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A UNCT consists of UN entities both physically present in the country and contributing remotely. It also includes UN entities with mandates beyond the purely developmental. The review of UNCT configuration entails a look at capacities needed to deliver on the prioritized outcomes in the Cooperation Framework, beyond financial considerations, which are addressed separately. The discussion on UNCT configuration should include both an internal analysis and consultation with the Government and donor partners, reviewing inter alia:
a. What kind of expertise and services will the UNCT need to provide to deliver on the Cooperation Framework? From which agencies can these be sourced?
b. To what extent would these services need to be delivered by an in-country/resident UN agency presence? What aspects could be delivered from a regional or global base?
c. What new implementation modalities could be leveraged?
d. To what extent can some services be delivered by local service providers? Which activities should be delivered directly by UN entities and which ones through working with implementing partners?
e. To what extent does the new Cooperation Framework imply a major increase in delivery capacity by one or more members of the UNCT, and what would that scaling up require?