27 August 2012

The present report provides an overview of results achieved by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme during the 2010-2011 biennium, in support of programme countries and United Nations organizations in their peace and development efforts, including achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). It also identifies challenges and opportunities, especially in response to the Five-year Action Agenda of the United Nations Secretary-General.

The structure of this report follows the UNV business model. Statistical annexes on volunteers, a financial overview and a results framework are posted on the Executive Board website.

This report highlights achievements by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) during the period 2010-2011 and follows the same structure as previous reports to the Executive Board. Special attention is given to reporting results of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10), gender and youth.

UNV programme outcomes are articulated along the UNV business model, as approved by the Executive Board in its decision 2006/18. Key results are reported under three major components: (a) global recognition of volunteerism for peace and development; (b) integration of volunteerism into peace and development programmes; and (c) mobilization of increasing numbers and diversity of volunteers contributing to peace and development. Organizational support functions are described in the management results chapter.

The last chapter outlines challenges and opportunities, with special attention to opportunities resulting from the Five-year Action Agenda of the Secretary-General. The three annexes – statistical overview on UN Volunteers (1), financial overview (2) and the results framework (3) are available on the Executive Board website.