Overview
The evaluation of Subprogramme 1 assessed the overall performance of the subprogramme in the period 2018–2021 against the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, impact, efficiency and coherence. The evaluation was informed by the analysis and triangulation of data collected through document reviews, interviews and focus group discussions; a survey of member States; and the analysis of data and content. The evaluation found that despite deliverables being determined by the subprogramme mandate and aligned with several of the Sustainable Development Goals, there was concern among some stakeholders about the thematic scope and approach of some key deliverables, such as the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Financing for Development and Trade and Development Report, which limited the contributions of Subprogramme to the consensus-building pillar. However, technical cooperation was unanimously assessed as highly relevant by all evaluation respondents. During the period under evaluation, all mandated publications were produced, although their outreach decreased, according to some indicators. Output delivery was monitored in line with secretariat requirements, although more quantitative indicators on the outreach of products could be monitored, to inform programme delivery.