1. Stakeholder engagement Principles for stakeholder engagement
UNEG SO2 – Subgroup 1
Stakeholder engagement
Principles for stakeholder engagement
Natalia Acosta
Evaluation Officer, FAO
On behalf of the working group

2. Outline Sub-group 1 work
Proposed principles for stakeholder engagement
Challenges and considerations
Way forward – proposal for workplan

3. Sub-group 1
Participating agencies: FAO (convener), IFAD, ILO, OIOS, UNWomen, WFP, UNRWA, UNIDO, UNOCHA
Process: 2 virtual meetings, inputs provided directly in the document or by
Result: “Principles for Stakeholder Engagement” document > 7 principles proposed

4. Principles for Stakeholder Engagement
Identify the stakeholders and the role these will play in the evaluation.
Promote an inclusive and diverse stakeholder engagement with a tailored approach by stakeholder
Engage stakeholders early on and throughout the evaluation process
Seek opportunities to engage with stakeholders in order promote an evaluation culture

5. Ensure communication with stakeholders is clear and tailored to their specific needs
Abide to the highest ethical standards in engaging with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring respect and sensitivity to stakeholder’s diversity and human rights
Seek and use stakeholders’ feedback on the evaluation process for effective learning and continuous improvement of evaluation practice

6. Challenges and considerations
Focus of the document: Principles vs. guidance document > good practices
Level of participation from some agencies
Reaching consensus > different perspectives
Participatory approaches> independence (Principle 2)
National evaluation capacity (Principle 4)
Time required to consolidate inputs and draft document

7. Way forward Proposal 2017-18 workplan
Circulate draft document to wider UNEG group for comments
Revise and finalize document based on comments received > consultant support might be required
Submit for endorsement by UNEG

8. Thank you!