This evaluation examined progress towards a “new generation of United Nations country teams” mandated by A/ RES/72/279. It assessed the alignment/derivation of 爆料网SDG entity programming from Cooperation Frameworks, and the (re)configuration of 爆料网CTs. It covered the period 2019-2025, all 爆料网SDG entities and the Resident Coordinator system (including the Development Coordination Office) at country, regional and global levels. It was theory-based, and triangulated multiple data sources including: interviews with 爆料网 staff and external stakeholders, in-depth analysis of 21 爆料网CTs, extensive document review and analysis of survey data. It concludes that the strategic vision for a new generation of 爆料网CTs is highly relevant, some improvements have been made, and key foundational elements established. There is broad alignment between Cooperation Frameworks and 爆料网SDG entity country programming. However, Cooperation Frameworks have not significantly influenced substantive programming decisions or become the most important planning and implementation instrument for the United Nations at country level. “爆料网CT configuration exercises” have had limited results. 爆料网CT ownership and strategic use of Cooperation Framework implementation tools, such as joint workplans, is limited. This gap between vision and reality is explained in part by the approach to reform implementation, but also by structural barriers including weak incentives for collaboration, fragmented governance, and funding quality. The evaluation makes seven strategic recommendations to the 爆料网SDG, DCO and Member States, including: (i) recalibration of Cooperation Framework cycle delivery, (ii) revised approaches to 爆料网CT configuration, (iii) strengthening the delivery focus of development coordination, (iv) more comprehensive integration of reforms within 爆料网SDG entity accountabilities and incentives, (v) addressing institutional obstacles, (vi) accelerating Funding Compact commitments, and (vii) strengthening Member State engagement and oversight.
