Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) provides an independent consolidated oversight mechanism that covers internal audit, evaluation, investigation and other management support to strengthen the functioning of the Organization.

Guided by its Charter, IOS is mandated with providing assurance that programmes are delivered efficiently and effectively, that strategic management information is reliable and timely, and that continuous improvements are fostered in methods and procedures to enhance the quality and impact of UNESCO’s operations.

Vision

To be an agent of change supporting the strategic transformation of the Organization to enhance performance, learning, accountability, transparency, and efficiency, therefore contributing to building stakeholder's trust in UNESCO.

Mission

To independently provide assurance and generate evidence for decision making in UNESCO through insightful audits, advisory services, evaluations, and investigations, by effectively leveraging the wealth of expertise available in IOS.

UNESCO Evaluation Policy, 2022-2029
UNESCO
2022

This revised evaluation policy outlines the overall framework, principles and rationale for evaluation, and describes the evaluation architecture in UNESCO. Its overarching purpose is to strengthen performance, independent oversight and the organization’s evaluation culture, thereby contributing to accountability, learning and evidence-based decision-making.

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IOS reports presented to the 222nd session of the Executive Board

222 EX/36 Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) audit of UNESCORE Programme
222 EX/4.II.A 2025 Synthesis of UNESCO evaluations
2025 Synthesis of UNESCO evaluations
222 EX/4.II.B Evaluation of UNESCO's work on disaster risk reduction
Evaluation of UNESCO’s work on disaster risk reduction
222 EX/4.II.C Evaluation of UNESCO’s museums programme
Evaluation of UNESCO’s Museums Programme
222 EX/4.II.D Final evaluation of TRANSCULTURA programme
Final evaluation of TRANSCULTURA programme
222 EX/4.II.E Evaluation of the International Convention against Doping in Sport
Evaluation of the International Convention against Doping in Sport
222 EX/4.II.F Evaluation of UNESCO’s work to address hate speech and discrimination
Evaluation of UNESCO’s work to address hate speech and discrimination
222 EX/4.II.G Evaluation of UNESCO’s SDG 4 coordination and leadership (2015-2024)
Evaluation of UNESCO’s SDG 4 coordination and leadership (2015-2024)

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