ADB will explore the scope for cooperation with UNDP in implementing provision of MDG support services (MSS) in support of MDG-based national development strategies in the five pilot countries of the UNDP for MSS in the Asia and Pacific region (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Mongolia).
According to Memorandum of Understanding between the Asian Development Bank and United Nations Development Programme, ADB and UNDP have a common interest in and have set certain sectors and thematic areas as priorities.
In 2007, ADB and UNDP will review the potential for, and where feasible, implement cooperation in capacity-building and national policy development in selected three common priority areas including: (1) Good governance (including anti-corruption); (2) Civil society participation in development; and (3) Gender and development.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have a mutual interest in achieving effective and relevant policies and programming in international development in the Asia and Pacific region, including in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
ADB, a multilateral development bank in the Asia and Pacific region, is an intergovernmental organisation established by its regional and non-regional member countries. With a goal of reducing poverty in the region, ADB seeks to assist its regional developing member countries through catalysing investment, strengthening inclusiveness, promoting regional cooperation, managing the environment and improving governance and prevention of corruption.
UNDP, a subsidiary organ of the United Nations, an inter-governmental organisation established by UN member states. With substantial programs world-wide which include the region covered by ADB, UNDP seeks to assist in the reduction of poverty, to foster good governance, to promote human resource development and to improve the quality of life in developing countries in the Asia and Pacific region as well as in other regions.
Representatives of ADB and UNDP have held discussions with a view to enhancing opportunities for collaboration that will strengthen institutional capacities in both organisations and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the use of their respective resources.
ADB and UNDP have concluded that they should continue to collaborate in areas of mutual interest in supporting international development in the Asia and Pacific region including in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
ADB and UNDP recognise that the potential for co-operation will vary significantly in different developing countries depending on the nature of development challenges, the needs of the developing country and the scope of the respective country programmes of ADB and UNDP in each particular case. They agree to review periodically a list of developing countries that they should designate for proactive ADB-UNDP co-operation and those other developing countries where such co-operation should be pursued opportunistically.
In addition ADB and UNDP agree that, in the context of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, they will explore, and implement where possible, measures to harmonise their procedures for administration and implementation of proposed project co-operation, as indicated in Appendix B, upon concurrence of the respective country authorities in relation to proposed specific measures, to reduce the administrative burden on developing countries and their own respective organisations.
The activities of ADB and UNDP under this MoU are subject to decisions of their respective governing bodies and their respective applicable regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
ADB and UNDP also recognise that appropriate representation is important to emphasise their common interests, purpose and intentions, as well as to facilitate all aspects of effective co-operation. To encourage this, the two organisations agree to extend reciprocal invitations, where feasible and relevant to the identified areas of co-operation, to attend meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops.
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