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In 2015, a mid-term review (MTR) of the implementation of the PEMPAL Strategy 2012-17 was undertaken. The objectives of the MTR were to i) determine whether PEMPAL Strategy objectives remain achievable within target timeframes and existing resource constraints; ii) formulate proposals for adjustments, which could include adjustments to the Strategy, its results framework and
costings in light of implementation experience; and iii) manage any emerging risks that may impact on full implementation of the Strategy.

The MTR showed very good progress in the strategy’s implementation. The PEMPAL Executive (comprising the three COP Executive
Committees and the Steering Committee) made the following decisions:

• The original objectives of PEMPAL Strategy remain valid and PEMPAL is making very good progress at all levels. The Executive therefore identified no need for changes in the formulation of the Strategy objectives.
• The main risk highlighted by the review was related to sustainability of the network beyond the current Strategy period. Several dimensions of sustainability (quality, secretariat support, financing) require attention during the final years of the Strategy implementation. Donor partners have particularly urged to put more emphasis on financial viability and raising awareness at senior management and political levels of the benefits of involvement in PEMPAL.
   

MTR produced a very rich set of data on various dimensions of the program performance that was not available earlier. This data is included in the relevant sections of this report together with the key MTR results and recommendations.