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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Panama

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-20-01-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Post
Description
This evaluation assessed Peace Corps/Panama operations in the following areas: programming, training, site management, Volunteer health, Volunteer safety, administration, communication and collaboration, and staffing. The report made 14 recommendations, which, if implemented, should strengthen post operations and correct the deficiencies detailed in the report.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Panama

View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

That the country director hire a medical assistant and return the shared staff to the administrative unit.

That the country director revise the post’s plan to more effectively mitigate the risks of self-driving for staff.

That the country director develop a plan to improve the decision-making structure at the post so that senior staff are sufficiently involved in operational decisions and supervision and oversight of delegated responsibilities are adequate.

That the country director develop and implement a plan to oversee the completion of Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Response trainings, as required.