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​The policy has been updated to incorporate evaluation aspects in programming quality standards as follows: (1) Specific guidelines on CPD evaluation plans have been added to the section on “Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation” in accordance with UNDP’s Evaluation Guidelines; (2) UNDP’s accountability to the Executive Board for the evaluation function has been reflected in paragraph 15 and (3) a link to the IEO’s mandate has been added to paragraph 8.

​ The Programme Quality Assurance Design Stage Rating Tool has been updated to include criteria to assess digitalization and volunteerism. The new tool is applicable to Country Programme Documents submitted to the Board from June 2023.

The paragraph on programming principles has been updated to reflect UNDP’s five programming principles: Leave No One Behind, Human Rights, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, Sustainability and Resilience and Accountability.

The new Knowledge Product Production and Quality Assurance policy has been published under the Programming Standards chapter of the PPM. The policy and procedures apply to all knowledge products produced by UNDP where UNDP is a co-author. They also introduce a new online process and requirements for the publication of knowledge products, while shortening the steps required for clearance. In addition to the policy and procedures, the related guidelines: Knowledge Product Production Guidelines have been published in the procedures. The document offers in-depth information on different knowledge ...

The new Knowledge Product Production and Quality Assurance policy has been published under the Programming Standards chapter of the PPM. The policy and procedures apply to all knowledge products produced by UNDP where UNDP is a co-author. They also introduce a new online process and requirements for the publication of knowledge products, while shortening the steps required for clearance. In addition to the policy and procedures, the related guidelines: Knowledge Product Production Guidelines have been published in the procedures. The document offers in-depth information on different knowledge product types, life cycle steps, production processes, and quality assurance standards.