Human security programmes require strong integration and coordination in order to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes through the combined efforts of the UN system and participating partners. In this regard, establishing the following governance structure has been found to be useful:
- Programme Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of heads/senior staff of participating UN entities, Government representatives, private sector and civil society partners to provide strategic direction and oversight, and to ensure replication and mainstreaming of the human security approach beyond the proposed programme. The PSC should meet regularly, and at least once per quarter.
- Programme working group (PWG) comprised of staff from each agency leading on the joint programme. The PWG should meet regularly to guarantee integration of activities in response to the identified interconnected challenges. Ideally the PWG would have a shared space close to the location where the programme is being implemented for holding regular meetings. An additional technical working group could also be useful for certain programmes.
- Consultative platforms: In addition to the above, consultative platform(s) that engage partners and local communities in decision-making are critical for effective programme implementation, ownership, replication and sustainability. Inclusive and representative participation by local leaders and community members has been found to be instrumental for successful human security programmes.