Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Strengthening National Capacities.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations.

Series:

Thematic Evaluation Reports

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Institution building.

Public administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomfield : United Nations Publications, 2011.

Summary:

This evaluation report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) examines the organization's contributions to strengthening national capacities through capacity development. The report highlights UNDP's role in supporting governments to formulate and manage national development strategies, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the sustained ability of national institutions. It identifies key lessons learned and areas for improvement in UNDP's approach, noting that while substantial contributions have been made, there is a need for better engagement with national partners on long-term capacity development goals. The report recommends prioritizing the principles in the strategic plan and integrating capacity development more effectively across all levels of UNDP's work. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Table of contents

Acronyms and abbreviations

Executive summary

Chapter 1. Purpose and background

Chapter 2. National development strategy, national capacity, and capacity development

Chapter 3. Findings on national capacity in the area of national development strategies

Chapter 4. Evidence on UNDP’s contribution

Chapter 5. Internal factors explaining UNDP’s performance in capacity development

Chapter 6. Conclusions and recommendations

Annexes

Annex 1. Terms of reference

Annex 2. Evaluation approach and methodology

Annex 3. Reports from botswana, paraguay, saudi arabia and togo

Annex 4. The portfolio analysis

Annex 5. Key events in the development of undp’s response to the capacity development agenda

Annex 6. People consulted

Annex 7. Documents consulted Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789210547116

921054711X