Situation Analysis. This section of the plan identifies the constraints and assumptions that exist for the program. Program assumptions are statements taken for granted or truth that define the scope of the program. Constraints are restrictions that affect the scope of the program. Both are circumstances and events that need to be managed for the program to be successful but are outside the total control of the program team. The assumptions and constraints provide a historical perspective when evaluating the program’s performance and determining justification for program-related decisions and direction.
Situation Analysis. The situation analysis in this section is not comprehensive. It does not aim to provide a substantive political economy analysis of the electoral environment in Pakistan, or the relationships, incentives and power structures which have shaped the evolution of this environment. Rather the aperture for the analysis, for the purposes of brevity, is narrowed to the specific thematic areas that define the programme of work detailed in the pages that follow. The analysis provided focuses on the current operational context from a programming perspective. It identifies the political constraints, and the perceived political risks, in order to ensure that planned interventions are politically informed; assesses, where applicable, the institutional capacity, and appetite, for external assistance; and, in broad terms, highlights why and where specific programme interventions are required. The performance of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), as an institution, and the extent to which political parties and voters have confidence in its ability to ensure credible and legitimate elections, has a direct bearing on political stability in Pakistan. Notwithstanding the incremental progress it has made over the past five years, the ECP will continue to require international technical assistance throughout the current electoral cycle, and for at least the first quarter of the next electoral cycle. This is the estimated timeframe required for external assistance to support the ECP in addressing electoral administration and institutional development challenges, and ensuring longer term sustainability. The bullets below provide a summary of some of the core challenges that undermine the ECP’s ability to enhance the quality of elections in Pakistan.
Situation Analysis. In 2010 Jamaica was reclassified as an upper middle income country. According to the 2009 Jamaica Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Report, the country has achieved the MDG goal of universal primary education and, is on track for ensuring environmental sustainability and eradicating extreme hunger. The population living in poverty decreased from 28.4% in 1990 to 9.9% in 2007; but increased to 17.6% in 2010 as indicated by the PIOJ in their May 2011 press briefing. The distribution of poverty is unequal, with 20.4% of children reported as living below the poverty line and 22.5% of the poor living in rural areas in 2009. Female-headed households represent 45.5% of all households, are larger and continue to consume at lower levels per capita than male-headed households. However, the JSLC 2009 speaks to an overall improvement in the standard of living in female-headed households relative to male-headed, particularly at consumption levels above the J$1 million per annum mark. (Jamaica is currently highly indebted, and has been receiving International Monetary Fund (IMF) support since February 2010. In light of the deferral of the scheduled tests under the IMF programme for three (3) quarters, discussions have been taking place up to the end of 2011 to determine whether the programme will continue for another cycle. Stimulating economic growth, in particular employment generation is critical. As the Common Country Assessment (CCA) highlights, high rates of crime, a crisis of public confidence and the civil unrest and state of emergency of 2010, have emphasized the need for governance reforms and an improved framework for addressing key developmental challenges.
Situation Analysis. 1. The Objective of the Lusaka Agreement “The objective of the Agreement is to reduce and ultimately eliminate illegal trade in wild fauna and flora and to establish a permanent Task Force for this purpose” (Article 2 of the Lusaka Agreement Final Act).
Situation Analysis. The following factors guide dissemination methods needed to achieve an effective notice effort: • The Survivor Class is defined as all persons who attended a Federal Indian Day School or Federal Day School during the Class period.
Situation Analysis. 2.1. Accession to the European Union (EU) is at the core of the country‟s development agenda. The shared common vision for joining EU generates the necessary momentum for political, economic and social reforms and contributes to building consensus on important policy issues across ethnic lines and political divides. Acceding to the EU represents tremendous opportunity, but also a challenge for the country, particularly due to the country‟s low socio-economic standing and capacity constraints1.
Situation Analysis. To maximise the impact and relevance of Procure2Innovate’s communication and dissemination activities, an analysis of the political and economic context for innovation procurement was undertaken when the project started.
Situation Analysis. We were successful in the goal to expose our students to different vocational pathways.
Situation Analysis. 9. Viet Nam has enjoyed rapid economic growth since the launch of the Doi Moi reform process in 1986, with current growth rates averaging around 7-8% per annum. Viet Nam is making impressive progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The country has more than halved its poverty rate and seen improvements in under-five mortality, primary school enrolment, child malnutrition, maternal mortality, life expectancy, and access to clean water and sanitation. Moreover, the reforms have created space for economic, social and cultural activities beyond the confines of Government and Party institutions. As Viet Nam rapidly moves toward middle-income status, it faces a new set of challenges. The complexity of these challenges call for a comprehensive, robust and diversified response from the UN Organizations operating in Viet Nam through the One Plan. Poverty Reduction, Employment and Social Policy
Situation Analysis. 2.1 Despite classifications as high and middle human development countries on the global Human Development Index (HDI), Barbados and OECS Member States have experienced similar economic recession and social impacts, as other regions. The prolonged global recession and multiple crises in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America7 have impacted the 10 programme countries supported by the UNDP Barbados Subregional Office.
