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Summary
On June 26, 2024, UNHCR held a consultation with selected sectors, partners, and donor representatives to gather inputs for the 2025-2026 Refugee Response Plan (RRP). The session was divided into five discussion blocks, each covering key areas: RRP stocktaking, expectations for the upcoming RRP, objectives for the next two years, characteristics of a successful planning process, and humanitarian-development coordination and transition. Below is a summary of the discussions and key recommendations, which will be used to inform the planning process expected to begin in late July and include government representatives, the UN, national and international NGOs, refugees and the private sector.
Session 1: Evaluation of the Previous Refugee Response Plan: Participants assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the previous RRP, noting strong stakeholder engagement and coordination but identifying challenges such as complex project submission processes for NGOs and CSOs and limited usage of refugee funding tracker. The session also highlighted context-specific methodologies used to determine planning figures and targets across the region. Key recommendations included optimizing assessment (MSNA, SEIS) timing, simplifying project submission, improving usage by partners of refugee funding tracker, aligning regional methodologies, increasing visibility of projects supporting host communities, and clarifying RRP processes while managing expectations of local partners.
Session 2: Expectations for the Upcoming RRP (2025-2026): Discussions emphasized the need for a responsible transition to government systems, strengthening localization (including sharing capacities with national and local actors), fostering greater linkages between the RRP and development cooperation/actors, and implementing area-based approaches. Flexibility and adaptability in planning were highlighted to respond to evolving refugee situations. Key recommendations included integrating transition plans into the RRP, creating a business case for transition funding, strengthening area-based approaches, and ensuring flexible and adaptive planning.
Session 3: Objectives for the Next Two Years: Participants focused on supporting the government in implementing ongoing reforms, particularly the RESTART reform, as these are key elements in the pathway for inclusion. These reforms are partially supported through humanitarian and development funds coming to Moldova largely due to refugee presence. Participants stressed the importance of supporting refugee inclusion across sectors and advocating for an expanded access to rights and services by TP holders, including a clear pathway for local integration which is not available for them.
Session 4: Characteristics of a Successful Planning Process: Participants identified the need to streamline the planning approach, including reducing redundant meetings and doing targeted consultations, while promoting cross-sectoral discussions. Engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including refugees and host communities, was stressed. The importance of aligning the RRP with broader frameworks like the UNSDCF and EU Acquis was highlighted. Participants also discussed optimizing the current coordination structure, including sector divisions, and working group structures, to maximize coordination and support government and local civil society engagement.
Session 5: Humanitarian Development Coordination and Transition: The final session emphasized aligning humanitarian and development efforts with government priorities and developing strategic advocacy to bridge the two approaches. Participants stressed balancing refugee integration with addressing immediate humanitarian needs, while reducing protection risks, and highlighted the value of conducting economic analyses on refugee contributions.