The document provides background and objectives for a consultation with country-level practitioners from Africa regarding reforms to improve coherence of the UN system at the country level. It notes that the 2005 World Summit recognized the need for ambitious reforms to enable the UN to effectively fulfill its role in supporting development. The consultation aims to identify challenges faced at the country level in the new aid environment and propose reforms to optimize the UN's position and response. It outlines topics for discussion including the perceived role of the UN, experiences with UN programs and support, challenges to coherence, and ways to strengthen coordinated working at the country level through changes at both the country and headquarters levels.