Outcome PAK_O_3

High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation

There was significant progress towards this outcome during the reporting year. All programmatic and operation units from UN Women Pakistan participated in a comprehensive RBM training delivered by Regional Office. The training covered RBM in its totality - including but not limited to theory of change development, indicators, and reporting. The success of the training was evidenced by UN Women staff incorporating RBM principles in programme development. Additionally, UN Women staff assured alignment of the new UN Women Strategic Plan in the development of the Annual Workplan (AWP).

High quality of programmes through knowledge, innovation, results-based management and evaluation

This outcome was achieved during the reporting period. In line with the PCO Vision - developed in 2021 - and the Strategic Note (2023-27), PCO continued to expand its programmatic scope through quality implementation and innovative solutions to advance the GEWE agenda in the country. New programmes and projects were designed and discussed with potential donors and partners, including in the areas of women political participation, women in technology, financial inclusion and humanitarian assistance. These new initatives were in addition to PCO's traditional programming in the areas of women economic empowerment, women peace and security, ending violence against women and girls, governance and human rights. High quality of programmes and quality implementation was ensured through robust monitoring mechanisms, 6-weekly Managers' and Programme Meetings, project reviews and periodic trouble-shooting sessions. Finally, for enhancing capacity of staff on Project Management based on RBM principles, 9 PCO staff members attended a Project Management training hosted by ROAP in Bangkok. The training increased staff capacity (and resultant application) of topics such as risk management, project management and stakeholder engagement.