The project's overall development goal was to strengthen the capacity of participating LAC countries (Argentina| Ecuador| Peru| Nicaragua and Uruguay) to identify mercury sources and the priority actions to be undertaken. The project included the achievement of 4 outcomes: i) Information needs identified in participating countries and in the region; ii) Comprehensive information on mercury sources and releases enable a better understanding of mercury risks to human health and the environment for participating countries; iii) Enhanced understanding of mercury priority sources and capacity for mercury management through the development/ identification of national mercury risk management approaches including the identification of management gaps and needs and| iv) Lessons learned available and shared regionally allow better practices in future projects.The evaluation sought to assess project performance (in terms of relevance| effectiveness and efficiency)| and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project| including their sustainability.
Year Published | |
Type | |
Theme/s | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
Consultant name | |
Agency Focal Point | Janet Wildish |
Focal Point Email | janet.wildish@un.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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