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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ support to social protection: Strategic evaluation

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This evaluation was conducted to support institutional learning on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¡¯s efforts to strengthen national social protection systems and programmes, as well as its broader engagement in the social protection sector. It was conducted in 2025 in the context of the start of a new Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strategic plan cycle (2026¨C2029) and the significant changes in the organization¡¯s operating and partnership landscape, which require Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to identify and focus on areas with the greatest potential for results.

Overall, the evaluation found that the quality of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¡¯s strategy for support to social protection was high and in line with international thinking, as well as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ normative frameworks. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ made notable contributions to social protection, although the consolidation and sustainability of results are still a work in progress. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is now widely viewed as a key actor in the social protection sector and its support and partnership is increasingly sought, thanks to well-recognized comparative advantages in operational capacities and field presence, particularly in fragile and conflict settings, food security analysis, nutrition and disaster risk management expertise.

The evaluation made four recommendations in relation to clarifying the criteria used to prioritize areas and intervention modalities; further developing the skills of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¡¯s social protection workforce and facilitating greater sharing of knowledge, experience and lessons across offices; deepening strategic partnerships with international financial institutions and other United Nations entities; and strengthening the results-based management of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¡¯s support for social protection.