It consists of information on guiding frameworks and commitments, general guidance on programming and programme strategies, and recommendations by area.
UNICEF MENARO selected the countries for the field missions to represent a mix of types of programming and programme size (Egypt), programming within a conflict context (oPt) and a balance between Middle Eastern and Magreb countries (Morocco).
Methodology: Three methods were used for data collection: (a) Semi-structured interviews in Kinshasa, via Skype and email, and semi-structured meetings with UNICEF teams and coordination groups; (b) questionnaires sent to partners in North and South Kivu; and (c) collection of documentation on programming and programme management.
While upstream work (data and evidence, system design, policy, planning) is necessary for programming and programme implementation, involvement in downstream work and links with implementers will often provide the knowledge, experience, trust and credibility to enable effective participation in the upstream processes.
The principle of non-discrimination underpins the development of justice for children programming and support programmes for all children's access to justice.
There are important distinctions between humanitarian response programming, providing conflict-sensitive education, and programmes aimed at peacebuilding.
Its role is to coordinate and provide technical support for the programming and implementation of provincial programmes".
Finally, the document calls on the international community to intensify their efforts in order to help countries in the region for the development of more appropriate tools for OVC programming and to ensure that programmes are sustainable and beneficial to the most vulnerable children, including those affected by HIV and AIDS.
A solid outcome of this five year process has been that UNICEF, and its partners in country, are now able to articulate a clear evidence-based 'position' for child rights and priorities for programming within OVC programmes; and the work is clearly linked to a continuum of care throughout childhood which needs to extend into adolescence and assuming adult community roles.
It also broke rules about sponsoring current affairs programming for programmes funded by organisations with links to countries including Macedonia and Georgia.
