[{"bbox": [178, 154, 1135, 208], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The implementing partners are responsible of collecting data and for implementing the necessary analysis in line with the logical framework (disaggregated by sex);"}, {"bbox": [178, 208, 1135, 262], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The specific requirements in terms of information and data collection methods are defined by the implementing partners;"}, {"bbox": [178, 262, 1135, 317], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The selection of monitoring tools should always be compatible with the competencies of the people in charge of data collection, analysis and reporting;"}, {"bbox": [178, 317, 1135, 478], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Monitoring and evaluation will assess gender equality results and the implementation of the rights based approach working principles (applying all human rights for all; meaningful and inclusive participation and access to decision-making; non-discrimination and equality; accountability and rule of law for all; and transparency and access to information supported by disaggregated data). Monitoring and evaluation will be based on indicators that are disaggregated by sex, age and disability when applicable."}, {"bbox": [130, 517, 312, 546], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.2 Evaluation"}, {"bbox": [141, 564, 1135, 618], "category": "Text", "text": "Having regard to the importance of the Action, a mid-term and final evaluation(s) will be carried out for this Action or its components via independent consultants contracted by the Commission."}, {"bbox": [141, 618, 1135, 698], "category": "Text", "text": "All evaluations shall assess to what extent the action is taking into account the human rights-based approach as well as how it contributes to gender equality and women's empowerment. Expertise on human rights and gender equality will be ensured in the evaluation team."}, {"bbox": [141, 698, 1135, 816], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission shall inform the implementing partner at least 1 month in advance of the dates foreseen for the evaluation missions. The implementing partner shall collaborate efficiently and effectively with the evaluation experts, and inter alia provide them with all necessary information and documentation, as well as access to the project premises and activities."}, {"bbox": [141, 816, 1124, 948], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation reports shall be shared with the partner country and other key stakeholders following the best practice of evaluation dissemination. The implementing partner and the Commission shall analyse the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluations and, where appropriate, in agreement with the partner country, jointly decide on the follow-up actions to be taken and any adjustments necessary, including, if indicated, the reorientation of the project."}, {"bbox": [141, 948, 1087, 975], "category": "Text", "text": "The financing of the evaluation shall be covered by another measure constituting a Financing Decision."}, {"bbox": [130, 1017, 450, 1046], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.3 Audit and Verifications"}, {"bbox": [141, 1064, 1130, 1144], "category": "Text", "text": "Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the implementation of this action, the Commission may, on the basis of a risk assessment, contract independent audit or verification assignments for one or several contracts or agreements."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1680, 1145, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 25 of 26"}]