1. United Nations Security and Stabilization Support Strategy for Eastern DRC
Measuring Impact New York, 7 May 2009

2. STABILISATION STRATEGY
A comprehensive, convergent and multi-sectoral approach in critical areas affected by armed conflict
The majority of at-risk populations including refugees, IDPs and ex-combatants return and community-based reintegration and recovery begins
Momentum in implementation of peace agreements / political processes sustained, while influence of spoilers mitigated
Political
Restoration of State Authority
Return, Reintegration Recovery
The basic elements of state authority: police, judiciary and correction personnel, civil administrators and border police are in place and effective
Security
National security capacities strengthened and armed groups weakened and disbanded through political and military actions

3. BASIC SEQUENCE OF INTERVENTIONS
Security and Political Efforts
GoDRC assumes responsibility for security 1
Integration/
/Disengagement 2
DDR/DDRRR 3
Garrisoning
Restoration & Strengthening of State Authority (Police, justice, local administration)
Reconciliation and peace building 1 2 3
Economic and social Recovery
Return & Reintegration of refugees and IDPs
Return, Reintegration and Early Recovery
Armed groups disbanded
PNC deployed, FARDC garrisoned
MONUC begins withdrawal

4. . Priority Axes Targeted: Sake-Masisi Rutshuru-Ishasha Bukavu-Hombo
Bunia-Boga
Bukavu-Shabunda
Fizi-Minembwe 4
Boga
LUBERO
ISHASHA
KANYABAYONGA 2
RUTSHURU 1
MASISI
Sake
GOMA
Hombo 3 5 .
UVIRA
Minembwe 6
Red lines are projected roads
Green lines are roads under construction
Hotspots are illegal armed groups
Grey arrows are FDLR corridors
FIZI-BARAKA

5. Measuring Progress and Effectiveness
Rationale:
Measuring impact (what difference are we making?)
Measuring effectiveness and efficiency (individually & collectively)
Adjusting and improving our approach
Enable transitions between operational phases
Two mechanisms: 1) Regular progress updates (monthly ‘scorecard’)
2) Results-based monitoring & evaluation framework

6. UNSSSS Monthly Scorecard
The Monthly Scorecard provides an update on progress achieved in implementing activities and developments within each of the components and sub-components of the UNSSSS. The Scorecard is primarily a strategic management tool designed to keep senior management abreast of developments, and to enable taking of appropriate decisions as necessary.

7. UNSSSS Results-based M & E
Objectives: Assess performance (efficiency, effectiveness) and impact to ascertain progress in achieving objectives and enable course adjustment.
Multi-tier system:
UNSSSS Strategic Framework
Assessment of overall impact on environment
Assessment of contribution towards achieving main objective
Security Component
Political Component
RSA Component
RRR Component
Contribution to specific outputs
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8. UNSSSS Results-based M & E
M&E Activities: Real-time monitoring and reporting, as well as periodic evaluations, at different levels.
UNSSSS Strategic Framework
Strategic outcomes & overall impact
Component outcomes and benchmarks
Security Component
Political Component
RSA Component
RRR Component
Project outputs & results
Projects
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9. UNSSSS Results-based M & E
Key features:
Multi-level and context-based indicators
Baselines
M&E strategy, framework and workplans
Data collection, information management and analysis processes
Integrated approach and coordination (national/international)
Core capacity to administer M&E system

10. Challenges
Volatile operating environment and non-linear trajectory from conflict to peace
Planning assumptions & time-frames often do not hold
Constant necessity to adapt strategy, revise targets, and re-prioritise activities
Multiplicity of actors, projects and internal management / monitoring systems
Different interpretations of what constitutes effectiveness and ‘success’, and how we define and measure ‘impact’
Limited institutional capacities