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System-wide evaluation on progress towards a "new generation of United Nations country teams"
Overview
This evaluation examined progress towards a “new generation of United Nations country teams” mandated by A/ RES/72/279. It assessed the alignment/derivation of UNSDG entity programming from Cooperation Frameworks, and the (re)configuration of UNCTs. It covered the period 2019-2025, all UNSDG entities and the Resident Coordinator system (including the Development Coordination Office) at country, regional and global levels. It was theory-based, and triangulated multiple data sources including: interviews with UN staff and external stakeholders, in-depth analysis of 21 UNCTs, extensive document review and analysis of survey data. It concludes that the strategic vision for a new generation of UNCTs is highly relevant, some improvements have been made, and key foundational elements established. There is broad alignment between Cooperation Frameworks and UNSDG entity country programming. However, Cooperation Frameworks have not significantly influenced substantive programming decisions or become the most important planning and implementation instrument for the United Nations at country level. “UNCT configuration exercises” have had limited results. UNCT ownership and strategic use of Cooperation Framework implementation tools, such as joint workplans, is limited. This gap between vision and reality is explained in part by the approach to reform implementation, but also by structural barriers including weak incentives for collaboration, fragmented governance, and funding quality. The evaluation makes seven strategic recommendations to the UNSDG, DCO and Member States, including: (i) recalibration of Cooperation Framework cycle delivery, (ii) revised approaches to UNCT configuration, (iii) strengthening the delivery focus of development coordination, (iv) more comprehensive integration of reforms within UNSDG entity accountabilities and incentives, (v) addressing institutional obstacles, (vi) accelerating Funding Compact commitments, and (vii) strengthening Member State engagement and oversight.
Report Details
| Year Published | |
| Type | |
| Joint | No |
| Partner/s | N/A |
| Consultant name | |
| Agency Focal Point | Tom Barton (evaluation manager) |
| Focal Point Email | thomas.barton@un.org |
| Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
| Geographic Scope | Global |
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System-wide evaluation on progress towards a "new generation of United Nations country teams"
