Evaluation of United Nations Development Programme contribution to strengthening local governance

Abstract

Strengthening local governance with a view to promoting democratic representation, establishing entitlements, and improving the provision of goods and services can play a critical role in human development. For the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to play a more effective role in strengthening local governance reforms, the evaluation recommends that it should mainstream local governance into all programmatic focus areas by developing a coherent framework that is firmly rounded in the practice of human development. The evaluation also recommends that UNDP should strengthen its partnerships with its associated funds and programmes in order to enhance the effectiveness in local governance.