Evaluation Report: Analyses UNFPA supported projects and programmes and provides policy and programme recommendations.

Evaluation Finding: Is a synopsis of the findings, recommendations and lessons learned from thematic and other evaluations. They highlight the key issues identified in the evaluations.

DOS Reports to the Annual Sessions of the Executive Board

19 April 2007 DP/FPA/2007/14: UNFPA Internal Audit and Oversight Activities in 2006 27 April 2006 DP/FPA/2006/4: UNFPA Internal Audit and Oversight Activities in 2005 22 April 2005 DP/FPA/2005/9: UNFPA internal audit and oversight activities in 2004 19 April 2004 DP/FPA/2004/12: Periodic Report on Evaluation 31 March 2004 DP/FPA/2004/6: UNFPA Internal Audit and Oversight Activities in 2003 01 May 2002 DP/FPA/2002/7: Periodic Report on Evaluation 10 April 2002 DP/FPA/2002/8: UNFPA Internal Audit and Oversight Activities in 2001 05 May 2000 DP/FPA/2000/10: Periodic Report on Evaluation 11 May 2000 DP/FPA/2000/13: UNFPA Internal Audit and Oversight Activities in 1999

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Joint evaluation of UNFPA/IPPF
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Kingdom Department for International Development, together with UNFPA and IPPF, collaborated on a critical assessment of the contribution made by UNFPA and IPPF to the promotion of the reproductive rights and health of adolescents and young people since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in 1994. The goal was to contribute to a better understanding of the conditions necessary for achieving good practice, and to draw strategic lessons. The evaluation approach was to assess the performance of UNFPA and IPPF affiliates in promoting the reproductive rights and health of young people since ICPD in six countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Vietnam. The evaluation was undertaken by an international consortium composed of Options Consultancy Services (United Kingdom), Euro Health Group (Denmark) and the University of Heidelberg (Germany). In depth field based country evaluations were conducted between March and June 2003. The evaluation produced a synthesis report that presents the main findings and recommendations as well as identifies good practices. In addition, six country evaluation reports were also produced, providing in each case a more in depth assessment in the national context and specific, country level recommendations. Both the synthesis and country reports are posted below.
All files in PDF format Synthesis Report Country Evaluation Report and Annexes Bangladesh: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7, Annex 8, Annex 9 Burkina Faso: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7 Egypt: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7, Annex 8, Annex 9 Nicaragua: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7 Tanzania: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7, Annex 8 Vietnam: Country Evaluation Report Annex 1, Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 6, Annex 7,
UNFPA's Support to National Capacity Development Achievements and Challenges
Evaluation Report number 20
This evaluation report, is based on an assessment of strategies used by UNFPA funded projects to develop the capacities in reproductive health, population and development of national governmenat and non-governemental organizations. The evaluation assessed projects in Brazil, Cote d' Ivoire, Egypt, Nepal, Nigeria, and Viet Nam. It was carried out by independent consultants under the overall coordination of the Office of Oversight and Evalution (OOE) of UNFPA.
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An Evaluation of UNFPA Support for Preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS
Evaluation Report number 19
As a follow-up to the thematic evaluation of UNFPA support to HIV/AIDS related Interventions (Evaluation Report No. 16), conducted during 1997-98 and published in 1999, this report attempts to address three key questions: Is UNFPA doing the right things? Is it doing them right? And is it making a difference? It makes recommendations on how UNFPA can improve the performance in its support of HIV/AIDS prevention. The assessment is based on the analysis of case studies of UNFPA support in Albania, Bangladesh, Ghana, Honduras and Malawi as well as literature and desk reviews of relevant documents.
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UNFPA and Government Decentralization-- A Study of Country Experiences
Evaluation Report number 18
This report is based on a study of UNFPA's experiences in developing and implementing its programmes of assistance in countries that are decentralizing their government structures. The study focused on a sample of seven countries: Bolivia, Ghana, India, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines and Viet-Nam.
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Issue Evaluation Findings (all are PDF files) 33 UNFPA and Government Decentralization - Considerations and Suggested Steps for UNFPA Programming at Sub-National Levels 32 UNFPA and Government Decentalization - Implications for the Role and Workload of UNFPA Country Offices 31 UNFPA and Government Decentalization - Implications for UNFPA Programme Development and Implementation 30 UNFPA and Government Decentalization - What is Decentralization?

Implementing the Reproductive Health Vision: Progress and New Directions for UNFPA
Evaluation Report number 17

This report assesses progress in implementing the RH approach of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and proposes modalities for improving the effectiveness, efficiency and strategic direction of UNFPA's support of reproductive health programmes. The review is based on an analysis of RH programmes in Burkina Faso, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, the Philippines and Uganda. 1999. (Publication Available in English Only)Download Full Document - English

UNFPA Support to HIV/AIDS Related Interventions
Evaluation Report number 16

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of strategies and modalities used by UNFPA to integrate HIV/AIDS concerns into reproductive health and related projects and programmes. Interventions in Cote d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, the Sudan, Thailand and Uganda as well as selected projects in Bangladesh, Botswana, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malawi and the Philippines were examined. 1999. (Publication Available in English and French)

Safe Motherhood
Evaluation Report number 15

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of UNFPA’s contribution to the Safe Motherhood initiative at the country level in projects in Bangladesh, Guatemala, Morocco, the Niger, the Philippines, Senegal and the United Republic of Tanzania were examined. 1999. (Publication Available in English Only) Download Full Document - English (WordPerfect)

An Assessment of Execution Modalities for UNFPA-Supported Programmes
Evaluation Report number 14

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of modalities used in the execution of UNFPA-supported projects and programmes. The assessment serves as the basis for a recommended set of criteria and performance standards that may be used in selecting execution modalities. The regions examined in this evaluation were: Africa, the Arab states and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. 1998. (Publication Available in English, French and Spanish)

Thematic Evaluation of Adolescent Reproductive Health Programmes
Evaluation Report number 13

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of reproductive health, IEC and service programmes addressed to an adolescent population. The programmes are located in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. 1997. (Publication Available in English Only)

Support to Traditional Birth Attendants
Evaluation Report number 12

This report is based on an assessment of UNFPA-funded projects in MCH/FP which include the training and support of traditional birth attendants. The projects are from Bolivia, Ghana, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Malawi, Nepal, the Syrian Arab Republic and Uganda. 1997. (Publication Available in English Only).

An Assessment of the UNFPA Global Programme of Training in Population and Development (Phase II)
Evaluation Report number 11

It is the second external independent evaluation of the Global Programme of Training in Population and Development. Undertaken from May to November 1995, it examines progress at five institutions that hosted the training programme in the 1990-1995 period, assesses the strategy and achievements of the Global Programme in its second phase and makes recommendations for its future orientation and implementation. In essence, this report discusses fives institutional programmes providing training for planners, administrators and others from developing countries. 1997. (Publication Available in English Only).

Local Production of Contraceptives
Evaluation Report number 10

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of projects intended, among other things, to ensure a stable supply of safe, effective and modern contraceptive methods by improving product quality, promoting worker safety and improving the capability for good manufacturing practices. The projects are located in China, India and Viet Nam. 1995. (Publication Available in English Only).

An Assessment of UNFPA’s Technical Support Services System
Evaluation Report number 9

This independent evaluation of the Technical Support Services (TSS) system was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of new arrangements for providing developing countries with technical assistance in the field of population. 1995. (Publication Available in English, French and Spanish)

Quality of Family Planning Services
Evaluation Report number 8

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of family planning services in projects in Botswana, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Niger, Pakistan, Turkey and Viet Nam. 1994. Reprinted in 1997. (Publication Available in English, French and Spanish)

IEC dans les programmes de SMI/PF
Evaluation Report number 7

Le rapport d’?valuation de l’approche strat?gique en mati?re d’IEC en appui aux programmes de SMI/PF est bas? sur un choix de projets mis en oeuvre dans diff?rents pays et r?gions. Sept projets men?s en Asie et en Afrique ont fait l’objet d’une analyse sp?cifique. Des informations suppl?mentaires ont ?t? tir?es de plusieurs rapports d’?valuation de projets et d’examen de programmes. 1994.

Women and Micro-Enterprises: An Assessment of UNFPA Experience
Evaluation Report number 6

This evaluation report is based on an assessment of projects intended, among other things, to increase women’s income. The projects were located in the regions of Africa, Asia and the Pacific, the Arab States and Latin America. 1994. (Publication Available in English Only)

Evaluation Report: Global Programme of Training in Population and Development (Phase I)
Evaluation Report number 5

This report marks the first external independent evaluation of the Global Programme of Training in Population and Development and assesses the extent to which training is meeting goals. The evaluation took place in April-May 1990 and covered population and development training at four institutions participating in the Global Programme. (English)

Other Findings

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