The UNCCT 5-Year Programme Kicks-Off in 2016
On first January 2016, the United Nations Counter Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) started the implementation of a new 5-Year Programme. The programme establishes the future work of the Centre in the area of counter-terrorism capacity building to support the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. It focuses on filling strategic gaps in Member State capacities while avoiding duplication or overlap of efforts with other CTITF entities.
The 5-Year Programme details how the Centre will be working with a range of partners, both inside and outside the UN-system, to ensure that beneficiaries have ownership of the outputs and outcomes delivered through the Programme.
Given the ever-changing threat from terrorists, the Centre plans to be flexible in implementation of the Programme, including by setting aside funds to address new and emerging threats, to provide surge funding for priority areas, as well as for quick impact projects. The Programme also establishes a clear framework for Monitoring and Evaluation.
It builds on the Secretary-General’s Vision for the Future Role of UNCCT, the UNCCT Plan of Action and consultations with the Centre’s Advisory Board, as well as with Member States and CTITF entities. It also draws on the accumulated experiences of the Centre since its establishment. The 5-Year Programme outlines four (4) key outcomes and 12 outputs that will ensure focus and impact in areas not fully served by other UN entities, such as preventing violent extremism, addressing the FTF phenomenon, the development of national and regional counter-terrorism strategies, enhancing border security and management, supporting victims of terrorism and human rights, as well as continued support for an 'All-of-UN' approach to countering terrorism, including through the CTITF Working Groups and I-ACT.
The overriding rationale for the 5-Year Programme is to provide strategic focus on fewer and larger projects with real impact on the ground.
The Programme will ensure a coherent approach to UNCCT capacity building work over the next five years.