UNDG Principles on PCNA

Post-Conflict Needs Assessment and Framework(PCNA/F)
Background Note for UNDG Principals’ Meeting on 19 April 2007

UNDG Principals are asked to:

• Endorse the concept and methodology of the Post-Conflict Needs Assessment and Framework (PCNA/F), which includes the Transitional Results Matrix (TRM), and support on-going efforts to improve this tool based on the PCNA Review.


• Agree that the PCNA/F can serve as a primary entry point in post-conflict transition, and should also serve as the foundation for a common UN strategy that supports peace-building based on national priorities.


• Agree to support PCNA/F implementation through staff participation at the country level and efficient deployment of technical experts.


• Agree to disseminate the PCNA/F methodology within UNDG organizations in order to increase institutional awareness of this tool, and promote understanding of its usefulness as a strategic framework for policy setting, joint planning, prioritization of needs and resource mobilisation.


• Commit to use the contents of PCNA/Fs to guide UNDG members’ country level recovery and development programme planning, and to support the implementation of the TRM