How to set up a Technical Cooperation Programme with the IAEA Alain Cardoso, Section Head Division for Latin America Department of Technical Cooperation, IAEA IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Outline of Presentation  The IAEA’s technical cooperation programme  How to set up a technical cooperation programme IAEA The IAEA’s technical cooperation programme IAEA The technical cooperation programme • Is the IAEA mechanism for delivering support to its MS in the peaceful application of nuclear technology • Focuses on the safe and secure application of nuclear technology for sustainable socioeconomic development, in full partnership with all MS. • All MS are eligible for support. IAEA The TC programme concentrates on: • • • • • improving human health; supporting agriculture and rural development; advancing water resource management; addressing environmental challenges; helping sustainable energy development, including the use of nuclear power for electricity; • promoting safety and security. IAEA The technical cooperation programme • A shared responsibility, • The result of the combined efforts of: • The Member States • The IAEA Secretariat (Department of Technical Cooperation and technical Departments) • A range of key strategic partners IAEA The Technical Cooperation programme Member States with TC projects Full range of responsibilities including priority setting All Member States Technical Departments Scientific and technological support IAEA Secretariat Department of Technical Cooperation Overall management and coordination Support to programme planning IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme Secretariat roles in the TC programme • The Department of Technical Cooperation is charged with the management of the technical cooperation programme in order to meet needs and priorities expressed by developing MS and agreed to with the Agency. • The technical work of the Agency is managed and undertaken by four technical Departments (NE, NA, NS and SG) • The technical cooperation programme intersects with the work of all the technical Departments, as well as with other units such as the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) IAEA TC Department - core functions • Acts as the Agency focal point for TC policy dialogue with MS (strategic planning, upstream programming work, partnership building, regional cooperation) • Provides advice to MS on the best ways to address their needs through the TC programme • • • identifying specific capacities and gaps in MS (CPF) identifying specific programmatic responses tailored to diverse needs and capacities Manages the Agency’s TC programme in partnership with MS (shared responsibility) • delivery of integrated program that are matched to the identified gaps and capacities. IAEA TC project stakeholders Member State National institutions Ministries Nuclear authority Secretariat OLA Safeguards Technical Depts Dept of TC Donors and international financial institutions Beneficiarie s and end users Partner institutions in other Member IAEA States UNDP, other multilateral organizations The TC Program Cycle PROGRAMME PLANNING & APPROVAL PROGRAMME REVIEW 1. Independent Evaluation 2. Self assessment 3. Impact assessment 4. Follow-up adjustments and implementation of recommendations IAEA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Upstream work Concepts & prioritization Project design Resourcing & budgeting Internal approval Approval by TACC/Board PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION 1. Operational execution 2. Monitor progress 3. Make adjustments 4. Report performance / self assessment 5. Project closure 22/11/2010 How to set up a technical cooperation programme IAEA Ascertaining the priority needs of MS • Two way street • Agency staff must be aware of country’s priorities • Member States must be aware of Agency programmes and requirements IAEA Addressing Member State Needs • Identify specific capacities and gaps in MS • Identify a specific programmatic response tailored to diverse needs and capacities • Ensure a coherent, coordinated and interdisciplinary response by the Agency • Program and deliver integrated program that are matched to the above gaps and capacities. • Identify partners and resources for delivering program with impact IAEA IAEA portfolio of services Peer Reviews Assessment of Needs Technical Advice Training (individual and in groups) Equipment Support Legislative Assistance TC support Advisory Services Knowledge Networking Capacity building Networking Knowledge sharing Partnership facilitation Support for Research Technical Publications Public Information Fellowships Reference Materials Support IAEA Central Criterion A project must address an area of real need in which there is a national programme enjoying strong government commitment and support. • tangible socio-economic benefit • enabling environment IAEA A very important tool The Country Program Framework (CPF) A descriptive planning process that identifies country needs and priorities, based on: • Identified national priorities • Consideration of National Development Plans • MDGs IAEA The Country Programme Framework Aims to • Identify problems to be addressed with nuclear technologies • Outline the results expected in a given time frame • Encourage MS to take ownership of the programme IAEA CPFs also consider: • Partnerships • Partnerships with other UN organizations help to optimize the effectiveness of the nuclear technology delivered • MDGs • The MDGs form a global agenda for development • They are a key focus for IAEA Member States, and are highlighted in the GC resolution IAEA TC projects • National TC projects: • Address problems/needs at the national level • Member State Specific Regional TC projects • Address problems/needs at the regional level • Promote Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC) Interregional TC projects • Address transboundary issues • Mainly HR IAEA Preparing the TC programme • The TC programme is needs-based, consultative, and results-oriented • Guidelines with milestones and deadlines are provided at the start of each planning cycle • provide systematic guidance for all stakeholders on the planning and design process • ensure consistently high quality in all TC programme and project documents • Support is provided to Member States (National Liaison Officers, counterparts, Permanent Missions) throughout the process IAEA Technical safety and safeguards • Review at two levels/phases: concept and design • Technical Officer participates in review process • Projects reviewed for conformity with the Statute, INFCIRC/267 and all relevant decisions of the Agency’s Policy-Making Organs and the Security Council IAEA Secretariat support for the planning and design process • Use of Logical Framework Methodology (LFM) a widely adopted development planning methodology used to improve the design, implementation and assessment of a policy, a programme or a project. The method describes the need identification, goals, chain of results, risks analysis, indicators, assumptions etc.. • Pre-planning missions to support preparation of project concepts and Programme Notes, where requested IAEA IT support for the planning and design process • Programme Cycle Management Framework (PCMF) IT platform • Facilitates programme processes and stakeholders interaction • All templates available online • Whole programme visible at any time (transparency) • TC-PRIDE web site • Updated financial and other information on all on going and completed TC projects IAEA From needs to projects 6 Review and Feedback 5 At national, Projects design regional & interregional prj 4 Feedback to MS 3 Review of concepts 2 1 Pre-planning missions CPF IAEA • MS TC priorities for upcoming programming cycle: • overview of the country programme • project concepts ordered according to priorities Implementation • Implementation starts January of the year following approval, upon payment of minimum National Participation Costs (NPC) • Implementation delivered through • Experts and meetings • Fellowships and scientific visits • Training courses • Field procurement IAEA Monitoring and evaluation Monitoring • Periodic reporting of project results every 6 months • In support of the management of the project Review • Achievement report on project activities and compare the expected results with the actual project outcomes Evaluation by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) • Independent review, determines the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of TC projects. 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