Governance
Since its initial presence in 1961, UNDP has been partnering with the
Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as it seeks to create
an effective and efficient democratic response to nation building.
During 2004-2006, UNDP provided assistance to the “Vision
2020” planning process by providing advisory services through
participation on national technical sub-committees on
Poverty, Democratic Governance, Environment, HIV and AIDS and Gender.
The
critical importance of democratic governance in the developing world was
highlighted at the Millennium Summit, where world leaders resolved to "Spare
no effort to promote democracy and strengthen the rule of law, as well
as respect for all internationally recognized human rights and
fundamental freedoms, including the right to development."
A
consensus was reached which recognized that improving the quality of
democratic institutions and processes, and managing the changing roles
of the state and civil society in an increasingly globalised world must
underpin national efforts to reduce poverty, sustain the environment,
and promote human development.
UNDP
also finalized the design of a decentralized Social Services Delivery
System in Trinidad and Tobago, which is currently being implemented as a
pilot under the European Union (EU) funded Poverty Reduction Programme.
Additionally, UNDP is assisting with the reform of the Local Government
System for more efficient delivery of goods and services at the regional
level.
UNDP’s governance portfolio in Trinidad and Tobago is concentrated in
the following areas:
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UNDP Project Title: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity
Support for the Ministry of Education |
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UNDP Project number: |
Focus Area:
Governance |
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00048590 |
Service Line:
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Dates:
2006-2008 |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Ministry of Education |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
$338,776 |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$561,521.25 |
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Expenditure to date: |
$445,314.00 |
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Brief Description:
As a follow up to the implementation of the secondary education
modernization programme and the need for strengthening and
building the capacity of the Ministry of Education to accelerate
project activities, the Ministry sought technical support from
UNDP. The overall objective of this project is to provide
technical personnel through the UNV modality - this is a global
service offered through the UN. This project will provide 6 UNV
professionals in the area of educational planning. |
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Project Document |
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Contact: Sandra Baptiste-Caruth |
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UNDP Project Title: Put A Woman |
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UNDP Project number: |
Focus Area:
Governance |
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00056081 |
Service Line:
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Dates:
2007-2008 |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
NGO Network for the Advancement of Women |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
UNDEF: $262,500 |
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Budget: |
US$262,500.00 |
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Expenditure to date: |
US$157,000.00 |
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Brief Description:This
project aims to prepare women and young persons to have a
participatory role in local Government and General Elections. At
the same time, it will strengthen the networking and build the
capacity of women working towards this goal. 'Put A Woman' will
contribute to the Global 50/50 campaign with particular
consideration to the financial initiative. Its main
beneficiaries are female political activists and those
interested in becoming part of Local Government. |
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Project Document |
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Contact: Beverly Chase |
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UNDP Project Title: Gender Mainstreaming |
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UNDP Project number: |
Focus Area:
Governance |
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00056414 |
Service Line:
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Dates:
2006 - 2007 |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
DEX |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
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UNDP |
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Third-Party |
GMI: 50,000.00 |
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Budget: |
$50,000 |
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Expenditure to date: |
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Brief Description:
The Development challenge for UNDP Trinidad and Tobago is the
limited overall capacity to fully incorporate a gender
perspective into its work with clients in a consistent and
systematic way. Current efforts are limited to where expertise
and resources are available. Incorporating gender into the
design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all
policies and programmes should deliver development services that
are more effective and more sustainable. The project is intended
to assist in this delivery through capacity building for staff
and through the development and implementation of a gender
mainstreaming strategy for the country office |
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Project Document |
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Contact: Beverly Chase |
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UNDP Project Title:
Institutional Strengthening and Support to the Ministry of Local
Government |
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UNDP Project number: |
Focus Area:
Governance |
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00053674 |
Service Line:
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Dates:
2006-2009 |
Status:
Ongoing |
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Location:
Trinidad and Tobago |
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Implementing Partner:
Ministry of
Local Government |
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Financial Information |
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Source of Funds: |
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Government |
$716,275.34 |
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UNDP |
$9,200.00 |
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Third-Party |
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Budget: |
$681,759.00 |
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Expenditure to date: |
$231,000 |
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Brief Description:
Recent economic growth and resulting urban and rural development
have placed new demands on the existing Local Government
systems. These demands dictate that the local system improves
its operation levels and service delivery to its clients.
Institutional strengthening of the MOLG will facilitate the
required improvements and thereby enhance the quality of life of
the citizenry. To support this initiative the UNDP will provide
technical expertise to assist. The Ministry in the strengthening
of its management systems, human resource capacity and funding
mechanisms, areas which are critical to the creation of an
enabling environment for the attainment of effective
decentralization, local governance and urban/rural development.
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Project Document |
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Contact: Beverly Chase |
Contact:
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Mrs Sandra Baptiste Caruth |
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Programme Specialist |
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sandra.baptiste-caruth@undp.org.tt |
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