Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan 2014-2017 - Informal Briefing for the Executive Board

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Mid-Term Review presentation outlining the Strategic Plan 2014-2017 for UN Women, including an informal briefing to the Executive Board dated 22 January 2016. It frames the external context shaping gender equality priorities, sets objectives to assess progress and identify improvements, and specifies elements to include: alignment with global frameworks, achievement of results, and institutional development. It also details considerations, an initial report outline, the Data Companion annex approach, and the methodology drawing on annual reports, consultations, and existing assessments and evaluations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time5 min

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Context

Objectives

Key elements to be included

Alignment with global frameworks

Achievement of Results

Institutional development

Important considerations

Initial outline of the report

Data Companion

Methodology

Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan 2014-2017 Informal Briefing for the Executive Board 22 January 2016 Context • Adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development • COP21 • Beijing+20 and CSW59 political declaration • High-Level Review of SCR 1325 implementation • “Fit for Purpose” and upcoming QCPR • Prioritization of gender equality in a number of global processes • Major global and regional challenges impacting gender equality outcomes • 5 years of UN Women’s operations Objectives • To assess progress to date and identify opportunities for improvements • To provide an analysis of factors that have enabled or prevented results • To reflect changes in the global context • To reflect key normative and programmatic developments • To set the stage for UN Women’s direction in 2018-2022 ahead of the formulation of its new Strategic Plan Key elements to be included Alignment with global frameworks • Alignment with the 2030 Agenda and demonstrate how UN Women’s Strategic Plan supports implementation • Stocktaking exercise of Beijing+20 Achievement of Results • Thorough analysis of results achieved • Review of DRF/OEEF targets and indicators • Analysis of funding gap and its consequences Key elements to be included Institutional development • Synthesis of recommendations from various assessments and evaluations • Assessment of progress in decentralizing the organization, in terms of business processes and accountability mechanisms • Organizational progress in result-based management and knowledge sharing • Reflection on new approaches, such as global campaigns, work with new constituencies (men and boys, youth, private sector), education, ICT, etc. • Flagship Programming Initiatives • New corporate strategies Important considerations • Self assessment: UN Women’s own analysis of its overall performance • Results: balancing 2-year cumulative performance profile with specific results achieved in 2015 • Timeline: short timeframe until new Strategic Plan and new QCPR • Alignment: ongoing discussions on the longer term positioning of the UN Development System Initial outline of the report • Context • Describes the broad environment in which UN Women operates • Results • What has been achieved in the last 2 years? • Combined with Annual Report 2015 • Analysis and Lessons Learned • Factors that have enabled or prevented results • Alignment with 2030 Agenda – UN Women as fit for purpose • Progression of UN Women as an institution after 5 years of operation • Other strategic considerations • Way forward • Areas that require deepening, greater or lesser focus, or adjustments • New initiatives Data Companion 􀂃 Annex to the MTR report 􀂃 Based on the results and performance data 􀂃 Covers all results areas in the Strategic Plan, both Development Results Framework and the Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency Framework As this is an MTR and not just an annual report, the data presented will be predominantly cumulative 􀂃 All of the 118 indicators in the Strategic Plan will be addressed in the Data Companion 􀂃 Coordination with other agencies to maximize consistency across the development system on the presentation of results and data Methodology CO/RO/HQ Annual Reports Consultations Analysis of existing sources Existing sources • Beijing+20 report and CSW 59 Political Declaration • Civil Society Global Dialogue report • Outcome of several consultations and surveys undertaken to develop new corporate strategies • Background documents on structured dialogue on financing • Independent evaluations, including initial findings for ongoing evaluations (UN coordination and regional architecture) • External assessments, including MOPAN, MAR, and EC Pillar Assessment • Analysis of Midterm Reviews of Country/Regional Offices Strategic Notes

FAQs

What is the purpose of this mid-term review briefing?

To assess progress under the Strategic Plan 2014-2017, identify opportunities for improvements, analyze factors that enabled or prevented results, and reflect changes in the global context.

Which key elements must be included in the report?

Alignment with global frameworks, a thorough review of achievements of results, and institutional development covering progress in decentralization, result-based management, and new approaches.

What does the Data Companion annex cover and how are indicators handled?

It is an annex based on results and performance data, addressing all 118 indicators in the Strategic Plan across development results and organizational effectiveness and efficiency, with cumulative presentation and coordination across agencies.

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