Programme Performance Assessment in Results-based Management

Session 4

See Workshop Material: Guide to writing meaningful and accurate accomplishment statements

There are two elements in reporting. The first is a formal one. Programmes report on performance to member States by way of the biennial Programme Performance Report. Reporting is by way of the Statements of accomplishment/Results achieved, which are derived from the Accomplishment Accounts. Accomplishment accounts should be based on the results of the programme assessment or self-evaluation(s). For this purpose, the focus is on whether the performance indicators show that the expected accomplishment (results/outcomes) has been achieved during the biennium. We will explore how to prepare the accomplishment account.

The second element is internal. The results can be used for two different purposes. First, they should enable programme managers to make mid-course corrections in their programmes to increase the likelihood that the anticipated results will be obtained. Second, they can be used to help refine the strategic planning for future budget periods.