Since the 10th EDF and from 2013, EU support represents a total amount of EUR 307 million broken down into three successive programs: (i) The Project to Accelerate Progress Towards Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 (PAP MDG4&5) financed by the 10th EDF since 2013 (EUR 40 million, 23 ZS); (ii) The Program to Strengthen Supply and Development of Access to Health Care in the DRC (PRO DS) financed by the 11th EDF since 2016 (EUR 217 million on 40 ZS of 8/26 provinces); (iii) United for Health and Education financed by NDICI since 2021 (EUR 50 million).
The overall objective of this evaluation is to provide an independent comprehensive analysis of the performance of the EU Health Programme (between 12/2013 and 07/2023) in the 8 beneficiary provinces, paying particular attention to its different levels of results in comparison with its expected results, and the reasons that explain possible gaps in the achievement of results. The main lessons, conclusions and recommendations that emerge will help improve current and future interventions.
The overall objective of this evaluation was to provide an independent global analysis of the performance of the EU Health Programme (between 12/2013 and 07/2023) in the 8 beneficiary provinces, paying particular attention to its different levels of results compared to its expected results, and the reasons for any gaps in the achievement of results. The main lessons, conclusions and recommendations identified aim to improve current and future interventions. In particular, the final evaluation serves to:
(i) highlight to all stakeholders (Congolese, development partners, EU) the contribution made by the 3 programmes;
(ii) capitalise on the programmes to enrich not only the DRC's health strategies and policies, but also the programming of future EU interventions in the DRC;
(iii) improve synergies between technical and financial partners; and
(iv) improve the health of target populations.