Element 2. Child protection
Element Objective: Enhanced protective environment for children in families, communities, schools and institutions reducing children’s exposure to all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation
Expected UNDAF outcomes for element #3.: Child protection
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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UNDG agency element component
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Expected Outcomes
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Expected Outputs
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Output targets and indicators
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Result V. At least 80% of the children in conflict with the law are utilizing improved mediation, legal aid and reintegration/diversion services in at least 4 countries.
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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Outcome. Juvenile Justice is reformed in line with international standards.
Outcome Indicators:
1. Existence of a Policy Framework on the reform of juvenile justice based on the diversion models.
2. % of children conflict law benefiting from community-based rehabilitation programmes.
Baseline:
1. No national policies on justice for children exist
Existing laws on juvenile justice outdated
2. Unknown – (Initial diagnosis of relevant institutional needs to be available by end 2007)
Targets:
1. New Act and policy approved in at least four countries.
2. At least 80% of the children in conflict with the law are utilizing improved mediation, legal aid and reintegration/diversion services in at least 4 countries.
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Output 1. Key decision makers with political will and commitment to enact legislation on Juvenile Justice
Output 2. Professionals have improved technical knowledge and skills to provided adequate social services dealing with juvenile justice.
Output 3. Functional court diversion and community rehabilitation system, including the practice of restorative justice for children in conflict with the law
Output 4. Heads of detention centres participate in an operational quality assurance network of on the enforcement of international standards on juvenile justice.
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Indicator 1: # countries enacting OECS model Bills on Juvenile Justice
Baseline 1: Juvenile Justice Bill is under discussion in all countries.
Target 1: At least 4 countries with new acts, through political advocacy and technical support to national governments.
Indicator 2: # of institutions participating in in-service training programme.
Baseline 2: There is no systematic training process currently in place.
Target 2: Four institutions in at least four countries participate in in-service training programme developed with relevant technical support.
Indicator 3: # of countries with court diversion and community rehabilitation system for children in conflict with the law.
Baseline 3: Unknown – (Initial diagnosis of relevant institutional needs to be available by end 2007)
Target 3: Court diversion system is systematized and operational in at least 4 countries.
Indicator 4. # of countries actively participating in a network of heads of detention
Baseline 4.: Association of Detention Centre heads does not exist.
Target 4.: Network of heads of detention heads is systematized and operational by mid 2009.
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Result VI.
All reported cases of sexually abused and exploited girls and boys utilize quality referral services in at least 4 countries from the Eastern Caribbean Countries.
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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Outcome: Legal and institutional reforms formulated and applied on behalf of children’s protection rights.
Outcome Indicator: # of victims of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation receiving care and support by gender.
Baseline: Based on assessments between 2003 to 2006, referral services are poorly resourced. Data will be assessed by 2008.
Target:
1. At least four countries are undertaking a service quality improvement programme, in line with enacted OECS Child Care and Protection Bill.
2. National systems integrate child protection concerns in emergency situations.
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Output 1. Existence of laws and related protocol on mandatory reporting of child abuse.
Output 2.
Relevant professional groups have the improved technical knowledge and skills to contribute to child abuse reporting, management and prevention.
Output 3.
Policy makers have increased knowledge and understanding to implement child sexual abuse reporting measures.
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Indicators:
1.1. # of countries with mandatory reporting laws and protocols.
1.2. Existence of a user-friendly child abuse reporting protocol document.
Baseline:
1.1. and 1.2. Laws only exist in BVI and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Draft Bill is under discussion in other countries.
Target 1.1. and 1.2. : At least 4 countries with enacted legislation.
Indicators:
2.1.# of professional groups participating in training programme.
2.2. Availability of a training guide on mandatory reporting
Baseline 2: There is no systematic training process currently in place.
Target 2: Health, Education, Police and Child Protection sectors in at least four countries participate in an in-service training programme
Indicator 3. : Availability of KAP assessments at the national level
Baseline 3.: Currently the information is not available
Target 3.: All countries are covered by the KAP study to create public and professional dialogue on sexual abuse by the end of 2008.
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Result VII.
At least 80% of schools are using positive disciplinary practices and conflict resolution approaches in at least 4 countries
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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Outcome:
Schools are using positive disciplinary practices and conflict resolution approaches.
Outcome Indicators:
1. Number of public schools reporting discontinued use of corporal punishment and applying use of positive disciplinary practices.
2. Existence of policy framework for discontinued use of corporal punishment in schools.
Baselines:
There is no policy framework for discontinued use of corporal punishment in schools.
Target:
At least 80% of schools are using positive disciplinary practices and conflict resolution approaches in at least 4 countries
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Output1.
Key civil society groups support and subscribe to principle of abolition of corporal punishment of children in state institutions.
Output2.
Teachers, children and parents are engaged in conflict resolution approaches.
Output3.
Policy makers and professionals have improved knowledge and insight about the dynamics of disciplinary practices towards children in both the school and families.
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Indicator 1. : # teachers’ unions participating in process towards the elimination of corporal punishment.
Baseline 1. : Commitment of seven teachers’ unions to participate and one is actually implementing a pilot.
Target 1. : To have teachers’ unions in at least eight countries supporting the use of positive disciplinary practices and conflict resolution approaches
Indicator 2.: # of examples of whole-school practices for conflict prevention and resolution
Baseline 2. : One school (Hillaby Turner school) has started in Barbados experimenting with a knowledge development partnership approach
Target 2. : In least 4 countries, schools experiment with a knowledge development partnership approach
Indicator 3. : Existence of user-friendly research-based study capitalising on the outcomes of the experiences of the Eastern Caribbean.
Baseline 3. : There is currently no documented experience relevant to the Eastern Caribbean.
Target 3. : Production of user-friendly, research-based study capitalising on the outcomes of the experiences of the Eastern Caribbean.
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Element 3. HIV and Lifeskills
Element Objective: At least 90% of school-going children and at least 50% of children in out of school programmes demonstrate behaviors which reduce risk and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and violence
Expected UNDAF outcomes for element # 3.: HIV and Lifeskills
UNDAF Outcome 1. HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Capacity Building
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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UNDG agency element component
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Expected Outcomes
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Expected Outputs
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Output targets and indicators
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Result VIII
Children have universal access to quality school-based life-skills education programmes to reduce risk and vulnerability to HIV /AIDS and violence in at least 4 countries from the Eastern Caribbean Countries
UNDAF Outcome 1. HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Capacity Building
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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Outcome:
Children report sexual responsible behaviour and make positive life choices.
Outcome indicator:
1. Percentage of sexually active adolescents with correct condom use
2. Percentage of children self-estimating that they have a number of good qualities
Baselines:
Antigua and Barbuda: resp. 36 an 70%; Barbados resp. 47 an 91%; Grenada: resp. 40 and 90% and St.Lucia: 32 and 93%.
Targets: Improving of outcome indicators with 30%
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Output:
Primary and secondary school children know how to protect themselves against HIV and have enhanced conflict resolution skills
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Indicators:
1. Number of primary and secondary schools in four countries reporting the delivery of new quality lifeskills-based HFLE curriculum
2. Number of teachers trained to deliver new quality life-skills based health education
Baselines:
1. Presently the new quality curriculum is delivered in 38 secondary schools in four countries: Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada and Antigua.
2. In 2006, 131 teachers were trained on new quality HFLE
Targets:
1.77 secondary schools; 150 Primary schools in four countries are delivering quality HFLE in their curriculum
2. Train every year at least 150 teachers on quality HFLE
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Result IX.
Children participate in an increased number of school-based and out-of-school youth-led programmes
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Outcome: Increased youth participation and leadership
Outcome indicators:
1. Number of youth-led organisations
2. Number of active students councils
3. Number of children participating in youth-led programmes
Baselines:
1, 2 and 3: Information required on number of youth-led organisations and countries with framework for student councils and number of active students councils
Target:
Increase of at least 30% in the outcome indicators of baseline
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Output 1. Adolescents and youth of sports and cultural youth associations are engaged in HIV prevention and promote peaceful ways of resolving conflicts
Output 2.
Growing incidence of youth participation in policy building
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Indicator 1. Number of youth organisations completing life skills education
Baseline 1. In Barbados, certain facilitators have been trained through partner organisations
Target 1. Capacity building is provided for at least 20 youth/sports/umbrella organisations
Indicators:
2.1.Number of examples of youth participation in social policy
2.2. Number of youth trained in leadership
Baselines:
2.1. Little documentation on youth participation and leadership in the Eastern Caribbean
2.2. There are a number existing youth leadership programmes (Caricom youth embassador, Xchange, Peace Programme, …)
Target:
20 examples of youth participation in social policy
100 youth leaders participate in the youth leadership capacity building programmes
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Element 4. Early Childhood development
Element Objective: Children’s development readiness to start primary school enhanced.
Expected UNDAF outcomes for element #4.: Early Childhood Development
UNDAF Outcome 1. HIV/AIDS Advocacy and Capacity Building
UNDAF Outcome 2. Integration of MDGs in Planning Framework – focusing on Data Collection, Information Sharing and Capacity Building.
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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UNDG agency element component
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Expected Outcomes
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Expected Outputs
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Output targets and indicators
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Result X. At least
60% of vulnerable children in
at least 4 countries have access
to early childhood development (ECD) services.
UNDAF Outcome 2. Integration of MDGs in Planning Framework – focusing on Data Collection, Information Sharing and Capacity Building.
UNDAF Outcome 4. Child, Adolescent Development and Human Security
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Outcome 1. The ECD settings in the Eastern Caribbean have improved quality in learning and care environments
Baseline 1. ECD Policy, Standards and Regulatory Frameworks exist but at different stages in CARICOM/Eastern Caribbean countries. Standards on ECD exist in most countries in draft, but are only approved in Barbados, Dominica and St.Kitts and Nevis.
Target 1. At least 4 countries have ECD policy, standards and regulatory frameworks approved and circulated
Indicator 1. Number of draft ECD standard documents
developed
approved
circulated
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Output 1.1.
Policy makers engage in ECD policy reform and the approval and application of its standards
Output 1.2.
ECD teachers and caregivers have improved professional competencies and skills for quality service delivery
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Output Baselines
1.1.1 CARICOM ECD Draft Guidelines on Policy, Standards and Regulatory Frameworks are being developed in 2007 but there is no specific capacity building programme
1.1.2. A policy framework for ECD is available in Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St.Kitts and Nevis and St.Lucia.
1.1.3. Some countries have an approach to enforcing standards such as the licensing system in St.Kitts and Nevis.
Output Targets
1.1.1.Strengthening capacity of 4 countries (key stakeholders, policy makers, ECD coordinators of each country) through workshops/training, including in data collection and analysis, and through technical and advocacy assistance to develop policies, regulatory frameworks and standards and to secure approval
1.1.2. At least 4 countries will have an improved policy on ECD.
1.1.3. At least 4 countries establish systems for ECD standards monitoring and enforcement
Output Indicator s
1.1.1. Number of key stakeholders/ECD coordinators trained in each country
1.1.2. Number of countries with new policy on ECD
1.1.3. Number of countries establishing systems for ECD standards monitoring and enforcement
Output Baseline 1.2 CARICOM draft minimum service standard and the Regional Learning Goals and Outcomes are agreed at the technical level in the Region . Currently there are no professional development systems at national or subregional level.
Output Target 1.2 At least 4 countries with reformed curriculum approaches and 2 countries with professional development systems. At least 620 ECD teachers are trained through the High Scope programme.
Output Indicators
1.2.1. Number of countries with new or reformed and accredited curricula approaches
1.2.2. Number of countries with established professional development systems at national or sub regional (OECS) level
1.2.3. Number of teachers trained on ECD
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Outcome 2
There is an increased access to quality ECD services by vulnerable children.
Baselines
2.1. St Few alternative ECD models are developed on an economically sustainable basis. UNICEF has supported the Roving Caregivers Programme (RCP) in St.Lucia, Dominica, Grenada and St.Vincent and Reaching the Un-reached in 12 settings in St. Kitts/Nevis.
2.2. There is between 55% and full access to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services in the Eastern Caribbean countries(3-5) and between 5 and 53% from 0-2; of which the percentage access by vulnerable children is unknown
Targets
2.1. At least 2 ECD new knowledge development partnerships are developed as adjuncts to existing education, health or social service systems to demonstrate cost effectiveness, efficiency and potential for sustainability in securing access to services by vulnerable children
2.2. Have a general increase in access to ECD in all countries of the Eastern Caribbean (including children from birth to two and from three to five years of age)
Indicators
2.1.Number of sites piloting alternative child-rearing models
2.2. Pre-primary net enrolment rate
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Output 2.
Alternative ECD models improve public responsiveness for more appropriate levels of access to sustainable and quality services for vulnerable children
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Output Baselines
2.1.1. The RCP has been evaluated and documented in 2006 and an impact evaluation is currently underway to be reported in 2008
2.1.2. Systems for accessing vulnerable children to ECD services are weak. Alternatives for the provision of economic assistance to enable access by vulnerable children to ECD services have not been explored
Output Targets
2.1.1. At least 2 case studies are undertaken and disseminated
2.1.2. Availability of a comprehensive study covering at least two countries for the identification, financing and provision of ECD mechanisms for increased enrolment and attendance of vulnerable children
Output Indicators
2.1.1. Number of case studies produced and made available and disseminated at policy level for strengthening advocacy and political will
2.1.2. Availability of a comprehensive study covering at least two SIDS for the identification, financing and provision of ECD mechanisms for increased enrolment and attendance of vulnerable children.
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Annex 4. Country Programme Indicative Outcome Budget
Estimated programme cooperation, 2008-2011 a/(In thousands of United States Dollars)
Elements - Results
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Outcomes
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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Total
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Social Policy, Partnerships and Advocacy for Children’s Rights
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Result 1
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Outcome 1
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Outcome 2
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Result 2
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Outcome 1
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Outcome 2
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Result 3
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Outcome 1
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Outcome 2
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Outcome 3
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Result 4
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Outcome 1
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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Outcome 2
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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91,22
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364,89
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821,00
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821,00
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821,00
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821,00
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3284,00
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Child Protection
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Result 5
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Outcome
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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1305,33
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Result 6
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Outcome
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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1305,33
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Result 7
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Outcome
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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326,33
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1305,33
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|
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979,00
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979,00
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979,00
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979,00
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3916,00
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HIV/AIDS and HFLE
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Result 8
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Outcome
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383,0
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383,0
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383,0
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383,0
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1532.0
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Result 9
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Outcome
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383,0
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383,0
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383,0
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383,0
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1532.0
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766,00
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766,00
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766,00
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766,00
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3064,00
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Early Childhood Development
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Result 10
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Outcome 1
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323,25
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323,25
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323,25
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323,25
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1293
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Outcome 2
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323,25
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323,25
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323,25
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323,25
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1293
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646,50
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646,50
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646,50
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646,50
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2586,00
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Cross Sectoral Support
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RR
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187.5
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187.5
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187.5
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187.5
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750.0
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OR
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350.0
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350.0
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350.0
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350.0
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1400.0
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542,50
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542,50
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542,50
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542,50
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2150,00
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Grand Total
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RR
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2000.0
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2000.0
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2000.0
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2000.0
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8000.0
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OR
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1750.0
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1750.0
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1750.0
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1750.0
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7000.0
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3750,00
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3750,00
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3750,00
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3750,00
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15000,00
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a/ These are indicative figures only which are subject to change once aggregate financial data are finalized.
UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Office – Country Programme Action Plan 2008-2011
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