ICT for Development

ICT for Development

Completedon 28 Feb, 2009
Evaluation Plan
Planned End Date
Dec 2008
Evaluation Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Evaluation Budget
$20,000
Summary
This report provides a summary of the results of the mid-term evaluation of eleven ICTD projects supported by UNDP. These projects are set in the context of the National e-Governance Program of the Government of India and the UNDP cou ntry program for 2003-2008 that - among other commitments - aims at harnessing the potential of ICT towards promoting sustainable human development and elimination of human poverty and inequalities. The selection of these projects has been taken up under the themes of governance, rural livelihoods, integrated citizens' services delivery, and women's empowerment. The report provides a background to the evaluation and summarises the outputs and outcomes of the selected projects in the context of the thematic focus. It provides the key findings from the mid -term evaluation of the eleven projects and highlights specific recommendations where appropriate. Finally it incorporates a discussion of the lessons learnt from these findings, which provide the basis for a set of recommendations and suggestions for future programs. These recommendations provide direction in terms of the need for an intensive preparatory process and needs assessment; for appropriate partnerships supported by clear and detailed agreements and effective coordination mechanisms; a strong implementation agency; effective project linkages and alignment with the larger framework of operations; strong backend management; awareness generation and capacity building programs for project beneficiary as well as functionaries and stakeholders; the appropriate selection of location of service delivery outlet and service; technological innovations and leveraging the potential of ICT -based platforms; revenue generation alternatives; established processes and feedback mechanisms; and community participation and ownership.
  • Evaluation Information
Evaluation Title
ICT for Development
Plan Period
Status
Completed
Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Plan Date
31 Dec, 2008
Quality Assessment
No
Completion Date
28 Feb, 2009
Joint Programme
No
Joint Evaluation
No
Budget
$20,000
GEF Evaluation
No
Expenditure
$0
Countries
India
Comments
Yes
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