Portfolio adequately addresses gender equality considerations • 80 per cent of activities adequately address gender issues (across Nauru’s four major investments in public sector management, infrastructure, health and education) Not Achieved Gender scores across the four main investments did not meet expectations. A gender adviser will be engaged in 2017-18 to assist in mainstreaming gender across the aid program. A country plan review team visited Nauru in May 2017 and are preparing an updated country plan 2017-20. Note: Achieved. Significant progress has been made and the performance benchmark was achieved Partly achieved. Some progress has been made towards achieving the performance benchmark, but progress was less than anticipated. Not achieved. Progress towards the performance benchmark has been significantly below expectations Performance Benchmarks for remainder of Aid Investment Plan Aid objective Performance Benchmark 2017-18 2018-19 More effective Public Sector Management Strengthened financial management capacity and economic governance to maximise the benefits of available revenue Operational Account – conduct biannual “audits” that lead to recommendations that are implemented appropriately Procurement – IPA tender commenced, selected and operational; finalised procurement guidelines Provision of technical advice to support public financial management that partner government expectations Operational Account – conduct biannual “audits” that lead to measurable improvements in execution of Procurement – timely, transparent procurement and reporting from IPA Financial Instructions – utilisation of Instructions to improve operations Investing in Infrastructure Construction and maintenance of economic infrastructure to support human development and foster commerce and trade Electricity supply – delivery, installation and effective operation of two generators by NUC Port Redevelopment - Port Reform and Redevelopment Project works commence, with fit for purpose design Indoor Sports Facility – design finalised and approved, construction commences Community sports facilities refurbished Electricity supply - effective maintenance of generators; documented reliable power supply; and proposals submitted to NUC for solar farm installation Port Redevelopment - Progress on redevelopment works on track; with improved port operations Indoor Sports Facility – managed, maintained and well utilised by men, women, boys and girls and disadvantaged groups
Learning Village - construction completed; higher education agencies finalise course curriculums for forward teaching period; and library established Supporting Human Development (Health) Systems and services are responsive to people’s health through: (i) strengthening health system management; (ii) supporting primary health care; (iii) curative care; and (iv) support services and networking Operational Account – funds administered appropriately on an agreed basis for activities to support the Health Annual Operational Plan Hospital facilities – implementations of Masterplan Review recommendations commence Review – DFAT review and redesign of the health investment completed and implemented Operational Account – funds administered appropriately on an agreed basis for activities to support the Health Annual Operational Plan Improve the health sector response and services to victims of domestic violence and establish child protection services in communities Supporting Human Development (Education) Implementation of education pathways that develop locally and regionally relevant skills Nauru Education Strategic Plan - Recruit and mobilise Education Adviser to support delivery of the Education Strategic Plan Operational Account – funds administered appropriately on an agreed basis for activities to support the Education Strategic Plan TVET – a of courses for in-demand qualifications are delivered to adult learners in Nauru Nauru Education Strategic Plan – benchmarks to be determined in consultation with Education Adviser Operational Account – administered appropriately on an agreed basis for activities to support the Education Strategic Plan TVET – a of courses for in-demand qualifications are delivered to adult learners in Nauru C - List of evaluations completed in the reporting period Investment number and name (if applicable) Name of evaluation Date completed Date Evaluation report Uploaded into AidWorks Date Management response uploaded into AidWorks Published on website INK496 Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development Review of Nauru Gender Country Plan Pending Pending Pending pending List of program prioritised evaluations planned for the next 12 months
Evaluation title Investment number and name (if applicable) Date – planned commencement Date – planned completion Purpose of evaluation Evaluation type Health sector investment review Review of the UNE Teacher Education program Education sector investment review INI970 Nauru Improved Health INI950 Nauru Improved Education INI950 Nauru Improved Education Nov 2017 March 2018 April 2018 Dec 2017 June 2018 September 2018 To inform DFAT health priorities To verify performance and assess value for money To inform DFAT education priorities DFAT led Partner led DFAT led