The Country Programme Strategy (CPS) is a document that provides the strategic framework for the country. It sets key guidelines for allocating resources and guides programme implementation at the national level. It is developed through a multi-stakeholder participatory process, which ensures strengthened country relevance and ownership. The CPS aligns country programme priorities with GEF policies and priorities, and new guidelines emerging from SGP project document for each operational phase.
Some key elements of the CPS include:
- A description of the country programme’s background including results and accomplishments, situation analysis and past experience.
- The specific country programme niche–describing alignment with national priorities and complementary and synergy with other national initiatives.
- Strategic priorities identified for the country programme in alignment with the strategic directions and initiatives for the operational phase. These priorities include the identification and agreement on selected landscape/seascape, where relevant.
- Expected results framework – including targets, activities and indicators.
- A monitoring and evaluation plan.
- A resource mobilization plan.
- A risk management plan, including those risks related to the implementation of the UNDP Social and Environmental Safeguards Policy.
The CPS is a public framework document to help stakeholders understand the priorities for SGP grant-making in a country. It is available to download.