PPD: 21 April 2014

1

UNITED NATIONS ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL COORDINATION MECHANISM (RCM) Record of the Special Meeting of the RCM 11 February 2014, 14:00 – 16:00 hours Meeting Room F, United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) Bangkok

I. Organization

The special Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) was held on 11 February 2014 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. The meeting was chaired by the ESCAP Executive Secretary. It was attended by representatives of 22 agencies.

II. Agenda

The agenda of the meeting was as follows: 1. Introduction from Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary of ESCAP 2. Update on UN Women: Mr. John Hendra, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women 3. Brief reports from each Thematic Working Group on achievements, current work and plans 4. Update on post-2015 UN development agenda process (roundtable) 5. Any other business

III. Record of Discussions

Agenda item 1: Introduction from Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary of ESCAP The Executive Secretary opened the meeting and briefly introduced her background. The Executive Secretary conveyed to the Meeting that she looked forward to working more closely with all RCM members. The Executive Secretary then welcomed Mr. John Hendra, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women and invited him to share his comments on UN-Women and to identify areas where UN-Women could work closely with other RCM members. Agenda item 2: Update on UN Women: Mr. John Hendra, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women

Mr. Hendra congratulated the Executive Secretary on her appointment and acknowledged her wealth of experience, in particular on the post-2015 development agenda, the Open Working Group and sustainable development financing, as well as in the World Bank and the Central Bank of Pakistan. Mr. Hendra conveyed to the Meeting that the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was holding regional consultations around the world under the overall theme of achievements and challenges of the MDGs, in particular for women and girls. The CSW

PPD: 21 April 2014

2

was also identifying good practices and looking forward at the post-2015 development agenda. Mr. Hendra also emphasized that UN-Women was focused on Beijing +20. In terms of the post-2015 development agenda, Mr. Hendra, as chair of the UNDG MDG task force, explained that a second set of consultations was going to take place to help strengthen capacities and institutions, participatory monitoring and new forms of accountability, partnerships with civil society as well as the private sector. He also highlighted the role that UN-Women played for ensuring accountability for gender equality through the UN System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (SWAP) and conveyed commitment on behalf of UN Women to support all the efforts of RCM to maximize impact in terms of gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment. Agenda item 3: Brief reports from each Thematic Working Group on achievements, current work and plans The Executive Secretary invited the chairpersons of each Thematic Working Group (TWG) to present achievements, current work and plans.

1. TWG on Gender equality and empowerment of women: Ms. Roberta Clarke, Regional Director, UN Women, and Ms. Nanda Krairiksh, Chief, Social Development Division (SDD), ESCAP

(presentation attached)

2. TWG on International migration & human trafficking: Ms. Nanda Krairiksh, Chief, SDD, ESCAP (presentation attached)

3. Joint RCM / UNDG Working Group on Youth: Ms. Nanda Krairiksh, Chief, SDD, ESCAP (presentation attached)

4. TWG on Environment & disaster management: Ms. Shamika Sirimanne, Chief, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (presentation attached)

5. TWG on Health: Mr. Steven Kraus, Regional Director, UNAIDS

Mr Kraus explained that the TWG on Health had been jointly chaired by WHO, UNFPA and UNAIDS. The group had focused on strategic information, political leadership and advocacy, and accountability for progress and results on internationally agreed health outcomes. The group had given particular focus to the elimination of maternal mortality and sexual and reproductive health and rights for marginalized populations. The group was reviewing the effectiveness of current RCM business practices and welcomes the leadership of the Executive Secretary in this stock-taking effort. It might redirect its attention to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as part of the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda, particularly the financing, governance and sustainability of such national commitments. It was discussed that the World Bank and Asian Development Bank should be encouraged to actively engage.

PPD: 21 April 2014

3

6. TWG on Education for All: Mr. Gwang-Jo Kim, Director, UNESCO (presentation attached)

7. TWG on Poverty and hunger: Mr. Hiroyuki Konuma, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, FAO (presentation attached)

Agenda item 4: Update on post-2015 UN development agenda process (roundtable) This agenda item was deferred. Agenda item 5: Any other business There were no other issues raised. The Executive Secretary closed the meeting at 4:00pm.

IV. Action Points

1. Focus of RCM and the TWGs The Executive Secretary noted the work of the RCM, and in particular the agenda for the seven thematic working groups (TWGs). It was proposed to the Meeting that certain aspects of the RCM and TWGs be reviewed, including the frequency of the meetings, the adequacy, the scope and objectives. In addition, the Executive Secretary advised that an exit mechanism for TWGs would be important to ensure that focus was in the right places. A time bound plan for each TWG should be adopted. The Executive Secretary requested RCM members to consider those points. It was suggested that a note be prepared and sent to all RCM members, including those agencies that were not represented at the Meeting, so that agencies would have time to give feedback at the next

meeting. It was agreed to hold an RCM retreat to review current priorities, modus operandi, TWG configuration and areas for improvement in the coming year. All RCM members were

encouraged to participate and provide their honest views.

2. Agreement to prioritize youth in RCM work during 2014

The Executive Secretary under scored that the issue of youth was of great priority and in particular the issue of youth unemployment. Therefore it was agreed to prioritize youth in RCM work during 2014, both through the joint RCM-UNDG Thematic Working Group on Youth and across all aspects of RCM cooperation. It was recognized that the youth agenda was relevant to all agencies. It was discussed that coordination was pertinent when developing a youth action plan. It was acknowledged that the RCM had an important role to play in developing an action plan that was comprehensive rather than each agency having its own plan. It was also discussed that the youth agenda needed to be broadened and deepened, in consultation with the relevant agencies. It was important to look more innovatively at promoting approaches and schemes to empower youth, in particular equipping them with the necessary skills while at the same time, particular attention should be granted to girls and women in the youth category.

PPD: 21 April 2014

4

3. Follow-up informal meeting on Post-2105 development agenda activities Noting the importance of the post-2015 development agenda, it was decided that a follow-up meeting be held in an informal manner at a later time. This would allow adequate time to

discuss the relevant issues on Post-2105 development agenda activities and plans across the RCM.

4. Strengthening engagement of multilateral development banks

The Executive Secretary acknowledged the key role that multilateral development banks play, in particular to the work of the RCM and encouraged that such development banks play a more

active role. It was agreed that a focus should be made on strengthening engagement in the RCM of the multilateral development banks.

PPD: 21 April 2014

5

UNITED NATIONS ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL COORDINATION MECHANISM (RCM)

Special Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Coordination Mechanism

11 February 2014 14:00-15:30 hours

Meeting Room F United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

RCM MEMBERS

Organization

Name of representative(s)

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Mr. Georges Heinen Senior Advisor (Financing Partnerships) Office of the Director General Southeast Asia Regional Department c/o Thailand Resident Mission 23rd Floor, The Offices at the Central World 999/9 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Tel: 662 263 5349 Fax: 662 263 5301 Email: gheinen@adb.org

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Mr. Hiroyuki Konuma Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative

Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 39 Phra Athit Road Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 697-4222/4333 Fax: (02) 697-4445, 697-4499 Email: hiroyuki.konuma@fao.org

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Mr. Yoshiki Imawaka Deputy Regional Director International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Asia and Pacific Office 252/1 Vipavadee Rangsit Road Ladyao, Chatuchak Bangkok 10900 Tel: 02 537-8189 Fax: 02 537-8199 Email: yimawaka@icao.int

PPD: 21 April 2014

6

Organization

Name of representative(s)

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Mr. Yoshiteru Uramoto Regional Director International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 11th floor, U.N. Building Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-1755, 1710 Fax: (02) 280-1735, 288-3062 Email: Uramoto@ilo.org Mr. Wolfgang Schiefer Head, Regional Unit for Partnerships Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific International Labour Organization UN Building, Rajdamnern-Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288 2305 Email: schiefer@ilo.org

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Ms. Mariko Tamiyama Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer International Organization for Migration (IOM) 18th Floor, Rajanakarn Building 183 South Sathorn Road Yannawa Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120 Email: mtomiyama@iom.int

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Mr. Sameer Sharma Regional Director, a.i. Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 5th Floor, Thailand Post Training Center 111 Moo 3 Chaengwattana Road, Laksi Bangkok 10210 Thailand Email: sameer.sharma@itu.int

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

Mr. Antonio Massella Officer-in-Charge Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Executive Suite, 2nd Floor United Nations Conference Centre Building Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Email : massella@un.org

PPD: 21 April 2014

7

Organization

Name of representative(s)

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Ms Matilda Kate Bogner Regional Representative Regional Office for South-East Asia Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) United Nations Building, 6th floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-1496 Fax: (02) 288-3009 Email: bogner@un.org

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN)

Mr. John Hendra Deputy Executive Director UN Women Ms. Roberta Clarke Regional Director Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and Representative in Thailand UN Women East and Southeast Asia Regional Office Bangkok 10200 Email: Roberta.clarke@unwomen.org

UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Asia and Pacific (UNAIDS)

Mr. Steven Kraus Director UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Asia and Pacific United Nations Building, 9th floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-1490 Fax: (02) 288-1092 Email : krauss@unaids.org

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Mr. Yang Youlin Regional Coordinator United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Regional Coordinating Unit for Asia United Nations Building, 6th floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-2559 Fax: (02) 288-3065 Email: youlin.unescap@un.org

UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Ms. Shalina Miah Regional Office Manager Asia and Pacific Region UN Capital Development Fund

PPD: 21 April 2014

8

Organization

Name of representative(s)

7fl., Block B, UNESCAP Building United Nations Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 288 2733 Mob: +66 (0) 92 081 4125 E-mail: shalina.miah@uncdf.org www.uncdf.org

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Ms. Alessandra Casazza Officer-in-Charge and Policy adviser UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre U.N. Service Building, 3rd floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 304 9100 Ext. 5072 Email: alessandra.casazza@undp.org

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Mr. Kaveh Zahedi Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific United Nations Building, 2nd floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-1870, 281 6101 Fax: (02) 280-3829 Email: Kaveh.Zahedi@unep.org

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Mr. Gwang-jo Kim Director United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education 3rd Floor, Mom Luang Pin Malakul Centennial Building 920 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110 Tel: (02) 391-0577 Fax: (02) 391-0866 Email: gj.kim@unesco.org

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Ms. Nobuko Horibe Regional Director Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Service Building, 4th floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 687-0110 Fax: (02) 280-2715 Email: horibe@unfpa.org

PPD: 21 April 2014

9

Organization

Name of representative(s)

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)

Ms. Mariko Sato Chief UN-HABITAT U.N. Service Building, 2nd floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288-2852 Email: mariko.sato@unhabitat.org

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Dr. Isiye Ndombi Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Regional Director United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) East Asia and Pacific Regional Office 19 Phara Atit Road Bangkok 10200 Email: indombi@unicef.org

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Ms. Hang Thi Thanh Pham Officer-in-Charge The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction for Asia and the Pacific (UNISDR-AP) United Nations Secretariat Building 8th Floor, Block A, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand 10200 E-mail: phamph@un.org

United Nations on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Mr. Olivier Lermet HIV Adviser United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific United Nations Building, 3rd floor Rajdamnern Avenue Bangkok 10200 Tel: (02) 288 1439 Email: olivier.lermet@unodc.org

World Food Programme (WFP) Mr. John Aylieff Deputy Regional Director United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Bureau for Asia Unit Nr. 2, 7th floor, Wave Place Building Nr. 55 Wireless Road Lumpini, Patumwan Bangkok 10330 Email: john.aylieff@wfp.org

World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Khalilur Rahman Liaison Office with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Bangkok Permanent Secretarty Building 3; 4th Floor

PPD: 21 April 2014

10

Organization

Name of representative(s)

Tiwanon Road, Nonthaburi, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2 591 8198; 2 589 1970 (D) Fax: +66 (0) 2 591 8199 Email: rahmank@searo.who.int

OBSERVER

Regional UNDG Asia-Pacific Secretariat Mr. Iori Kato Regional Coordination Specialist Regional UNDG Asia-Pacific Secretariat UN Service Building, 3rd Floor, Room 302-A Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok 10200 Thailand Mobile: +66-89-204-4934 Office: +66-2-304-9100 Ext. 2764 E-mail: iori.kato@one.un.org

PPD: 21 April 2014

11

ESCAP

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary

Mr. Shun-ichi Murata Deputy Executive Secretary

Ms. Laura Lopez Chief of Staff

Ms. Michele Von Rautenkranz Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary

Mr. Don Clarke

……………………………..

Chief, Programme Planning and Partnerships Division (PPD)

Mr. Jan Smit Senior Programme Officer, PPD

Ms. Marisa Panyachiva Programme Officer, PPD

………………………………

Mr. Rae Kwon Chung Chief, Environment and Development Division (EDD)

Ms. Shamika Sirimanne Chief, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division (IDD)

Mr. Chowdhury ASM Anisuzzaman Chief, Macroeconomic Policy and Development Division (MPDD)

Ms. Nanda Krairiksh Chief, Social Development Division (SDD)

Mr. Peter O'Neill Officer-in-Charge, a.i., Transport Division (TD)

Mr. Marcel Proksch Officer-in-Charge, a.i., Trade and Investment Division (TID)

Ms. Francyn Harrigan Chief, Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section

Mr. Mark Harris Consultant for the ASEAN-UN Partnership

……………………………….

PPD: 21 April 2014

12

Attachment 1

PPD: 21 April 2014

13

PPD: 21 April 2014

14

Attachment 2

PPD: 21 April 2014

15

Attachment 3

PPD: 21 April 2014

16

Attachment 4

PPD: 21 April 2014

17

Attachment 5

PPD: 21 April 2014

18

PPD: 21 April 2014

19

Attachment 6

PPD: 21 April 2014

20

PPD: 21 April 2014

21