National development strategies formed the basis for financial provisions to programme countries.

It also provides strategic direction for the development of detailed operational modalities for the implementation of the Plan after 2007.

A small Strategic Planning Unit would be set up to advise on critical medium term trends that might affect the Organization apos s programme of work and to recommend strategic policy direction.

155. The inspection report recommended that senior management should establish internal arrangements to provide guidance and strategic direction to the Division, including in respect of resource mobilization, and an effective system for tracking progress in programme implementation, assessing results and providing the Director General with the necessary feedback to enable him to exercise his oversight responsibility.

Strategic orientation

16. Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

It is built on the following five strategic themes

(a) Providing the overall strategic direction and management of the secretariat of the Commission

They emphasized the need for the TAP to provide more strategic support to countries, and encouraged UNFPA to expand the TAP strategic partnerships programme.

During the third phase, support and guidelines will be given to countries for the conception of their own strategy.

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A. Policy and strategic direction

16. Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

18. Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for Disaster Reduction

15. Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

To provide strategic direction to all components of the Programme, and to improve the performance and assure the accountability of the Organization.

(c) Strategic orientation the way forward

Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the International Strategy by making voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

We look forward to receiving the details of the integrated strategy that aims to provide assistance to victims.

20. Expresses its appreciation to those countries that have provided financial support for the activities of the Strategy by making voluntary contributions to its Trust Fund

She encouraged the Forum to provide useful guidance in developing strategies to meet these challenges.

The secretariat will submit the final strategy to the Executive Board for approval at its first regular session of 1999.

The new strategic directions report was also submitted to the Committee on Information at its twenty seventh session.

Stakeholders in the Strategic Approach will undertake a phased approach to its implementation, taking into account guidance provided by the oversight body.

C. UNEP support for implementation of SAICM in the environment sector

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The Valuing Diversity Round Table provides strategic advice, information, and expertise to the Government.

(c) To invite the Secretary General to contribute to the future deliberations of the General Assembly on the review of the implementation and updating of the Strategy

The CPD was fully linked to the PRSP and was largely financed through the PRSP mechanism.

While the Advisory Committee sees merit in strategy IV as recommended by the Secretary General, it is of the opinion that the General Assembly should be provided with a more comprehensive analysis of all options, in particular of strategy III.

The Strategy Paper for the Inspection and Evaluation service was finalized in December 1997, and provides strategic directions for IES, including an analysis of functions and structure for the oversight mechanisms of inspection, evaluation, and investigation.

The Department of Peacekeeping Operations is meant to provide strategic guidance to field missions, but not to give operational level directives.

The Department had prepared a standardized form for reporting those training activities and had developed a database for proper monitoring of aviation training programmes.

The Strategy Secretariat must therefore be strengthened and provided with secure and predictable funding.

Context and orientation of the MTSP

(i) Providing strategic and operational leadership in matters of information and communication technology

The Risk and Disaster Management Programme provides local government, communities and business organizations with practical strategies for mitigating and recovering from conflicts and natural disasters.

We have focused our efforts on the development of communications policies, programmes and strategies, and the provision of information services to all parts of the Organization, at Headquarters and in the field.

Delegations expressed support for the proposed strategy, which they said provided a valuable opportunity for UNICEF to reassert its traditionally important role in health and nutrition.

That unit provided strategic guidance and coordinated key pieces of a transition programme for the Mission.

IFAD would assist and advise the GM for the preparation of this strategy.

(a) Provides effective strategic guidance and control to the Organization as well as efficient operational and financial management.

(e) Advising the Executive Secretary on policies and strategies concerning knowledge management within ESCAP

3.8 The Under Secretary General provides strategic guidance and management oversight concerning the implementation of the capital master plan project.