The Programme Coordination Unit has been instrumental in providing programme design and development services. Two of IUCN-P’s key programme achievements, namely the Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) proposal and the framework agreement with NORAD were made possible through the PCU’s active involvement and support. The PCU provides a range of activities including technical support and advice; coordination between projects and thematic programmes; assistance in the development of monitoring and assessment systems and budgeting and planning. The programme coordination function has operated both in a technical assistance and quality control mode and has made major contributions to programme development and coordination.

The Programme Coordination Unit also contributed to IUCN’s programme development capacity in the region by undertaking a review of the Sri Lanka office and of a major initiative for the Bangladesh National Conservation Strategy.