[{"bbox": [83, 123, 1147, 210], "category": "Text", "text": "action, difficulties encountered, changes introduced, as well as the degree of achievement of its results (outputs and direct outcomes) as measured by corresponding indicators, using as reference the Logframe matrix (for project modality) or the partner's strategy, policy or reform action plan list (for budget support)."}, {"bbox": [83, 238, 1147, 399], "category": "Text", "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. In order to monitor development and equal access, data/indicators will be disaggregated even further when applicable (f. ex. by minority group)."}, {"bbox": [83, 426, 1147, 507], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission may undertake additional project monitoring visits both through its own staff and through independent consultants recruited directly by the Commission for independent monitoring reviews (or recruited by the responsible agent contracted by the Commission for implementing such reviews)."}, {"bbox": [83, 532, 1147, 586], "category": "Text", "text": "The statistical and monitoring systems as well as the quality of official data in the policy field covered have been assessed. This assessment has fed into the design of the action as follows:"}, {"bbox": [83, 586, 1147, 639], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Importance has been given in the action to strengthen the statistical capacity of the Ministry through the technical assistance component"}, {"bbox": [83, 639, 1020, 666], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Evidence based policy design and implementation has been given importance in the policy review"}, {"bbox": [83, 666, 1147, 720], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Sector coordination framework helps to identify the data gaps and will reinforce the importance of statistical and credible monitoring system"}, {"bbox": [87, 738, 254, 766], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.2. Evaluation"}, {"bbox": [83, 782, 1147, 836], "category": "Text", "text": "Having regard to the nature 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": [83, 861, 1147, 942], "category": "Text", "text": "The mid-term evaluation will be carried out for problem solving, learning purposes, in particular with respect to providing recommendations for necessary adjustments of the action and to informing the preparation of potential further support to the sector."}, {"bbox": [83, 967, 1147, 1048], "category": "Text", "text": "The final evaluation will be carried out for accountability and learning purposes at various levels (including for policy revision), taking into account in particular the fact that the lessons learnt will further feed into shaping up of RNR sector / RGOB and EU policy objectives."}, {"bbox": [83, 1073, 1147, 1128], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation of this action may be performed individually or through a joint strategic evaluation of budget support operations carried out with the partner country, other budget support providers and relevant stakeholders."}, {"bbox": [83, 1155, 1147, 1271], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission shall inform the implementing partner at least 3 months in advance of the dates envisaged 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": [83, 1273, 1147, 1418], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation reports shall be shared with the partner country and other key stakeholders following the best practice of evaluation dissemination²⁶. 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": [83, 1419, 704, 1447], "category": "Text", "text": "Evaluation services may be contracted under a framework contract."}, {"bbox": [87, 1465, 392, 1493], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.3. Audit and Verifications"}, {"bbox": [83, 1509, 1147, 1589], "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": [72, 1635, 469, 1661], "category": "Footnote", "text": "²⁶ See best [practice of evaluation dissemination](#)"}, {"bbox": [1040, 1661, 1159, 1686], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 23 of 25"}]