90 . MOPAN 2017-18 ASSESSMENTS . UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST MI 6.5 Analysis Source document Although specifically and solely mandated to address the needs of the Palestine population, UNRWA maintains a corporate commitment to work in close coordination and partnership with other UN agencies. UNRWA’s participation in joint planning exercises with other UN agencies varies according to Field Office and context. In Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA takes part in the UNDAF. Similarly, in Syria, UNRWA’s non-humanitarian activities (including those funded by the Programme Budget) are included in UNDAF Strategic Frameworks. In Jordan, UNRWA is not included in the UNCT and UNDAF but coordinates with other agencies through technical working groups and informal mechanisms. UNRWA has reviewed its monitoring and evaluation matrix with donors which has resulted in a number aligning UNRWA’s reporting in line with this format. UNRWA has through its introduction of an Annual Operational Report (AOR) presented harmonised results reporting to donors with the collective aim of enhancing transparency and reducing transaction costs. Further examples of UNRWA’s participation/coordination includes: • UNRWA provides national education statistics and health surveillance information (e.g. about outbreaks) to host governments. • UNRWA is a co-sponsor of the EiE IM Package / SDG4 technical workshop held to identify common indicators and data gaps for education in emergencies in the Arab Region. UNRWA participates in the NLG planning and reporting exercises with UNICEF. • UNRWA participates in national coordination mechanisms such as the PA Education Sector Working 1, 8, 10, 16, 24, 35, 47, 26, 37, 51, 54, 65 Group, chaired by UNESCO and presided by the MoEHE in Ramallah. • Participation in Annual appeal emergency appeal rounds; (i) OPT – west bank & Gaza, (ii) Syria, Lebanon. These appeals are part of Humanitarian Regional Plans (wider donor cooperation – interagency regional forums - in this space) • Over the years UNRWA has made a wider contribution to national systems in many areas of PHC provision; MHC (1960’s), NCD (1992) and now mental health. National systems are learning from UNRWA – both in relation to the host authorities and more widely in the region. This learning is in relation to ‘cost-effective PHC’ … delivering quality service with minimal cost. • In Jordan now engaged in discussions on linking up eHealth with the ‘Hakim’ Jordan Government system • In West Bank the UNRWA MCH booklet has been accepted as a national MCH booklet • The Education Programme coordinates very closely with UNESCO and UNICEF within the Framework of the respective MOUs. Country level leveraging is illustrated in joint participation in coordination and hematic meetings, as well as through joint deliverables such as the Syria Self Learning Material developed by UNRWA with UNICEF support and used by UNICEF in the Whole of Syria Programme. • UNRWA takes part in various technical working groups across its Field Offices (gender, protection, education) and cluster mechanisms. MI 6.5 Evidence confidence Medium confidence