Evaluations and Lessons Learned

Development is never linear as the operational environment and risks are in constant flux. In 2021, UN Inter-Agency M&E Group developed costed multi-year Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (MEL Plan) to support UNSDCF’s adaptive programming. The MEL plan outlines monitoring, performance review, results reporting, evaluation and learning activities, along with related budget and funding sources, to ensure delivery on UNSDCF commitments.

As part of overall MEL activities, UNCT engaged in UNSDCF annual performance review - a good moment to reflect on UN performance, emerging learning and evolving country context. The review revealed distinct improvement areas, calling for:

Strengthened governance arrangements

Improved internal coordination and more regular RG-level interactions

Improved coordination and collaboration between UN agencies and other development partners

Better engagement of all non-resident agencies, signatory to UNSDCF

Joint programming and resource mobilization

Improved functionalities of UN INFO