Evaluation of UNDP partnership with global funds and philanthropic foundations : sustainable partnership / Evaluation Office, United Nations Development Programme.

"August 2012."

United Nations publication sales no: E.12. III. B.13.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-126).

1. Rationale, scope and approach -- 2. The changing global context -- 3. UNDP engagement with global funds and philanthropic foundaitons -- 4. Findings on partnership with global funds and philanthropic foundations -- 5. Conclusions and recommendations -- Annexes -- Boxes -- Figures -- Tables.

The evaluation report provides insights into UNDP partnerships with global funds and philanthropic foundations. Drawing on evidence from 70 UNDP programme countries, including detailed lessons from thirteen country case studies, the evaluation considers the strategic importance of UNDP as an implementer for global funds and foundations. The evaluation analyses three global funds in particular, which are major partners for UNDP: the Global Environmental Facility, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Multilateral Fund (Montreal protocol). Likewise, three large philanthropic foundations that UNDP works closely with are considered in detail: the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Soros Foundation. The evaluation assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of UNDP programmes and activities, and provides conclusions and recommendations for UNDPs continuing work with these partners.