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Evaluation report on Industrial energy efficiency improvement in South Africa.pdf

Evaluation report on Industrial energy efficiency improvement in South Africa.pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO – Independent Evaluation Unit

#Energy management systems   #Africa   #SOUTH AFRICA   #Project evaluations

Project: 120487
This report is the final deliverable of an independent terminal evaluation (TE) of the second phase of the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Improvement project in South Africa, (SA IEE II) which was implemented from 2015 to 2022.\nThis project built on the success of an earlier project – the GEF funded Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement in South Africa Project, which was jointly executed by UNIDO and the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC). This earlier project was implemented from 2010 to mid-2016.
Thematic Area: Environment and Energy / Safeguarding the Environment


Evaluation report on Start-up and first operational phase of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE).pdf

Evaluation report on Start-up and first operational phase of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Latin America and the Caribbean   #Project evaluations

Project: 130200
This report presents the results of the independent terminal evaluation of the project - Start-up and first operational phase of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) – A Centre of Excellence to Promote Inclusive and Sustainable Energy Industries.\nThe project aimed at supporting the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its 15 Member States (MS) in the design and establishment of CCREEE, under the umbrella of the Global Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) programme coordinated by UNIDO.
Thematic Area: Environment and Energy / Safeguarding the Environment


Infographic - Synthesis of UNIDO Independent Evaluation 2018-2022 (2023).pdf

Infographic - Synthesis of UNIDO Independent Evaluation 2018-2022 (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Global   #Strategic evaluations

This infographic summarizes the most pertinent findings, conclusions, and areas for improvement of the Synthesis of UNIDO Independent Evaluation 2018-2022, on the basis of 80 project evaluations conducted by EIO in that period.

Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation Report on Synthesis of UNIDO Independent Evaluations 2018-2022 (2023).pdf

Evaluation Report on Synthesis of UNIDO Independent Evaluations 2018-2022 (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Global   #Global   #Strategic evaluations

This report summarizes the most pertinent findings, conclusions, and areas for improvement, on the basis of 80 project evaluations conducted by EIO in 2018-2022. The findings show that performance of evaluated projects on the evaluation criteria of relevance is strong. However, other criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, likelihood of sustainability, design, monitoring, RBM and gender mainstreaming show room for improvement and need attention. Two areas are underreported in the UNIDO project evaluation reports namely UNIDO’s contribution to the SDGs and UNIDO’s contribution to the digital transformation.

Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Infographic - Evaluation on the UNIDO Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) framework (2023).pdf

Infographic - Evaluation on the UNIDO Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) framework (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Global   #Global   #Strategic evaluations

This infographic summarizes the independent evaluation on the overall Programme for Country Partnership framework of UNIDO and its effectiveness in achieving expected results.

Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on the UNIDO Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) framework (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the UNIDO Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) framework (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Global   #Strategic evaluations

This independent evaluation assessed the overall Programme for Country Partnership framework of UNIDO and its effectiveness in achieving expected results. It also provided inputs for UNIDO management on the PCP framework and its potential as a model for accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development in its Member States. The evaluation covered the period from 2014 to 2022 and used standard UNIDO evaluation criteria as well as cross-cutting criteria such as gender equality and social and environmental dimensions to assess the validity and success of the PCP framework.

Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on the Phase 2 of the technical assistance project for the upgrading of the Ethiopian leather (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the Phase 2 of the technical assistance project for the upgrading of the Ethiopian leather (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Job creation   #Africa   #ETHIOPIA   #Project evaluations

Project: 150201
The purpose of the evaluation is to independently assess the project “Phase 2 (Extension) of the \nTechnical Assistance Project for the Up-Grading of the Ethiopian Leather and Leather Products \nIndustry” to help UNIDO to improve performance and results of ongoing and future programmes \nand projects.
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on the Renewable Energy (PARE) project (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the Renewable Energy (PARE) project (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Sustainable energy   #Renewable energy   #Global   #Project evaluations

Project: 190106
This document constitutes the final evaluation report of the independent terminal evaluation of the Parliamentary Action on Renewable Energy (PARE) project. The purpose of the evaluation is \nto independently assess the project to help UNIDO improve performance and results of ongoing and future programmes and projects.
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting



Evaluation report on the Integrated adoption of new energy vehicles in China (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the Integrated adoption of new energy vehicles in China (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Sustainable energy   #Renewable energy   #Montreal Protocol   #Asia and the Pacific   #CHINA   #Project evaluations

Project: 150157
This independent terminal evaluation assessed the entire intervention from the project’s inception in July 2017 to its completion in late 2022. Overall performance was reviewed against the standard evaluation criteria of relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, progress to impact and sustainability. In addition to assessing overall results, the evaluation also aimed to identify recommendations to inform and strengthen UNIDO’s future interventions.
Thematic Area: Environment and Energy / Safeguarding the Environment


Evaluation report on the Sustainable and inclusive industrial development of the automotive supply chain in Colombia (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the Sustainable and inclusive industrial development of the automotive supply chain in Colombia (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Latin America and the Caribbean   #COLOMBIA   #Project evaluations

Project: 150066
This report presents the results of the independent terminal evaluation of the project \n“Sustainable and Inclusive Industrial Development of the Automotive Supply Chain Through Enhanced Quality and Productivity in Colombia”
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on Improving the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Ethiopian coffee value chain through private and public partnership (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on Improving the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Ethiopian coffee value chain through private and public partnership (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Africa   #ETHIOPIA   #Project evaluations

Project: 130144
The purpose of the evaluation is to independently assess the project “Improving the Sustainability \nand Inclusiveness of the Ethiopian Coffee Value Chain through Private and Public Partnership” financed by the of Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by UNIDO with a partnership with illycaffè and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) as National Counterpart.
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on Stimulating industrial competitiveness through biomass-based, grid connected electricity generation in the Dominican Republic (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on Stimulating industrial competitiveness through biomass-based, grid connected electricity generation in the Dominican Republic (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Environment   #Sustainable energy   #Latin America and the Caribbean   #DOMINICAN REPUBLIC   #Project evaluations

Project: 100288
This independent terminal evaluation assessed the entire intervention. Overall performance was \nreviewed against the standard evaluation criteria of relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, progress to impact and sustainability. In addition to assessing overall results, the evaluation also aimed to identify recommendations to inform and strengthen UNIDO’s future interventions.
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Tokyo. Japan. 2017-2022 (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Tokyo. Japan. 2017-2022 (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Global   #Project evaluations

Project: 160239
This is a terminal evaluation (TE) of project UNIDO ID 160239, UNIDO Service in Japan for the \npromotion of industrial investment in developing countries (Investment and Technology Promotion \nOffice).
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on Strengthening the capacity of developing countries to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through appropriate technology transfer from Japan (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on Strengthening the capacity of developing countries to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through appropriate technology transfer from Japan (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#COVID-19   #Technology transfer   #Global   #Project evaluations

Project: 200108
The purpose of this evaluation is to independently assess the UNIDO \r\nProject ‘Strengthening the capacity of developing countries to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through appropriate technology transfer from Japan.’ The overall objective for this \r\nProject was “to contribute to capacity building of developing countries to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic crisis through appropriate technology transfer from Japan.”
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on Environmentally sound management of medical wastes in India (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on Environmentally sound management of medical wastes in India (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Waste management   #Asia and the Pacific   #INDIA   #Project evaluations

Project: 104160
This evaluation independently assesses the entire duration of the ‘Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Waste’ project.
Thematic Area: Environment and Energy / Safeguarding the Environment


Evaluation report on Facilitating youth employment through entrepreneurship and enterprise development in disadvantage governorates in Tunisia (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on Facilitating youth employment through entrepreneurship and enterprise development in disadvantage governorates in Tunisia (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Youth   #Africa   #TUNISIA   #Project evaluations

Project: 120357
This report presents the findings of an independent terminal evaluation (TE) of the Mashrou3i (M3i) project in Tunisia (Phase II, 2016-2022). The objectives of this evaluation are to assess project performance in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, coherence, and progress to impact; and to develop a series of findings, draw lessons, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the design and implementation of projects.\n
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on the Programme for Country Partnership in Peru, 2016-2022 (2023).pdf

Evaluation report on the Programme for Country Partnership in Peru, 2016-2022 (2023).pdf

2023  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Latin America and the Caribbean   #PERU   #Strategic evaluations

This report constitutes the final evaluation of the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Peru. The PCP Peru was signed in December 2015. Following an inception phase in 2016 and 2017, the implementation started in 2018 and ended in December 2022.

Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on Enhanced local value addition and strengthened value chains in South Sudan (2022).pdf

Evaluation report on Enhanced local value addition and strengthened value chains in South Sudan (2022).pdf

2022  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Africa   #SOUTH SUDAN   #Project evaluations

Project: 140320
The evaluation aims to support the assessment of results and lesson learning, with relevant recommendations for key stakeholders.\n
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting


Evaluation report on the West Africa Competitive Programme - Ghana (2022).pdf

Evaluation report on the West Africa Competitive Programme - Ghana (2022).pdf

2022  |  Author(s): EIO - Independent Evaluation Unit

#Africa   #GHANA   #Project evaluations

Project: 170220
The purpose of the mid-term evaluation (MTE) is to assess independently the progress \ntowards the achievement of the project objectives to help the project management and key stakeholders improve performance to reach the expected results. In that, the MTE is very much a learning exercise.
Thematic Area: Cross-cutting