Taking into account the recommendations resulting from the mid term global evaluation,

Acknowledging with appreciation the mid term global evaluation undertaken from April to August 2000 by the Office of the High Commissioner, which included the launching of a worldwide survey, the organization of an online forum, the convening of an expert meeting and the preparation of the High Commissioner's mid term evaluation report,

Country mid term reviews

In his introductory remarks, the Director of the Evaluation Office stressed that the uniqueness and strength of evaluation in UNICEF was its decentralized system, and that mid term reviews (MTRs) and major evaluations reflected regional realities and diversities.

Progress and key results at mid term.

Progress and key results at mid term.

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The evaluation function expanded its scope in 2004 through reviews of organizational performance, as part of the mid term review of the MTSP, and testing of methodologies for country programme evaluations.

Taking into account the recommendations of the mid term global evaluation of the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives of the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995 2004,

An evaluation manual will be released in mid 2005 (see annex, action item 4).

Summaries of mid term reviews and major evaluations of country programmes

Summary of mid term reviews and major evaluations of country programmes

It was performance oriented, and therefore formed part of the panoply of evaluation instruments that included the mid term review, the programme performance reports addressed to the General Assembly, and the in depth evaluations of technical cooperation programmes.

However, the representative also noted concern about the appointment of mandate holders, suggesting that time limits could be set on the terms of appointment and that a mid term evaluation could be undertaken prior to extension of the mandate.

Report of the Trade and Development Board on its nineteenth special session (Mid term Review)

A mid term review of the Water and Sanitation Trust Fund is envisaged for early 2006.

A comprehensive evaluation of multicultural programmes is being undertaken and a new policy document is expected to be released in mid 2006.

An independent evaluation of HURIST is planned for mid 2005, along with a lessons learned workshop concerning human rights based country programme reviews.

Thirdly, around 62 police trainers, largely to complement and supplement the continuing mid term bilateral police training programmes.

Recalling that, according to the Plan of Action, in 2000 a mid term global evaluation of progress made towards the achievement of the objectives of the Decade shall be undertaken by the Office of the High Commissioner, in cooperation with all other principal actors in the Decade,

The mid term review of the JWP was to start at the beginning of 2005 but was somewhat delayed.

By avoiding duplication of activities and resources this will result, in the mid term, in reduced costs to Parties.

The ex post evaluation of WFP's development activities in China was at a preparatory stage in November 2004 and will be completed in mid 2005.

Taking note with appreciation of the mid term global evaluation of the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives of the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995 2004, contained in the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,See A 55 360.

The national mid term programme of action now drafted in Kyrgyzstan will be closely connected to the Millennium Development Goals.

From mid 2004 to mid 2005 ESCAP has provided advisory services in the area of information and training, including on measuring changes in population structure, policy implications of population ageing and long term health care.

Group of Least Developed Countries (consultations on the preparation of the mid term review of the Brussels the Programme of Action)

While the mid term review has helped to sharpen the focus of UNICEF, preventing and addressing paediatric AIDS remain a major challenge.

It would also provide an opportunity to begin reflecting on next year's mid term review in the follow up to UNCTAD XI.

In accordance with the WFP evaluation policy approved by the Executive Board in October 2003, the Office of Evaluation (OEDE) focused in 2004 on evaluating corporate programme and policy issues, large scale humanitarian assistance programmes and country development programmes at their mid point.

Thailand hosted UNCTAD X in 2000 and, subsequently, the mid term review in 2002, and we have always supported the work of UNCTAD.

(a) Mid term assessment of the level of implementation of the plan of action of the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism

(e) To provide the Council, through the Committee, with a mid term report and a final report covering all the tasks set out above.

Some speakers said that their Governments already were reflecting the MTSP focus areas in their country programme preparations and the mid term review processes.

Mid term reviews (MTRs) were held in Thailand and Mongolia, while significant evaluations were undertaken in Viet Nam, Mongolia and Lao People's Democratic Republic.

The use of the new system would promote efficiency and motivation and, in the long term, facilitate credible performance evaluation.

The mid term review of the MTSP confirmed that UNICEF retains a strong capacity for supporting national immunization programmes and strategies to reach excluded children.

The mid term review confirmed that the level of engagement by UNICEF in the fight against AIDS has increased rapidly and substantially at all levels.

It is, however, concerned at the lack of a comprehensive mid and long term national plan of action for all children in the State party.

Summaries of mid term reviews and major evaluations of country programmes and proposals for UNICEF programme cooperation draft country programme documents 5 and 6 (a)

The implementation of the standards is a long term endeavour and is expected to continue throughout the evaluation process and beyond.

Summaries of mid term reviews and major evaluations of country programmes and proposals for UNICEF programme cooperation draft country programme documents (continued) 5 and 6 (a)

This year, there was greater emphasis on mid term reviews due to the number of countries that were planning their new strategies and programmes in 2004.

The Inspectors believe that planning should start now on an inter organizational basis if a common payroll system is to succeed in the mid to long term.

2. Welcomes the steps taken by Governments and intergovernmental and non governmental organizations to implement the Plan of Action for the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995 2004,A 51 506 Add.1, appendix. and to develop public information activities in the field of human rights, as indicated in the report of the High Commissioner on the mid term global evaluation