Quarterly Project Progress Report
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| VI. RISKS Security Security remains an issue affecting the extent to which JHRA can deliver programming, particularly in more remote areas of the country. While ongoing monitoring of the security situation is required, JHRA has mitigated many movement restrictions by using multiple contracting and engagement strategies to deliver programming. Through its National Regional Coordinators, JHRA has increased the coordination and oversight the project is able to maintain with counterparts in the regions, and NTA or external contracts provide for fewer restrictions on movement due to UNDP security advisories. Several missions had to be cancelled due to the security related issues. Government support for all components of the project The extent to which GIROA supports the development efforts of UNDP varies depending on the focus area where stakeholders are involved. JHRA’s first mitigation strategy is to further involve governmental counterparts in the PSC to promote ownership and ensure the project meets the priorities of the Afghan Government. The project’s second mitigation strategy consists of establishing working groups for all major activities, including the ROLIS, HRSU, LAGF and Public Legal Awareness Coordination Board, to ensure greater programmatic outputs. When anew cabinet is put in place JHRA will need to work particularly closely with government counterparts to ensure continuity of project activities, which are based on emerging government priorities. 31 | Page bVII. LESSONS LEARNED Monitoring and coordination Monitoring and coordination of activities is of the utmost importance, especially when provincial level engagements are being undertaken. Coordination with justice sector institutions and project partners requires constant dialogue and coordination to ensure streamlining of processes and reduce duplication of actions. Field missions, discussion with stakeholders, and regular desk review of projects based on established benchmarks are an essential part of project implementation and management. ME also supports the project in undertaking decision making for individual activity results and as output areas. In particular this quarter, a midterm evaluation was conducted on the LAGF by an independent expert in legal aid. His report provided 37 recommendations on improving the procedures of the LAGF, which are currently being considered by the LAGF committee. Download 1.17 Mb. Share with your friends:
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