Policy and Investment Analysis Programme
The GM established the Policy and Investment Analysis (POLINV) programme in response to the need for knowledge management tools in-depth information and analytical studies on UNCCD-related investment patterns, financial flows and funding mechanisms. To address these needs, the Programme engages in collaborative initiatives – leveraging internal and external resources and expertise – to develop data collection instruments, analytical methodologies and focused publications for relevant audiences.
The programme benefits a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities and project practitioners, national and international policy makers, actors in the global economy and the general public.
Objectives
POLINV pursues the following interrelated objectives:
- equip, on request, UNCCD focal point institutions and other stakeholders at country level with appropriate knowledge management instruments, know-how and advice on relevant policy and investment issues;
- inform the Conference of the Parties (COP) and other relevant international fora and intergovernmental processes, on investment flows, financial issues and opportunities related to the implementation of the Convention and its 10-year Strategy and/or linked to other environmental or developmental strategies and plans; and
- underpin the GM’s thematic work and special initiatives as well as its regional programmes by providing strategic orientation, generic advice and technical inputs.
Areas of intervention
The programme operates through three areas of intervention:
Observatories on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Investments
Observatories on SLM Investments are established to facilitate access to and reuse of valuable information and knowledge on SLM financing generated primarily at country level. Instruments for data collection and financial analysis include the Financial Information Engine on Land Degradation (FIELD), SLM portfolio and expenditure reviews, case studies on the economics of land degradation, and outcome-level analyses of returns on investments. Read more...
Advocacy and advisory services to policy making
The information, knowledge and expertise captured from the Observatories are used at international level to promote actions ultimately leading to the mobilization of resources and the scaling-up, replication and enhancement of SLM investments on the ground. Read more...
Collaborative awareness-raising initiatives
To reach a broader audience, the Programme is engaging in a number of communication initiatives for like-minded organizations, opinion-makers, scientists, postgraduate students and the general public. These initiatives are carried out in close collaboration with other organizations or in the framework of broader communication campaigns coordinated by the UNCCD Secretariat. Read more....
For more information
Mr Simone Quatrini
Coordinator, Policy & Investment Analysis
Tel. +39 06 5459 2154
s.quatrini (at) global-mechanism.org
Related Documents
FIELD - The Financial Information Engine on Land DegradationRelated Links
Observatory on SLM Investments (PDF)