Programme Evaluation Report 1998-1999   Food and Agriculure Organization of the United Nations Rome, 1999

Table of Contents

Director-General's Foreword

Summary

INTRODUCTION

METHODOLOGICAL NOTE

PROGRAMME 2.1.4: AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS

PROGRAMME 2.4.1: FOREST RESOURCES

MAJOR PROGRAMME 3.2: SUPPORT TO INVESTMENT

EVALUATION OF TCP PROJECTS ON FOOD QUALITY CONTROL

PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT

Chapter One - Review of Programme 2.1.4: Agricultural Support Systems

I. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME FEATURES

A. The Development Issues Addressed

B. Programme Objectives and Thrusts

II. COHERENCE OF PROGRAMME DESIGN

III. PROGRAMME RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT

A. Resources

B. Staffing and Organization

C. Collaboration in Execution of the Programme

IV. IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS (OUTPUTS)

A. Major Outputs - Summary

B. Publications

C. Web Pages

D. Computerized Tools

E. Meetings and Training

F. Field Programme

G. Policy Advice to Member Countries

H. Networks and Associations

I. Mainstreaming Gender and Environmental Issues

V. POTENTIAL FOR SUB-PROGRAMME EFFECTS AND IMPACT

VI. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE

VII. ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Issues for the Agricultural Support Systems Programme as a Whole

B. Issues for FAO as a Whole

ANNEX 1: EXTERNAL PEER REVIEW

ANNEX 2: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE EVALUATION

COMMENTS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Chapter Two - Programme 2.4.1: Forest Resources

I. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME FEATURES

A. Problems and Issues Addressed

B. Programme Objectives and Main Components

C. FAO Units and External Partners

II. COHERENCE OF PROGRAMME DESIGN

III. PROGRAMME RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT

A. Staffing

B. Resource Allocations

C. Field Programme Component

D. Management Aspects

IV. IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS

A. Sub-programme 2.4.1.1 - Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Resources Assessment

B. Sub-programme 2.4.1.2 - Plantations, Protection and Forest Genetic Resources

C. Sub-programme 2.4.1.3 - Forest Conservation, Wildlife and Contribution to Food Security

D. Field Programme - Findings of Project Evaluations

V. PROGRAMME EFFECTS AND IMPACT

VI. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT

VII. MAIN ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach

The Need for More Focused Priorities with a Critical Mass

The Need for Sound Linkages between HQ and Field

Resources

ANNEX 1: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS BY THE EXTERNAL PEER REVIEWERS

ANNEX 2: COMMENTS OF FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION ENDORSED BY THE ADG FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

COMMENTS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Chapter Three - Major Programme 3.2: Support to Investment

I. BACKGROUND

A. Problems and Issues

B. History of the Investment Centre

II. PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS AND RESOURCES

A. Purpose and Partnerships

B. Functions

C. Resources

III. IMPLEMENTATION ACHIEVEMENTS

A. Volume of Operations

B. Other Key Outputs and Services

C. Some Notable Trends

IV. EFFECTS AND IMPACT

A. Investment Mobilization

B. Other Key Contributions (Capacity-building, Upstream Work)

V. ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ANNEX 1: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS BY STAFF OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

ANNEX 2: INVESTMENT CENTRE COMMENTS, ENDORSED BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE TC DEPARTMENT

Chapter Four - Evaluation of TCP Projects on Food Quality Control

I. INTRODUCTION

II. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

III. PROJECT PORTFOLIO AND TYPOLOGY

IV. RELEVANCE AND DESIGN OF PROJECTS

V. IMPLEMENTATION

Technical Backstopping

VI. RESULTS

By Region

VII. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ANNEX: MANAGEMENT COMMENTS ON EVALUATION OF TCP PROJECTS ON FOOD QUALITY CONTROL (BY THE NUTRITION DIVISION (ESN) AND THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME UNIT (TCDT))

Chapter Five - Participatory Approaches to Development in FAO

I. INTRODUCTION

II. ORGANIZATION OF PARTICIPATORY WORK WITHIN FAO

III. PARTICIPATORY FIELD PROJECTS

Why were participatory approaches used?

Statistical Information on Field Projects

IV. PARTICIPATORY PLANNING IN INVESTMENT PROJECTS

V. NORMATIVE OUTPUTS

Increasing Knowledge and Awareness about Participation

Building Capacity through Training

VI. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Overall Findings

Institutionalization of Participatory Methods and Approaches

Time and Costs

The Importance of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

The Importance of an Economic Focus

The Importance of Training

Tactical Use of Participatory Tools

FAO Publications that Support Participatory Activities

Management Issues for FAO

Recommendations

ANNEX 1: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS BY EXTERNAL PEER REVIEWERS

ANNEX 2: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE EVALUATION

COMMENTS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT

ACRONYMS