External Evaluation of the Integrated Urban Development Project

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SECO

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2025-WEIN102/SECO-063.514

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External Evaluation of the Integrated Urban Development Project – Phase II

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Short description (English)	The evaluation finds that PDUI Phase II remains highly relevant to municipal needs and is enabling several pioneering initiatives in Sousse, including advanced urban planning tools, energy-efficiency measures, and practical GIS applications. While some outputs are beginning to influence municipal routines, overall effectiveness is moderate due to uneven progress and limited uptake in key areas such as mobility and resilience. Efficiency is rated low, as project management absorbed disproportionate resources and delays—linked to VAT issues, lengthy approvals, and risk-averse administration—pushed several activities beyond the planned timeline. Sustainability is considered moderate: certain practices, such as energy management and GIS use, are increasingly integrated into operations, but continuity in other components remains uncertain. The evaluation highlights the need for more structured processes, faster contracting, clearer administrative pathways, and stronger frameworks for institutionalizing project results. Looking ahead, it outlines options for a potential PDUI Phase III, ranging from transferring successful components to a new municipality to consolidating work in Grand Sousse or establishing an on-demand support mechanism for multiple municipalities. Related documents WEIN 102 Evaluation Report Final [PDF] 273 kB WEIN 102 Management Response [PDF] 328 kB

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The evaluation finds that PDUI Phase II remains highly relevant to municipal needs and is enabling several pioneering initiatives in Sousse, including advanced urban planning tools, energy-efficiency measures, and practical GIS applications. While some outputs are beginning to influence municipal routines, overall effectiveness is moderate due to uneven progress and limited uptake in key areas such as mobility and resilience. Efficiency is rated low, as project management absorbed disproportionate resources and delays—linked to VAT issues, lengthy approvals, and risk-averse administration—pushed several activities beyond the planned timeline. Sustainability is considered moderate: certain practices, such as energy management and GIS use, are increasingly integrated into operations, but continuity in other components remains uncertain. The evaluation highlights the need for more structured processes, faster contracting, clearer administrative pathways, and stronger frameworks for institutionalizing project results. Looking ahead, it outlines options for a potential PDUI Phase III, ranging from transferring successful components to a new municipality to consolidating work in Grand Sousse or establishing an on-demand support mechanism for multiple municipalities.