E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
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Uzbekistan is a double landlocked, low-income
country in Central Asia, rich in copper, gold,
oil, natural gas and uranium. The
2008 Human
Development Report
characterized the nation as a
medium human development country. Since its
independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has been
implementing reform policies to move it away
from structures inherited from the former Soviet
Union. Dismantling the systems, structures and
ways of thinking accumulated during 70 years
has been an enormous challenge.
The United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) has had a representative office in
Uzbekistan since 1993, aiming to support
Uzbekistan in its efforts to develop a strong,
market-based economy and a flourishing
democracy. This Assessment of Development
Results (ADR) examined UNDP contribution to
Uzbekistan’s national development results over
the last eight years. The primary reason for
selecting Uzbekistan for an ADR was the
forthcoming completion of the 2005–2009 UNDP
Country Programme. This presents an opportu-
nity to evaluate the achievements and results of
the past programme cycle, and to feed findings
and conclusions into the process of developing
and implementing the new programme.
The objectives of the Uzbekistan ADR as
defined by the Terms of Reference are to:
Provide an independent assessment of the
progress (or lack thereof ) towards the expected
outcomes envisaged in UNDP programming
documents, and where appropriate, highlight
missed
opportunities
and
unexpected
positive and negative outcomes;
Provide an analysis of how UNDP has
positioned itself to add value in response to
national needs and changes in the national
development context; and
Present key findings, draw key lessons and
provide a set of clear and forward-looking
options for UNDP management to make
adjustments to the current strategy and the
next UNDP Country Programme.
The ADR reviewed UNDP experience in
Uzbekistan over the 2000–2004 and 2005–2009
country programmes. The evaluation undertook
a comprehensive review of the programme
portfolio and activities, including UNDP
programmes funded by both core resources and
third-parties. The evaluation examined both the
main UNDP sub-programmes and cross-cutting
areas, with special attention paid to the role of
UNDP in promoting gender mainstreaming
and capacity development in the country. In
addition, the ADR examined the role of UNDP
in supporting UN system coordination in
Uzbekistan. While the ADR is neither an audit
nor a review of administrative procedures, it
considers the impact of operational constraints
affecting the programme.
The evaluation was carried out by an independent
three-person evaluation team and managed by
the UNDP Evaluation Office in New York.
Key data collection methods included desk
reviews and in-country interviews with a broad
range of stakeholders.
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