This evaluation assessed progress in implementing the accepted recommendations of the 2013 mid-term evaluation and the outcomes and impacts at the field level. Findings from this evaluation confirmed those of the 2013 mid-term evaluation; that it is an important programmatic funding mechanism that supports the new FAO strategic framework. It helps channel un-earmarked or lightly earmarked voluntary contributions from resource partners to priority activities that have funding gaps. The evaluation however noted that this new approach, which is strongly supported at FAO headquarters, is not well understood and appreciated in the decentralized offices. As a valuable instrument in the pursuit of FAO's corporate priorities, it remains underfunded and underdeveloped. It recommends that FAO should formalize, harmonize and document the planning and resource allocation procedures, particularly below the strategic programme leaders’ level, and strengthen monitoring and reporting on results.
Year Published | |
Type | |
Theme/s | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
SDG/s | |
Agency Focal Point | David Young;Luisa Belli |
Focal Point Email | David.Youngs@fao.org;Luisa.Belli@fao.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
Geographic Scope | Global |