2.2 Core elements, principles and phases (steps) of joint programming
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- Where possible, it is advisable to start joint programming when a new development plan or strategy is being drawn up, but it can be started whenever EU Delegations and Member States consider it appropriate. Joint programming usually starts with the drafting of a roadmap, which includes a timeline for developing the joint programming document agreed upon by all members joint programming (for more details, see Annex 2).
- A joint analysis of a country’s particular situation is carried out to identify the needs and issues to be addressed. This is followed by a joint response that proposes a collectively agreed strategy.
- A joint results framework then translates the priorities that have been identified into measurable results and impacts. The results are then monitored, using the framework and this informs a dialogue with national stakeholders about the effectiveness of the assistance provided by the actors following a Team Europe approach. It also increases mutual accountability.
- The ensuing joint programming document should reflect the partner country’s national development priorities and will therefore be most successful when synchronised with the country’s national planning cycle. However, that does not mean that individual JP participants necessarily have to synchronise their programming cycles; that depends entirely on whether or not they decide to replace their bilateral strategy with the joint programming document (see also Annex 2: approval procedures – on this point).
- Joint programming can build on and include the Team Europe Initiatives that are already designed and being implemented at country level, while taking a more comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach to aligning and coordinating development cooperation portfolios across the different actors following a Team Europe approach. There are various ways of going about this. For example, the joint programming response and document can be built around the country TEIs (instead of setting new priority objectives and covering additional sectors) or the TEIs can be integrated into the response and document as an example of joint implementation operationalising a priority objective.
- A joint programming document gives an indication of funding levels for all participating partners, broken down by priority objective/result area.
- It can also include a planned division of labour between all participants (see details about this in Annex 1).
- Joint programming documents are approved by each participating actor following a Team Europe approach in line with their respective internal regulations. Each JP participant is encouraged to reflect on whether to replace its own country strategy or plan with the joint programming document.
- 5. Joint programming documents should plan reviews as a basis for collective dialogue, shared learning with national stakeholders and adaptation to changing circumstances.