The purpose of the evaluation was to generate substantial knowledge and evidence on achievements and lessons learnt from the UNICEF and targeted government programmes and interventions for adolescents and adolescents’ well-being in Belarus for the period 2011-2017 to be used to inform preparing of the “National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2035” and strengthening state programmes and UNICEF interventions supporting adolescents, with particular focus on the vulnerable groups.
The specific objectives of the evaluation were:
• Review core state policies/programmes benefitting adolescents in the areas of health, education, youth policy and justice through available data and documentation.
• Assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and, to the extent possible, impact of selected UNICEF CO adolescent-focused interventions.
• Identify lessons learned and good practices both supported by UNICEF, other partners and the state overall and make recommendations for interventions’ adjustments, as well as recommendations to:
- Legislation, policy and strategies related to adolescents with a particular focus on the improving of adolescent-friendly services, as part of the wider sector reform;
- Development of adequate programme responses to address adolescent vulnerabilities and improve data collection to measure benefits/outcomes and practice evidence-based planning;
- Enhance strategies and programmes for meaningful adolescent and youth participation on issues affecting their life and in their communities.
The evaluation findings will help UNICEF CO to solidify its leading national position in adolescent policy and programming. Expected users of this evaluation are UNICEF, Government of Belarus, civil society, donors and other international and national partners.
Year Published | |
Type | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
Consultant name | |
Agency Focal Point | Uladzimir Valetka |
Focal Point Email | uvaletka@unicef.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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