Th e 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. The objective
of the evaluation was to assess the extent to
which the work carried out under the Agreement
succeeded in achieving its intended goals.
The evaluation found that the Agreement was
successful in creating the conditions for an
expanded presence of UNIDO at the country
level. However, while its objectives remain
important, the Agreement lost its relevance
as a platform for joint programming. A bilateral
programmatic agreement at headquarters
level is not needed in light of the United
Nations Development Assistance Framework
guidelines. However, a memorandum of understanding
is still necessary to define operational
and administrative arrangements at the country
level, including provisions for UNIDO desks. |
