This guidance forms an integral part of the Migration MPTF Operations Manual. It was prepared in consultation with the Migration MPTF civil society Steering Committee members, and with support from the UN Network on Migration and the Migration MPTF Fund Management Unit. It has been reviewed by the Migration MPTF Steering Committee and endorsed on 6 February 2023.

This Guidance Note serves as reference for the UN system to (i) strengthen and support civil society engagement in all stages of GCM implementation, in accordance with a Whole-of-society approach and (ii) to ensure relevance, effectiveness, sustainability, ownership and accountability in the Joint Programmes supported by the Fund. It is intended to provide guidance for all Participating UN Organisations (PUNOs) and other stakeholders developing or implementing Migration MPTF Joint Programmes.