Development cooperation evaluation reports: Project and programme evaluations
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Evaluation Report: Project evaluation of the Technical Assistance to Tanzania Revenue Authority
An external evaluation of VERO’s project in Tanzania concludes that the project represents a successful and innovative model of institutional cooperation (ICI) in public administration reform. The project has laid a solid foundation for long-term improvements in Tanzania’s tax administration (TRA). At the core of the project is a peer-to-peer learning model, and its effectiveness has been reinforced by TRA’s strong commitment to implementation.
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Evaluation Reports - Programme support to civil society organisations and foundations
Evaluation reports on programme support to civil society organisations and foundations from the programme periods of 2014-2017, 2018-2021, 2022-2025.
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Evaluation report: Sustainable WASH for All – mid-term evaluation
According to the mid-term evaluation of the Sustainable WASH for All (SUSWA) project - a joint project between Nepal, Finland and the EU - SUSWA has renovated old water supply schemes and built also new ones. The project has been successful in raising municipalities' capacities in the water and sanitation sector as a result of its close cooperation with municipalities. SUSWA started in the province of Karnali at the end of 2021 and operates in the country's most remote regions, supporting municipalities in providing water and sanitation services for municipal residents.
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Evaluation report: Mid-term review of programme against gender-based violence in Kenya
The mid-term review examined the performance and results of the Finland-Kenya programme against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya and gave recommendations for the future. Gender-based violence is a serious problem in Kenya, and it increased with the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the bilateral programme between Finland and Kenya is to prevent and reduce gender-based violence, particularly against women and children, and to improve the quality and availability of services for victims, especially at county level.
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Evaluation report: Final evaluation of Kenya water programme
The evaluation assessed the impact of the water sector programme in Kenya co-funded by Finland, Sweden and Kenya a few years after the programme ended. The programme was implemented in six Kenyan counties between 2014 and 2021 when power and responsibilities were devolved from the national government to county governments. The aim of the programme was to increase access to clean water, and improve sanitation and water resources management in rural areas of Kenya.
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Evaluation report: Evaluation of the bilateral Finland-Ukraine energy efficiency and renewable energy trust fund
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned an external final evaluation of the bilateral Finland-Ukraine Trust Fund (FUTF) managed by the Nordic environmental finance company Nefco and the Ukrainian Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving (SAEE).
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Evaluation report: Mid-term Evaluation of Finland’s support to Justice Rapid Response 2021-2024
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland commissioned an external mid-term evaluation of Finland’s support to Justice Rapid Response (JRR). JRR is an independent actor providing rapid professional expertise in the investigation, analysis and documentation of the most serious international crimes and serious human rights violations to States, international organizations and courts as well as civil society actors.
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Evaluation of Finland’s Education Sector Support in Mozambique in 2014-2022
The evaluation commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs examines Finland's support for the education sector in Mozambique and the results achieved in cooperation. In 2014-2022, Finland supported education sector in Mozambique mainly through the Education Sector Support Fund (FASE). Finland has also funded COACH (Aprender mais), a World Bank pilot project implemented with the government to improve in-service teacher training and teaching materials. The report also examines the complementary impact of other programmes on the overall objectives of the country Strategy.
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Evaluation Report: Mid-term Evaluation of the Community-led Accelerated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project in Ethiopia, Phase IV (COWASH IV)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland commissioned an external mid-term evaluation of the Community-led Accelerated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project in Ethiopia, Phase IV (COWASH IV) in 2023.
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Synthesis Report: External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania
External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania (ERET) team was contracted for three years (2020-2023) to conduct annual reviews and Mid-Term Evaluations of three forestry programmes in Tanzania: Forestry and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC), Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme phase 2 (PFP2), and Tree Outgrowers Support Programme (TOSP). The synthesis report presents the main findings and recommendations from the previous ERET reviews and provides recommendations for the current programmes as well as for the possible future cooperation in the forestry sector in Tanzania.
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Mid-term Review of the technical assistance related to General Education Quality Improvement Programme for Equity (GEQIP-E)
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Federal Ministry of Education of Ethiopia commissioned a Mid-term Review of the technical assistance related to General Education Quality Improvement Programme for Equity (GEQIP-E).
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Mid-term term review of the second phase of the land management project in Ethiopia (REILA II)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland commissioned an external mid-term term review of the second phase of the land management project in Ethiopia (REILA II) in 2020.
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External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania - Report on Programme Assessments 2023: Annual reviews of PFP2, FORVAC and TOSP
External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania (ERET) team is contracted for three years (2020-2023) to conduct annual reviews and Mid-Term Evaluations of three forestry programmes in Tanzania: Forestry and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC), Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme phase 2 (PFP2), and Tree Outgrowers Support Programme (TOSP). ERET aims to facilitate constant learning within and between the three programmes, and is also part of their risk management.
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Ex-Post Evaluation: The Juja Road Substation Renewal in Kenya
The evaluation is a part of a series of evaluations conducted on projects implemented with the terminated Concessional Credit instrument. These evaluations support the programming, development, and management of the Public Sector Investment Facility (PIF) instrument.
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External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania
The External Review and Evaluation Team (ERET) is contracted for three years (2020-2023) to conduct Mid-Term Evaluations (MTE) and annual reviews of three forestry programmes: Forestry and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC), Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme phase 2 (PFP2), and Tree Outgrowers Support Programme (TOSP).
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Biennial evaluation of Pegase DFS to the Palestinian Authority
The evaluation covers a two-year period from January 2018 to December 2019 and provides an overall independent assessment of the performance of the PEGASE Direct Financial Support (DFS) paying particular attention to its results measured against expected objectives and the reasons underpinning such results. It provides key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future PEGASE programmes.
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Evaluation of the Nepal-Finland bilateral water sector interventions
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland commissioned the Ex-Post Evaluation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Western Nepal (RWSSP-WN, 2008-2019) and the Final Evaluation of the Rural Village Water Resources Management Project (RVWRMP, 2006-2022). The evaluation covered all three phases of the RVWRMP and two phases of the RWSSP-WN.
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Ex-post evaluation: Binh Duong Solid Waste Treatment Plant Projects
The evaluation is a part of a series of evaluations conducted on projects implemented with the terminated Concessional Credit instrument. These evaluations support the programming, development, and management of the Public Sector Investment Facility (PIF) instrument.
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Evaluation of ICI Projects in Afganistan, Bhutan, India, and Nepal
The evaluation presents the results for five Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) projects implemented in four South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bhutan, India and Nepal) since 2011. -
Evaluation of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
The independent evaluation of the seventh replenishment round of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) evaluates its results. The evaluation covers the years 2018-2021 and brings together the results of 34 separate evaluations conducted during that time, taking into account the final evaluations of 1,800 completed projects.
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External Review and Evaluation Services of Forestry Programmes in Tanzania
The External Review and Evaluation Team (ERET) is contracted for three years (2020-2023) to conduct annual reviews and Mid-Term Evaluations (MTE) of three forestry programmes: Forestry and Value Chain Development Programme (FORVAC), Participatory Plantation Forestry Programme phase 2 (PFP2), and Tree Outgrowers Support Programme (TOSP). -
End of the Project Evaluation: Rural Electrification Project in Honduras
The overall objective of the Project was to extend the electricity grid to rural and peri-urban areas with the aim of reducing poverty. The project has been financed partly by national funds from Honduras and external funding provided by Finland. This evaluation was expected to enable the MFA to assess: 1) Whether the Project was implemented in an appropriate and efficient way; 2) How well it achieved the targets and goals laid out in the Project plan; 3) How sustainable the outcomes of the Project are, including any long-term development impacts; 4) To provide the MFA with a set of lessons learned that can be used in further developing the PIF funding instrument, which has replaced the concessional credit –instrument. This evaluation is a part of a series of evaluations conducted on projects implemented with the terminated Concessional Credit instrument. -
Impact Evaluation of Finland supported Environmental and Natural Resources Projects in Zambia
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned an impact evaluation on environmental and natural resources projects in Zambia. The objective of the evaluation was to give an independent view on the impact and sustainability of the projects as well as to a general assessment on Finland’s support to environmental and natural resources sectors. -
Mid Term Evaluation (MTE) of Finland Ukraine Trust Fund (FUTF)
FUTF is EUR 6 million energy efficiency, renewal energy and innovative technologies project in Ukraine. NEFCO commissioned nn independent evaluation of the project at the end of 2020. The project period was originally 2018-2021, but due to delays, it was agreed to extend the implementation until end of 2022.
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Mid-Term Review: Learning Together Project Ukraine
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned an independent mid-term review on Learning Together project in Ukraine. -
Evaluation of Development Communications and Global Education 2015-2020
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs supports the development communications and global education projects of Finnish civil society organizations. The funding instrument was for the first time evaluated in summer 2020, with the purpose to assess how the development communications and global education support has achieved its goal of raising awareness of development issues in Finland, how the support has involved and activated citizens to work on development issues, and how this has contributed to the achievement of Finland's development policy objectives.
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Review of Human Rights Advocacy of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)
The purpose of the review was to assess the relevance and effectiveness of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in supporting the objectives of Finland’s international human rights and development policies. Special emphasis was placed on how INGOs tackle barriers to realization of human rights through advocacy, and in particular, to systemic challenges. -
Evaluation of the Somaliland Health Sector Support (MIDA FINNSOM IV)
The external final evaluation of MIDA FINNSOM IV assessed the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of the intervention, as well as generate recommendations for future similar programmes. -
Evaluation of ICI Projects in Tanzania
The evaluation covers the design and performance of three Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) projects that were implemented in Tanzania during the years 2015-2018. -
Evaluation of the Training of Chemical Weapons Verification Project
The Evaluation of the Training of Chemical Weapons Verification project was done in 2019. The training is provided by the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (VERIFIN). The evaluation found that in overall the training provided by VERIFIN is of the highest standard, incorporating excellent pedagogy, and highly appreciated by all who train with the organization. -
Synthesis Evaluation of the projects “Technical Assistance Scaling-up Participatory Sustainable Forest Management Project” and “Strengthening National Geographic Services in Lao”
Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned an independent Synthesis Evaluation of the forestry and mapping projects that were implemented in Lao PDR with financial support from Government of Finland. -
Mid-term evaluation on Rural Village Water Resources Management Project
This mid-term evaluation covers the Rural Village Water Resources Management Project (RVWRMP), Phase III (2016-2022), which is supported by the Government of Nepal, the European Union and Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. It is located in Nepal’s remote western provinces and consists of components for water and sanitation (WASH), livelihoods, energy, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and governance. According to the evaluation, the project results so far include important outcomes for water and sanitation and nutrition as well as modest ones for income, energy and governance. -
Final Evaluation of Finland’s Support to the Mekong River Commission 2010-2015
The evaluation provides objective information to the MFA about the effectiveness and efficiency of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) support programme, the results in the water sector and the lessons learned from the MRC activities for the future participation of Finland in multilateral cooperation. The evaluation focused on the Finland-funded programmes: Information and Knowledge Management Programme (IKMP), Initiative for Sustainable Hydropower (ISH), Water Management Trust Fund (WMTF) and the Junior Riparian Professionals programme (JRP). -
Evaluation of Agriculture, Rural Development and Forest Sector Programmes in Africa
This strategic ‘Evaluation of Agriculture, Rural Development and Forest Sector Programmes in Africa’ supports the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland in identifying relevant and effective approaches and instruments to support implementation of current programmes and planning of future cooperation in these sectors. -
Evaluation of “Improving Oversight in Mozambique’s Governance” project
An external evaluation of the project was conducted in April - May 2019. It looked into the strategy, performance and attainment of the general development goals. The results of the evaluation will be taken into account in the planning of a possible second phase of the project. According to the evaluation, the project is highly relevant both for the strategic partnership between Finland and Mozambique, as well as for the sustainability and inclusiveness of the economic growth arising from the extractive industries and the development of democratic governance. -
Final Evaluation of the Innovation Partnership Programme, IPP (Phase II)
The priority objectives of the final evaluation were to assess and analyse the impact of IPP II in the development of the start-up ecosystem and innovation policy in Vietnam and its value and merit in the perspective of the key stakeholders, as well as the role of IPP in supporting the transition from aid to trade between Finland and Vietnam. -
Joint Final Evaluation of Two Forestry Projects in Vietnam
Evaluation report presents the results of a final joint evaluation of two forestry projects in Vietnam that have been supported by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland: “Development of Management Information System for the Forestry Sector (FORMIS – Phase II)” and “People Participation in Improvement of Forest Governance and Poverty Alleviation in Vietnam (PFG)”. The evaluation was conducted from October 2018 through December 2018. Evaluation reports are available both in English and in Vietnamese. -
Mid-term review of Inclusive Growth in Mozambique: Scaling up Research and Capacity Programme
Finland, Norway and Denmark are supporting the Inclusive Growth in Mozambique – Scaling-up Research and Capacity programme, which aims to strengthen Mozambican institutions’ capacity to produce high-quality development economics research and to support the use of research in decision-making and public discussion. According to the review, the programme has produced good results; it has led to high-quality and relevant research, developed Mozambican institutions, and trained young researchers. -
Mid-term Review of AgroBig II (Agro-Business Induced Growth in the Amhara National regional State, Phase II)
The expected outcome of Agro-Business Induced Growth in the Amhara National regional State, Phase II (AgroBig II) is that value is added at various levels of selected agricultural value chains to increase incomes and create jobs for farming households and other value chain actors, with a particular emphasis on women and youth. Agriculture employs still around 80 % of work force and is thus highly important for food security as well as for borrowing and investments. The AgroBig II is implemented in eight woredas (i.e. districts) in Amhara region. The purpose of the mid-term review of AgroBig II was to provide an independent view of the implementation of AgroBig II and to analyse needs for revision. In addition, the MTR was expected to provide recommendations to improve the program implementation. -
Final Evaluation of the Water and Sanitation Programme for Small Towns in Vietnam in 2004-2017
Ministry for Foreign Affairs commissioned an independent Final Evaluation on the achieved results of the Water and Sanitation Programme for Small Towns in Vietnam (WSPST I-III, 2004-2017), with a focus on the second and third phases, and the sustainability of the results. The evaluation was expected to provide lessons learned and best practices related to the planning and implementation of water sector programmes that might include similar construction intensive elements in other countries and/or the establishment of a similar funding mechanism. -
Mid-term Evaluation of Strengthening Health Security and Biosecurity in Tanzania by Biodetection Capacity Building
The mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the first phase of Strengthening Health Security and Biosecurity in Tanzania was done in 2017. -
Evaluation: Regional Forest Projects
Final evaluation of three regional forest projects in the Mekong area, the Andes and Central America was implemented in 2017. The projects covered were (1): The Integrated Environmental and Forest Management Co-operation Project in Central America, Finnfor-II (Central America, 2012–2016); (2) Livelihood Improvement through Generation and Ownership of Forest Information by Local People in Products and Services Markets, ForInfo (Mekong, 2011–2015); and (3) The Sustainable Forest Management Programme in the Andean region (MFS) (South America, 2011–2016). Finland’s development co-operation (grant aid) has been phased out in Latin America and significantly reduced in the Mekong area. The focus of the evaluation was on the experience that can be of use for similar forest sector co-operation in Myanmar, Africa or elsewhere, and for future planning of other regional programmes. -
Evaluation of Finnish development financier Finnfund
Development financier Finnfund has succeeded in investing more and more in the world’s poorest countries and most difficult sectors, while also maintaining its commercial viability. The most positive development impacts can be seen in the company’s investments in agriculture and forestry. This information comes from an independent assessment of the company’s activities. -
Evaluation: Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) of Ghana
Ghana is one of the most important maritime centers in West Africa, where improving maritime safety is important. Continuous monitoring of mobility and anchorage near the gas pipeline along the coast is also central. The project supported by Finland improved maritime vessel traffic management technology in Ghana. The project was completed in 2013. It was implemented with a concessional credit scheme of 17.7 million euros and Finnish technology was delivered to the project. The evaluation assessed the implementation, results and impacts of the project and paid particular attention to the sustainability of the project. In addition, the aim was to provide recommendations to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on programming of the new investment support instrument “The Public Sector Investment Facility” (PIF) for developing countries. -
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Final evaluation of the Finnish-Pacific project: adapting to climate change in Oceania (Finpac)
Final evaluation of the Finnish-Pacific project: adapting to climate change in Oceania (Finpac) -
Evaluation on Finnfund Special Risk Instrument
KPMG evaluated the EUR 50 million Finnfund Special Risk Instrument (SRI) that was in use between years 2012 and 2015. The evaluation is a requirement for the possible renewal of the SRI. In the SRI the MFA takes part of Finnfund’s investment risk in projects that are risky but at the same time have good development and/or environmental impacts. -
Evaluation: "Farmers’ Clubs for Wealth Creation among Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique”
Mid-term evaluation of the project ‘Farmers’ Clubs for Wealth Creation among Smallholder Farmers in Mozambique’ in two provinces; Sofala and Zambézia in 2014-2018. The objective of the project is to contribute to reducing rural poverty by strengthening the farmers’ productivity and sustainable agricultural practices. -
Evaluation: The WASH in Schools Programme in Afganistan (2008-2014)
The WASH in Schools (WinS) Programme in Afganistan from 2012 aims to make visible the value and impact of school sanitation as perceived by the community and thereby raise the level of ownerships; promote the importance of WASH in schools at national, state and district levels as well as to improve hygiene practices among school children, their families and communities. UNICEF wished to conduct an evaluation of the WASH in Schools (WinS) programme, whose findings and recommendations are intended to (1) guide UNICEF, the GoA and other stakeholders to improve the WinS programme, and (2) contribute to evidence-based policy making in the field of WASH and maximize the impact of the programme. -
Evaluation: Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a multi-year program responding to the call made at Rio+20 to support countries in pursuing green economy policies. PAGE is a partnership between five UN agencies – the UN Environment (formally known as UNEP), the International Labor Organization (ILO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The Mid-Term Evaluation assesses project performance to date (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determines the likelihood of the project achieving its intended outcomes and impacts, including their sustainability. The evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote operational improvement, learning and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned.