WFP Evaluation Policy (2008)

Overview

Following the peer review recommendation to revise the evaluation function at WFP, the new evaluation policy defines a framework that ensures the independence credibility and utility of evaluation at WFP so that the dual purpose of accountability and learning is fulfilled.

This paper represents the revised Evaluation Policy of WFP. It builds on previous evaluation policies, which have been consolidated and updated so that they are in line with the norms and standards for evaluation of the United Nations. The revision of the policy was recommended by the peer review of the evaluation function at WFP and this recommendation was accepted by WFP management and endorsed by the Executive Board in its First Regular Session of 2008.

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