Special Technical Adviser to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission
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UN Support to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission Project Special Technical Adviser to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. In establishing the AIHRC, a technical assistance project was developed to support administrative and substantive capacities needed to function independently. The overall effectiveness of the Project is demonstrated by the AIHRC as a functional and well-run body active across the country on a wide range of issues. An evaluation team spoke with several AIHRC Commissioners who had been with the Commission from the time of its establishment, including the Chairperson of the Commission. They expressed appreciation for the flexibility of the Project, which allowed them the latitude to respond to circumstances. The Project provided a framework to meet the emerging needs of the AIHRC as it developed. The financial and administrative procedures introduced by UNDP were seen as providing a sound foundation for the AIHRC, but were however found to be frustrating, slow and burdensome at times for AIHRC staff and Commissioners. While it was impossible to fully assess the quality of relationships and communication between the UN technical assistance providers and the Commissioners, the partnership appears to have been constructive and pragmatic, with generally sound communication. The role of, and relationship with, the UNOHCHR Chief Technical Adviser was often singled out as positive and highly valued.
UN Support to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission Project Special Technical Adviser to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. In establishing the AIHRC, a technical assistance project was developed to support administrative and substantive capacities needed to function independently. The overall effectiveness of the Project is demonstrated by the AIHRC as a functional and well-run body active across the country on a wide range of issues. An evaluation team spoke with several AIHRC Commissioners who had been with the Commission from the time of its establishment, including the Chairperson of the Commission. They expressed appreciation for the flexibility of the Project, which allowed them the latitude to respond to circumstances. The Project provided a framework to meet the emerging needs of the AIHRC as it developed. The financial and administrative procedures introduced by UNDP were seen as providing a sound foundation for the AIHRC, but were however found to be frustrating, slow and burdensome at times for AIHRC staff and Commissioners. While it was impossible to fully assess the quality of relationships and communication between the UN technical assistance providers and the Commissioners, the partnership appears to have been constructive and pragmatic, with generally sound communication. The role of, and relationship with, the UNOHCHR Chief Technical Adviser was often singled out as positive and highly valued.
Source: Upreti and Griffith, “UN Support to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission Project: Final Evaluation.” Undated. On file.