The principal purpose of this summative evaluation was to have an objective assessment of the overall effectiveness of the project strategies and activities with respect to improved resilience of the Afghan communities, especially children. Moreover, it was expected to inform country strategies, national and international DRR policies and practices for both the SCI and the UNICEF. Furthermore, it was commissioned to distil and document key learning for the stakeholders.
The evaluation was commissioned to demonstrate commitment to internal and external accountability, learning principles and values, including meeting commitments made to the donors. The objectives of the evaluation included: i) assessment of project achievements; ii) objective assessment of coordination mechanisms, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) processes; iii) coherence to UNICEF and SCI programming priorities & principles; and vi) value addition of UNICEF-SCI strategic partnership. Furthermore, it expected the consultants to list lessons learnt, good practices, and use findings and learning to offer actionable recommendations.
The evaluation followed The United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) and Organization of Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD-DAC) evaluation criteria including impact; effectiveness; efficiency; and sustainability. It looked into UNICEF programming principles and priorities i.e. equity, gender equality, accountability, human rights based approach (HRBA), and assessed the alignment to UNICEF and SCI country strategic plans. The evaluation has complied with the UNEG principles, norms, and ethics.
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Type | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Agency Focal Point | Lovemore Mhuriyengwe |
Focal Point Email | lmhuriyengwe@unicef.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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