The main objective of the evaluation was to assess the results and effectiveness of Finland’s support to Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) and provide recommendations for future actions, in view of the main developments that took place on the domestic and global front since 2016. It looked at the two Action Plans as guiding instruments, taking into account actions like coordination, financing and, policy dialogue and influencing. The mainstreaming of relevant cross-cutting objectives was also looked at.
Domestic resource mobilization (DRM) is the most important source for sustainable public financing of public services like education, health and security in partner countries. For this reason, DRM plays a major role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the partner countries.
The evaluation was based on a theory of change. The main sources of data included relevant government policies, selected reports from implementing partners, and recent evaluations of DRM initiatives. Semi-structured interviews were held with relevant MFA departments, the Ministry of Finance, other Finnish actors, implementing partners, and selected international organisations and beneficiaries. A focus group with Finnish civil society was also organised. This strategic evaluation examined the overall DRM agenda and portfolio as well as consolidated achievements across broader results areas.