Monitoring, reporting and evaluation

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Monitoring, reporting and evaluation

Managing results and learning from past experiences require the collection of reliable and realistic data. Monitoring and evaluation measures are an integral part of quality assurance and continuous learning and improvements. We develop and strengthen gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks based on results-based management principles and guided by context specific theories of change. This includes support for the development and review of gender-sensitive indicators, disaggregated data and a continuous reflection on how we measure success in all initiatives. We also provide technical support for the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for sectoral and country specific implementation strategies such as national action plans for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

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MID-TERM REVIEW OF CANADA’S NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY

2021 - Canada

In 2021, Gender Associations was commissioned to conduct a mid-term review of Canada’s second National Action Plan for the Implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (2017-2022). The review focused specifically and exclusively on the reporting and coordination processes of the NAP for the period of September 2017 to March 2020. In addition to identifying best practices and recommendations for addressing remaining gaps and challenges under the second NAP, the final report’s recommendations, along with additional consultations conducted by Gender Associations, will inform the design process and content of Canada’s third National Action Plan.

evaluation of the fourth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security of the United Kingdom

2018 - 2022 / UK

Gender Associations conducted an evaluation of the fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security of the United Kingdom (UK) (2018-2022). The evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the UK Government’s approach and implementation of the NAP through an analysis of key documents and in-depth interviews, as well as case studies on Jordan, Libya, Mali and the multilateral space of the UN.

In addition to identifying a number of good practices and progress in various areas, the evaluation report includes a series of recommendations to support the UK Government to address remaining gaps. Many of these recommendations were used to inform the development and strategic direction of the fifth UK NAP (2023-2027).

Evaluation of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)

2021 - African region

In 2021, Gender Associations collaborated with the German Federal Foreign Office to conduct an evaluation of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN). The AWLN was launched in 2017 under the auspices of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the UN through the Office of the AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security and UN Women with the support of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Network seeks to enhance the leadership of African women in bringing transformative changes focusing on peace, security and development in the continent. The evaluation, conducted by Gender Associations, has examined the contributions of the AWLN to strengthening women’s participation, leadership and voice in decision-making in the region, identified lessons learned and good practices across its national chapters, as well as its global standing in a very diverse landscape of networks. The evaluation produced key recommendations on how to increase the efficiency and sustainability of the AWLN results.

Report on the Implementation of Switzerland’s Fourth National Action Plan

2020 - Switzerland

Gender Associations supported the Swiss Interdepartmental Working Group (IDWG 1325) in 2020 to produce a mid-term review report of the implementation of their fourth National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security. The report assesses progress in implementing the five goals of the National Action Plan and identifies key results, challenges and opportunities for further advances. Gender Associations provided specific technical inputs on the NAP’s reporting methodology and the usefulness of indicators so that appropriate adjustments can be made.

Evaluation of “Gendered Aspects of Peace and Security”

2021 - Sweden

In 2021, Gender Associations conducted an outcome evaluation of Kvinna till Kvinna’s global policy and advocacy programme “Gendered Aspects of Peace and Security”. The evaluation assessed the influence of the programme’s international advocacy and reviewed internal policy and advocacy processes regarding learning and policy development in order to provide input for future advocacy programmes.