Evaluation of the UNHCR Joint Organisation Strategy 2007-2009 with Canada, Denmark, and the UK

This document summarizes the evaluation of the Joint Organisation Strategy (JOS) involving the UNHCR and donor countries Canada, Denmark, and the UK from 2007-2009. The JOS was designed to improve efficiency and operational delivery in refugee assistance and protection. The evaluation used interviews, field missions, and document reviews to assess the strategy's effectiveness, relevance, and efficiency. It found that while the JOS was aligned with UNHCR's priorities and aided in donor harmonization, it fell short in reducing transaction costs and in developing the lead relationship concept. Recommendations include implementing clearer cost efficiency measures, defining roles more precisely, and creating a strategic framework that accommodates existing priorities. The evaluation will inform future JOS frameworks, with the final report presented in October 2009 and further details at www.evaluation.dk. The evaluation also serves to guide the design of the next JOS phase and offers insights into joint donor strategies and their alignment with international principles. **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: October 2009

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