Even though the portfolio has an annual reporting and contributes to the country programme’s monitoring system through ROAR, there is not a separate monitoring platform of ISG Portfolio. It is important and essential to develop monitoring mechanisms and systems for such large and important programmes.
ISG portfolio has contributed 11 Sustainable Development Goals indicators out of 17 in Turkey. Overall, there are a lot of evidences to mention that ISG portfolio contributed to the inclusive and sustainable growth in Turkey. However, ISG Portfolio does not have a separate log frame indicator. It is essential and important to create measurable indicators to monitor the ISG Portfolio achievements.
ISG Portfolio conducts several activities and communication tools. Yet it is highly suggested ISGP to provide more information through info graphics or visual materials on ISG portfolio outcomes through UNDP Turkey web page and also develop communication and awareness tools and platforms.
Overall, it is safe to mention that ISG portfolio has high evaluation score for each of the Evaluation Criteria (UN and OECD DAC); Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact and Sustainability. However, there is a very high potential for extension and expansion of ISG portfolio in Turkey. In order to keep the current momentum especially built up in Eastern and South Eastern part of Turkey, it is highly suggested UNDP Turkey to continue and expand the ISG portfolio beyond 2020 as well.
It is important to create further synergy between ISG and other portfolio of UNDP, especially with “Climate Change and Environment” and “Syria Crises Response and Resilience “. These three programmes has several common areas and can develop joint projects. By this way, UNDP can increase the efficiency of the resources.
This recommendation refers to the corporate management system. The suggested activity will be discussed with the senior management and a decision will be made on the issue.
For the next CPD Period the recommended action will be suggested to be included.
-The suggestion will be shared with the management. -After the discussion a decision will be made. -It will be recommended to the Senior Management in the preparation phase of next CPD.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP 2019/12 Not Initiated If by the senior management decided to create separate monitoring platform for the ISG Portfolio, a module will be designed in cooperation with the UNDP Turkey M&E Advisor.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP 2019/12 Not Initiated If by the senior management decided to create separate log frame for the ISG Portfolio, Portfolio Managers will conduct the required actions accordingly.
In the projects under the ISG Portfolio baseline analysis and monitoring and evaluation process conducted. And also annually audit is implemented for the projects. However a budget for impact assessment is not stated in the projects. This recommendation refers to the corporate management system. The suggested activity will be discussed with the senior management and a decision will be made on the issue. For the next CPD Period the recommended action will be suggested to be included.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP 2019/12 Not Initiated If by the senior management decided to allocate budget for the impact assessment of the ISG Portfolio, Portfolio Managers will conduct the required actions accordingly.
This process has already been initiated through meetings with the portfolio managers. The ISG portfolio communication advisor will prepare a strategy accordingly.
-A strategy plan will be developed. -Accordingly and activity plan will be prepared and implemented. - Other tools and platforms will be developed according to the strategy.
This recommendation refers to the corporate management system. The suggested activity will be discussed with the senior management and a decision will be made on the issue. The recommendation will be suggested to reflect the CPD evaluation.
-The suggestion will be shared with the management. -After the discussion a decision will be made.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP 2019/12 Initiated The portfolio is already developing different project proposal with stakeholders and also there are on- going projects under the ISGP.
The suggestion will be shared with the management. -After the discussion a decision will be made.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP and other portfolios. 2019/12 Initiated A project (LAR III) is already being implemented by ISG and DG Portfolios. If there is an opportunity common projects could be developed.
This recommendation refers to the corporate management system. The suggested activity will be discussed with the senior management and a decision will be made on the issue. ISG Team with the Senior Management already working for fund raising. This efforts and the process closely will be followed by the team.
-The suggestion will be shared with the management.
[Added: 2019/01/30] UNDP Senior Management and ISGP and other portfolios. 2019/12 Initiated Some of the projects under the ISG Portfolio are already being implemented through external funding. However, there is not any guarantee to complete the future projects by external funds.