INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1 Click to edit Master title style 1 Evaluation and Review of Experience from UNEP Projects Session 7 Barry Sadler

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2 Click to edit Master title style 2 Aim of this Session Recap aspects of our previous discussion for mid term workshop

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 3 Click to edit Master title style 3 Types of Evaluation Integral evaluation – questions that are built into the UNEP guidance and assist implementation of methodology Interim evaluation – review to check on progress to date with projects Ex post evaluation – review of effectiveness of the approach and lessons learned

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 4 Click to edit Master title style 4 Influence of IAP on the planning process -- Points of reference Institutional basis >> aspects of good governance and pre-conditions for IAP Process elements >> main tasks undertaken consistent with guidance Integrated assessment >> ESE issues and linkages analyzed within a sustainability framework Decision-making >> information and recommendations contribute and add value to planning process Outcomes >> process delivers benefits expected

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 5 Click to edit Master title style 5 Mid term Review of Lessons of Experience Check on progress, share experience, learn together Focus on questions to be addressed at this meeting Identify how results can help in completing the pilots Assist project teams just beginning to undertake their own review at later stage Help to develop framework for comparing lessons of experience in UNEP synthesis report

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 6 Click to edit Master title style 6 Key Questions -- Institutional Basis Did the IAP address aspects of good governance? -- access to information -- opportunities for participation -- clear rules and mechanisms for accountability Was the IAP undertaken within a formal planning process and with reference to sustainability considerations? --preliminary review of strengths and weaknesses undertaken? --sustainability questions identified (use made of Table 1 in guidance note)?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 7 Click to edit Master title style 7 Key Questions -- Process Elements Were the main tasks of the IAP completed as identified in guidance? What worked well and what did not? -- stakeholder participation (who, how, when) -- intersector/agency cooperation and collaboration -- tools and techniques (use made of Annex 2 in guidance note)?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 8 Click to edit Master title style 8 Key Questions -- Integrated Assessment How was the integrated assessment carried out? Did it address main issues and information gaps? How were the following addressed -- root causes and key linkages? -- comparison of ESE effects? -- relation to SD framework? What mechanisms were used for making trade-offs among ESE objectives?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 9 Click to edit Master title style 9 Key Questions -- Decision Making Did the IAP provide good quality information at key stages in the process? -- main issues, effects and consequences identified? -- concerns of stakeholders included? -- areas of agreement and disagreement reflected? Did this information influence planning decisions?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 10 Click to edit Master title style 10 Key Questions -- Outcomes Achieved Has the planning process been strengthened? (summary of main changes and improvements made) Has the IAP led to a change in SD policy? (list specific developments or initiatives)? Has it built capacity to undertake IAP? (identify new competencies and commitments among participants)? Has it facilitated good governance? How (indicate which principles were reinforced and by what actions)?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 11 Click to edit Master title style 11 Agenda for Discussion Main areas of progress on IAP activities Main issues that remain outstanding Priority actions to improve the second phase of IAP What support from UNEP could help? Follow up activities, including take up by policy makers and replication

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 12 Click to edit Master title style 12 Implementation of elements of strategic planning UNEP elements of strategic planning Review against aims and objectives InitiationWas start-up of the process driven by clear objectives or ToR? Analysis of current situation Were the key issues and concerns to be addressed in the planning process identified at the outset? Design of strategy (strategic planning) Were a range of alternatives to achieve objectives considered and compared? Or was another appropriate approach used (e.g. scenario for desired outcome)? Design of actions (operational planning) Were specific actions directed at the objectives set and include measures to realize benefits and mitigate adverse effects? Implementation Arrangements Were arrangement clearly specified (e.g. tasks, timeline, budgets, provision for monitoring and follow up)?

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 13 Click to edit Master title style 13 Framework for E valuation of IAP Experience Key elements (stages) of strategic planning Quality of Inputs and Information Influence on Planning +++/--- High ++/-- Moderate +/- Low or Zero 0 Contribution to Capacity building Initiation Analysis Strategic planning etc