- Evaluation Plan:
- 2018-2022, Pakistan
- Evaluation Type:
- Final Project
- Planned End Date:
- 05/2020
- Completion Date:
- 05/2020
- Status:
- Completed
- Management Response:
- Yes
- Evaluation Budget(US $):
- 25,000
Terminal Evaluation of UNDP/GEF Project: 6th Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme in Pakistan (SGP 6)
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| Title | Terminal Evaluation of UNDP/GEF Project: 6th Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme in Pakistan (SGP 6) | ||||||||||||||
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| Atlas Project Number: | 00088619 | ||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Plan: | 2018-2022, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Type: | Final Project | ||||||||||||||
| Status: | Completed | ||||||||||||||
| Completion Date: | 05/2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Planned End Date: | 05/2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Management Response: | Yes | ||||||||||||||
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| Corporate Outcome and Output (UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021) |
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| Evaluation Budget(US $): | 25,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Source of Funding: | GEF | ||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Expenditure(US $): | 25,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Joint Programme: | Yes | ||||||||||||||
| Joint Evaluation: | Yes
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| GEF Evaluation: | Yes
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| Countries: | PAKISTAN |
| Lessons | |
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| Findings |
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| 1 | Overall comments: Largely in agreement with the TE findings and recommendations, most of which were discussed and agreed upon with the Evaluator. SGP Operational Phase 7 will not be implemented in Pakistan, as SGP Pakistan was not considered by the Government for funding under GEF7 due to funding constraints and other priorities. Improve the design of SGP 6, future SGP projects in Pakistan and other UCPs. |
| 2 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 2: (to CPMU) To improve implementation towards the conclusion of SGP 6, and for implementing future SGP projects in Pakistan. |
| 3 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 3: SGP Country Teams (or CPMU) should maintain and regularly update the SGP database that can generate a coherent global outlook on SGPs progress and performance. This should preferably be on the global SGP website: www.sgp.undp.org |
| 4 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 4: (to UNDP and UNOPS) In instances where the efforts to convene NSC meetings involves extensive travel, establish mechanisms for virtual meetings to possibly support the SGP Country Programme not only during project selection but also implementation. |
| 5 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 5: Provide an opportunity to the CPMU to present their developmental results from their entire portfolio of SGP grant initiatives to the Government of Pakistan, and evaluate their national benefits and possible linkages to nationally supported programs. This can be achieved through participation of MoCC as a keynote speaker at the SGP 6 Terminal Workshop. |
| 6 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 6: (to CPMU and the NSC) Provide support to the CPMU to facilitate increased dialogue and closer consultations with MoCC to catalyze their interest in the positive developmental results of and lessons learned from implementing SGP 6 Pakistan. Such actions and the dissemination of SGP 6 knowledge products could link SGP initiatives with public and privately funded programs for replication and upscaling. An SGP 6 Terminal Workshop could provide support for the replication and upscaling of the SGP initiative, and result in the drafting of a forward-looking plan of action for supporting community level interventions that are fully aligned with the rest of the UNDP CO programme as well as the priorities of the Government of Pakistan. |
| 7 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 7: (to UNDP, UNOPS and MoCC): Future projects (including future SGP OPs) should continue their focus on project selection using a clustered and landscaped approach. |
| 8 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 8: (to UNOPS, MoCC and UNDP): Identify sources of funding that could be used to compare and publish technical data related to the performance and specifications of compressed earth blocks for the purposes of increasing market share of CEBs throughout Pakistan (Para 121). |
| 9 | Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 9: (to UNDP CO, the CPMU and the NSC): For future SGP projects in Pakistan, implementers need to recognize the importance of healthy interactions and consultations with CO on the future direction of SGP activities in Pakistan, including those financed by the GEF Corporate Programme as well as via other sources. |
Management Response Documents
1. Recommendation:
Overall comments: Largely in agreement with the TE findings and recommendations, most of which were discussed and agreed upon with the Evaluator. SGP Operational Phase 7 will not be implemented in Pakistan, as SGP Pakistan was not considered by the Government for funding under GEF7 due to funding constraints and other priorities.
Improve the design of SGP 6, future SGP projects in Pakistan and other UCPs.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/05/31]
The recommendation is accepted and will be considered during design of other projects (as OP7 will not be implemented in Pakistan), i.e. within the SGP Global Programme and SGP Upgraded Country Programmes moving forward during SGP OP7 and beyond.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . The recommendation is accepted and will be considered during design of other projects (as OP7 will not be implemented in Pakistan), i.e. within the SGP Global Programme and SGP Upgraded Country Programmes moving forward during SGP OP7 and beyond.
[Added: 2020/06/09] [Last Updated: 2021/04/04] |
SGP Pakistan UNDP CO RTA | 2021/03 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The recommendation is accepted and will be considered during design of other projects (as OP7 will not be implemented in Pakistan), i.e. within the SGP Global Programme and SGP Upgraded Country Programmes moving forward during SGP OP7 and beyond.] No action is needed’ anymore as SGP has phased put from Pakistan and no new phase is coming forth so far. History |
2. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 2: (to CPMU) To improve implementation towards the conclusion of SGP 6, and for implementing future SGP projects in Pakistan.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed. A publication has been finalized conveying environmental and social benefits of SGP 6 activities and lessons learned through a selection of case studies.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| While OP7 will not be implemented in Pakistan, lessons learned will be instrumental for design and implementation of OP8, if the Government will be in a position to allocate GEF STAR funding to it in GEF Operational Phase 8, requesting UNDP assistance.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP Pakistan UNDP CO RTA | 2022/06 | Initiated |
3. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 3: SGP Country Teams (or CPMU) should maintain and regularly update the SGP database that can generate a coherent global outlook on SGPs progress and performance. This should preferably be on the global SGP website: www.sgp.undp.org
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| The CPMU will be guided and supported in amending the monitoring and reporting spreadsheet to document and evaluate SGP’s progress and performance, and findings will be made available through the SGP database and website to attract potential interest by other donors in upscaling and replication of best practices.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP Pakistan | 2020/06 | Completed |
4. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 4: (to UNDP and UNOPS) In instances where the efforts to convene NSC meetings involves extensive travel, establish mechanisms for virtual meetings to possibly support the SGP Country Programme not only during project selection but also implementation.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| Particularly with new virtual approaches being implemented to cope with COVID-19 restrictions of travel and in-person meetings, virtual options to reduce travel time and costs while maintaining regular exchange with partners will be integrated into the design and implementation of future OPs.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP Pakistan UNDP CO RTA | 2022/06 | Initiated |
5. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 5: Provide an opportunity to the CPMU to present their developmental results from their entire portfolio of SGP grant initiatives to the Government of Pakistan, and evaluate their national benefits and possible linkages to nationally supported programs. This can be achieved through participation of MoCC as a keynote speaker at the SGP 6 Terminal Workshop.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| Climate Action Exhibition 2020 was held on 14 -16th February at Lahooti Festival in Jamshoro. NSC members visited the exhibition which was visited by 6,000 people over three days. Additionally, two workshops were also held there to discuss the sustainability the multi-stakeholder governance platforms in the Indus Delta region.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
CPMU/SGP Country Programme Pakistan | 2020/06 | Completed |
6. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 6: (to CPMU and the NSC) Provide support to the CPMU to facilitate increased dialogue and closer consultations with MoCC to catalyze their interest in the positive developmental results of and lessons learned from implementing SGP 6 Pakistan. Such actions and the dissemination of SGP 6 knowledge products could link SGP initiatives with public and privately funded programs for replication and upscaling. An SGP 6 Terminal Workshop could provide support for the replication and upscaling of the SGP initiative, and result in the drafting of a forward-looking plan of action for supporting community level interventions that are fully aligned with the rest of the UNDP CO programme as well as the priorities of the Government of Pakistan.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| The last NSC Meeting (held on 24th February 2020), and a number of additional meetings between the CPMU, UNDP CO and MoCC were held in February 2020 to further discuss the sustainability of the programme.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP Pakistan, NSC | 2020/02 | Completed | ||
| UNDP will continue to work closely with donors and partners to promote initiatives supporting community-based landscape approaches.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP Pakistan, UNDP CO, MoCC | 2020/02 | Completed |
7. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 7: (to UNDP, UNOPS and MoCC): Future projects (including future SGP OPs) should continue their focus on project selection using a clustered and landscaped approach.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
UNDP appreciates the conclusion that the landscape approach is an effective methodology to generate meaningful impact. Agreed.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| The recommendation is accepted and will be considered during implementation of other ongoing projects, i.e. within the SGP Global programme and SGP Upgraded Country Programmes moving forward during SGP OP7 and beyond.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
UNDP, SGP, UNOPS, MOCC | 2022/06 | Initiated | ||
| in future OPs, the CPMU will continue its efforts to further disseminate knowledge and experiences from on-the-ground initiatives implemented within a landscape approach, and will promote the adoption of landscape approaches for community-based initiatives among other donors and partners
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
UNDP, SGP, UNOPS, MOCC | 2022/06 | Initiated | ||
| UNDP will continue to work closely with donors and partners to promote initiatives supporting community-based landscape approaches.
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
UNDP, SGP, UNOPS, MOCC | 2022/06 | Initiated |
8. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 8: (to UNOPS, MoCC and UNDP): Identify sources of funding that could be used to compare and publish technical data related to the performance and specifications of compressed earth blocks for the purposes of increasing market share of CEBs throughout Pakistan (Para 121).
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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| Depending on funding availability for GEF 8 or other funding sources, Activities could include contacting by UNDP of academic institutions with expertise in energy efficient architecture/construction, as well as private sector firms engaged in construction, to gauge interest in performance evaluation of CEBs and potential increased commercialization of CEB technology. Identify potential NGO and bilateral donors with experience and interest in social housing construction as well as energy efficiency and GHG emissions avoidance
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP, CPMU, UNDP CO | 2022/06 | Initiated |
9. Recommendation:
Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 9: (to UNDP CO, the CPMU and the NSC): For future SGP projects in Pakistan, implementers need to recognize the importance of healthy interactions and consultations with CO on the future direction of SGP activities in Pakistan, including those financed by the GEF Corporate Programme as well as via other sources.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/09]
Agreed
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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The recommendation is accepted and will be considered during implementation of future SGP OPs in Pakistan (as OP7 will not be implemented in Pakistan), as well as within the other ongoing SGP Upgraded Country Programmes moving forward during SGP OP6, OP7 and beyond
[Added: 2020/06/09] |
SGP CPMU, UNDP CO, NSC, | 2022/06 | Initiated |