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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2015

Disasters without Borders - Regional Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2016, PDF: February 2016 )

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...

The world's most disaster-prone region has witnessed natural disasters that affected development. Building resilience to natural disasters is crucial. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) must be integrated...


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Evaluation of UNDP contribution to Anti-corruption and Addressing Drivers of Corruption

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: February 2017, PDF: February 2017 )

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) carried out an evaluation of UNDP contribution to anti-corruption and governance integrity in a development...

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) carried out an evaluation of UNDP contribution to anti-corruption and governance integrity in a development...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2017

Leave No One Behind - Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches for resilience-building...


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Evaluation of the UNDP Strategic Plan and Global and Regional Programmes

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: September 2017, PDF: September 2017 )

IEO and UNDP carried out an ‘Evaluation of the UNDP Strategic Plan, Global Programme, and Regional Programmes (2014-17)’ with the purpose of strengthening UNDP accountability to global and national...

IEO and UNDP carried out an ‘Evaluation of the UNDP Strategic Plan, Global Programme, and Regional Programmes (2014-17)’ with the purpose of strengthening UNDP accountability to global and national...


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Joint Assessment of the Institutional Effectiveness of UNDP

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: July 2017, PDF: July 2017 )

Recognizing that institutional effectiveness is important to both UNDP’s audit and evaluation functions, the Directors of IEO and Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) undertook the Assessment of...

Recognizing that institutional effectiveness is important to both UNDP’s audit and evaluation functions, the Directors of IEO and Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) undertook the Assessment of...


Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021

Resilience in a Riskier World – Managing Systemic Risks From Biological and Other Natural Hazards

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: October 2021, PDF: October 2021 )

This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...

This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2019

The Disaster Riskscape Across Asia-Pacific - Pathways for Resilience, Inclusion and Empowerment

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: January 2021, PDF: January 2021 )

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...


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Evaluation of the Role and Contribution of UNDP in Environment and Energy

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: December 2008 )

The main purpose of this evaluation was to access United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP's) positioning and contributions to managing environment and energy for sustainable development. The...

The main purpose of this evaluation was to access United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP's) positioning and contributions to managing environment and energy for sustainable development. The...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Disaster Prevention and Recovery

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: March 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

The increasing frequency and scale of disasters over the last decade pose mounting economic and humanitarian challenges and necessitate effective management of disaster risk as an integral part of...

The increasing frequency and scale of disasters over the last decade pose mounting economic and humanitarian challenges and necessitate effective management of disaster risk as an integral part of...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Strengthening Local Governance

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: March 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

Strengthening local governance with a view to promoting democratic representation, establishing entitlements, and improving the provision of goods and services can play a critical role in human...

Strengthening local governance with a view to promoting democratic representation, establishing entitlements, and improving the provision of goods and services can play a critical role in human...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Strengthening National Capacities

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: March 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

As countries take ownership of the development agenda, enhancing sustained abilities for countries to do things for themselves takes centre stage as a critical element of development effectiveness...

As countries take ownership of the development agenda, enhancing sustained abilities for countries to do things for themselves takes centre stage as a critical element of development effectiveness...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Environmental Management for Poverty Reduction

The Poverty-Environment Nexus

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: March 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

The evaluation builds from the widely recognized assertion that poverty exacerbates environmental degradation and environmental damage reinforces poverty. The United Nations Development Programme’s...

The evaluation builds from the widely recognized assertion that poverty exacerbates environmental degradation and environmental damage reinforces poverty. The United Nations Development Programme’s...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution at the Regional Level to Development and Corporate Results

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: March 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, regional cooperation has immense potential. Countries are collaborating more to address challenges that cannot be addressed individually and...

In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, regional cooperation has immense potential. Countries are collaborating more to address challenges that cannot be addressed individually and...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Strengthening Electoral Systems and Processes

Participation

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: August 2012, PDF: April 2013 )

This evaluation examines UNDP role and contribution to the attainment of electoral results. It seeks to determine the quality and added value of UNDP performance in strengthening electoral systems and...

This evaluation examines UNDP role and contribution to the attainment of electoral results. It seeks to determine the quality and added value of UNDP performance in strengthening electoral systems and...


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Evaluation of UNDP Partnership with Global Funds and Philanthropic Foundations

Sustainable Partnership

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: August 2012, PDF: April 2013 )

The evaluation recommends that UNDP should engage more consistently with global funds and philanthropic foundations to develop mutual approaches to development challenges. UNDP should place more...

The evaluation recommends that UNDP should engage more consistently with global funds and philanthropic foundations to develop mutual approaches to development challenges. UNDP should place more...


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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2012

Reducing Vulnerability and Exposure to Disasters

Series: Asia-Pacific Disaster Report
( Print: May 2013, PDF: March 2013 )

The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...

The main message of this publication is that exposure and vulnerability continue to be twin challenges for the region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, and...


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Evaluation of UNDP Support to Conflict-Affected Countries in the Context of UN Peace Operations

Peacebuilding

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: August 2013, PDF: April 2013 )

The Evaluation of UNDP Support to Conflict-Affected Countries in the Context of UN Peace Operations provides an independent assessment of the evolving UNDP role in conflict-affected settings where...

The Evaluation of UNDP Support to Conflict-Affected Countries in the Context of UN Peace Operations provides an independent assessment of the evolving UNDP role in conflict-affected settings where...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Poverty Reduction

Multidimensional

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: June 2013, PDF: April 2013 )

The Evaluation Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducts evaluations to capture evaluative evidence of UNDP’s overall contribution to development results at the global...

The Evaluation Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducts evaluations to capture evaluative evidence of UNDP’s overall contribution to development results at the global...


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Evaluation of UNDP Assistance to Conflict-Affected Countries

Human Security

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: May 2009 )

This study on United Nations Development Programme support to conflict-affected countries was conducted by UNDP’s Evaluation Office in response to a request from UNDP’s Executive Board. The evaluation...

This study on United Nations Development Programme support to conflict-affected countries was conducted by UNDP’s Evaluation Office in response to a request from UNDP’s Executive Board. The evaluation...


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Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to South-South Cooperation

South-South Partnerships

Series: Thematic Evaluation Reports
( Print: October 2009, PDF: September 2011 )

This report sets out the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contribution to South-South cooperation. This evaluation focused on: the...

This report sets out the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contribution to South-South cooperation. This evaluation focused on: the...