The evaluation of the EU-funded intervention "Strengthening Capability for Integrated Border Management in Lebanon – Phase III" aimed to provide an independent and systematic assessment of its performance against expected objectives and results. It evaluated the intervention’s relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact, while taking into account the added value provided by the EU. Particular focus was placed on understanding the factors that influenced progress, including the evolving political and economic challenges in Lebanon—most notably the economic crisis. The evaluation also examined the integration of gender equality, women’s empowerment, environmental and climate considerations, and adherence to the Human Rights-Based Approach and the principle of Leave No One Behind. The findings were intended to inform decision-making for future programming, ensuring accountability and optimising the intervention's potential impact.
This evaluation covered one intervention financed by the EU in the security sector, supporting the implementation of the Financing Decision “Promoting the rule of law, enhancing security and countering terrorism”, ENI 2018 / 041-154 – Component 1: Border Security and Management (BS&M). It aimed to assist national agencies in securing the country’s borders (land, airport, and sea) while facilitating trade, regular entries, and assistance to people in need of international protection. Specifically, the intervention sought to increase the effectiveness of Lebanon’s border management agencies in line with international and democratic norms through capacity-building programmes and the provision of equipment.