articulated platform for territorial comprehensive sustainable development in cuba

Empowered lives.Resilient nations.

UNDPUnited Nations Development Programme

MINCEX Ministry of

Foreign Trade and

Investment

ARTICULATED PLATFORM FOR TERRITORIAL COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN

CUBA.

ARTICULATED PLATFORM FOR TERRITORIALCOMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CUBA

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

Cuba has been implementing the Economic and Social Policy Guide-lines of the Party and the Revolu-tion, which provide the basis for updating the Cuban economic de-velopment model. The aim of this model is to emphasize economic revitalization in order to increa-se efficiency and competitiveness, make room for new management modalities, and empower territo-rial (municipal and local) govern-ments.

Guideline No. 112 stands out, ra-tifying the partnership with the United Nations System (UNS) to support the transformations in na-tional priority areas. It highlights the need “to promote multilateral cooperation, especially with UNS agencies, so that Cuba can have access to financial resources and new technologies, in accordance with national development priori-ties.”

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), along with na-tional and local actors, has gai-ned considerable experience in lo-cal human development, thanks to the successful outcome of various programmes and projects, inclu-ding the Local Human Development Programme (LHDP), the Joint MDG Programme to Support New Decen-tralization and Production Stimulus Initiatives, the Small Grants Pro-gramme (SGP) and, finally, the Pro-ject for Local Support of Agricultural Modernization (PALMA).

The Global Strategic Plan for the 2014-2017 Period recognizes the role of governments in promoting comprehensive local deve-lopment. UNDP “Communities of Practi-ce” in the region can be very useful to share successful experiences, exchange experti-se and, as a result, benefit this Framework Programme.

Likewise, the UNDP ART Initiative has made possible to acquire relevant experien-ce in dealing with territorial development challenges, strengthening local govern-ment management, and bringing appro-priate tools and methodologies. This initia-tive also builds an international network of partners, especially decentralized coopera-tion actors.

DECENTRALIZATION SUPPORTACTIONS:

INTERNATIONAL UNDP CONTRIBUTION:

As far as support for this process in Cuba is concerned, mention should be made of the Municipal Initiative for Local Develop-ment (IMDL) of the Ministry of Economy and Plan (MEP), and of the Comprehensive De-velopment Programmes, an experience im-plemented in some municipalities where further horizontal development efforts are being made, incorporating national, pro-vincial and municipal institutions and en-tities so that their actions are in line with the integrated approach to municipal deve-lopment.

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COUNTRY PROGRAMME

The Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2014-2018, which is closely connected with the new UNDAF Programmatic Framework agreed upon between the country and UNS for this period, reflects UNDP working priorities.

THEMATIC AREAS • Population dynamics and quality,

development and sustainability of social and cultural services.

• Sustainable economic develop-ment.

• Food and nutritional security.

• Environmental sustainability and disaster risk management.


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These goals will be achieved using both UNDP resources and those supplied by international cooperation partners, seeking to contribute to national development, particularly at the territorial level. CPD aims in-clude:

Increasing the wellbeingof Cuban men and women on a

sustainable basis.

Supporting dynamic, innovative economic

processes and promoting

development in key sectors.

Backing effective, efficient

management by territorial

governments.

Preserving social equity and promoting women’s

empowerment.

Promoting environmentally sustainable practices,

incorporating climate change impact and disaster risk

management into economic and social development processes.

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An intergenerational, territo-rial, gender-equality approach is applied to quality, sustainable so-cial and cultural services.

Communities and key sectors de-velop and increase energy effi-ciency and use of renewable ener-gy sources.

Gender and generational popula-tion dynamics and territorial spe-cificities are mainstreamed into development programmes.

Key productive sectors increase their productivity, efficiency and competitiveness, and integrate value chains to increase exports and reduce imports.

Local governments and other actors improve socio-economic and cultural development management, making special emphasis on young people and women.

Local governments and key sec-tors enhance their disaster risk management capacity.

Production and service sectors incorporate environmental con-siderations into development plans, including those related to energy and climate change adaptation.

Food chains increase their efficien-cy and sustainability, applying an intergenerational and gender ap-proach to favour the consumption of nutritionally appropriate food and reduce imports.

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EXPECTED OUTCOMES


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FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

The Framework Programme was agreed upon by the Ministry of Foreign Tra-de and Investment (MINCEX) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in May 2014. This Programme will favour articulation between national, provincial and local government levels, empower local authorities to improve performance by comprehensive, sustainable development actors at the local-territorial level, and establish strategic partnerships and networks. The Pro-gramme also aims at expanding coordination between territories, introducing innovative approaches, promoting synergies with national policies, and helping to harmonize the actions of the international cooperation actors concerned.

MAIN GOALS

Achieve gradual articulation between the following goals. Youth and gender issues will be addressed in a cross-cutting manner, as key aspects of local development.

OBJECTIVE

ENHANCE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPACITIES AND

ARTICULATION BETWEEN THE PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL LEVELS.

PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMICGROWTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT


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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENTIn connection with local gover-nment management, emphasis will be made on:

• Enhancing technical and ma-nagerial capacities.

• Promoting innovation and use of local management tools.

• Encouraging strategic part-nerships between sectors, institutions and territories.

• Strengthening information management and decision-making processes applying participatory methodologies.

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTIn connection with sustaina-ble economic development, emphasis will be made on:

• Supporting dynamic sec-tors for economic develop-ment, applying a territorial approach.

• Promoting the use of re-newable energy sources and efficiency in local develop-ment processes.

• Encouraging agribusiness de-velopment on a competitive basis for food security.

• Boosting value chains and value-added processes.

• Backing the establishment and development of pro-duction and knowledge net-works.

• Enhancing capacities for use of financial and economic tools that promote local de-velopment.


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RELEVANT ACTIONS UNDER THIS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME:

• Promote a local comprehensive approach to and incorporate inno-vation into municipal and/or pro-vincial government articulation and management mechanisms, so that they can be aligned with na-tional policies and strategies and help to boost decentralization pro-cesses underway.

• Strengthen relations between te-rritories to scale up local develop-ment opportunities, implementing concerted strategies, maximizing common strengths and resour-ces, intensifying the link between the local development agenda and programmes or projects imple-mented by national and/or inter-national entities.

• Address the complex strategic-operational relations between local governments and production/ser-vice sectors (both state and non-state) to establish a new type of horizontal articulation for local de-velopment.

• Intensify dialogue with international cooperation actors (decentralized, bilateral and multilateral) to promote innovation and experience-sharing under South-South cooperation and territorial triangulation actions.

Swiss Development Cooperation (CO-SUDE) has formally expressed its in-terest in contributing five million U.S. dollars to the Framework Programme.

Other international cooperation part-ners, such as the Department of Fo-reign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD-Canada), have also shown interest in making contributions to this initiative of the Government of Cuba and UNDP.

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• Developing a Programme approach in order to increase relevance, im-pact and sustainability.

• Capitalizing on and transferring good practices from successful in-ternational cooperation projects and programmes. They will provide sound foundations for replication in other territories and by other actors.

The Framework Programme platform will make possible for international coo-peration partners to join various local projects in key priority areas. The pro-cess of incorporating local actors into this Programme will consider innovati-ve aspects that will help to meet current challenges and boost comprehensive local development.

The Framework Programme will highlight key international cooperation values and interests, including:

Participation of international cooperation partners and scaling up of local projects

in line with priorities previously set

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• Seizing the opportunity to apply the youth and gender approaches in a cross-cutting manner, and provi-ding a platform to promote South-South cooperation and innovation.


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GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTSLEVEL 1: FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME COORDINATION

The National Co-ordinating Com-mittee (CNC) is the board where strategic assessments are made to appropriately link the Programme with institutional policies and fra-meworks in order to facilitate the implementation of projects and ac-tions, and the discussion of South-South cooperation and other in-ternational affairs. Co-chaired by MINCEX, the Committee will have representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) and the Institute of Physical Planning (IPF). These institutions can make a significant contribution to the Fra-mework Programme.

CNC may establish, if deemed ap-propriate, an Advisory Team to as-sist in addressing key issues for decision making. Its members will be selected on a case by case ba-sis, depending on the matters to be discussed.

UNDP and MINCEX will provide fo-llow-up to the Framework Pro-gramme under the actions below:

• Overseeing Programme imple-mentation.

• Following-up projects and ini-tiatives locally adopted and cross-cutting issues previously identified.

• Guaranteeing local and thematic information collection and con-solidation under the Program-me.

• Identifying lessons learned to ensure compliance with stan-dards and procedures under the implementation modality agre-ed upon.

• Supporting accountability pro-cesses for Programme partners, including the results obtained and the use made of the resour-ces supplied.

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NATIONAL CO-ORDINATING

COMMITTEE (CNC)

ADVISORYTEAM

Strategic coordination - links with national

institutional policies and frameworks and global development commitments

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CNC RESPONSIBILITIES

The signatories of this Framework Programme are MINCEX (the Government entity in charge of international cooperation) and the United Nations Develo-pment Programme (UNDP). They agree to make joint efforts to implement this Programme during the next country programming cycle (2014-2018).

In witness whereof, the parties sign this document on the 22nd day of the month of May, 2014.

• Exchanging views on Programme priorities and formulating recommenda-tions in connection with local coverage and other issues.

• Promoting financial resource mobilization and making recommendations over allocations to territories and thematic areas.

• Striving to ensure that Framework Programme results are in line with na-tional policies and the global development agenda.

• Reviewing impacts, results and risks in connection with Programme sustai-nability.

• Promoting the dissemination of lessons learnt and good practices, and boosting South-South and triangular cooperation actions.

The Advisory Team might be asked by the CNC to conduct subs-tantive analysis over major technical issues and submit te-chnical recommendations to enhance the results of the Fra-mework Programme at the local level.

MINCEX Ileana Núñez

Deputy Minister

UNDP Claudio Tomasi

Resident Representative ad interim

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