Examples of using Csts in English and their translations into Russian
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The CSTs have an enhanced role in institutional policy formulation.
The TAP is composed of nine multidisciplinary CSTs, each supervised by a director.
In addition, the CSTs also fulfil responsibilities in capacity development.
She stated that there would be a one-time cost associated with relocating one of the CSTs to South Africa.
The delegations concurred that UNFPA CSTs should play a key role in SWAps.
The UNFPA CSTs have played a key role in strengthening capacity building at the country level.
Participate in technical and programmatic discussions with other CSTs, headquarters and other organizations.
She underscored that the CSTs had already proved to be a means of strengthening country offices.
UNFPA geographical divisions will ensure that the work of the CSTs supports country programmes effectively.
The participation of the CSTs in regional and institutional-level activities has increased significantly under the TAP.
One delegation suggested the development of indicators to assess the capacity-building contributions of the CSTs.
The CSTs should be a key source of substantive inputs for the policy dialogue carried out in such contexts.
He noted that the TSS specialists and the CSTs had been actively involved in the ICPD+5 review and appraisal process.
The CSTs will then focus their capacity-building efforts on building networks suited to those needs.
Through periodic updates UNFPA will continue to share the research findings with CSTs and country offices.
She confirmed that the CSTs frequently collaborated with other teams, including the SURFs and the UNAIDS and UNICEF teams.
Several delegations requested information on the interaction between the CSTs and national and international experts.
Challenge 2: Participation of CSTs in national development frameworks and United Nations programming processes.
One delegation asked whether there was any cooperation between the UNFPA CSTs and the UNDP Subregional Resource Facilities SURFs.
The CSTs have made significant contributions to developing policies, strategies and technical approaches at regional and global levels.
One delegation expressed concern regarding the contribution of CSTs to strengthening capacity and supporting engagement at the country level.
She added that the CSTs had also worked jointly with UNICEF regional teams in such areas as maternal mortality and data systems.
For example, the Fund extends technical assistance andadvisory services to country programmes through its recently established Country Support Teams(CSTs) system.
Furthermore, the CSTs were expected to become more active in formulating regional and institutional policies, guidelines and strategies.
One delegation, speaking also on behalf of another delegation,asked if the CSTs had taken any steps to involve universities and to draw on the expertise available.
The CSTs have participated actively in joint programming and in other initiatives launched within the context of United Nations reform.
With reference to the question on TSS direct support to countries,the Deputy Executive Director noted that the prime role of the TSS specialists was to provide support to the CSTs.
The CSTs have increasingly used external experts to provide technical support for UNFPA country programmes and to prepare analytical documents.
Although the programme aimed to make all project results relevant for country programmes,UNFPA country offices and CSTs were not always involved in the design and implementation of projects.
He pointed out that all CSTs were involved in the Global Initiative on Contraceptive Requirements and Logistics Management.