Against Simplification

Simplification and harmonization

D. Simplification and harmonization

Simplification and harmonization of rules and procedures

There should be greater simplification and harmonization, with clear targets and deadlines for the next three years.

Recent experience had shown that harmonization often led not to simplification but to further complication of rules and procedures, and the emphasis now had to be put on simplification.

(d) Simplification of the administration of transaction and lower transaction costs.

The Executive Board shall consider simplification of the leakage calculation for any other project categories added to appendix B.

His delegation appreciated the selection of Kenya as one of the pilot countries for the simplification and harmonization process.

Moreover, ICT could be used to enhance the simplification and harmonization process.

The simplification of the process for the preparation of the UNDAF document and the focus on a results matrix were welcome.

New funding mechanisms should be explored, and harmonization and simplification measures should be enhanced.

Azerbaijan has acceded to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures.

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UNICEF will pursue simplification and harmonization of HR policies and procedures in the context of United Nations reform.

Furthermore, landlocked LDCs required transit solutions that included the simplification of administrative procedures causing increased costs and delays.

One delegation highlighted the importance of coordination and simplification of administrative procedures regarding customs and taxes, as well as the consolidation of the Centre for Investment Promotion.

(d) Providing technical assistance to Governments in the areas of simplification, harmonization and automation of official procedures affecting trade

UNDG could be the driving force in the efforts to achieve simplification and harmonization over the next three years.

The group also noted that further simplification and reorganization of the questionnaire should be explored for future reporting periods, to make the reporting flexible and responsive to changing circumstances.

This will involve sharing of experiences and collaboration in specific areas identified in the reform and harmonization and simplification processes.

Progress in recent years had not been even, as not all partners in the United Nations development system seemed fully to have embraced the drive for coherence, simplification and harmonization.

chairing the UNDG management group to foster simplification and harmonization (S H) of financial, management and programme approaches among UNDG agencies

The new simplification and harmonization tools had produced qualitative results, but the reform measures had not yet simplified all the processes.

All activities focused on harmonization of forms and simplification of the process of transboundary movement of wastes are welcomed by Slovakia.

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The executive heads of UNDG should report annually to their governing bodies on progress made in advancing the simplification, harmonization and alignment agenda

Kenya welcomed recent reforms aimed at simplification and harmonization which, if pursued effectively, could bring about streamlining, and in turn would reduce costs.

But, as inevitable as simplification is for explanation, it is also a trap. It is easy to get wedded to particular models and fail to recognize that changed circumstances require a different model.

His delegation would focus on four issues a participatory approach to development funding the simplification and harmonization process and information and communication technology (ICT).

UNICEF is contributing actively to the process of simplification of the programming process through leadership in the UNDG Programme Group and its task forces.

The adoption of a results based approach and the common services initiative were steps in the right direction, but greater harmonization and simplification were required.

Second, that the Executive Heads of UNDG should report annually to their governing bodies on progress made in advancing the simplification, harmonization and alignment agenda.

65. Requests the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for CoordinationFormerly known as the Administrative Committee on Coordination (see Economic and Social Council decision 2001 321 of 24 October 2001). to address the requirements for further simplification and harmonization of procedures

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The Associate Administrator of UNDP described the status of simplification and harmonization in light of General Assembly resolution 59 250 on the triennial comprehensive policy review.

It will also seek to improve financial management and accounting, particularly with respect to simplification of procedures and processes, and better meeting the needs of clients.

The Associate Administrator of UNDP described the status of simplification and harmonization in light of General Assembly resolution 59 250 on the triennial comprehensive policy review.

The Protocol provides for the simplification of procedures and requirements for the transit transport of dangerous goods in ASEAN countries, using the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations and the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Goods by Road.

Difficulties had been encountered in adapting to the new tools and procedures, and the simplification process had imposed an additional burden on Governments and the system itself.

Although some progress had been made in aid effectiveness, some United Nations agencies could be more active in ensuring adherence to the principles of harmonization and simplification.

Many speakers also outlined the legal framework for judicial cooperation in their countries, as well as recent simplification or strengthening of legislation or procedures relating to extradition, mutual legal assistance and the fight against drug trafficking by sea.

35. Notes the progress achieved in the area of simplification and harmonization as defined in section VI of resolution 56 201, with the assistance of the United Nations Development Group, and calls upon the funds, programmes and the specialized agencies of the United Nations system to continue to implement the simplification and harmonization agenda by taking further steps to enhance and ensure the sustainability of that process