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Guidelines for developing TORs for Final Evaluations

In June 2003 the GEF M&E independent unit in Washington developed ?GEF Guidelines for Implementing Agencies to conduct Terminal (Final) Evaluations? that provide general principles and minimum standards to carry out this important exercise. The present document has been prepared by UNDP/GEF M&E to complement the GEF guidelines. It provides more detailed guidance for formulating the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the evaluation, the first, and most critical step in the process of evaluating a project.

The TOR is a written document that defines, among other elements, the issues that the evaluation should address and the products expected from it. As such, it is an essential tool for ensuring that the evaluation mission is effectively carried out. It is strongly recommended to a) invest adequate time in formulating and refining the TOR and b) to involve key stakeholders in the process in order to reflect their views and interests in the TOR.

07 mar. 2007

Guidelines for developing TORs for Final Evaluations.doc

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