EM/RC45/R. I 1 EVALUATION REPORT OF THE JOINT GOVERNMENTI WHO PROGRAMME REVIEW MISSIONS IN 1997
The Regional Committee,
Having considered the report of the Regional Director on the Joint Government1 WHO Programme Review Missions for the biennium 1998-1999 carried out during 1997';
1. REAFFIRMS the current Joint Programme Review Missions concept with its definition of measurable targets that respond to national priorities and the delivery of tangible products through well defined activities;
2. THANKS the Regional Director, the representatives of national authorities and WHO staff involved in Joint Programme Review Missions;
3. URGES Member States to support fully each round of the Joint Programme Review Missions by:
3.1 Conducting comprehensive evaluations of national health programmes, including WHO-supported activities;
3.2 Preparing full briefings about national health priorities, facilitating factors and constraints;
4. REQUESTS the Regional Director to continue the efforts to streamline the Joint Programme Review Mission process with special emphasis on strengthening the elements of evaluation and priority setting.
