UNDP recognizes the value of working in partnership with civil society and other organizations both where specialized expertise is required and also to contribute to mutual learning and development.

In particular, we are constantly looking at partnerships with local organizations where we can build capacity through joint programmes.

UNDP itself helps with the formation of a number of actual Community-based Organisations (CBOs) – Self-Reliance Groups (SRGs), Microfinance groups and Livelihood groups.

UNDP coordinates closely with donors and potential donors through bilateral discussions and field, in order to mobilize sufficient funds for the support needed in the affected communities.

UNDP also supports the overall UN coordination with the Government of Myanmar on the post-disaster response efforts, for example by contributing to the Post Nargis Joint Assessment (PONJA) and Post Nargis Recovery and Preparedness Plan (PONREPP), as well as various technical working groups.

At the township level, coordination with township authorities and line departments is done on a regular basis.  Though UNDP Myanmar has a mandate set by the Executive Board to work directly with the communities, it is important to coordinate with the government bodies in the post disaster context in order to ensure systematic impact of the early recovery initiatives.

Closer collaboration will be considered particularly for the activities that require establishment of a national mechanism, such as disaster risk reduction.  Throughout early recovery, UNDP will seek to work more actively with NGOs, building capacity at the local level wherever feasible through a partnership approach.

UNDP also uses local consulting groups for monitoring, evaluation and appraisal of our activities.

UNDP currently has working partnerships with:

PACT for microfinance services
FAO for agricultural inputs and technical support
ILO for community driven, labour based infrastructure development
UN-Habitat for improved shelter reconstruction
UNICEF for water, sanitation and hygiene activities
WFP for food delivery
Various other local groups for service delivery and training activities.