Outcome BRB_O_6

Effective Delivery

It should be noted that the majority of the MCO’s programmes are funded through joint programmes. Through 8 joint programmes, in which UN Women is either the technical coherence or overall lead (5 funded by the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative; 1 by the Joint UN SDG Fund; 1 by the UNTFHS; and 1 by the Government of Canada) FAO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and WFP have received technical input and/or guidance from UN Women. The MCO Caribbean was unable to utilise the RMS for programme monitoring in 2022 (including quarterly updates) as the office's Strategic Note was not approved until January 2023. This negatively impacted the ability of the office to assess and track progress. Nevertheless the office put in place the following measures to monitor and accelate implementation and exceeded programme delivery targets, reaching xxx& by 31 December 2022: 1. Rephasing of resources to 2023 for relevant initiatives. 2. Increased utlization of retainer contracts with longer durations for consultants. 3. Expediting recruitments (consultancies and FTAs), calls/requests for proposals. 4. Periodic and efficient monitoring of activities, includng monthly programme meetings to assess progress on implementation. 5. Introduction of a delivery tracker tool developed and utilised by the office

Effective Delivery

The MCO Caribbean delivered effectively and efficiently over the course of 2023. The bulk of programming was in completing the Spotlight Iniaitive successfully. UN Women not only delivered on this, but ensured that sustainability was fully embedded into each action allowing for continued work in 2024 and beyond.