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.

UNDP provided assistance 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 the world's 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:

UNDP Project Title: Assistance to the Ministry of Public Administration

UNDP Project number:

Focus Area: Governance

 00014980

Service Line:

Dates:

Status: Ongoing

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Implementing Partner: Ministry of Public Administration

Financial Information

Source of Funds:

Government

 $341,362

UNDP

 $20,051

Third-Party

 

Budget:

$361,413

Expenditure to date:

 

Brief Description: Given UNDP’s proven knowledge base, the Government saw the advantages of working with UNDP. These initiatives represent the first phase of the current reform programme and will be the catalyst for further reform initiatives. The direct beneficiaries of the project will be there Ministries/Departments that will be involved in the decentralization and automation of their delivery systems and those persons seeking to fill senior managerial, professional and technical positions in the Public Service in general.

Project Document

 

UNDP Project Title: Participatory Dialogue for Vision 2020

UNDP Project number:

Focus Area: Governance

 00015003

Service Line:

Dates:

Status: Ongoing

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Implementing Partner: Ministry of Planning and Development

Financial Information

Source of Funds:

Government

 $249,990

UNDP

 

Third-Party

 

Budget:

$249,990

Expenditure to date:

 

Brief Description: The objective of this project is to provide technical and administrative support to the Ministry of Planning and Development in the preparation of Vision 2020. Through the development of a communications strategy and the introduction of a participatory dialogue process, the project will assist the drafters of Vision 2020 to obtain inputs from the wider population. This initiative will set the basis for the development of socio-economic monitoring system that would allow for continuous evaluation for development of goals and targets.

Project Document

 

UNDP Project Title: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Support for the Ministry of Education

UNDP Project number:

Focus Area: Governance

 00048590

Service Line:

Dates:

Status: Ongoing

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Implementing Partner: Ministry of Education

Financial Information

Source of Funds:

Government

 $338,776

UNDP

 

Third-Party

 

Budget:

$338,776

Expenditure to date:

 

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 has UNDP for technical support. the overall objective of this project, is the provision of technical personnel through the UNV modality that is a global service offered through the UN. this present project proposes to provide 6 UNV professionals in the area of educational planning.

Project Document

 

UNDP Project Title: Put A Woman

UNDP Project number:

Focus Area: Governance

 00056081

Service Line:

Dates:

Status: Ongoing

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Implementing Partner: Ministry of Local Government

Financial Information

Source of Funds:

Government

 

UNDP

 

Third-Party

 UNDEF $

Budget:

$262,500.00

Expenditure to date:

 

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 serve to 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.

Project Document

 

UNDP Project Title: Gender Mainstreaming

UNDP Project number:

Focus Area: Governance

00056414

Service Line:

Dates:

Status: Ongoing

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Implementing Partner:

Financial Information

Source of Funds:

Government

 

UNDP

 

Third-Party

 

Budget:

$50,000

Expenditure to date:

 

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

Project Document

 

Contact:

Mrs Sandra Baptiste Caruth
Programme Specialist
sandra.baptiste-caruth@undp.org.tt