Overview
This Report has been prepared for UNCTAD in connection with the final independent evaluation of the United Nations Development Account (UNDA) funded Project 1213K titled “Capacity building for the formulation and implementation of MDG-oriented trade policies" in developing countries contributing to accelerating achievement of MDGs in the context of multiple and interrelated development challenges. The evaluation was performed between December 2016 and February 2017. It observes Norms and Standards and other guidance published by the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG). The assessment is based on detailed examination of six evaluation criteria (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, gender equality and human rights, and partnerships and synergies) and 19 evaluation questions. Key data collection tools were project documentation, discussions with responsible UNCTAD staff, key informant interviews conducted by phone/Skype, and an online survey.