2005 26 Midterm review of successor programming arrangements

(a) A midterm recalculation of target for resource assignment from the core (TRAC) line 1.1.1 earmarkings for the last two years of the 2004 2007 programming period has been undertaken in line with the extension of the programming period from three to four years and in response to Executive Board decision 2002 18

Group of Least Developed Countries (consultations on the preparation of the mid term review of the Brussels the Programme of Action)

Midterm review concerning the functioning of the conference structure of the Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific

The midterm review of the Second International Decade had revealed a serious information deficit.

A mid term review of the Water and Sanitation Trust Fund is envisaged for early 2006.

UNCTAD would use the report as a background document for a high level round table that it would organize in the context of the midterm review.

Thailand hosted UNCTAD X in 2000 and, subsequently, the mid term review in 2002, and we have always supported the work of UNCTAD.

16. Requests the Secretary General to submit, in a timely manner, a comprehensive report for the midterm comprehensive global review

Requests the Secretary General to submit, in a timely manner, a comprehensive report for the midterm comprehensive global review

Another speaker welcomed the fact that the MTR had been conducted with the participation of bilateral donors and welcomed this development for future replication.

The second event is the midterm review of the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism which is designed to assess the state of play in decolonization.

It would also provide an opportunity to begin reflecting on next year's mid term review in the follow up to UNCTAD XI.

9. Decides to consider, at its sixtieth session, the future arrangements for the review of the implementation of the Decade, including the possibility of a review on a biennial or triennial basis or a mid term review.

The MTR summary did not fully reflect the awkward situation of the UNICEF embargo on cash advances, especially in the education sector.

The delegation of Tunisia stated that a number of legislative changes had taken place in his country, which were not reflected in the MTR report.

Requests the Coordinator to consult with Member States, agencies and organizations of the United Nations system, indigenous peoples and other organizations with respect to the possibility of undertaking midterm and end of term reviews of the Second Decade

Comprehensive report on the midterm comprehensive global review (1) Report on the implementation of the resolution on the Third United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries high level meeting on the midterm comprehensive global review of the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001 2010 (1) .

Under the terms of operative paragraph 16, the General Assembly would request the Secretary General to submit, in a timely manner, a comprehensive report for the midterm comprehensive global review.

He highlighted the importance of the MTR recommendations that emphasized the need for UNICEF to ensure its technical assistance in conformity with the country's capacity building strategy.

On the MTR of the Brazil country programme, a delegation commended the remarkably self critical, candid and sincere nature of the Brazilian MTR.

Summaries of mid term reviews and major evaluations of country programmes

12. Call upon the international community and the United Nations system and its agencies to continue to assist in the implementation of the Programme of Action, taking into account the conclusions of the midterm comprehensive global review

14. Requests the Secretary General to submit to the General Assembly at its sixty second session a report on progress made in the preparation for the midterm review meeting.

Some speakers said that their Governments already were reflecting the MTSP focus areas in their country programme preparations and the mid term review processes.

Regarding the Lesotho MTR, a delegation said that that its embassy had given positive feedback on the MTR, finding it balanced and with well set priorities.

This year, there was greater emphasis on mid term reviews due to the number of countries that were planning their new strategies and programmes in 2004.

Regarding the MTR of the Mozambique country programme, two speakers rated the performance of UNICEF as very satisfactory, but expressed concern about the multiplicity of United Nations agencies and overlapping of activities.

The evaluation function expanded its scope in 2004 through reviews of organizational performance, as part of the mid term review of the MTSP, and testing of methodologies for country programme evaluations.

We welcome the information provided in the UNESCO report on the midterm global review of the International Decade (A 60 279), which outlines activities pursued in various agencies under the leadership of UNESCO.

The Regional Director suggested that time be allocated during future Executive Board sessions for providing a broader look at regional developments, rather than at individual MTRs only.

At the ministerial segment of the forty sixth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, a mid term assessment had been made of progress in meeting the commitments undertaken at the twentieth special session of the General Assembly, and a Joint Ministerial Statement had been adopted.

While the mid term review has helped to sharpen the focus of UNICEF, preventing and addressing paediatric AIDS remain a major challenge.

Following the mid term review, UNICEF is now attempting to ensure that life skills programmes are better focused on risks which are specific to the HIV context of each country.

Under the terms of operative paragraph 16 of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would request the Secretary General to submit, in a timely manner, a comprehensive report for the midterm comprehensive global review.

On the South Africa MTR, a speaker asked about the figure of 174 per cent of planned other resources allocations for HIV AIDS.

It was performance oriented, and therefore formed part of the panoply of evaluation instruments, which included the midterm review, the programme performance reports addressed to the General Assembly and the in depth evaluations of technical cooperation programmes.

It was performance oriented, and therefore formed part of the panoply of evaluation instruments that included the mid term review, the programme performance reports addressed to the General Assembly, and the in depth evaluations of technical cooperation programmes.

The important midterm review of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the decade 2001 2010, to be held in 2006, should include an assessment of the extent to which commitments had been fulfilled and of the progress made towards achieving objectives.

The MTR results in the health and education sectors referred only to UNICEF interventions without linkages to national initiatives, giving a somewhat skewed picture of the overall impact of the programme.

Taking into account the recommendations resulting from the mid term global evaluation,

Reference to CRIC 3 may make discounts possible.

This year is the midpoint of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence for the Children of the World.

Mr. Savua (Fiji) This year marks the midpoint of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace.

The representative of Ethiopia, speaking about the MTR of that country programme, concurred with the report, particularly with respect to results achieved, lessons learned and the need for adjustments.