Overview : Based on the UNDAF, UNDP Country Program was formulated on the principle of human rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability, capacity development, and result based management. While outcomes and indicators are directly drawn from UNDAF, UNDP’s country program is anchored around three interlinked areas; advancing equality through equity, protecting development gains and creating an enabling environment for enhanced international cooperation. Under the outcome 2 of the Country Program- “Vulnerable groups have improved access to economic opportunities and adequate social protection”, UNDP’s support is structured into three broad areas: 1) creating enabling environment for evidence based policy making through generation of information and knowledge products to inform pro-poor policies, 2) support for enterprise development and employment creation for the poor and vulnerable, 3) enhancing livelihoods asset through energy access and environmental services. The main purpose of the outcome evaluation is to assess programme results, review UNDP’s strategies and approaches in relation to the achievement of outcome 2 and also to provide forward looking recommendations for UNDP’s program focus and strategies for poverty reduction and inclusive growth to inform upcoming UNDAF and Country Programme Document (CPD). |