Undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for. This handbook is an output of an initiative aimed at building knowledge and capacity for monitoring and evaluation across development agencies on the topic of business enabling environment, which is cosponsored by the ifc investment climate department bee. It replaces and updates the previous handbookfrom 2002. Updated guidance on evaluation in the handbook on planning. Role of performance assessment in the continuous performance improvement process informed decisionmaking performance assessment continuous performance improvement organizational learning adapted from handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for. Excerpt the handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results is intended to. Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating undp.
To highlight resultsbased monitoring and evaluation and the key steps for. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for. Strengthen the results oriented monitoring and evaluation function and capacity in undp for the purpose of improving programmes and policies, organizational learning and accountability. Introduce simplified, streamlined and flexible approaches and tools to monitor progress towards outcomes that are. The undp evaluation guidelines replaces the evaluation sections of the handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, which can. Specific support was also provided by usaid, and by the implementation research platform, which is based at the world health organization and brings together the alliance for health policy and systems research. The handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results the handbook was launched by the undp administrator in september 2009. Development programme undp corporate strategic plan, the requirements of. The handbook provides undp programming units with practical guidance and tools to strengthen resultsoriented planning, monitoring and evaluation in undp. Undp, handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, 2009. United nations development programme this handbook seeks to address new directions in planning, monitoring and evaluation in the context of the united nations development program undp corporate strategic plan, the requirements of the. Undp capacity measurement app beta version available on teamworks 3.
This publication, the handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results, a d d r e s s e s the monitoring and evaluation of development results. It seeks to address new directions in planning, monitoring and evaluation in the context of the united nations development programme undp corporate strategic. Strengthen the results oriented monitoring and evaluation function and capacity in undp, for improving programmes and policies, organizational learning and accountability. Highquality monitoring of information encourages timely decisionmaking, ensures project accountability, and provides a robust foundation for evaluation and learning. Guidelines for programme design, monitoring and evaluation. Evaluation as well as the general requirements set out in the undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results. Following an eight month extension, the project ran from april 2010 until june 2012. The rbm definitions below have been harmonized with the agreed undg definitions. For undp, this is reflected in a clearly formulated chain of results results framework that starts with mdgs and national development priorities, addressed through undaf country programmecpap.
Nov 20, 2011 planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the organisations work are structured around achieving real and meaningful results. United nations development programme undp conducts outcome evaluations to capture and demonstrate evaluative evidence of undps contributions to development results at the country level. They are an integral part of the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all development interventions. Ministry for development cooperation and the international finance corporation. It was a breakthrough in driving the effective application of the results based. The handbook provides an outline of the purposes and guiding principles behind planning, monitoring and evaluation in a undp context.
The project had a total budget of 225,000 usd, of which the undef grant comprised 203,972 usd. Global launch of handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results from undp. Please also refer to the national evaluation policy framework, the undp handbook on planning, monitoring, and evaluating for development results, and the terms of reference for the scoping study on the planningprogrammingbudgeting linkage in the philippines l. The design of the reformulated ismoe should follow international practice described in the undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results 2009. Handbook on planning, monitoring, and evaluating for development results undp 2009 0 0 701 3 593 this is a guide put out by the united nations development program, with the aim of setting guidelines for that organization and its partners in creating good policies for the planning, monitoring, and evaluating portions of their projects. The justification and motives are stated as follows. It was a breakthrough in driving the effective application of the resultsbased management.
This 2009 version of the handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results aims to support undp in becoming more resultsoriented and to improve its focus on development changes and real improvements in peoples lives. Planning, monitoring and evaluation for development results. This means that the processes of analyzing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the organisations work are structured around achieving real and meaningful results. Recommended reading undp evaluation guidelines and. Handbook on planning monitoring and evaluating for development. Programme and project undp united nations development. Recommended reading undp evaluation guidelines and handbook. The undp evaluation guidelines replaces the evaluation sections of the handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, which is still a valuable ressource for individuals and agencies striving to be more results oriented. Undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results aug 16, 20 this handbook seeks to address new directions in planning, monitoring and evaluation in the context of the undp corporate strategic plan, the requirements of the undp evaluation policy approved by the executive board in 2006 and the uneg standards for. To navigate through the ribbon, use standard browser navigation keys. Undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results. In 2009, undp developed a revised handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results. The challenges of monitoring and evaluating our work a paper by srilatha batliwala and alexandra pittman.
Handbook on planning, monitoring, and evaluating for. It replaces and updates the previous handbook from 2002. Undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, 2009. Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results. It may be accessed from the evaluation office web page on the undp 3. While primarily designed for undp staff, the handbook acts as a reference guide that integrates planning, monitoring, and evaluation for effective program design. Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development. The new handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results was launched by the administrator on 15 september 2009. A summary of part i capturing change in womens realities. Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for. Finally, undps handbook for planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results undp 2009, which represents a guide to undps evaluation activ. It is proposed to conduct terminal evaluation of undpgefmnre project removal of barriers to iomass power.
The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of undp programming. It is intended to support country offices in aligning their monitoring and evaluation systems with rbm methodologyspecifically in tracking and measuring the performance of undp. This handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results is an updated edition of the 2002 edition of handbook on monitoring and evaluation for results1. Programmes and projects united nations development programme. Please also refer to the national evaluation policy framework, the undp handbook on planning, monitoring, and evaluating for development results, and the terms of reference for the scoping study on the planning programmingbudgeting linkage in the philippines l.
The evaluation will use the oecddac evaluation criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability,5 as defined and explained in the undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results and outcomelevel evaluation. The handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results the handbook was launched by the undp. Monitoring and evaluation exercises must be resultsoriented and. Programmes and projects united nations development. Strengthen the resultsoriented monitoring and evaluation function and capacity in undp, for improving programmes and policies, organizational learning and accountability. These are independent evaluations carried out within the overall provisions contained in the undp evaluation policy. Undp is accountable for achieving its planned outputs, and for ensuring that these contribute to the national outcomes. Defining and measuring capacity development results undp. Monitoring and evaluation exercises must be results oriented and. Guidance and requirements are provided in the links below.
Undp guidelines for instilling capacity development in undp programming. Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results united nations development programme. The handbook provides undp programming units with practical guidance and tools to strengthen results oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation in undp. Undp jobs 82545 internationalnational outcome evaluator. Undp evaluation guidelines united nations development. The united nations development programme, bhutan undp bhutan acted as executing agency for the project. Please note minor addendum to evaluation june 2011 this handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results is an updated edition of the 2002 edition of handbook on monitoring and evaluation for results 1. Sep 08, 2015 handbook on planning, monitoring, and evaluating for development results undp 2009 0 0 701 3 593 this is a guide put out by the united nations development program, with the aim of setting guidelines for that organization and its partners in creating good policies for the planning, monitoring, and evaluating portions of their projects. This 2009 version of the handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results aims to support undp in becoming more results oriented and to improve its focus on development changes and real improvements in peoples lives. Strategic planning for formal institutions, the identification of desired impact, outcomes, and outputs should emanate from a stra. It is through the continuous monitoring of project performance that you have an opportunity to learn about what is working well and what challenges are arising. This handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results is an updated edition of the 2002 edition of handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results.
The handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results is intended to. National implementation by the government of undp supported. Undp handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, sep 2009 6. Association for womens rights in development website.
International independent evaluation consultant iec. Strengthen the resultsoriented monitoring and evaluation function and capacity in undp for the purpose of improving programmes and policies, organizational learning and accountability. Handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results better. Undp 2002 handbook on monitoring and evaluating for results. For ideas on innovative and participatory monitoring and evaluation strategies and techniques, see undp discussion paper. The undp evaluation guidelines replaces the evaluation sections of the handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results, which is still a valuable ressource for individuals and agencies striving to be more resultsoriented. United nations development programme undp evaluation office, new york.
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