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UNEG Handbook for Conducting Evaluations of Normative Work in the UN System

The United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) released the UNEG Handbook for the Evaluation of Normative Work in the UN System . Download from http://www.unevaluation.org/papersandpubs/documentdetail.jsp?doc_id=1484 The purpose of this handbook is to guide UN organizations in conducting evaluations of normative work. Its objectives are to: Provide an integrated approach to the evaluation of normative work in… Read More UNEG Handbook for Conducting Evaluations of Normative Work in the UN System

Karsten Weitzenegger

Evaluation for equitable development results

I received this message from four Directors of UN Evaluation Offices: The focus on equity in human development is gathering momentum at the international level. Its premise is increasingly supported by United Nations reports and strategies, as well as by independent analysis. More and more national policies and international alliances are focusing on achieving equitable… Read More Evaluation for equitable development results

Karsten Weitzenegger

Happiness should have greater role in development policy | UN Member States

The UN General Assembly called on United Nations Member States to undertake steps that give more importance to happiness and well-being in determining how to achieve and measure social and economic development. In a resolution adopted without a vote, the Assembly invited countries “to pursue the elaboration of additional measures that better capture the importance… Read More Happiness should have greater role in development policy | UN Member States

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