Overview : In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Belize Chemicals and Waste Management Project 00089331 (PIMS #5094.) The essentials of the project to be evaluated are as follows: GEF Project ID: | 5094 | | at endorsement (Million US$) | at completion (Million US$) | UNDP Project ID: | 00089331 | GEF financing: | 990,000 | 990,000 | Country: | Belize | IA/EA own: | | | Region: | LAC | Government: | | | Focal Area: | CHEMICALS | Other: | 25,000 | 30,442.21 | FA Objectives, (OP/SP): | | Total co-financing: | 25,000 | 30,442.1 | Executing Agency: | Department of the Environment | Total Project Cost: | 1,015,000 | 1,020,442.21 | Other Partners involved: | | ProDoc Signature (date project began): | 07/22/2014 | (Operational) Closing Date: | Proposed: 06/31/2017 | Actual: 12/31/2018 |
The project was designed to: to assist the country in implementing its relevant obligations under the Stockholm Convention, in particular to reduce the releases of Unintentional POPs emissions, as well as to build country’s capacity to manage chemicals and waste, in line with the GEF objectives. This will be accomplished through 2 principal project components. Component 1: Regulatory Strengthening and Environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste, including POPs Component 2: UPOPs release reduction in waste management operations and agriculture The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects. The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. |