Evaluation of Finnish Support for Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights

This independent evaluation examined how Finland’s development cooperation has advanced the policy priority area of Peaceful and Democratic Societies (PPA3), with a particular focus on its sub-themes: Institutions and good governance, and Participation and civil society. The objectives of the evaluation were to provide an overview of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ (MFA) support to PPA3 and its evolution; to assess and synthesize results, achievements, and challenges in Finland’s efforts to promote good governance and civil society; and to recommend effective approaches for achieving the objectives under PPA3. The evaluation was commissioned by the Development Evaluation Unit of the MFA of Finland.