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The UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program is a continuation of a decades-long effort to improve poor people's access to safe water and sanitation.

TitleAn evaluation of the UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program : a forward-looking assessment
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsSchertenleib, R, Ramonaheng, MR, Cosgrove, WJ, Soegijoko, BT, J. Priscoli, delli, Titsworth, J
Paginationxii, 109 p. : 3 fig., 1 tab.
Date Published1996-02-01
PublisherWorld Bank
Place PublishedWashington, DC, USA
Keywordsevaluation, programmes, recommendations, sanitation, undp-world bank water and sanitation program, united nations organizations, water supply
Abstract

The UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program is a continuation of a decades-long effort to improve poor people's access to safe water and sanitation. This document reports the results of a 1995 examination of the Program by independent evaluators who analyzed its achievements and shortcomings, made recommendations for changes, and then determined how the key lessons emerging from the evaluation could best be used in the proposed Global Water Partnership into which the Program will be incorporated. Chapter 1 of this report puts the current phase of activities in the historic context of the sector and of the Program itself. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 examine the findings, future issues, challenges and recommendations for each of the main objectives of the Program; namely, building national and local capacity; effectiveness of national policies, strategies and plans; impact on domestic and external investment; systematic learning and exchange of experience and information; and sector coordination and collaboration. Chapter 7 examines the efficiency and effectiveness of Program management while Chapter 8 assesses the manner in which it is financed. Finally, Chapter 9 summarizes the principal findings of the Evaluation Team. While detailed recommendations appear in each chapter, Annex 6 presents a complete listing of them. Despite several areas of concern and several changes to be considered, the Evaluation Team recommends without qualification that the Program be continued and serve as a major part of the Global Water Partnership.

NotesCover text: Report of an Independent Team
Custom 1202.5, 302.5

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