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appropriateness of sub-programme objectives and strategy. It analysed the clarity andcoherenceoftheCCSP’svision,objectivesandinterventionstrategy,withinthe changing global, regional and national context, and the evolving overallmandate andcomparative advantagesofUNEP.Second, the evaluationassessed theoverall performanceof theCCSPin termsofeffectiveness (i.e. achievementofoutcomes), sustainability, up-scaling and catalytic effects. It also reviewed the potential or likelihood that outcomes were leading towards impact. Which outcomes were assessed, was determined by a reconstruction of the sub-programme’s Theory of Change (see below). Third, the evaluation examined the factors affecting perfor- mance inmore detail: intervention design issues, organizational aspects, partner- ships etc. that affected theoverall performanceof the sub-programme. Theseareasof focuswerenot addressed in sequencebut simultaneouslyas they are strongly linked to each other and dynamic as shown in Fig. 6.1. For instance, elements of strategic relevance ofUNEP’s involvement inClimateChange deter- mine the scope and scale of the sub-programme and shape the kinds of products, services and delivery mechanisms are used to reach core objectives. Decisions surrounding strategic relevanceof theCCSP therebyalso influence theadministra- tive, management and implementation structure, and other factors that affect performance. Sub-programme performance, in turn, affects funding availability and programme orientation. Progress made on expected accomplishments and impact also changes thepriorityneedsof countries andother stakeholders, justify- ing strategic adjustments to sub-programmeobjectives and strategies. Factors affecting performance Program & project design Organisation& management Human & financial resources Collaboration & partnerships M&E Sub-program performance Effectiveness Likelihood of impact Sustainability Upscaling Efficiency Fig. 6.1 Three interlinked areas of focus of the evaluation (Source:Author) 102 M.Carbon