Evaluations
Evaluations of the Small Grants Programme (SGP) at the global level:

Joint 5th evaluation of SGP-Cover Joint Fifth GEF-UNDP Evaluation of the SGP- Full report (2015)
Fifth GEF-UNDP Evaluation of the SGP- Summary (2015)
icon SGP Fourth Joint Independent Evaluation (3.18 MB)
icon SGP Third Independent Evaluation (341.43 kB) icon SGP Second Independent Evaluation (341.43 kB)

The following are a few conclusions from the last independent evaluation of the Small Grants Programme (SGP):
  • The SGP has contributed to direct global environmental benefits while also addressing the livelihood needs of local populations.
  • The SGP has contributed to numerous institutional reforms and policy changes in the recipient countries to address global environmental issues.
  • The SGP has made significant progress in targeting its efforts to help the poor.

GEF Country Portfolio Evaluations that include mention to SGP:
Evaluation of UNDP Contribution to Environmental Management for Poverty Reduction: the Poverty-Environment Nexus