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United Nations and EU Accession process in Montenegro. Rastislav Vrbensky, UN RC/ UNDP RR Benjamin Perks, UNICEF Representative. Structure of Presentation. Context Snapshot of concrete results as appetizer UN in UMIC Support to various EU accession processes Sector cases studies - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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United Nations and EU Accession process in Montenegro
Rastislav Vrbensky, UN RC/ UNDP RRBenjamin Perks, UNICEF Representative
Structure of Presentation
• Context • Snapshot of concrete results as appetizer • UN in UMIC• Support to various EU accession
processes• Sector cases studies• Lessons learned
Context
• UN System in Montenegro – ‘Delivering as One’
• Strong complementarity of EU Accession Priorities and UN Integrated Programme Goals
• Working hand-in-hand
• Generating extra value
Quick Snapshot of Results
UN Montenegro- Key results -
11% increase in the number of legal aid cases in 15 legal aid offices since 2009
52% increase of successfully diverted cases from criminal proceedings of juveniles in conflict with the law from 2012
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UN Montenegro- Key results -
73% of refugees, DP/IDPs regulated their legal status in Montenegro
49% decrease of the number of children living in residential care in the period 2007-2013
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UN Montenegro- Key results -
Improving attitudes toward children with disabilities and inclusive education
Decrease from 64 to 20 percent of people who find it unacceptable for children with disability to attend the same class as their child in the period 2010-2013
five-fold increase of number of children with disability referred to primary schools education with proper assessment
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UN Montenegro- Key results - Improved access to community based social
services in 9 municipalities covering 27% of the total number of social service beneficiaries
Almost 50% of the total amount of obsolete ammunition has been destroyed since 2007
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UN strategy in UMIC
1. Diagnostics/ Situation Analyses 2. Normative Function/ Human Rights3. Capacity Development/ System
Strengthening4. Knowledge and Innovation5. Convening Role
How does it translate to Montenegrin
1. Analytical support and evidence-based policy and decision making (e.g. 13 analytical studies for 2012/ 2013 Progress Reports)
2. Support for Negotiation Process 3. Programming of IPA4. Support to reform processes – case studies
Specific focus on the following sectors:• Justice and Home Affairs• Public Administration Reform• Social Policy Reforms• Health• Environment and Energy• Competitiveness
EU Accession processes
Negotiation
Assistance in putting in place negotiating structure after negotiation opening in July 2013
Supporting administrative capacity of negotiation structure (secretaries for 6 groups - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 24)
Expert support and experience sharing 10 chapters - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24
Example - Chapters 23/24
Justice and Home Affairs
Assisting with development of Action Plans and Negotiation Positions through provision of expert support (Croatia, Slovakia) and administrative support (organization of public hearing, secretary of the working group) and joint fundraising for implementation of the Action Plans
Overall support to Judicial Reform – (Strategy on Judiciary Reform, juvenile justice, free legal aid)
Overall support to Human Rights agenda - including children rights, gender equality and rights of IDPs/ refugees
Security reform – MONDEM
Capacity Development Programme
Established in 2003 as a partnership between the GoM and UN Development of institutional and administrative
capacities for European Integration process with the focus on: Supporting the Government’s Negotiations Structures for
Accession Negotiations with EU Supporting programming of EU assistance 2014-2020
(IPA II), including sector coordination approach Supporting implementation of Public Administration Reform
Strategy and MVPEI for implementation of the Foreign Policy Priorities
Capacity Development Programme
Supporting development of Montenegro Programme for Accession 2014-2018
Better communication of the EI process to citizens - conducting comprehensive survey on public perception and communication of EI process
Establishment a tool for monitoring the consistencyof the accession negotiation process with the country’s fiscal capacities
Case Studies/ Reform Processes
- Social Inclusion- Gender - I/DPs, Refugees and Asylum- Health - there are several other …
Social Inclusion
Reform of the social and child protection system since early 2000’s – piecemeal approach:
•Legislation not in line with international standards•Limited capacity at all levels for identification of needs and quality service provision•Limited community-based services•High per capita rate of children living in institutional care
The Social Welfare and Child Care System Reform: Enhancing Social
InclusionIPA 2010
SOCIAL WELFARE AND CHILD CARE SYSTEM REFORM
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framework for the reform
Law on Social and Child Protection (2013)
Strategy for the Development of the Social and Child Protection System 2013-2017
Strategy for the Development of Foster Care 2012-2016
Strategy for the Development of Social Protection for the Elderly 2013-2017
Law on Social and Child Protection (2013)
Strategy for the Development of the Social and Child Protection System 2013-2017
Strategy for the Development of Foster Care 2012-2016
Strategy for the Development of Social Protection for the Elderly 2013-2017
Setting the institutional framework
Establishment of the department for the development of social and child protection services in the Ministry of Labour
and Social Welfare (2014)
Reform of centres for social work (initiated in late 2013)
Establishment of the Institute for Social and Child Protection (2014)
Establishment of the department for the development of social and child protection services in the Ministry of Labour
and Social Welfare (2014)
Reform of centres for social work (initiated in late 2013)
Establishment of the Institute for Social and Child Protection (2014)
Community based social and child protection services
Deinstitutionalization and transformation of child care
institutions
Strengthened capacity at the local level to identify local needs and plan services (in 17 out of 22 municipalities)
Expansion of services at the local level and/or strengthened capacity of service providers (in 12 out of 22 municipalities)
Protocol for strengthened intersectoral cooperation for the prevention of institutionalization to be signed in 2014
Plan of transformation of “Mladost” Bijela to be adopted in 2014
Massive campaign on the right of a child to a family environemt implemented 2013/2014
Strengthened capacity at the local level to identify local needs and plan services (in 17 out of 22 municipalities)
Expansion of services at the local level and/or strengthened capacity of service providers (in 12 out of 22 municipalities)
Protocol for strengthened intersectoral cooperation for the prevention of institutionalization to be signed in 2014
Plan of transformation of “Mladost” Bijela to be adopted in 2014
Massive campaign on the right of a child to a family environemt implemented 2013/2014
SOCIAL WELFARE AND CHILD CARE SYSTEM REFORM
SOCIAL WELFARE AND CHILD CARE SYSTEM REFORM
SOCIAL WELFARE AND CHILD CARE SYSTEM REFORM
Gender
Gender Programme Focus
Aiming to strengthen capacities, advance policies and improve conditions for the implementation of the three specific components of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality:
• Violence against women• Political empowerment• Economic empowerment
Implementing period March 2011 - December 2014Budget: € 778,000 (EU contribution 90% and UNDP contribution 10%)
http://www.gendermontenegro.me
Results so far
Supported introduction of 30% quota in the Election Law in 2011
100 female politicians educated on leadership skills, 20 women trained for trainers
Established women’s political groups in 3 political parties (DPS, POZITIVNA and NOVA)
Establishment of multi-sectoral teams for violence in family and adopted Code of Conduct - 350 professionals trained from the police, social centers judiciary, health institutions and NGOs from 21 municipalities
Tackled public perceptions on violence against women through targeted campaigns
Results so far
120 women from 4 pilot municipalities trained in entrepreneurial skills resulting with development of 50 business plans,
36 already gained financial support, 18 beneficiaries established Association of Entrepreneurs
Obligations in the accession process - drafting of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2013-2017; generated regional level dialogue on status of women, established strong partnerships with EU Gender Equality Institute and European Parliamentarians, regional gender equality mechanisms
I/DPs, Refugees and Asylum
Chapter 23
Strategy on DPs and IDPs with Special Attention to Konik
Assistance in harmonization of legislation with the Law on Foreigners to enable full access to basic rights of the DPs and IDP
Support management of the Konik camp
Monitoring role in the selection of beneficiaries and sustainability of the housing projects financed through the Regional Housing Programme
Assistance in obtaining documents required for the status of foreigner to holders of DP and IDP status and subsequent birth registration and obtaining personal documents
Chapter 24
Expert support to the Government in building a contemporary asylum system
Monitoring of the Refugee Status Determination procedure of the Government
Monitoring of the reception standards for asylum seekers and technical and material support
Expert support in drafting by laws to 2006 Law on Asylum and new Law on Asylum - fully aligned with international and EU standards
Regional Housing Programme (RHP)
Sarajevo Initiative - durable housing solutions for refugees and IDPs from BiH and Croatia residing in Serbia, BiH, Montenegro, Croatia
Total value is over 500 million Euro
UNHCR monitors implementation - selection of beneficiary and sustainability of the projects
Expert assistance in preparing legal framework, developing project proposals, reports
3 projects approved for Montenegro: 62 apartments in Niksic, 120 apartments in Podgorica (Konik) and construction of elderly home in Pljevlja with capacity for 68 tenants
Health
European Blood Transfusion System in Montenegro
Establishment of the legal and regulatory framework harmonized with EU directives and WHO recommendations - Law on blood safety has been approved by the Parliament
Communication strategy and PR campaign aimed at strengthening and promoting the system of voluntary non-remunerated blood donation and increase the number of blood donor
Development of model on organization of quality improvement in blood transfusion
Build capacities of blood transfusion specialists and technicians
The key for success
Same goals and complementarity of agendas – but also FOCUS
Established and well functioning cooperation with Government/ Chief Negotiator
Close cooperation with EUD Montenegro/ EC Brussels
‘Delivering as One’ interventions Partnerships across society Long-term/ sector-wide approach
Many thanks!
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