Coherence, effectiveness and relevance of operational activities for development

(d) Evaluations related to MTSP focus areas, strategies and operational effectiveness.

The mix of political will and operational effectiveness leads to results.

Contribution of United Nations operational activities to national capacity development and development effectiveness

The focus would be on technical advances that would increase the effectiveness of operational activities.

Clear guiding principles would be essential to improving the effectiveness of the United Nations operational system.

OIOS considers the following recommendations crucial for improving the overall operational effectiveness of UNMOs in peacekeeping operations.

Concerted efforts by EUPM and SBS itself have resulted in improvements in its management culture and operational effectiveness.

It recognized that, for the Department of Safety and Security, maximum reliance on host Governments was central to operational effectiveness.

The availability of sophisticated new technology could be a key element in increasing credibility and enhancing operational effectiveness of UNMOs.

(m) Review the United Nations system of internal control, including financial, operational, compliance controls and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management

Authorities should also review the operational effectiveness of their financial intelligence units in accordance with relevant international standards on a regular basis.

Furthermore, the operational effectiveness of the armed forces is particularly hampered by logistical shortfalls, including a serious lack of communications equipment and accommodation.

(a) Detectability predominantly differences in opinion on the relative importance of detectability of mines to metal induction detectors on the overall operational effectiveness of MOTAPM.

The Summit decisions on United Nations operational activities were balanced and reflected the ongoing discussions on enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations development system.

It was recommended that the rules, procedures and composition of the Committee be updated to better meet operational requirements and to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

It also undertook operational reviews in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan, to assess the appropriateness of specific operational strategies with particular focus on finding solutions to refugee problems, and the effectiveness of UNHCR's partnerships with other organizations.

Efforts to implement that resolution had been under way since January 2005 and could be grouped into three main areas, namely, operational effectiveness, integration and expansion.

The Committee once more cautions against the replication of functions to the detriment of overall operational efficiency, accountability and cost effectiveness (see A 59 412, para.

67. Reaffirms that the effectiveness of operational activities should be assessed by their impact on the poverty eradication efforts, economic growth and sustainable development of recipient countries

134. Reaffirms that the effectiveness of operational activities should be assessed by their impact on the poverty eradication efforts, economic growth and sustainable development of programme countries

This definition generally excludes operational effectiveness and lethality but may include certain performance characteristics if these aspects are deemed to be part of the item design function.

The strong relationship between the Agency's operational safety standards and its safety review services has been an important element in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the standards.

54. Reiterates the need for recipient Governments concerned to be fully and effectively involved in the assessment of the effectiveness of the operational activities for development of the United Nations system

1.182 To establish a quality assurance function aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication, reliability, timeliness and cost effectiveness of the operational and support services in ICT, procurement and engineering.

OIOS reviewed the progress and effectiveness of the implementation of all components of the subregional offices' mandate, with a specific focus on coordination, cooperation and partnerships in operational activities and outreach.

Pragmatic steps to clarify the FSB s mandate and enhance its operational effectiveness can and should be taken. Today, the FSB is without legal standing (it is only the product of a political statement).

(f) Recalls the decision of its Standing Committee, at its thirty second meeting on the review of the Operational Reserve Category II (A AC.96 1007, annex III), and decides to extend the pilot period further to enable an independent evaluation of the use and effectiveness of the Operational Reserve Category II so that a final decision on the Operational Reserve Category II may be made at its fifty seventh session

The high number of these types of security incidents undermines the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the United Nations, degrades the personal safety and well being of staff and compromises the security of field installations.

Resources from Governments and development partners will be leveraged by providing procurement services that combine the global procurement and field office operational capabilities of UNICEF, ensuring effectiveness of in country logistics (see also chapter V).

OIOS noted that over 90 per cent of UNMOs believed that the use of advanced technology such as night vision equipment, GPS and tracking technology for locating vehicles and hostages could improve their operational effectiveness.

Emphasis was given to reviewing country experiences and best practices in South and East Asia, particularly regarding design, operational nature and effectiveness of partnership arrangements for social protection of older persons in formal and informal sectors.

The increased competence and capacity of developing countries and the cost effectiveness of regionally owned initiatives have had a broad effect on United Nations operational activities for development, for humanitarian relief and for peace and security.

48. Emphasizes the importance of the monitoring and evaluation of operational activities of the United Nations system in order to enhance their effectiveness and impact, and reiterates that the monitoring and evaluation process of operational activities, including, where appropriate, joint evaluations by the United Nations system, should be impartial and independent, under the overall leadership of the Government

50. Recognizes that a comprehensive and participatory approach to monitoring and evaluation calls for a closer involvement of national authorities and civil society in the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of operational activities, in order to ensure that the results of those evaluations are utilized to improve operational activities for development and their impact

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11. Expresses deep concern about the continuing problem of restrictions on the freedom of movement of Agency staff, vehicles and goods in the occupied territory, which has an adverse impact on the operational effectiveness of the Agency's programmes

Maximum reliance on host Governments was central to operational effectiveness, since their capacity to deal with perceived threats and risks to United Nations activities was an essential consideration when preparing threat and risk assessments and the related security plans.

The Secretary General himself had instructed that guidelines should be established and agencies had adopted their own operational guidelines, which were constantly being reviewed. Enabling and facilitating learning allowed an agency to improve its own effectiveness in that area.

Discussion at recent CCW meetings indicates that there is little doubt as to the relative importance of the detectability of a mine other than an anti personnel mine and the role it plays in determining its overall operational effectiveness.

It started to become hard to raise operational costs, operational budgets.

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