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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Paraguay

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-19-04-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Post
Description
This evaluation assessed the effectiveness and quality of the post's programming and training, Volunteer support, and leadership functions. Overall, we found that the post faced several challenges related to training Volunteers for working in their primary assignments, identifying and orienting community stakeholders for hosting and working with Volunteers, preparing for emergencies, supporting Volunteers who reported harassment and mental health challenges, and handling sensitive Volunteer information. This report included 16 recommendations for management's consideration.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Paraguay

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Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the director of programming and training develop, document, and implement site identification criteria that help the post select suitable host families, counterparts, organizations, and communities.

We recommend that the country director and safety and security manager plan for more timely testing to reinforce Volunteer knowledge of consolidation points.

We recommend that the country director establish procedures to ensure more timely availability of a driver for medical emergency response.

We recommend that the country director review and approve the post’s completed medical action plan and submit it to the office of health services for review, feedback, and approval.

We recommend that the country director and Peace Corps medical officers adhere to Technical Guideline 510, and clarify to staff and Volunteers the referral process for providing mental health counseling support to Volunteers.