Assessment of Development Results: Colombia
UNDP conducted an evaluation to assess its contribution to development results in Colombia. The evaluation found that overall UNDP has contributed to foster democratic governance and the rule of law, by promoting institutional capacity building of national and sub national institutions in the midst of conflict, as well as by promoting dialogue among development actors on national needs, including incorporation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into national planning. However, the evaluation also found that in an effort to generate additional operational resources, and to respond to the demands of government and international agencies, UNDP began expanding its role in development support services (DSS) spreading the portfolio too thinly. The interventions supported by UNDP in Colombia during the period 1998-2006 contributed to development results that strengthened the country's peace and development process. This ADR identifies risks that should be managed and opportunities that can be pursued to consolidate peace and foster sustainable human development in Colombia.