The 2023 Synthesis of UNESCO Evaluations offers a meta-review of institutional performance, highlighting both progress and persistent gaps across its cultural, educational, and scientific programs. The findings underscore a notable improvement in responsiveness to Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in prioritizing Africa and gender equality. Simultaneously, they point to lingering deficiencies in monitoring quality, data utilization, and program coherence, which limit the impact and scalability of initiatives. Crucially, the report identifies a positive trend in decentralized evaluations and capacity-building efforts through webinars and regional workshops, signalling a culture of learning and accountability. This synthesis not only serves as a performance snapshot but also encourages methodological innovations that elevate the relevance and effectiveness of UNESCO’s cultural interventions, ultimately reinforcing its strategic role in global development governance.
UNESCO 2023 2023 Synthesis of UNESCO Evaluations. Paris: UNESCO.
