. The development of the Programme coincided with the development of the PRSP and the National Plan of Action for Children and is part of the United Nation Development Framework, UNDAF.
62. The UNDAF maps out the Government of the Republic of Montenegro and development agencies’ contributions and partnership modalities. A Joint Programme is being defined, addressing exclusion and responses to vulnerable groups in the country. There are also Joint Programmes to combat HIV/AIDS through UNAIDS and WHO/UNICEF Joint Programs in immunizations.
63. The MIPD and the UNDAF frameworks coincide in some respects and should be implemented in a coordinated way so they complement each other and are of most possible benefit to the country. Strategic partnership with EAR, OSCE and Council of Europe will be intensified as accession to European Union is coming closer.
64. At the local level coordination with EAR, USAID, WB and with UN within UNDAF Outcome 3: Community sustainable development, should be sought. There is a common aim at enhancing the role of civil society in local decision-making, at improving access to quality municipal services and Union of Municipalities is a common partner.
65. UNICEF will contribute as requested by the Government to sectoral planning mechanisms such as the Steering Committee on Education reform of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Youth Task Force of the Government of Montenegro. Jointly with the Office of the National Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings UNICEF is co- chairing the sub-body for Combating Trafficking in Children in Montenegro.
66. In this new Programme there is a Private sector component which will strengthen existing and develop new partnership with the Business Community. Individual persons will also be mobilized to contribute to programmes for children in Montenegro and a network of volunteers will be established.
16 67. The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Children’s Rights13 is a key inter- sectoral partner to UNICEF. Newly developed partnerships that will be maintained and further strengthened are those with the Statistical Office, (MONSTAT), the Parliament in Montenegro, the Ombudsman Institution of Montenegro and at local level the municipalities and the Union of Municipalities.
Part VI: Programme Management
68. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs carries overall responsibility for the coordination of the Montenegro-UNICEF 2007-2009 Country Programme. Responsibility of programme management rests with the Montenegro-UNICEF Country Programme Action Team. This Team consists of representatives of the Minister of Health, Labour and Social Welfare, Education, Justice, Finance, Interior, Human and Minority Rights Protection, Foreign Affairs, Secretariat for European Integration and UNICEF. Each respective Minister assigns a representative at Deputy Minister or senior level as member of the Action Team, supported by a technical advisor. Other partners and counterparts may, on the decision of the Action Team also be invited to be part of the Team. The Action Team will approve and evaluate annual work-plans and facilitate the preparation of the Country Programme and the Mid Term Review. Annual work plans define activities to be carried out, time-frames and planned inputs from Government, UNICEF and other partners. The implementing partners will be drawn from ministries of the Government, national institutes, NGOs, civil society organisations, public and private sector or UN specialised agencies including UNICEF. A competitive selection process will be applied for the engagement of implementing partners and subject to approval in accordance to UNICEF standard procedures.
69. The day to day management of the Country programme of cooperation will be agreed between UNICEF and each of the respective Ministries to designate focal points who will have overall responsible for planning, managing and monitoring of project activities with implementing partners and closely cooperate with UNICEF programme staff.
70. Implementation will mainly be via cash assistance to the Government, project cooperation agreements with NGOs and CBOs and the use of contractual agreements for technical assistance, with cost sharing where agreed. Implementation arrangements for Joint UN Programming will be developed using agreed modalities of funding and partnership.
71. All cash transfers to an Implementing Partner are based on the Annual Work Plans agreed between the Implementing Partner and UNICEF.
72. Cash transfers for activities detailed in AWPs can be made by UNICEF using the following modalities:
1) Cash transferred directly to the Implementing Partner: a) Prior to the start of activities (direct cash transfer), or b) After activities have been completed (reimbursement);
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17 2) Direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the Implementing Partners on the basis of requests signed by the designated official of the Implementing Partner; 3) Direct payments to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by UN agencies in support of activities agreed with Implementing Partners.
73. Direct cash transfers shall be requested and released for programme implementation periods not exceeding three months. Reimbursements of previously authorized expenditures shall be requested and released quarterly or after the completion of activities. UNICEF shall not be obligated to reimburse expenditure made by the Implementing Partner over and above the authorized amounts.
74. Following the completion of any activity, any balance of funds shall be reprogrammed by mutual agreement between the Implementing Partner and UNICEF, or refunded.
75. Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may depend on the findings of a review of the public financial management capacity in the case of a Government Implementing Partner, and of an assessment of the financial management capacity of the non-UN14 Implementing Partner. A qualified consultant, such as a public accounting firm, selected by UNICEF may conduct such an assessment, in which the Implementing Partner shall participate. The Implementing Partner may participate in the selection of the consultant.
76. Cash transfer modalities, the size of disbursements, and the scope and frequency of assurance activities may be revised in the course of programme implementation based on the findings of programme monitoring, expenditure monitoring and reporting, and audits.
Part VII: Monitoring and Evaluation 77. The strategic approach for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will emphasize partnership, capacity building of local partners and enhancement of local M&E systems using DevInfo and other tools for the purpose of monitoring children’s rights via the MDGs, PRSP, NPA and LPA. The Montenegro-UNICEF Country Programme Action Team will hold an annual review meeting with key local and international partners including UN Agencies. Key M&E modalities will be - baseline research to fill information gaps in the country, strategic external and internal evaluations, a rolling situation analysis of children and women in the country and enhanced performance monitoring of the programme and within the framework of the UNDAF. Approximately 10 per cent of total programme expenditure will be assigned to M&E activities. Results will be assessed within the framework of the 3 year Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (IMEP) and the UNDAF M&E Plan. Since some M&E activities will be made jointly with other partners, the total M&E value should be further increased.
14 For the purposes of these clauses, “the UN” includes the IFIs.
18 78. Baseline studies have already been developed on parenting skills, perceptions on poverty, prevalence of violence in schools, knowledge and life skills and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey of children and women, which provide both quantitative and qualitative information. There will be an evaluation of the juvenile justice reform project and evaluation of project of protection of children from violence, abuse and neglect project. Baseline assessment on social norms and understanding of children’s rights, the policy and legal environments will provide much needed information, disaggregated by gender, ethnicity and location. All research activities will aim at building local capacity to undertake research, especially participatory research and for evidence based policy development, decision making and advocacy.
79. Key evaluations will be undertaken each year and will include local and international partners, civil society and key stakeholders with the aim of creating a more open and transparent culture of evaluation in the country. A mid-term review is scheduled for 2008 as planned in the 2005-2009 programme. UNICEF will support an evaluation of the UNDAF in collaboration with the Government and national counterparts. The design and impact and going to scale of models, and innovations in community mobilization and in service delivery at primary level will be important subjects for evaluation.
80. DevInfo is installed and should become a standard tool in the Statistical Office, in main ministries, and in some municipalities. Monitoring and evaluation of programme activities are defined in the integrated monitoring and evaluation plan. This will be supplemented by regular joint field monitoring visits by UNICEF and government representatives. The Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT) will be supported to produce annual State of Children in Montenegro reports.
81. Internal UNICEF tools for performance monitoring of the Programme are in place and will be further developed to better include partners. Community consultations for programme design and evaluation will be further strengthened via the local plans of action for children. Mid year and annual programme reviews will offer a chance to review the progress with partners. Standard reporting on activities supported by cash assistance to Official Partners will be backed up by capacity building of partners on financial and programmatic monitoring and reporting. Joint programming with sister UN agencies is expected to increase during the country programme and modalities for joint programme monitoring will be developed.
82. Implementing partners agree to cooperate with UNICEF for monitoring all activities supported by cash transfers and will facilitate access to relevant financial records and personnel responsible for the administration of cash provided by UNICEF. To that effect, Implementing partners agree to the following: 1) Periodic on-site reviews and spot checks of their financial records by UNICEF or its representatives, 2) Programmatic monitoring of activities following UNICEF’s standards and guidance for site visits and field monitoring, 3) Special or scheduled audits. UNICEF, in collaboration with other UN agencies will establish an annual audit plan, giving priority to audits of Implementing Partners with large amounts of cash assistance provided by
19 UNICEF, and those whose financial management capacity needs strengthening. 4) The audits will be commissioned by UNICEF and undertaken by private audit services.
Part VIII: Commitments of UNICEF
83. The UNICEF Executive Board approved the aggregate indicative budget of $1,803,000 from regular resources, subject to the availability of funds. The UNICEF Executive Board has also authorized UNICEF to seek additional funding to support the programmes specified in this Country Programme Action Plan, referred therein as Other Resources, to an amount equivalent to 2 million USD to support the activities detailed in this Country Programme Action Plan, for the period beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2009. The availability of these funds will be subject to donor interest in proposed projects. To this end, UNICEF will undertake to advocate their support within the local and international donor community. The above funding commitments and proposals are exclusive of funding received in response to emergency appeals, which may be launched by Government of Montenegro or by the United Nations System in response to the Government of Montenegro request.
84. UNICEF support to the development and implementation of activities within the Country Programme Action Plan may include technical support, cash assistance, supplies and equipment, procurement services, transport, funds for advocacy, research and studies, consultancies, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, training activities and staff support. Part of UNICEF support may be provided to Non Governmental and Civil Society Organizations as agreed within the framework of the individual programmes.
85. Subject to annual reviews and progress in the implementation of the Programme, UNICEF funds are distributed by calendar year and in accordance with the Country Programme Action Plan. These budgets will be reviewed and further detailed in the Annual Work Plans. By mutual consent between the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF, if the rate of implementation in any project is substantially below the annual estimates, funds not earmarked by donors to UNICEF for specific projects may be re-allocated to other programmatically equally worthwhile projects that are expected to achieve faster rates of execution.
86. UNICEF will consult with ministries and agencies concerned on timely requisition of cash assistance, supplies and equipment, or services. UNICEF will keep concerned officials informed of the movement of commodities, in order to facilitate efficient and timely clearing, warehousing and distribution.
87. In consultation with the Government of Montenegro, UNICEF maintains the right to request a joint review of the use of commodities supplied but not used for the purposes specified in this Country Programme Action Plan and Annual Work Plans, for the purpose of reprogramming those commodities within the framework of the CPAP.
20 88. In case of direct cash transfer or reimbursement, UNICEF shall notify the Implementing Partner of the amount approved by UNICEF and shall disburse funds to the Implementing Partner in 15 days.
89. In case of direct payment to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by the Implementing Partners on the basis of requests signed by the designated official of the Implementing Partner; or to vendors or third parties for obligations incurred by UNICEF in support of activities agreed with Implementing Partners, UNICEF shall proceed with the payment within 15 days.
90. UNICEF shall not have any direct liability under the contractual arrangements concluded between the Implementing Partner and a third party vendor.
91. Where more than one UN Agency provides cash to the same Implementing Partner, programme monitoring, financial monitoring and auditing will be undertaken jointly or coordinated with those UN agencies.
Part IX: Commitments of the Government of Montenegro
92. The Government of Montenegro will provide all personnel, premises, supplies, technical assistance and funds, recurring and non-recurring support, necessary for the programme, except as provided by UNICEF and/or other United Nations agencies, international organizations or bilateral agencies, or non-governmental organizations.
93. The Government of Montenegro will support UNICEF’s efforts to raise funds required to meet the financial needs of this Programme of Cooperation and will cooperate with UNICEF by: encouraging potential donor governments to make available to UNICEF the funds needed to implement the unfunded components of the programme; endorsing UNICEF’s effort to raise funds for the programme from the private sector both internationally and in Montenegro; and by permitting contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations and revenue from national Greetings cards and products operations in Montenegro to support this programme to be tax exempt.
94. In accordance with the Basic Cooperation Agreement (BCA) concluded between the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF on 15 December, 2006 the Government of Montenegro will be responsible for the clearance, receipt, warehousing, distribution and accounting of supplies and equipment made available by UNICEF under this Country Programme Action Plan. No taxes, fees, tolls or duties shall be levied on supplies, equipment, or services furnished by UNICEF under this Country Programme Action Plan. UNICEF shall also be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in respect of local procurement of supplies or services procured in support of UNICEF assisted programmes.
95. With respect to cash assistance from UNICEF, the Government of Montenegro shall designate the names, titles and account details of recipients authorized to receive such assistance. Responsible officials will utilize cash assistance in accordance with Government of the Republic of Montenegro regulations and UNICEF regulations and rules, in particular
21 ensuring that cash is expended against prior approved budgets and ensuring that full reports on proper utilization of Cash Assistance to Government submitted to UNICEF within six months after receipt of the funds. Any balance of funds unutilized or which could not be used according to the original plan shall be reprogrammed by mutual consent between the Government of the Republic of Montenegro and UNICEF. Cash assistance for travel, stipends, honoraria and other costs shall be set at rates commensurate with those applied in the country, but not higher than those applicable to the United Nations System (as stated in the ICSC circulars).
96. The Government of the Republic of Montenegro shall facilitate periodic visits to project sites and observation of programme activities for UNICEF officials for the purpose of monitoring the end use of programme assistance, assessing progress and collecting information for programme/project development, monitoring and evaluation.
97. When organizing periodic programme review and planning meetings, including annual reviews, annual planning meetings and the Mid-Term Review, the Government of Montenegro shall encourage and facilitate the participation of donors, United Nations agencies, members of the UNICEF Executive Board, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and private sector, as appropriate.
98. The Government of Montenegro will authorize the publication through various national and international media of the results of the Programme of Cooperation, and experiences derived thereof.
99. As per the provision of the BCA, the Government of Montenegro will be responsible for dealing with any claims, which may be brought by third parties against UNICEF and its officials, advisors and agents. UNICEF and its officials, advisors and agents will not be held responsible for any claims and liabilities resulting from operations under this agreement, except where it is mutually agreed by the Government of Montenegro, and UNICEF that such claims and liabilities arise from gross negligence or misconduct of such advisors, agents or employees.
100. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Government of Montenegro shall insure or indemnify UNICEF from civil liability under the law of the country in respect of project vehicles under the control of or use by the Government of Montenegro.
101. A standard Fund Authorization and Certificate of Expenditures (FACE) report, reflecting the activity lines of the Annual Work Plan (AWP), will be used by Implementing Partners to request the release of funds, or to secure the agreement that UNICEF will reimburse or directly pay for planned expenditure. The Implementing Partners will use the FACE to report on the utilization of cash received. The Implementing Partner shall identify the designated official(s) authorized to provide the account details, request and certify the use of cash. The FACE will be certified by the designated official(s) of the Implementing Partner.
102. Cash transferred to Implementing Partners should be spent for the purpose of activities as agreed in the AWPs only.
22 103. Cash received by the Government and national NGO Implementing Partners shall be used in accordance with established national regulations, policies and procedures consistent with international standards, in particular ensuring that cash is expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that reports on the full utilization of all received cash are submitted to UNICEF within six months after receipt of the funds. Where any of the national regulations, policies and procedures are not consistent with international standards, the UNICEF regulations, policies and procedures will apply.
104. In the case of international NGO and IGO Implementing Partners cash received shall be used in accordance with international standards in particular ensuring that cash is expended for activities as agreed in the AWPs, and ensuring that reports on the full utilization of all received cash are submitted to UNICEF within six months after receipt of the funds.
105. To facilitate scheduled and special audits, each Implementing Partner receiving cash from UNICEF will provide UNICEF or its representative with timely access to: 1) all financial records which establish the transactional record of the cash transfers provided by UNICEF; 2) all relevant documentation and personnel associated with the functioning of the Implementing Partner’s internal control structure through which the cash transfers have passed.
106. The findings of each audit will be reported to the Implementing Partner and UNICEF. Each Implementing Partner will furthermore
1) Receive and review the audit report issued by the auditors. 2) Provide a timely statement of the acceptance or rejection of any audit recommendation to UNICEF that provided cash. 3) Undertake timely actions to address the accepted audit recommendations. 4) Report on the actions taken to implement accepted recommendations to the UN agencies, on a quarterly basis.
Part X: Other Provisions
107. This Country Programme Action Plan and Country Programme Results Matrix annexed hereto shall supersede any previously signed Master Plan of Operations and become effective upon signature, and will be understood to cover programme activities to be implemented during the period from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.
108. The Country Programme Action Plan, the Country Programme Results Matrix, and the Multi-year Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan annexed hereto may be modified by mutual consent of the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF, based on the outcome of the annual reviews, the Mid Term Review of the Country Programme and the UNDAF or compelling circumstances.
23 109. Nothing in this Country Programme Action Plan shall in any way be construed to waive the protection of UNICEF accorded by the contents and substance of the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 13 February 1946, to which the Government of Montenegro is a signatory.
110. IN WITNESS THEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized, sign this Country Programme Action Plan.
For the Government of Montenegro For the United Nations Children’s Fund
Milan Rocen Noala Skinner Minster Representative Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UNICEF Republic of Montenegro
24 ANNEXES:...... Country programme Results Matrix: Montenegro Programme of Cooperation, 2007-2009 ……………………………..……………………26 Multi-year Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Montenegro for 2007 -2009………………………………………………………..………..29 Expected UNDAF outcome 1: Institutional Reform and Public Administration Reform ………………………………………..…………..30 Expected UNDAF outcome 2: Judicial Reform and Rule of Law ..……….35 Expected UNDAF outcome 3: Local sustainable development ...... …...42
25 Country programme Results Matrix: Montenegro Programme of Cooperation, 2007 - 2009 UNICEF Key results expected Key Progress Indicators Means of Major The expected key results in this MTSP in this priority area, Verification Partners, Priority Area will contribute to Focus measured from 2005. Partnership Area 1 Frameworks and Cooperation Programmes 1. 1. Reduction of U5MR by 1.1 U5 Mortality Rate Statistical Yearbook MoLSW, UNDAF expected outcome: Efficient, Young 50% among 20% of 1.1.2 No and % of maternity DevInfo Institute of accountable and people-centred public Child poorest and wards/health centers certified as Public Health, sector; sustainable development and Survival marginalized. Family and Baby Friendly MoE, Local increased capacity at municipal level and 1.2 Inclusive policies, 1.2.1 No of relevant child rights based MoH reports, authorities, Develop legislation and standards national policies addressing child Institutes of Public Health centres, PRSP: - Improvement of health of ment for optimal development, health and nutrition, developed and Health reports, Parents’ marginalized population groups protection and enacted Government and Associations, participation of young NGOs policy CSOs, NGOs, WFFC goal: Promote Healthy Lives; children developed and documents media, WHO Provide Quality Education implemented 1.3.1 % of professionals and primary 1.3 Primary Caregivers care givers using ECD standards MDGs: Eradicate extreme poverty and have increased hunger, Reduce child mortality; awareness and capacities Child rearing Develop a global partnership for to promote and protect 1.4.1 % of primary care givers in 6 research and MICS3 development children’s rights municipalities knowledgeable in (2006, baseline) and 1.4 50% of care givers parenting practice follow-up research with children 0-3 in 6 and MICS 4 (2009) municipalities knowledgeable in parenting practices 2. Basic 2.1 30% of excluded 2.1.1 Inclusive child friendly, gender Participatory MoE, MoLSW, UNDAF Efficient, accountable and educatio children and culturally sensitive policies research on MoH, Statistical people-centred public sector; n and attend child friendly, protecting equal rights to education exclusion/inclusion; offices, Institute sustainable development and increased gender gender and culturally adopted Roma education for Education, capacity at municipal level Equality sensitive primary school 2.1.2 Child centered standards on study; Evaluation of Local and gain appropriate quality education introduced learning authorities, PRSP : Achieve education for all knowledge and skills, in 6 2.1.3 Roma education strategy achievements of parents municipalities. implemented in 10 municipalities students. associations, WFFC goal: Achieve universal primary 2.1.1 80% of excluded 2.1.41. % of excluded children MoE annual reports CSOs, NGOs, education; Promote gender equity and children attend culturally identified Devinfo schools, media empower women sensitive pre-schools in 6 2.1.3 School, pre-school attendance municipalities rate of excluded children MDGs: Achieve universal primary 2.1.4. % of schools and pre-schools education;
26 applying child friendly, gender and culturally sensitive curricula, monitor enrollment ratio, retention and success rates. 2.1.5. % of schools where child- 2.2 Parents/school/ centered standards are introduced community partnership and applied implemented in 80% of 2.2.1 % of schools with schools in 6 parent/school/community initiatives municipalities. implemented
3. 3.1 National HIV/AIDS 3.1.1. Policies and standards adopted MoE report RAC, UN TG on UNDAF expected outcome: HIV/AID and PMTCT and most at 3.2.1 Standards adopted MoH report HIV/AIDS, MoE, Efficient, accountable and people- S and risk adolescents (MARA) 3.3.1 % of institutions applying child YFHS study MoH, MoLSW, centred public sector; sustainable Children policies and strategies related strategies on PMTCT. MICS IPH, health development and increased capacity at adopted 3.4.1 % of professionals in health and National Aids policy institutions, municipal level 3.2. Professional education services applying LSBE, VCT index, Local standards on life-skills and YFS standards Special surveys and authorities, PRSP: Health protection for reduction based HIV education 3.5.1 % of adolescents with access to research CBOs, NGOs, of poverty which also reaches youth friendly health services in 6 media, children, MARA, adopted. municipalities young people WFFC goa l: Combating HIV/AIDS; 3.3 Standards on 3.5.2 % of adolescents who get and youth Promote healthy lives prevention of HIV in voluntary testing and counselling on groups. infants applied by 20-30 HIV in 6 municipalities MDGs: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and per cent of institutions. 3.5.3 % of MARA covered by outreach other diseases 3.4 50 per cent of services and are knowledgeable of adolescents and at least prevention of HIV in 6 municipalities. 30 per cent of MARA . have knowledge necessary to practice healthy life styles and prevent HIV/AIDS; 3.5 All adolescents in 6 municipalities will have access to youth friendly health services 3.3 Outreach services for HIV/AIDS prevention for MARA in function in 6 municipalities. 4. Child 4.1. Child rights based 4.1.1 Standards, policies and Laws/policy papers MoLSW, MoJs, UNDAF Outcome : Efficient, protecti standards, policies and legislation developed and endorsed. MIAs, MoE, accountable and people centered public 27 on from legislation on child MoH, MoI, service; strengthened rule of law, equal violence protection developed and judiciary, access to justice and promotion of , endorsed. prosecutor’s rights. exploita 4.2.1. Total number of children in Records of offices, tion and 4.2. Decrease by 30% in institutions institutions under Commission for PRSP: To widen the provision and abuse the number of children in 4.2.2. Number of children under 3 in MoLSW MoJ, MoH, the Promotion access to social protection and improve institutions and by 80% institutions. MoE, MoJ, MoI, and Protection targeting of social services. in the number of children 4.2.3. Ratio between children in municipal social of Child Rights, under 3 years of age in residential care and children in depts. Statistical CBOs, NGOs, WFFC Goal: Protecting against abuse, institutions alternative family care. office Local exploitation and violence. authorities, 4.3. Prevention and Records of parents MDG: Eradicate extreme poverty and adequate response in the 4.3.1 Number of reported and number institutions (under Associations, hunger. cases of child abuse, of referred cases of violence against MoLSW MoJ, MoH, Ombudspersons Millennium Declaration : Human neglect and exploitation children in 6 municipalities. MoE), Judiciary, , media rights, democracy and good provided in 30% of Statistical office, governance. reported cases in 6 municipal and NGO The UN Secretary General’s Study municipalities. records on Violence Against Children. 4.4.1. Compliance with international JJ 4.4. National Juvenile standards Official records Justice Policy and 4.4.2 % receiving pre-trial diversion in (Judiciary, legislative framework 5 municipalities Prosecution, Ministry harmonized with 4.4.3. % receiving custodial sentences of Justice, Ministry of international standards in 5 municipalities Interior, municipal developed and applied in 4.5.1 Community-based diversion records, Statistical 5 municipalities: programmes implemented. office. 4.5 Community based response to crime developed and implemented in 5 municipalities 5. Policy 5.1 Legislative framework 5.1.1. Number of relevant laws and Laws and policy Line Ministries, UNDAF Outcome: Efficient, Advocac incorporates CRC and is policies harmonized with CRC and papers. Parliament, accountable and people-centred public y and in accordance with relevant European standards. Ombudsman, sector; sustainable development and Partner European standards Commission for increased capacity at municipal level ships 5.1.2 Deputy 5.1.2.1 Deputy Ombudsperson the Promotion for Ombudsperson for assigned, 5.1.2.2 General framework Ombudsman’s report and Protection PRSP - Improvement of health of Children children for individual child rights developed. and records of Child Rights, marginalized population groups; ’s appointed/general 5.1.2.3 No. of children rights violations Media achieve education for all; health Rights framework for individual reported to Ombudsman and protection for reduction of poverty; child rights protection responded to widen the provision and access to developed and 5.2.1. No of ministries that regularly social protection and improve targeting implemented update DevInfo and use it as a tool for Records of of social services. 28 5.2. Government collects, policy making ministries, analyzes and uses 5.2.2. No of municipalities regularly municipalities and WFFC goals: Promoting healthy lives; disaggregated data and update DevInfo and use it as a tool MONSTAT providing quality education: combating monitors the realization for regular monitoring of Records of HIV/AIDS; protecting against abuse, of children’s and implementation of LPA and policy ministries, exploitation and violence women’s rights for making municipalities and evidence based policy 5.3.1. % of policies and expected MONSTAT MDGs: Eradicate extreme poverty and development and results in the NPA reflected in the hunger; achieve universal primary decision making. national budget and adequately spent. education; reduce child mortality; 5.3. Budget allocated for 5.3.2 No of municipalities with combat HIV/AIDS; develop a global implementation of NPA national budget allocation for National and partnership for development and for LPA in 6 implementation of LPA Municipal budgets municipalities 5.3.4 No of municipalities with 5.4 Alliances are built municipal budget allocation for LPA with a broad range of implementation strategic partners, 5.4.1 One UNICEF programme is fully including the private funded by private sector. sector for partnership and fund-raising purpose.
29 Multi-year Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Montenegro for 2007-2009
2007 2008 2009 Major events/processes Launch of State of Children in Reporting to CRC Committee in MDG Reporting using research, M&E Montenegro 2006 and MICS 3 Geneva. data report Reporting on CEDAW Launch of Sub-Regional Roma Mid-Term Review of country report programme and of UNDAF Surveys, studies Research on EVYP State of Children in Montenegro State of Children in Montenegro (including SITAN State of Children in Montenegro 2007 2008 related) 2006 Common Country Assessment II Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Survey on Biological Impact of U IV SI State of Children in Montenegro MICS 3 implementation Health behaviour school-aged children study (HBSC) Evaluations Evaluation of the Juvenile Justice Evaluation of Roma Inclusive edu Country Programme Review Reform Project cation End-of cycle evaluation Evaluation of OMT for protection of children from violence, abuse and neglect Evaluation of Progr. 2 and 3 for MTR Monitoring systems DevInfo DevInfo DevInfo IMEP IMEP IMEP ProMs ProMs ProMs Quarterly and annual Quarterly and annual Quarterly and annual programme reviews programme reviews programme reviews Partners’ major data Statistical Office annual reports PRSP monitoring reports PRSP monitoring reports collection activities MDG reporting NPA Monitoring report NPA Monitoring report CRIS/UNAIDS CRIS CRIS Immunisation database Statistical Office annual reports Statistical Office annual reports Devinfo (at central and local MDG reporting MDG reporting level) CRIS/UNAIDS CRIS/UNAIDS Devinfo (at central and local Devinfo (at central and local level) level) M&E capacity building Participatory research CCA/UNDAF training (UNICEF and partners) methodologies training, rapid Monitoring and Evaluation assessment and response system for HIV/AIDS training for communities Publications (optional) State of Montenegro children State of Montenegro children State of Montenegro children report 2006 report 2007 2008 Evaluation Report on Roma
30 2007 2008 2009 Education
Expected UNDAF outcome 1: Institutional Reform and Public Administration Reform - Efficient , accountable and people centred public service Indicative Resources by programme component (per UNICEF Programme Expected Outcomes Expected Outputs Output targets and year, US$) Component indicators 2007 2008 2009 Total Regular Resources UNICEF PROGRAMME 1 OUTCOME OUTPUTS 1.1.1 Baseline 25,000 50,000 50,000 125,000 Partnership and Social 1.1. Strategies and 1.1.1 Key decision Terms of reference Other Resources Policy Reform for polices preventing and making bodies apply and work children redressing exclusion of data, knowledge and methodologies are not 25,000 60,000 125,000 60,000 children are applied skills for child rights in line with CRC. based policy Target Baseline development Decision making National Plan of Action bodies ToR and work for children adopted. methodologies revised National strategies for and in line with CRC. Education for All, Indicator(s) Health, ECD, HIV/AIDS, Quality of Terms of Roma, Youth and Reference and work Social Protection methodologies. reform are under
31 development and to 1.1.2 Transparent and 1.1.2 Baseline be assessed in 2007. participatory policy Process initiated in Budgetary allocation development 2003 for NPA ,PRSP for children to be processes are applied and HIV/AIDS assessed in 2007 Target All policy processes Target relevant to children Strategies and Policies Indicator(s) are developed, Quality of process approved and in 1.1.3 Rights based process of being monitoring system is 1.1.3 Baseline implemented and in place and used for Devinfo introduced in monitored. policy and decision 2004, reforms of making routine statistical Increased and system initiated, budgetary re- Commission for the allocation for all Promotion and children, prioritizing Protection of child excluded. rights started to monitor situation, Indicators PRSP and NPA system Status of National formally in place but Plans of Action for not all rights are Children, National covered. strategies for: Roma, Target Youth, Perinatal, Implementation of all HIV/AIDS, Health, children’s rights is Education for All, monitored. Social Protection Indicator reform, ECD. Extent of child rights monitored Trends in yearly budget allocation for children
Assumption: Stable reform-minded government, government supports and value participation, evidence based policies becomes the norm, Assumptions political will to prioritize children in budget allocations and Risks Risk: Include political instability jeopardizing transparency and participation, economic downturn and inadequate budget and investment in children
32 Regular Resources UNICEF PROGRAMME 1 OUTCOME OUTPUTS 25,000 50,000 50,000 125,000 Partnership and Social 1.2. Laws for survival, 1.2.1 Law making 1.2.1 Baseline Policy Reform for optimal development bodies and Insufficient knowledge Other Resources children and protection of professionals apply and skills and 25,000 60,000 50,000 65,000 children created in line data, knowledge and outdated work with CRC, CEDAW and skills for methodologies European standards. harmonization of laws Target related to children, Increased knowledge Baseline women and families and skills of technical Legislative with CRC, CEDAW and working group environment not in full European standards. members compliance with Indicator international child Number, composition, rights standards and work methodology of Technical Working Target Groups. Legislative framework 1.2.2 Transparent and in line with participatory law 1.2.2 Baseline international and EU reform processes are Law reform processes legal standards are applied are not fully developed, adopted, transparent and implemented and participatory monitored Target Increased capacity of Indicators government, civil Status and quality of society and key Legislation on Family, stakeholders to hold Social Protection, participatory and Education, Health, and rights based law Youth reform processes Indicator Quality of consultations (number, scope and profile of participants )
Assumption is of continuing interest in legislative reform and mechanisms for its implementation and monitoring developed in System Assumptions Strengthening .Demand for legislative reform will be created on the community level. and Risks Risk is of stagnation in legal reform and conservative approach to legislation. Limited or lack of implementing tools. High political influence.
33 UNICEF PROGRAMME 2 OUTCOME 1 OUTPUTS 2.1.1 Baseline Regular Resources System and Institution 2.1 Excluded children 2.1.1 Social services At municipal level, Building are identified and implement diversified pilot child protection 45,000 30,000 25,000 100,000 benefit from basic out reach models and outreach mobile teams Other Resources social services have established cross (15) , diversion 90,000 140,000 170,000 290,000 sectoral coordination schemes (2) outreach Baseline mechanisms that immunization (16) No of excluded include civil society. Home visitation (4) children and coverage youth friendly services by services (to be (24) Model Active assessed in 2007) learning schools (30) LPA (6) Target Target Improvement of 30% 30 % increase by end of 2009 coverage, inclusion into official system, Indicators diversified models No. of excluded developed children identified by Indicators: outreach services and No. of outreach diversified models and services and included into basic diversified models. social services Incorporation into official system 2.1.2 Comprehensive No. of cross-sectoral data collection and coordination operational monitoring mechanism (LPA) An exclusion index systems ensure 2.1.2 Baseline composed of No of availability of critical Existence of children not in school, data on excluded disaggregated M&E children in institutions, children systems at local level children living in Target poverty Data collection and monitoring in place, used for local specific programmes to combat exclusion Indicator(s) Use of DevInfo at local level
34 Assumptions are that: specific legislation addressing exclusion and out reach services are in place for out reach; community demands a Assumptions change in orientation of services and inclusion of children; excluded children can be identified; government and partners accept the idea and Risks that children are excluded. The risk is that addressing exclusion is politically unpopular and basic services are not flexible to change
35 UNICEF PROGRAMME 2 Regular Resources System and Institution OUTCOME 2 OUTPUTS 2.2.1 Baseline 45,000 40,000 25,000 110,000 Building (CTD) 2.2 Professional 2.2.1 Child centred, based on assessments Other Resources standards for quality gender sensitive and from previous country social services are inclusive practices programme cycle and 90,000 150,000 250,000 290,000 based on child rights that respect the rights the ones planned for and integrated into the of children and women 2007) system. are applied by Target professionals and 30% increase Baseline service personnel Indicators Reform processes No and % of trained underway– some professionals who standards developed apply child-centred and applied but not and women-centred officially practices in social mainstreamed services
Target 2.2.2. Right based Child-centred and standards for quality 2.2.2. Baseline women-centred social services are based on assessments standards related to developed and applied from previous country basic social services programme cycle and (including on social the ones planned for service delivery, 2007) outreach capacity, Target cross-sectoral Increase in 30% cooperation, Indicator(s) multidisciplinary work, % of social services referral systems and that are applying child users participation) centered and women centered practices as Indicator(s) part of reform Professional standards processes (no and type) that are rights based and integrated into the system Assumptions: Existence of child-centred professional standards; key ministries and government bodies implement their role in professional Assumptions development; professionals endorse and are willing to practice international standards; local bodies to set and monitor standards are and Risks established; professional development becomes mainstreamed and supported by government. Risks: lack of investment in professional development; LPAs are not endorsed as a national model
36 Expected UNDAF outcome 2:Judicial Reform and Rule of Law Strengthened rule of law, equal access to justice and the promotion of rights
UNICEF Programme Expected Outcomes Expected Outputs Output targets and Indicative Resources by programme component (per year, Component indicators US$) . 2007 2008 2009 Total OUTCOME OUTPUTS 1.1.1 Baseline Regular Resources UNICEF PROGRAMME 1 1.1. Strategies and 1.1.1 Key decision Terms of reference 125,000 25,000 25,000 175,000 Partnership and Social polices preventing and making bodies apply and work Policy Reform for redressing exclusion of data, knowledge and methodologies are not Other Resources children children are applied skills for child rights in line with CRC. 25,000 80,000 80,000 45,000 based policy Target Baseline development Decision making National Plan of Action bodies ToR and work for children adopted. methodologies revised National strategy on and in line with CRC. Social Protection Indicator(s) reform is under Quality of Terms of development and to be Reference and work assessed in 2007. methodologies.
Target 1.1.2 Transparent and 1.1.2 Baseline Strategies and Policies participatory policy Process initiated for are developed, development developing strategy on approved and in processes are applied de-institutionalisation, process of being NPA against trafficking implemented and and protocols. monitored. Target All policy processes Indicators relevant to child Status of National Plan protection of Action on Indicator(s) Trafficking, National 1.1.3 Rights based Quality of process Strategy on Child monitoring system is Protection, de- in place and used for 1.1.3 Baseline institutionalisation, policy and decision Reforms of routine protocols to safeguard making statistical system children from abuse initiated. and neglect, and Target research on violence Situation of children in
37 against children conflict with the law monitored from a children’s rights perspective. Research on violence against children is conducted Indicator Extent of child rights monitored, Research Indicative Resources by programme component (per year, OUTPUTS on violence against US$) 1.2.1. Law making children completed bodies and 2007 2008 2009 Total professionals apply data, knowledge and 1.2.1 Baseline Regular Resources OUTCOME skills for Insufficient knowledge 1.2. Laws for survival, harmonization of laws and skills and outdated 50,000 25,000 25,000 100,000 optimal development related to children, work methodologies and protection of women and families Target Other resources children created in line with CRC, CEDAW and Increased knowledge with CRC, CEDAW and European standards and skills of technical 10,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 European standards. working group members Baseline Indicator Legislative Number, composition, environment not in full 1.2.2 Transparent and and work methodology compliance with participatory law of Technical Working international child reform processes are Groups. rights standards applied 1.2.2 Baseline Target Law reform processes Legislative framework are not fully in line with transparent and international and EU participatory legal standards are Target developed, adopted, Increased capacity of implemented and government, civil monitored society and key Indicators stakeholders to hold Status and quality of participatory and Juvenile Justice Code, rights based law and social protection reform processes legislation Indicator Quality of 38 consultations (number ,scope and profile of participants)
Assumptions and risks Assumptions: Continuing interest in legislative reform; mechanisms for its implementation and monitoring developed; demand for legislative reform can be created at the community level. Risks: Stagnation in legal reform and conservative approach to legislation; Limited implementing tools; high levels of political influence.
39 UNICEF PROGRAMME 1 OUTCOME OUTPUTS 1.3.1 Baseline Regular Resources Partnership and Social 1.3. Children’s and 1.3.1 Public is aware To be defined in the Policy Reform for women’s rights are of the status of child opinion poll in 2005 25,000 100,000 50,000 175,000 children placed and maintained rights in Montenegro Target high on the public and 30% increase Other resources political agenda Indicators % of people that have 15,000 40,000 60,000 35,000 Baseline knowledge about child Low public awareness rights on key child rights 1.3.2 Media and issues (Incomplete opinion leaders 1.3.2 Baseline baseline from small promote, monitor and Focal points for surveys – report on children’s children identified and public opinion poll to and women’s rights 20 trained be conducted in 2005 Codes of conduct of Children not a strong media exists but not feature in presidential, implemented parliament and local No information on elections opinion leaders, group CRC and CEDAW draft still to be identified reports submitted Target 2004 30% of media focal NPA adopted in points for children have Montenegro knowledge and skills to No functioning ethically report on child parliamentary bodies rights; on children Code of conduct for media is updated and Target implemented; Opinion Increased prominence leaders have of child rights amongst knowledge and are the public and on the involved in monitoring political agenda and reporting of child right Indicators Indicators CRC and CEDAW Media monitoring reporting of high 1.3.3 Parliaments reports quality, and on time actively oversee as shown in periodic Shadow reports policies, NPA reviews; submitted implementation, No of opinion leaders budget and laws involved 40 relating to children
1.3.3 Baseline Parliamentary bodies are non-existent.; NPA in place but not overseen by parliament Target Two functioning child 1.3.4 Government, rights parliamentary civil society, families bodies and children have Indicators entered a process of Level of functioning of adopting rights based child rights social norms and parliamentary bodies applying child- centred, gender 1.3.4 Baseline sensitive and inclusive Insufficient knowledge practices, respecting on and respect of child the rights of children rights Target Increased knowledge and skills in all layers of society Indicators Level of knowledge and extent of respect of child rights Assumptions: Public willing to learn and engage in children’s and women’s rights; media want to and can improve their capacity to monitor Assumptions and report; code of conduct will work and be applied; Parliaments can and will organize effectively around children and women. and Risks Risks: Self regulation of media on code of conduct will be ineffective; instability or economic concerns will predominate in the political arena, placing children and women’s rights on the margins.
41 Indicative Resources by programme component (per year, UNICEF PROGRAMME 2 OUTCOME 2.1 OUTPUTS: US$) System and Institution Excluded children are 2.1.1. Community 2.1.1. Baseline 2007 2008 2009 Total Building identified and benefit based mechanisms for Very scarce and not from basic social reintegration of effective with no cross- Regular Resources services juvenile offenders sectoral coordination 20,000 15,000 10,000 45,000 Baseline introduced Target No of excluded 20 municipalities Other Resources children (victims of Indicators 45,000 70,000 60,000 135,000 violence, abused and No of municipalities neglected, in conflict with Community based with the law) and rehabilitation coverage by services mechanisms for young Target offenders Improvement of 30% by end of 2009 Indicators No. of children identified by outreach services and diversified models and included into in social systems (victims of violence, abused and neglected, in conflict with the law) Assumptions Assumptions: Coordinated support from national and international community for establishment of Ombudsman Office for children. and Risks Risks: Children do not get appropriate priority. Offices are not fully independent
42 Indicative Resources by programme component (per UNICEF Programme Expected Outcomes Expected Outputs Output targets and year, US$) Component indicators 2007 2008 2009 Total . UNICEF PROGRAMME 2 OUTCOME 2.2 OUTPUTS: System and 2.2 Professional 2.2.1. Standards on 2.2.1 Baseline Institution Building standards for quality protection of children Professionals do not Regular Resources social services are victims of trafficking have knowledge and based on child rights are applied by skills (no standards) and integrated into the professionals Target: system. All professionals. 20,000 15,000 10,000 45,000 Indicators Baseline No. of modules on child Other Resources Reform processes rights integrated in underway– some legal, social and law 45,000 60,000 80,000 135,000 standards developed enforcement and applied but not Curricula. % of officially mainstreamed professionals trained and % implementing Target Child centered and 2.2.2 The use of women centered alternative/ diversion 2.2.2 Baseline standards related to measures introduced Only 1 pilot diversion basic social services as a standard method scheme measures in (including on social of care for children in Montenegro in 2005. service delivery, conflict with the law Target: outreach capacity, 20 municipalities cross-sectoral Indicators cooperation, No. of municipalities multidisciplinary work, applying diversion referral systems and measures for children users participation) in conflict with the law
Indicator(s) 2.2.3. Ombudsman and 2.2.3 Baseline Professional standards other mechanisms Ombudsman in (no and type) that are within services to Montenegro (for rights based and redress violations of protection of human integrated into the children’s rights rights). Few system operational in the functioning country independent complaints mechanisms within 43 services. Target Children’s ombudsman and independent appeals mechanisms in place and functioning. All basic services covered. Indicators Children’s ombudsman in Montenegro. Number of functioning independent monitoring systems of rights violations within services.
Assumptions Assumption: Standards for protection of children victims of trafficking are already developed. There is increasing information and interest in and Risks the issues of juvenile justice, child abuse and neglect and trafficking, fuelled by increased media coverage and public information and this drives the country to take active steps to tackle these sensitive issues. Risk: Issues remain buried and hidden and that efforts to tackle them remain sporadic and uncoordinated
44 Expected UNDAF outcome 3: Local sustainable development To promote sustainable development and increase capacity at municipal level
Indicative Resources by programme component (per UNICEF Programme Expected Outcomes Expected Outputs Output targets and year, US$) Component indicators 2007 2008 2009 Total . UNICEF PROGRAMME 3 OUTCOME OUTPUTS Regular Resources Community Mobilisation 3.1 Sustainable 3.1.1. Local community 3.1.1 Baseline 60,000 75,000 115,000 250,000 community initiatives members form 6 LPA teams and plans Other Resources for promotion, partnerships, develop, in place 60,000 125,000 185,000 320,000 protection and implement and Target fulfilment of children’s monitor community Self sustaining local rights are developed based, child cantered, systems for children’s and implemented gender sensitive and rights in 7 poorest inclusive initiatives municipalities Baseline claiming delivery of Indicators Local plans of action better quality services No of municipalities (LPA) for children in 6 and addressing with established and municipalities – locally identified priorities for active community specific situations (as children teams for children. per LPA indicators). 3.1.2 Baseline Caregivers practices to Participatory Action be defined by ongoing 3.1.2 Community Research (PAR) on and planned national members and families caregiver’s practices, and local research - apply knowledge and 2005; MICS 3, 2006 2004 study on skills in child rights, caregivers practices adopt and promote Target 2005 study on rights based social Strategies for domestic violence norms. promotion of rights 3rd multiple indicator based social norms, cluster survey in early particularly addressing 2005. exclusion, developed and under Target implementation in At least 6 relevant municipalities municipalities (see above) implementing LPAs, Knowledge on children successful community rights increased by based activities 20%. identified and Indicators 45 introduced for scaling- No of local community up (processes groups implementing completely supported strategies for through authorities). promotion of child rights; No and type of Additional to be media activities, defined: products, local media - based on local strategies for targets to be identified children’s rights; in the LPAs, knowledge on children - based on studies, but rights. it will be about 3.1.3 Primary promotion and caregivers, also those 3.1.3 Baseline protections of who are poor and Participatory Action children’s rights by excluded, provide best Research (PAR) on primary caregivers possible conditions and caregiver’s practices, support for the 2005; MICS 3, 2006 Indicators development of their Parents associations in No and type of children 5% of primary schools; community driven National networks of activities for children families with (implementation of disabilities LPA), allocation of local Target budget for LPAs. Parenting knowledge and skills of families Additional to be improved by 20% by defined based on LPAs 2009. (subject to and 50 indicators on revision after PAR parental knowledge completion). and skills from PAR Parents associations survey and MICS 3 active in 10% of primary schools; 7 municipalities have an active forum for parents; National network and register of parental organisations created; Indicators 50 indicators on parental knowledge and skills from PAR survey and MICS 3 46 % of parents applying what was learned at parental education workshops; No and type of Parents associations in primary schools; No of municipalities with active forum for parents; Presence and activity level of national network for parents associations Assumptions Assumptions: Children’s rights are understood and valued by local stakeholders; Model Local Plan of action, developed in 2004, will scale-up and Risks nationally. Primary caregivers are motivated to participate in parenting classes and parents associations; municipalities will provide a supportive environment. Risks: Decentralization will be delayed and budgetary and policy constraints for implementation of Local Plans of Action at the municipal level. Primary caregivers from the most deprived and poor families do not have access and lack time and resources to participate as preoccupied with survival difficulties etc
47 Indicative Resources by programme component (per UNICEF Programme Expected Outcomes Expected Outputs Output targets and year, US$) Component indicators 2007 2008 2009 Total . UNICEF PROGRAMME 3. Regular Resources Community Mobilisation OUTCOME OUTPUTS ctd 3.2 Children, 3.2.1 Children form 3.2.1 Baseline 60,000 75,000 115,000 250,000 particularly poor and partnerships, develop, Mapping in targeted Other Resources excluded, actively implement and municipalities; participate in monitor community Mapping of peer 70,000 125,000 185,000 330,000 promotion, protection based initiatives for education planned for and fulfilment of child the promotion, 2007. rights protection and Target fulfilment of children 10 municipalities. Baseline rights Indicators Culture of child No of municipalities participation is weak. with youth peer educator and advocate Target groups active in the Culture of child communities. participation in decision-making 3.2.2. Children apply 3.2.2 Baseline related to their rights knowledge and skills in PAR and MICS 3, 2005- established. Models for child rights and adopt 2006. child participation rights based social Target established and norms. 50% of adolescents proposed for scaling up acquire knowledge and skills to prevent HIV; Indicators for other issues Models for child improvement of 20%; participation proposed. Indicators No of municipalities Knowledge, skills and and & of programmes motivation of children where children voices to act on their rights; and initiatives have been part of the local 3.2.3 Mechanisms for 3.2.3 Baseline plans and being child participation are Youth Parliament (5% implemented; No of established and of municipalities) children, particularly supported by the Youth initiatives not from poor and community and institutionalised. excluded environment, families Sustained mechanism participating in the for child participation 48 decision making in decision making not bodies. existing; Target Sustainable mechanism for child participation established in 20% of municipalities and schools. Children are using established mechanisms for child participation Indicators No of municipalities and schools that developed sustainable child participation mechanisms; No of municipalities where communication strategies for children participation are developed;
Assumptions and Risks
49 UNICEF PROGRAMME 1 OUTCOME OUTPUTS 1.4.1 Baseline Regular Resources Partnership and Social 1.4. Individuals, 1.4.1 Alliances are $ 280,000 GCO sales in 0 0 0 0 Policy Reform for officials and the formed and local 2003; Other Resources children private sector resources are mobilized, 30% of the market business community supporting sustainable share for greeting 0 10,000 5,000 15,000 are aware of and investment for children cards; contribute to the in the country. No individual donor promotion and base; realization of child 2 volunteers per year rights for GCO campaign Baseline Target US$ 20,000 raised 60% of resident donors in 2006 for School and embassies without Violence advocating on key Target child rights issues $1million leveraged $1million leveraged for for children’s issues children’s issues by (beyond UNICEF 2009 programme and Greeting card sales government budget) facilitated through Indicators neighbouring countries Total number of Indicators active donors and $ amount of funds advocates on child allocated to children’s rights. issues; No. of greetings cards procured by 1.4.2 Private sector and Montenegrin business community institutions, individuals have knowledge about and businesses child rights, act in a socially responsible way 1.4.2 Baseline and promote child rights Donor base of private and corporate donors is not developed; 20 corporate partners for small events Target 20 companies advocating and acting in a socially 50 responsible way on child rights Indicators – No and range of corporate alliances promoting and lobbying for child rights
Assumptions Assumptions: Economy and environment for local fund raising will continue to improve; private and business sectors will be open to and Risks partnership; tax reforms provide incentives for private and corporate giving; volunteering will become a popular and acceptable way of contributing. Risks: Local resource mobilisation raise faces increased competition
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