UNIFEM Strategic Plan, 2008–2011

The UNIFEM strategic plan, 2008-2011 provides strategic policy and management direction for UNIFEM to increase its development effectiveness, strengthen strategic partnerships and mobilize resources for the next four years. It outlines how UNIFEM will work in partnership with United Nations system Member States and civil society organizations to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed goals. The strategic plan builds on achievements and lessons learned from the previous multiyear funding framework, 2004-2007 (MYFF), as well as relevant decisions 2004/10, 2005/22, and 2006/21 of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA. It highlights the importance of UNIFEM work in the United Nations system as a catalyst and innovator that promotes gender equality in line with national priorities. Opportunities to mainstream gender equality in the context of United Nations reform and national level coordination mechanisms are emphasized.

In alignment with the strategic plans being submitted by UNDP and UNFPA, the UNIFEM plan includes: a development results framework, a managing for results framework, and an integrated financial resources framework. These are the frameworks for accountability on which UNIFEM will regularly report on progress to the Executive Board in a harmonized manner with UNDP and UNFPA.