Multi-Donor Trust Funds & Joint Programmes

Joint Programmes

A Joint Programme (JP) is a set of activities contained in a common work plan and related budget, involving two or more Participating UN Organizations and (sub-) national partners. The work plan and budget forms part of a JP document, which also detail roles and responsibilities of partners in coordinating and managing the joint activities. The JP document is signed by all Participating UN Organizations and (sub-) national partners.

There are three fund management options for JPs (parallel, pooled and pass-through), though the options may also be combined. The decision to select one or a combination of fund management options for a JP is based on how to achieve the most effective, efficient and timely implementation, and to reduce transaction costs for national partners, donors and the UN. 

The UNDG Guidance Note on Joint Programming provides all relevant information on Joint Programmes and the three fund management options available.