UNDP | Evaluation

	The evaluation function works to enhance the development effectiveness of UNDP to help men and women build a better life. It strengthens accountability and learning through evaluation and partnership
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Evaluation policy of UNDP
The revised evaluation policy of UNDP was approved by the Executive Board in January 2011. This policy reflects the Executive Board decision on the independent review of the first evaluation policy (2006) and the management response. Revisions were made to clarify roles and responsibilities and to improve the evaluation practice in UNDP. Notably, greater importance has been given to national ownership in evaluation; national evaluation capacity development; and use of evaluation for organizational learning and accountability. A new compliance requirement for decentralized evaluations has also been introduced in this policy. The policy applies to UNDP (global, regional, country, south-south programmes and all other programmatic activities), as well as its associated fund and programme – the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, and will be subject to periodic independent review.
Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Poverty Reduction
		This evaluation focuses on the evolving role and contribution of the United Nations Development Programme in the reduction of multidimensional poverty. The evaluation considers UNDP work over the period 2000-2012 and covers its contribution across all its focus areas. The evaluation report includes findings and conclusions and provides recommendations for improvement. The UNDP management response is included as an annex to the evaluation report.
Evaluation of UNDP Support to Conflict-Affected Countries in the Context of UN Peace Operations
		This evaluation focuses on the evolving and expanding role of the United Nations Development Programme in conflict-affected settings, particularly in situations where UNDP is engaged during and immediately after an integrated United Nations peace operation. The evaluation considers a broad set of UNDP programme activities globally, incorporating findings from country case studies, interviews and documents. The evaluation includes findings and conclusions covering UNDP polices, programmes and operational aspects in conflict settings and provides recommendations for improvement. The UNDP management response is included as an annex to the evaluation report.
Assessment of Development Results: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
		This evaluation examined UNDP’s contributions to national development goals, its relevance and strategic position within the country during the period between 2003 and 2013. It provides a set of forward-looking recommendations, with a view to supporting the country office and its partners in the continuous efforts to improve the country programme by learning from the achievements and challenges.
Assessment of Development Results: NIGER
		This evaluation examined UNDP’s contributions to national development goals, its relevance and strategic position within the country during the period between 2004 and 2013. It provides a set of forward-looking recommendations, with a view to supporting the country office and its partners in the continuous efforts to improve the country programme by learning from the achievements and challenges.