Thematic Evaluation Reports

Joint Evaluation of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): Accelerating Change - Ongoing

The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the extent to which the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme has accelerated the abandonment of FGM/C in programme countries over the last four years (2008-2011). The evaluation provides an opportunity to ensure accountability to donors and other stakeholders, and is also a useful learning exercise. The evaluation will measure the achievements of the holistic and multi-sectoral approach to accelerate FGM/C abandonment. Furthermore, the evaluation will provide recommendations for the future direction of the FGM/C policies and programmes. Finally, it will give UNFPA and UNICEF insights into the successes and challenges in conducting joint programming. The evaluation will assess the relevance, efficiency, sustainability and the effectiveness of the holistic approach adopted by UNFPA and UNICEF in their programme for the acceleration of the abandonment of FGM/C. The evaluation will also assess the quality of the coordination mechanisms that have been established at the global level and within countries to maximize the effectiveness of United Nations interventions.

 
  Country Reports

Kenya Country Case Study Report

The case study presents an independent assessment of the joint programme support to the acceleration of the abandon of FGM/C in Kenya.  The joint programme was found to be highly relevant in light of national and international commitments of the Kenyan government. Moreover it has made significant contributions to strengthening the national environment for the abandonment of FGM/C. In particular, it has enhanced coordination among national and international actors working on FGM/C abandonment in Kenya, and has strengthened the national legal and policy framework, especially through its contribution to the passing of the FGM/C Act in 2011. Also, the joint programme has contributed to enhancing local-level commitment to the abandonment of FGM/C in the targeted geographic areas. Good coordination between UNFPA and UNICEF and the chosen approaches to managing the joint programme have contributed to the adequate use of available resources. Finally, the joint programme has reinforced partnerships and supported the use of promising approaches capable of being replicated or scaled up at national or community levels in Kenya. However, various factors may negatively influence the sustainability of results achieved to date. These include uncertainties related to the elections in Kenya, as well as the fact that the function of a FGM/C coordinator has not yet been institutionalized by the Government of Kenya.

Presentations

Terms of Reference and Inception Report

Evaluation Governance Structure

The ongoing evaluation is conducted jointly by the Evaluation Branch at UNFPA and by the Evaluation Office at UNICEF. The joint evaluation management group is the main decision-making body for the evaluation and has the overall management oversight of the evaluation process.

The joint evaluation management group includes:

• Chambel, Alexandra  - Chair of the joint EMG, Evaluation Adviser, Evaluation Branch, DOS, UNFPA

• Belbase, Krishna - Senior Evaluation Specialist, Evaluation Office, UNICEF

• Roberts, Olivia - Evaluation Analyst, Evaluation Branch, UNFPA

The members of the joint evaluation reference group include:

• Chambel, Alexandra - Co Chair of the RG, Evaluation Adviser, Evaluation Branch, DOS, UNFPA

• Belbase, Krishna  - Co Chair of the RG, Senior Evaluation Specialist, Evaluation Office, UNICEF

• Askew, Ian - Programme Associate, Population Council

• Diers, Judith - Chief, Adolescent Development and Participation Section, Gender Rights and Civil Engagement Section, Programme Division, UNICEF

• Diop, Nafissatou - Coordinator, UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C, UNFPA

• Donahue, Cody - Consultant, Child Protection, Programme Division, UNICEF

• Kuntziger, Elsa - JPO, Gender, HR and Culture Branch

• Moneti, Francesca - Senior Child Protection Specialist, Child Protection, Programme Division, UNICEF

• Mora, Luis - Chief, Gender, HR and Culture Branch

• Ouedraogo, Idrissa - Gender Adviser, Sub Regional Office for West and Central Africa, UNFPA