Governance
RIISE operates through a multi-tiered governance structure designed to ensure strategic oversight, technical integrity, and regional ownership. Our model combines strategic leadership from focus countries, independent technical expertise, and operational management hosted by UNOPS to support a transparent delivery of the Facility's mandate.
Who decides, who advises, who delivers
- Decides
Regional Steering Committee
The primary oversight and accountability body for the facility. It provides strategic direction, approves annual workplans and budgets, and ensures regional ownership. It consists of senior representatives from focus-country governments and the financing partner (Canada/DFATD) alongside hosting and regional observers.
RSC Terms of ReferenceComing soon
- Advises
Technical Advisory Panel
An independent advisory layer of recognized practitioners established to strengthen technical credibility and quality assurance. The panel provides peer reviews on complex or high-risk assignments and ensures service standards align with international best practices.
TAP Terms of ReferenceComing soon
- Operates
RIISE Secretariat
The operational engine of the facility, hosted within UNOPS as a distinct unit. The Secretariat manages day-to-day operations, technical assistance requests, and expert roster deployments under the parameters approved by the RSC.
Secretariat Terms of ReferenceComing soon
- Connects
National Focal Points
The dedicated anchors within participating Caribbean governments who act as the primary interface with RIISE. They submit and track facility requests, prioritize country-level technical needs, and coordinate domestic agency deployments.
NFP Guidelines & MandateComing soon
Public document library
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