Timor-Leste upon gaining independence five years ago committed itself to human rights and democratic governance through an egalitarian and development-centric constitution. However, it continues to face the challenge of nation building, rebuilding development infrastructure, creating institutions for governance, strengthening the rule of law and promoting active citizenship. The Government of Timor-Leste is significantly constrained by limitations of human resources in the provision of basic social services to its people.

UNICEF Timor-Leste has promoted the participation of NGOs in the implementation of development programmes in the country, recognizing their potential in facilitating the design and implementation of programme at the grassroots level for and with children and women.  Since 2005, UNICEF has supported 13 NGOs to implement health promotion, life skills based education, child protection, and communication projects.

NORDECO will undertake an evaluation that will identify the achievements and constraints of the programmes and developing understanding of the issues faced by the NGO partners and the partnerships that can guide programming in the future. The specific objective of the evaluation is to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the programmes being implemented by NGO partners.