Jun 17, 2022
The policy has been
updated to align with the UNDP Evaluation Guidelines’ mandatory criteria for
the terminal or final evaluation of projects or programmes. Expected mandatory
criteria and thresholds were added to the section.
Jun 17, 2022
The policy has been
updated to add a new section on “Evaluation Report” (paragraphs 11-15). This
section provides guidance on objective and use of evaluation reports along with
guidance on review and finalization of reports like Inception report, final report,
Management Response to evaluation.
Jun 17, 2022
The policy has been
updated to add a new section on “Making changes to the evaluation plan”
(paragraphs 26-30). This section provides the process of making any adjustments
to the plan including date changes, deletions and additions that need to be
clearly supported with a detailed rationale validated and approved by the
regional evaluation focal point as per UNDP Evaluation Guidelines.
Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022
The policy has been
updated to add a new section on “Monitoring of Evaluation Plan implementation”
(paragraphs 25-28). The updated guideline includes the process and content of
annual and mid-year review of the evaluation plan; guidelines on the expected
timeline for oversight; and monitoring roles and responsibilities of the
country office, regional bureau, Bureau of policy and programme and independent
evaluation office.
Jun 28, 2022
The project risk register template has been updated in Step 3.3 of the procedures to align with the updated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy which has been harmonized with the Social and Environmental Standards (SES) policy. The risk sub-categories in the Quantum + corporate planning system (capturing programme level risks) and in the Atlas project risk registers are now fully aligned with the project-level social and environmental standards. The offline project risk register template (Annex 2) is aligned with the risk entry system in the Quantum + corporate planning system and with the risk appetite to risk significance in the risk matrix (Annex 3).
Jun 28, 2022
The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy has been harmonized with the Social and Environmental Standards (SES) policy. The risk sub-categories in the Quantum + corporate planning system (capturing programme level risks) and in the Atlas project risk registers are now fully aligned with the project-level social and environmental standards. To align the risk entry systems, a slight rewording of ten risk sub-categories has been made and the risk sub-category on “Cultural Heritage” has been re-introduced in the relevant annexes of the ERM policy, Risk Appetite Statement and Risk Appetite Statement Guidance.
Jun 30, 2022
A minor update to the Social and Environmental Risk Screening Template Question 6.3 has been implemented, modifying the presumption of risk significance. The change guides the screener to assume that affirmative answers to the question should rate the project at least as Moderate risk instead of Substantial, as was previously the case. This modification is based on lessons learned and aimed at streamlining the environmental and social assessment process
Jul 06, 2022
The UNDP Security Applicability Guideline is now available in French and Spanish. To access the French and Spanish versions click on the respective language tab. The guideline is located in step 2 of the Security Policy procedures.
Jul 26, 2022
The purpose of the Information Classification and Handling policy is to guide project/programme implementation when handling data, to be embedded throughout the data lifecycle to ensure UNDP implements the highest ethical standards for data protection and privacy. Protection of personal data is essential to upholding fundamental rights to privacy and the UN system-wide personal data protection and privacy principles. Strong policies on information handling and classification and on personal data protection and privacy are critical for operating efficiently, considering opportunities and risks in the use of personal data, including in combination with evolving technologies.
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