Joint Evaluations

2015 Evaluations

Joint GEF-UNDP Evaluation of the Small Grants Programme

The Small Grants Programme aims to develop community strategies and technologies for reducing threats to the global environment while addressing livelihood challenges. In July 2015 the 2nd Joint GEF-UNDP Evaluation of the SGP was completed. It discusses the SGP’s current role and results in achieving global environmental benefits while addressing livelihoods, poverty, and gender equality; broader adoption of grant-level results; the SGP’s strategic positioning; and M&E.

2013 Evaluations

Joint Evaluation of Joint Programme on Gender Equality in the UN System

The joint evaluation provides evaluative information on the relevance, efficiency and effectivenes of joint programme on gender equality in the UN system, with the aim of supporting future policy and guidance on their, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The joint evaluation provides key findings, conclusions and actionable recommendations, in addition to lessons learned

2009 Evaluations

Joint terminal evaluation of the implementation of the cooperation agreement between the UNIDO and the UNDP

The evaluation was undertaken in response to the requirement of the UNIDO Industrial Development Board to assess the performance of the Cooperation Agreement between UNDP and UNIDO signed 23 September 2004.

Joint evaluation of the role and contribution of the United Nations System in the Republic of South Africa

This evaluation of the role and contribution of the United Nations system to the Republic of South Africa was conducted between August 2008 and March 2009 by an independent, external team of South African and international evaluation specialists. The report is the outcome of a new approach to evaluation in the United Nations based on partnership between a national government and the UN Evaluation Group. It is an attempt to address the call in the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review for nationally led evaluations and capacity development in evaluation.

Evaluation of UNDP Work with Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund Resources

This report presents the findings of an independent evaluation of UNDP work with the Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund resources carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Evaluation Office.

2008 Evaluations

Joint Evaluation of the GEF Small Grants Programme

The purpose of the Joint Evaluation of the SGP was to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness of the SGP in relation to the overall mandate of the GEF.

Evaluation of the UNDP Contribution to the Implementation of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness

Recognizing the need to take stock and learn from UNDP and UNDG experience in new aid modalities, the evaluation was conducted under the umbrella of the first phase of a broader joint evaluation on the implementation of the Paris Declaration by partner countries and bilateral and multilateral partner agencies.

Joint Assessment: UNIDO UNDP Cooperation Agreement Pilot Phase

Management Response