The purpose of this handbook is to guide UN organizations in conducting evaluations of normative work. Specifically, its objectives are to:
The handbook is intended primarily for evaluation professionals in the UN. It may also be useful to UN staff responsible for designing, managing and monitoring programmes and projects that integrate the norms, standards and codes of practice; and to the UN's partners in its normative work, particularly to governments and civil society organizations (CSOs).
The handbook might also be applied when evaluating the internal performance of UN organizations with respect to standards for gender equality, human rights, ethics, conduct of humanitarian assistance and environmental sustainability.
It is available in English, French & Spanish.