179. Since all these omissions are material and substantive for the process of Project monitoring and evaluation, we recommended that the files should be completed wherever feasible and reasonable at this point. For future cases, the -49- development of a more consistent approach to project monitoring seems to be indispensable. Up to now, it has been left to the discretion of the officer in / As this approach has / charge how to ensure that the guidelines are complied with. proved to be insufficient in a considerable number of cases, it was, for example; / / suggested that more use be made of technical devices, such as electronic / data-processing. In addition, projects should be formulated more carefully, in : particular, with regard to programme support projects, which create specific problems in this field, since - as explained by management - their project documents tend to be vague, with the result that performance cannot be measured clearly and field offices are inclined to give low priority to reporting requirements, 180. The Administration concurred that the lack of compliance with UNDP monitoring and reporting requirements is a matter of concern. In order to remedy the situation, field offices would be consulted by the Office for Project Services with a view to ensuring better compliance. As for programme support projects, the possibility of adapting the guidelines to suit the particular features of this ~ category of projects and a change of current procedures was taken into consideration by UNDP. The Administration would also pursue the Board's suggestion for greater care in project formulation. In the mean time, following the Board's recommendation, the Office fox Project Services was continuing to encourage the use of computers by its staff to enhance the monitoring capacity of the individual project management officer. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the management and evaluation of projects related to international development, specifically the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The language used suggests that the projects are focused on providing support and assistance to various sectors, and the text mentions the need for better monitoring and reporting to ensure effective project implementation. The emphasis on project formulation, monitoring, and evaluation also suggests a focus on development and humanitarian activities.

**Category**
International development, Humanitarian aid and relief