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“Strengthening Parliamentary Governance in Moldova”
| Commissioning Unit: | Moldova |
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| Evaluation Plan: | 2018-2022 |
| Evaluation Type: | Project |
| Completion Date: | 12/2018 |
| Unit Responsible for providing Management Response: | Moldova
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| Documents Related to overall Management Response: |
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Key Action Update History
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1. Recommendation:
Ensure that plans and activities reflect a strategic selection of policy issues and technical constraints
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
The Project team made an assessment of all activity areas and proposed strategic activities for the 2019 work plan
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Support the development and operationalization of the e-parliament system
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | ||
| 1.2 Provide training to the new Members of Parliament following the 2018 parliamentary elections
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/06/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | Considering the current political crisis in the country, it is highly unlikely that any training will be organised until later in fall. History | |
| 1.3 Capacity development in the Gagauz People’s Assembly
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | ||
| 1.4 Deepen Parliament’s engagement with CSOs through the parliamentary openness process
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Not Initiated |
2. Recommendation:
Focus the support geared towards the implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan on consolidating already on-going activities in the area of gender analysis of legislation
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
Continuation of work on gender-impact analysis of selected bills with the Secretariat of Parliament
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 Support the integration of the gender-impact analysis in the ex-post impact reports
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/11 | Initiated | ||
| 2.2 Assess the creation of new Women’s Caucus
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | Information on the work of women's caucus has been disseminated and meetings to describe the role of the caucus organized. A meeting of all women MPs, UNDP and UN Women management, with participation of the Swedish Embassy is in process of organisation for end of October. History | |
| 2.3 Support the focal point in the Secretariat for the work on gender
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
Secretariat of the Parliament | 2019/10 | Not Initiated |
3. Recommendation:
Implement strategic activities of Anti-Corruption Action Plan
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
A number of activities have been included in the 2019 work plan in the area of anti-corruption.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Integrate anti-corruption issues in the work on post-legislative scrutiny planned with selected
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/09 | Overdue-Initiated | ||
| 3.2 Develop a guidance note for newly elected Members of Parliament on conduct and ethics
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/09 | Completed | The handbook, containing a chapter on ethics and conduct has been developed and distributed to Parliamentary fractions. History | |
| 3.3 Engage the new legislature on the Open Parliament agenda
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/09 | Overdue-Not Initiated | ||
| 3.4 Assess the continuation of the GOPAC Chapter
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/09 | Overdue-Not Initiated |
4. Recommendation:
Focus support on the implementation of the Secretariat’s Strategic Development Plan
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
A number of activities have been included in the 2019 work plan towards the Secretariat’s Strategic Development Plan
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 Support the implementation of the e-parliament system, ex-post assessment of legislation and public consultation on bills (mobile committee hearings)
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | ||
| 4.2 Support the evaluation of the 2016-2019 Parliament Strategic Development Plan
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/01] |
Secretariat of the Parliament | 2019/12 | Initiated | A RBM training session was provided to the Secretariat Staff as well as a separate coaching session was offered to the Strategic development division in PRM. PRM is conducting the evaluation of the Parliament’s Strategic Development Program and we have in process the procurement of a consultancy for developing the new PRM SDP for 2020 – 2022. History |
5. Recommendation:
Develop and systematize the approach to training and wider competency building among MPs and Secretariat
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
The activities listed below have been included in the 2019 work plan to pilot different approaches to trainings
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Conduct a training needs assessment as a basis for developing a capacity development plan tailored to particular competence gaps
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/06/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | A first draft of the Capacity Development Plan for MPs has been developed in line with the feedback collected in the first round of interviews. The first survey conducted during March – April 2019, responses were collected from former MPs and their staff. Given the circumstances of current political crisis in the country, the newly elected MPs have not yet been interviewed. Once there will be more clarity on the political developments, the team will arrange the interviews with the newly elected MPs. The results of the survey will be used to further improve the capacity development program. History | |
| 5.2 Pilot different approaches to motivate Members of Parliament to take part in the training during the induction program (e.g. intensive short-term modules and out of Chisinau training)
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/09 | Completed | Despite the SPGM project team efforts to initiate new approaches in the induction of MPs, the PRM working group, din not conduct any induction and orientation activities for newly elected MPs. Only the newly designed and structured MPs handbook, containing info-graphics on key functions of the legislature, have been provided to MPs. Additionally, with the appointment of a new Deputy Secretary General, in charge of capacity development activities, the project team submitted all concept papers and developed documents related to MPs induction, as well as organized discussions on the task associated to MPs orientation and Induction. Date of completion 20 September 2019. History | |
| 5.3 Support the creation of a pool of trainers, who can replicate the training in the future
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | ||
| 5.4 Develop a fellowship program for selected GPA staffers for on-the-job learning and networking
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/11 | Initiated | A group of 6 GPA staffers will attend a 2 weeks fellowship program in PRM in the period 15 – 25 October. History |
6. Recommendation:
Review the intervention logic of the project and adjust/improve the project Results and Resources Framework (RRF)
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
The Project team will adjust the intervention logic and the RRF
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 Update the Results and Resources Framework (RRF) by replacing the impact statement and put statements with outputs statements
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/03/12] |
UNDP Country Office | 2019/02 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: Embassy of Sweden representatives have communicated that they are not interested in an update of the RRF at this stage of the project.] History |
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| 6.2 Include in the progress reports an account of progress made towards all (new) outputs and outcomes and a breakdown of budget versus actuals by output
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/08/02] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/07 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: This is a follow up action for key activity 6.1, which has been previously listed as No Longer Applicable, as the Embassy is no longer interested in the update of the RRF.
Thus no action will be undertaken in this regard as no update of RRF was undertaken.
] History |
7. Recommendation:
Enhance internal and external coordination of the project
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
The Project team will step up its coordination with the new legislature after the election and continue its good cooperation with twinning and other assistance projects
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Engage into a dialogue with three of the newly appointed Standing Committees to gauge political commitment for oversight work
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/06/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Not Initiated | Given the political developments in the country, the project team has not engaged yet with the legislature’s working bodies. Depending on the developments, the project’s line of work will be revised to reflect the feasibility of the interventions planned in 2018; History | |
| 7.2 Ensure that 2019 budget funds managed by the Parliament (i.e. HACT) and UNDP are used in a mutually complementary manner, as part of well-sequenced and integrated capacity development efforts
[Added: 2018/12/27] |
UNDP Project Team /Secretariat | 2018/12 | Completed | ||
| 7.3 Share a calendar of project activities with other parliamentary projects on twice-yearly basis
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/06/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | History |
8. Recommendation:
Develop an exit strategy based on different scenarios
Management Response: [Added: 2018/12/27]
UNDP will engage the Swedish Embassy and the Project Steering Committee in exit discussions and develop a clear strategy
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 Develop the 2019/2020 Work Plan
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/01] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Initiated | The project is working on scenarios for the AWP to present to the Donor in a pre SCM meeting. On the 17th October the SCM is planned and the discussions around project extension will be continued. History | |
| 8.2 Organize a discussion with parliament on sustainability of pool of experts, parliamentary territorial offices, women’s caucus and GOPAC Chapter
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/06/14] |
UNDP Project Team | 2019/12 | Not Initiated | Given the political developments in the country the project has not engaged yet with the legislature’s working bodies. Depending on the developments, the project’s line of activities will be revised to reflect the feasibility of the interventions planned in 2018. History | |
| 8.3 Submit a request for extension to the Swedish Embassy
[Added: 2018/12/27] [Last Updated: 2019/10/01] |
UNDP Country Office | 2019/12 | Initiated | On the 17th October the SCM is planned and the discussions around project extension will be continued. History |