Evaluation of the UNSD-DFID project: 'Improving the Collation, Availability and Dissemination of National Development Indicators, Including MDGs'

The evaluation of the UNSD/DFID project A0265, conducted by Oxford Policy Management, assessed its goal of enhancing the collection and dissemination of national development indicators, including MDGs, in 11 countries. The project was evaluated using OECD DAC criteria and a Theory of Change approach, examining its impact, relevance, efficiency, and sustainability. The project successfully achieved its outputs, such as improved data repositories and training, but was less effective in ensuring outcomes and addressing gender and equity issues. While the management structure was efficient in delivering outputs, it struggled with promoting outcomes, and the project's long-term sustainability remains uncertain. Recommendations were made for future actions and projects, noting that national and international data discrepancies are likely to continue due to methodological differences. The evaluation highlighted the project's contributions but also the need for further efforts to ensure lasting impact and to overcome identified challenges. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: January 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes