Commissioning Unit: | UN Office for South-South Cooperation |
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Evaluation Plan: | 2018-2021 |
Evaluation Type: | Project |
Completion Date: | 12/2018 |
Unit Responsible for providing Management Response: | UN Office for South-South Cooperation
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Key Action Update History
Future design of a possible new phase must be rigorous and comply with UN/UNDP guidelines to the extent appropriate. It should contain a theory of change that establishes clear linkages between the broad outcome/goal of the project and immediate objectives and activities.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/02/25] [Last Updated: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC management accepts this recommendation. The project document for the next phase of the SSDC is currently under development and will align with UNDP’s project document template.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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1.1. Design of next phase SSDC project document, according to UNDP guidelines, taking into account relevant recommendations from SSDC evaluation
[Added: 2020/02/25] [Last Updated: 2020/06/01] |
UNOSSC, CICETE | 2019/04 | Completed | Design PACed in April 2019 History |
If a new phase is to be launched, the proven implementation capacity of CICETE, considered an asset in this phase, should continue to be leveraged.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/02/25]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation and will continue to engage with CICETE as a project partner for the next phase of the SSDC
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Design of next phase SSDC project document, according to UNDP guidelines, taking into account relevant recommendations from SSDC evaluation
[Added: 2020/06/01] |
UNOSSC, CICETE | 2020/04 | Completed | Design PACed in April 2019 |
Introduction of a Project Management Committee to strengthen monitoring and evaluation and to separate the day-to-day management related advisory role from the Project Steering Committee can be considered, where the latter Committee can focus more on strategic advisory and policy roles.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC will take this recommendation into account during the design of the next phase of the SSDC. Design will align with all relevant UNDP policies, protocols, templates etc.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Under the guidance of the steering committee, improve and implement the project M&E framework
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/07] |
UNOSSC, CICETE | 2021/01 | Completed | Project Board endorsed an improved M&E framework which is being implemented. History |
Future project could add the triangular cooperation dimension in line with the Strategic Framework of UNOSSC. This will mean a stronger role of UNOSSC as the facilitating body, and those of other UN entities and Northern partners.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation and will take this into account during the design of the next phase of the SSDC. Efforts will be made to engage more global partners in the SSDC, from the both the South and the North, as well as UN entities and other development partners
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Design the new phase project incorporating the triangular component
[Added: 2020/06/01] |
UNOSSC, CICETE | 2019/04 | Completed | The new phase is designed as a multi-country SSC project with UNOSSC as IP. |
SSDC needs to work on the project website, making it more user friendly, with particular emphasis on the English version. The next phase of the project should consider a complete redesign of the website.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation. UNOSSC has already had discussions with CICETE about regular updates to the English version of the website. A redesign of the website – in both Chinese and English – will be considered for the next phase of the project, subject to available resources.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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UNOSSC and CICETE discussion on need to update regularly English version of the website
[Added: 2020/06/01] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2018/09 | Completed | ||
improving and updating the existing SSDC website to GSSDC website in both English and Chinese
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/07] |
CICETE | 2020/12 | Completed | Landing portal on Galaxy https://www.southsouth-galaxy.org/capacity-development-initiatives/gssdc/ Sub-pages will be updated continuously by linking with member institutions’ webpages. The web portal of China SSC Network also updated timely in both Chinese and English http://www.ecdc.net.cn/Enindex/index/index.html History |
SSDC needs an integrated approach to knowledge management and organizational learning, combining advocacy, communications and M&E and research as one component of a future project. Future activities should focus on “easy to understand” advocacy and communication materials focused on operational research, case studies, newsletters etc. This will require increased capacity of SSDC. The existing team at UNOSSC together with possible future resources can assist in building this capacity. UNOSSCs global reach is essential to this work.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation. Increasing the capacity of the SSDC Secretariat to engage in knowledge management/organizational learning work will be explored as part of the next phase of the SSDC, subject to available resources
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Design of new phase GSSDC incorporating integrated KM, learning, advocacy communications, and M&E.
[Added: 2020/06/01] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2019/04 | Completed | ||
implement the improved M&E plan
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/08] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2021/01 | Completed | Project Board endorsed an improved M&E framework which is being implemented. History |
The small grants project has proven to be highly effective but should be more targeted in the next phase and demands and supply determined through a possible mapping exercise. Linked to this is the need to develop an appropriate M&E mechanism to assess impact and outcomes of small grants projects. This would mean improving the M&E capacity of the SSDC Secretariat and SSDC members.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation. The need and usefulness of a mapping exercise will be discussed with CICETE, SSDC network members, and other stakeholders following finalization of the next phase project document. If stakeholders agree, mapping exercise will proceed.
Regarding M&E, UNOSSC will work closely with CICETE in the design of the next phase project document to improve M&E capacity.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Discuss and agree upon usefulness and relevance of supply and demand mapping exercise
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2020/12/18] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2020/03 | Completed | small grants SOP and proposal template revised History | |
develop the result-based M&E system to track the progress at the Project level and sub-grant level
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2020/12/18] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2020/06 | Completed | Sub-grants management tools including result-oriented SOP, result matrix and reporting templates adopted History | |
develop the M&E capacity of project secretariat at Responsible Party P (CICETE)
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/07] |
UNOSSC | 2021/03 | Completed | Three trainings were conducted, and more training will be organized. More training will be planned for July -August and throughout the project cycle on a regular basis to nurture an M&E and result-based culture. History | |
update the Sub-grant SOP
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2020/12/18] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2020/10 | Completed | SOP updated History |
The China South-South Cooperation Network (CSSCN), which forms the basis for the network members of the SSDC, can be expanded beyond Chinese institutions.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation and will incorporate a more global outlook into the next phase of the project document. Links to potential network members outside of China will be explored and brokered.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Scoping and development of links to potential network members outside of China
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/07] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2021/03 | Completed | Following the scoping and analysis, GSSDC and its member institutions will focus on applicable technology researches, transfers, adaptations, and applications. From this angle as an entry point, by engaging the Global Thinkers’ Network, two international institutions: Economic Research Forum in UAE and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDP) are scoped to be relevant and engaged in GSSDC work through funded joint research on digital technologies. Regional Center of Excellence against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) a joint initiative of WFP with Government of Cote d'Ivoire is engaged in the network to jointly advance China-Africa Rice Value Chain initiative. Argentina National Institute of Agriculture Technology (INTA) is engaged in GSSDC through setting up the “China-Argentina Biogas Development and Research Center” in Argentina for biogas technology research and demonstration with Biogas Institute of MARA China. It is also proposed to enter into discussion with the Commission on Science and Technology for countries of the South (COMSATS) secretariat on concretizing technology adaptation research and joint work in the 2nd half of the year. History | |
improve the SOP of China SSC network to have a global coverage
[Added: 2020/06/01] [Last Updated: 2021/07/08] |
UNOSSC CICETE | 2021/06 | Completed | Global Network of Centers of Excellence Strategy developed which also serves as an SOP for the network to expand globally. It will remain a living document, which will be updated in a timely manner as the works progress and lessons learned. History |
As the current project official ends in December 2018, the remainder of 2018 should focus on completing planned activities as outlined in the Annual Work Plan; designing the next project document; and potentially signing the new project document so that there is no gap between existing and new project.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/06/01]
UNOSSC agrees with this recommendation.
Key Actions:
Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
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Completion of activities in Annual Work Plan
[Added: 2020/06/01] |
CICETE | 2019/07 | Completed | SSDC Project was extended for half a year per board decision. |