Institutional framework Well-established regional institutional frameworks and HL L mechanisms and strengthened national institutional frameworks are already engaged in management of the Mediterranean. Implementation of the SAPs and NAPs will promote L L environmental sustainability although climate change Environmental sustainability impacts and others factors could diminish environmental gains. Catalytic role and replication The project has a catalytic effect, which is already HS S evident as are efforts to promote replication and many actual replications already taking place at the national and regional levels. E. Efficiency Although there were several sources of cost-effectiveness, MS MS delays encountered and need for two project extensions reduced efficiency. F. Factors affecting performance Preparation and readiness was limited consultation at national level leading to MS MS some weaknesses in project definition as well as delays in launching the project after approval. The MTE rating has to be retained in the TE. Project implementation and This rating reflects overall excellent implementation S MS management approach and adaptive management at the regional level in the face of rapidly changing circumstances, but some weaknesses at the national level. Stakeholder participation, The project was characterized by excellent stakeholder HS MS cooperation, and participation, cooperation, and partnerships. It closely partnerships engaged a wide range of key stakeholders at regional, national, and local levels and adopted a highly participatory approach to implementation. Communication and public Communication was generally good but could have been S Merged awareness better between co-executing partners and countries, and with within countries. The project succeeded in considerably stakeholder raising public awareness. Country ownership and A high level of country driven-ness and generally good level S MU driven-ness of ownership was demonstrated by most of the participating countries Financial planning and Satisfactory, although the financial planning and S MS management management was challenging because of the complexity of the project implementation arrangements and other factors. Supervision, guidance and Supervision, guidance and technical support including from S S technical backstopping UNEP were adequate. Monitoring and evaluation Based on the lowest rating for the sub-criteria. S MS (M & E) M & E design Improvements were made to the logframe and M & E plan S MS during project implementation. M & E Implementation M & E implementation was in accordance with UNEP and S MS GEF procedures. Budgeting and funding for Budgeting and funding for M&E activities were adequate. S S M&E activities
Institutional framework Well-established regional institutional frameworks and mechanisms and strengthened national institutional frameworks are already engaged in management of the Mediterranean. HL L Environmental sustainability Implementation of the SAPs and NAPs will promote environmental sustainability although climate change impacts and others factors could diminish environmental gains. L L Catalytic role and replication The project has a catalytic effect, which is already evident as are efforts to promote replication and many actual replications already taking place at the national and regional levels. HS S E. Efficiency Although there were several sources of cost-effectiveness, delays encountered and need for two project extensions reduced efficiency. MS MS F. Factors affecting performance Preparation and readiness was limited consultation at national level leading to some weaknesses in project definition as well as delays in launching the project after approval. The MTE rating has to be retained in the TE. MS MS Project implementation and management This rating reflects overall excellent implementation approach and adaptive management at the regional level in the face of rapidly changing circumstances, but some weaknesses at the national level. S MS Stakeholder participation, cooperation, and partnerships The project was characterized by excellent stakeholder participation, cooperation, and partnerships. It closely engaged a wide range of key stakeholders at regional, national, and local levels and adopted a highly participatory approach to implementation. HS MS Communication and public awareness Communication was generally good but could have been better between co-executing partners and countries, and within countries. The project succeeded in considerably raising public awareness. S Merged with stakeholder Country ownership and driven-ness A high level of country driven-ness and generally good level of ownership was demonstrated by most of the participating countries S MU Financial planning and management Satisfactory, although the financial planning and management was challenging because of the complexity of the project implementation arrangements and other factors. S MS Supervision, guidance and technical backstopping Supervision, guidance and technical support including from UNEP were adequate. S S Monitoring and evaluation (M & E) Based on the lowest rating for the sub-criteria. S MS M & E design Improvements were made to the logframe and M & E plan during project implementation. S MS M & E Implementation M & E implementation was in accordance with UNEP and GEF procedures. S MS Budgeting and funding for M&E activities Budgeting and funding for M&E activities were adequate. S S