In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation. These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Market Transformation and Removal of Barriers for Effective Implementation of the State Level Climate Change Action Plans (PIMS #4606). 
The goal of India SAPCC project is the reduction of GHG emissions achieved through implementation of RE and EE solutions at state level as identified in the State Action Plan on Climate Change of Jharkhand and Manipur states. This is to be achieved by removal of the key barriers that prevent effective implementation of SAPCC, with focus on RE and EE actions. The project was approved during GEF 5 programming cycle with a total budget of USD 3,744,500. The implementing partner of the projects is Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MOEFCC).

The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.

Evaluation Criteria & Ratings

An assessment of project performance will be carried out, based against expectations set out in the Project Logical Framework/Results Framework, which provides performance and impact indicators for project implementation along with their corresponding means of verification. The evaluation
will at a minimum cover the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact.
Ratings must be provided on the following performance criteria. The completed table must be included in the evaluation executive summary.   The obligatory rating scales are included in  Annex D.