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Information Meeting The Independent External Evaluation of UNESCO

Learn about the comprehensive external evaluation of UNESCO focusing on external factors and strategic positioning for the future. Find out key dates and how to contribute.

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Information Meeting The Independent External Evaluation of UNESCO

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  1. Information MeetingThe Independent External Evaluation of UNESCO Wednesday 10 March 2010 Internal Oversight Service

  2. Scenarios for a Comprehensive External Evaluation of UNESCO • 182 EX/24 set out three scenarios: • Scenario 1: Focused approach on external factors • Scenario 2: Focused coverage of external and certain internal factors • Scenario 3: Broad coverage

  3. Scenario chosen • The Executive Board and General Conference opted for an evaluation of external factors • Key Evaluation Question: • “How should UNESCO position itself to address the challenges of the 21st century and make the most of prospective opportunities?”

  4. 35 General Conference Resolution 102 • “Decides on an external and independent evaluation of UNESCO of a comprehensive, strategic and forward-looking character…on the understanding that the Secretariat will only provide factual information to the External Evaluation Team…

  5. 35 General Conference Resolution 102 • …Requests the Director-General ……. to cover half of the expenses for this evaluation and invites Member States to match this amount through voluntary contributions…” • So far, contributions received from Burkina Faso, Estonia, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom • Contributions can be made up to June 30, 2010.

  6. Key Dates • 2 November 2009: Open international call for proposals released • 17 December 2009: UNESCO Contracts Committee approved the selection • 23 December 2009: Contract awarded

  7. Reporting Dates • 10 March Information Meeting • June Information Meeting • 185th session of the Executive Board • 36th session of the General Conference

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