Evaluation of RBM in UNDP

Evaluation of RBM in UNDP

Completedon 31 Dec, 2007
Planned End Date
Dec 2007
Evaluation Type
Thematic
Management Response
Yes
Evaluation Budget
$150,000
Summary
This report presents the assessment of an independent evaluation conducted by the Evaluation Office of UNDP of the adoption of results based management (RBM) as an approach. The main purpose of this evaluation is to examine the degree to which RBM has fostered a results culture within the organization, enhanced capacity to make better management decisions, and strengthened UNDP's contribution to development results.
The evaluation concludes that UNDP is largely managing for outputs rather than outcomes and that the linkages between outputs and intended outcomes are not clearly articulated. The introduction of corporate systems and tools, which have had some efficiency benefits, have not however, strengthened the culture of results in the organization or improved programmatic focus at the country level. The current approach of defining and reporting against centrally defined outcomes tends to undermine UNDP's responsiveness and alignment to nationally defined outcomes and priorities. The evaluation makes a number of recommendations to address these and other challenges.
  • Evaluation Information
Evaluation Title
Evaluation of RBM in UNDP
Plan Period
Status
Completed
Type
Thematic
Management Response
Yes
Plan Date
31 Dec, 2007
Quality Assessment
No
Completion Date
31 Dec, 2007
Joint Programme
No
Joint Evaluation
No
Budget
$150,000
GEF Evaluation
No
Expenditure
$0
Countries
Independent Evaluation Office