Convergence is a new strategy articulated in the UNICEF PNG CPD 2018 – 22 (extended now to June 2023) for programme implementation to maximise efficiency and delivery of results for children. UNICEF PNG is committed to demonstrating and evaluating that programme convergence achieves improved results for every child by reducing disparities, barriers to service delivery and vulnerability. Learning from the problematic introduction of the Convergence strategy, it is seen as critical to invest time in the foundational preparatory design and micro-planning work to anchor integrated programme interventions in consultation with local authorities and adolescents' participation. As such, after careful consideration of the lessons learned from the earlier convergence experience, UNICEF PNG is now targeting two geographic locations to demonstrate, measure and evaluate results through convergence programming in Nawaeb District, Morobe Province and Bogia District, Madang Province. These two geographic locations were chosen based on child deprivation analysis in addition to additional variables relating to available structures, willing partners, and overall operating environment. To promote readiness for the evaluation of the Convergence Programme, an evaluability assessment was carried out. The recommendations of this evaluability assessment aim to improve the terms of reference (ToR) for a future evaluation of the programme, and potentially improve the design and conduct of the evaluation itself. The findings in themselves may also inform future revisions to the programme design, and annual work plans.
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Type | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Agency Focal Point | Ali Safarnejad |
Focal Point Email | asafarnejad@unicef.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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