The purpose of the evaluability study was to inform the design of the upcoming evaluation by providing options for evaluation questions, methods, resources and expertise needed. The conclusions and recommendations of this assessment will be used for the planning and preparation of the evaluation, enabling a quick, focused and efficient start.
The evaluability study was mainly carried out as a desk study with some interviews of key informants.

• First, the evaluability study analysed interrelations between different policies, strategies and guidelines related to human rights and HRBA and their coherence.
• Second, it studied and analysed a representative portfolio of evaluations commissioned by MFA (meta-analysis). The portfolio consisted of policy, thematic, and programme evaluations as well as joint evaluations conducted by partner organizations on joint programmes.
• Third, the evaluability study carried out an evaluability assessment laying a special emphasis on human rights as an approach in development policy.