The overall objective of the final evaluation of the Reduction of Human Poverty Programme (2006-2013) was to evaluate the degree of implementation, efficiency and quality delivered on outputs and outcomes, against what was originally planned or subsequently revised. The Reduction of Human Poverty Programme was based on the priorities of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework – 2006 to 2013 (UNDAF) and is an integral part of the national priorities. It directly addresses the triple threats (i.e. HIV/AIDS, food insecurity and weakening service delivery capacities) by improving capacities at national, regional and local levels, to integrate Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), National Development Plans (NDPs) and supporting the country towards the achievement of Vision 2030. Hence, the projects executed under this programme were aimed at contributing towards the ongoing efforts for the achieving poverty reduction goals and MDGs in Namibia. The programme focused on capacity development for pro-poor development, characterized by transparency, accountability and enhanced service delivery across the entire public service.
The objectives of the assessment were to examine to what extent the project has contributed to solve the needs and problems as identified in the National Statistical Plan III; to assess the project’s level of implementation, efficiency and quality delivered on outputs and outcomes, against what was originally planned or subsequently revised; to assess to what extent the project has attained the desired results to the targeted beneficiaries; and to identify and document best practices and lessons learned on programmatic outputs and processes with the aim to support the sustainability of the project.