VI. Rating the performance of programmes and projects

At any given point in time, only a section of UNDP programmes, projects, outcomes or outputs will be appropriate for assessment.

For example, projects which commenced close to the assessment period, or the fiduciary and procurement roles of UNDP, may not be suitable for rating. Projects and programmes that have had a midterm review are subject to the full set of criteria and ratings. The evaluation should identify, at the outset, the programmes, projects or outputs that can be rated on all criteria.

Evaluation teams must exercise some level of judgment in applying the rating system, to reflect the varied positioning of UNDP in different types of countries. For instance, in high- and middle-income countries, UNDP provides considerable development service support (such as the implementation of government programmes). Such projects should be appropriately dealt with when rating their contribution to development outcomes in the country.