| Overview : 1.INTRODUCTION In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full- and medium-sized UNDP-supported GEF-financed projects are required to undergo a Terminal Evaluation (TE) at the end of the project. This Terms of Reference (ToR) sets out the expectations for the TE of the medium-sized project titled “Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Effective Implementation of Rio Conventions in Uganda” (PIMS #5643) implemented through the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda. The project started on the 01st November 2017 and is in its 4th year of implementation. The TE process follows the guidance outlined in the document ‘Guidance For Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects’. 2.PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is designed to the project’s strategy emphasizes a long-term approach to institutionalizing capacities to meet Rio Conventions obligations through a set of activities that form the foundation for effective decision-making and policy making regarding global environmental benefits. Three outcomes of the project include 1) Strengthened and elaborated national institutional framework for managing the environment and natural resources 2) Technical and management staff sufficiently trained in monitoring and data analysis, and linkage to decision-making processes.; 3) An improved national system to manage (i.e. collect, store, and access) data and information that supports monitoring and implementations of Rio Conventions. The project goal is to strengthen institutional capacity for Rio Conventions implementation and environmental data and information management in Uganda, in order to improve the reporting process to the Rio Conventions and ensure sustainable development through better design and enforcement of environmental policy. The project’s strategy emphasizes a long-term approach to institutionalizing capacities to meet Rio Conventions obligations through a set of activities that form the foundation for effective decision-making and policy making regarding global environmental benefits. Specifically, the project is implemented through two components, namely, establishing a national institutional framework for environmental management, and development of coordinated information and data management system. Active participation of stakeholder representatives in the project life cycle facilitates the strategic implementation of project activities, mainly at the district level, in line with project objectives. Moreover, the inclusion of different stakeholders contributes to the adaptive collaborative management of project implementation and promotes long-term sustainability of project outcomes. With 900,000.00 US$ from the GEF, the MEAs will have a total volume of 1.950 million US$. Co-financing is provided by Ugandan institutions and UNDP in-kind (National Environment Management Authority 275,000.00 USD, UNDP 200,000.00 USD) Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) 200,000.00 USD, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) 150,000.00 USD, recipient District Local Governments 125,000.00 USD, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at local level 100,000.00) 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 project “Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Effective Implementation of Rio Conventions in Uganda)” (PIMS# 5643) The project is executed by the UNDP and NEMA in cooperation with other government and non-government institutions including five local governments. The Main project partners are the Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the pilot district local governments of Wakiso, Mukono, Buikwe, Kayunga and Jinja, and the local Civil Society Organizations. The project is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) this project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goal (s): Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. TE PURPOSE The TE report will assess the achievement of project results against what was planned and draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming. The TE report promotes accountability and transparency and assesses the extent of project accomplishments. The TE will be conducted according to the guidelines, rules, and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects. | 
