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The evaluation was conducted between August 2021 and May 2022 to assess Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s strategic positioning and role and the extent to which Â鶹ÊÓƵ made the strategic shift expected by the CSP; Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s contributions to strategic outcomes; efficiency and factors that explained Â鶹ÊÓƵ performance.

It concluded that:

• The CSP was well aligned with national and UN priorities and demonstrated strong relationships with government.
• Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s shift to nutrition mainstreaming in all Strategic Outcomes and to country capacity strengthening was highly relevant given the risk of natural disasters, persistent high levels of undernutrition and the uncertain economic situation.
• The performance of the CSP¡¯s strategic outcomes on nutrition and resilience were appreciated by stakeholders. However, Â鶹ÊÓƵ needs to narrow the CSP¡¯s strategic focus on its comparative advantages.
• Â鶹ÊÓƵ was perceived by the Government and UN agencies, as proactive, responsive, and flexible. However, there is a need to balance ability to adapt and maintaining overall coherence and alignment with the CSP strategy.
• While Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s approach to targeting was good, it could not always serve some of the most vulnerable.
• Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s performance was on track in cross-cutting aspects such as protection and accountability to affected populations. There were good strides forward in mainstreaming gender equality and women¡¯s empowerment, but more attention was needed to achieve the CSP gender goals.  
• The sustainability of Strategic Outcomes¡¯ achievements remains uncertain mainly because of the short-term nature of projects, funding uncertainties, lack of strategic tie-ups with other development partners and the civil society.
• Sustained collaboration between Â鶹ÊÓƵ and other UN partners is needed to build an evidence-base and support momentum for nutrition, social protection, school feeding and disaster management and preparedness.