A. Objectives
– To strengthen information sharing and exchanges among donors with regard to ongoing and planned projects and programs in the area of Rule of Law and related activities.
- Serve as a forum for information exchange, including sharing reports, papers and other knowledge products;
- Serve as a forum for promoting and building sector-wide approaches;
- Allow for coordination among donor programs, particularly with regard to UPR-related Rule of Law issues; and
- Provide an enabling environment for joint efforts and activities
– To strengthen exchanges and dialogue among donors on key issues
- Serve as a forum for discussing policy and procedural issues related to Rule of Law;
- Promote consensus on key issues relating to aid based on experiences and lessons learned; and
- Ensure systematic linkages with related donor working groups.
– To bring key Rule of Law issues to the attention of the DCC, as they may arise.
- When applicable, provide legal or policy memoranda to the DCC, and/or send a Working Group representative to brief the DCC on issues, if requested
– To further policy dialogue with the GoT on selected Rule of Law issues.
- As applicable, work through existing policy dialogue processes or, in coordination with the DCC, directly with the GoT
B. Membership and Partnership
Chair: UNDP Deputy Chair: SCO
UNDP will lead the working group, and will facilitate the work of the group. SCO is the Deputy Chair. Membership is open to all donors, UN Agencies, and international NGOs. Consultants, project advisors/specialists, private sector, NGOs/civil society, and or representatives of the GoT may also be invited to attend WG meetings. The membership may be revised through decision of the group.
C. Frequency of Meetings and Reporting
The WG will normally meet approximately once per month, with adjustments to reflect the schedules of the membership. The chair (or co-chair) will be responsible for developing draft agendas and maintaining/sharing brief minutes of the meetings.
D. Secretariat
Secretarial support for the WG will be provided by UNDP. The Chair will be a representative of UNDP, while the Deputy Chair will be a representative of the Swiss Cooperation Office.