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This evaluation concerns eight projects funded by the EU which have been mainly delivered through the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative (CoE). The Initiative’s main objective is to strengthen the long-term capacity of, and to foster long lasting cooperation among the national and regional authorities, and administrative bodies responsible for tackling CBRN threats. The projects contribute to the same general objective to address specific global and trans-regional threats to peace, international security and stability, through enhancing governance and cooperation on CBRN risk prevention, detection and mitigation.

The primary aim of this evaluation is to provide the pertinent services of the European Union and other

interested stakeholders with:

• A comprehensive independent assessment of the performance of selected actions (projects) carried out under the EU CBRN program. The evaluation focuses on measuring their results against the intended objectives and evaluating the sustainability of these outcomes beyond the projects duration.
• Identification of best practices at regional or national levels that have effectively amplified the impact of the actions. These practices can serve as models for replication or inspiration in other countries.
• Compilation of a set of deliverables such as guidelines, manuals, standard operating procedures, framework laws, and training modules to disseminate and replicate by partner countries in order to bolster their capacities in mitigating similar CBRN risks.

The humanitarian engagement aimed to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to high-risk populations and to increase polio vaccination coverage among children in priority areas in Afghanistan.

This project aimed to ++monitor the planning, execution, and data quality of operations++ for the Humanitarian Actors Engagement, a consortium supporting the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).

As the third-party monitor, Particip,

• Conducted desk reviews of microplans and project documents, and key-informant interviews with personnel involved in microplanning at all levels to identify strengths and challenges in the process and its implementation;
• Validated micro-plan settlements by re-creating the catchment areas of a sample of health facilities using satellite imagery;
• Conducted direct site observations, patient-provider observations at health facilities, and visited communities and households in project areas to monitor implementation status;
• Gathered primary data on operational strength, staffing adequacy, supply and stock management, pharmacy stockpiles, and health infrastructure availability and usage.

The overall objective of the project was to strengthen EU-Australia and EU-New Zealand relations, in line with bilateral agreements and in coherence with the objectives of the EU’s Foreign Policy, as well as key EU strategies: the European Green Deal, a Stronger EU in the World, the EU’s Multilateral Strategy, the EU-Asia Connectivity Strategy, the Indo-Pacific Strategy, Global Gateway and Strategic Compass.

++Specific objective(s)++

• To advance existing policy dialogues and open avenues to expand relations in priority areas for the EU in Australia and New Zealand, through communication actions that contribute to the implementation of the bilateral Framework Agreement with Australia, the Partnership on Relations and Cooperation Agreement (PARC) with New Zealand, and future bilateral Free Trade Agreements.
• To increase understanding of EU policies and objectives, to build support and agreement in areas of mutual interests for the EU with Australia and with New Zealand, and to increase awareness of the role of the EU as a global player, via public diplomacy activities.

The project aimed to strengthen EU-Australia relations, in line with bilateral agreements, by highlighting their cultural dimension and ensuring coherence with the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the EU-Australia Framework Agreement, and the EU’s cultural diplomacy strategies and programmes.

More specifically, the project aimed to:

• Increase understanding of the EU as a global cultural powerhouse, beyond its perception as a trading and economic bloc, by showcasing the continued relevance and value of the EU’s cultural heritage and way of life in the modern world, including through activities linked to the visit of Commission Vice-President Schinas to Australia.
• Strengthen EU public diplomacy in Australia and increase EU visibility within Australian society and government through a series of Maria Callas hologram performances and accompanying activities, such as networking events and a related exhibition.
• Establish new ties with decision makers and influential individuals in Australia, using the events as a strategic platform for engagement.

The "Learning2gether2" program continues Finland’s support to implementation of the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform, focusing on the Upper Secondary School (USS) Academic reform (Grades 10-12) with a budget of up to 20 million EUROs over four years. The purpose of the appraisal was to assess the feasibility of the Programme as defined in the draft Programme Document (PD).

The key issues of the appraisal were the Programme’s relevance to beneficiaries and main stakeholders in Ukraine, feasibility of the proposed implementation strategy, organisational structures, TA support, work plans, resource allocations and budget, sustainability as well as the result orientation and likely effectiveness in Ukraine. An important question to verify was how the Programme fits into the NUS/USS reform and its different phases, and what its contribution to the reform is. The appraisal also assessed the integration of cross-cutting objectives into the programme plan. The appraisal also included the finalisation of the draft Programme Document.

The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal aims to strengthen EU-Nepal relations by taking up diverse roles, it functions as an official channel of bilateral relations, be it political, development, economic (including trade) or cultural. As such, it plays an essential part in its political, economic, and commercial relations with Nepal.

The present contract will support the promotion of EU policies and priorities. It will provide the EU with adequate, timely and professionally competent technical assistance through consultancy in specialized areas and logistics support, ensuring that activities are programmed and implemented in an efficient and effective manner and that foreseen results are achieved contributing to the realization of the overall objective

This project focused on supporting the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP) in reviewing and updating the National Energy Policy (2018) to align with emerging energy technologies and the country's ambitious climate goals. Specifically, the project provided technical assistance in drafting a new energy policy that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technologies. Key activities included organizing stakeholder consultations, synthesizing inputs from various sectors, and drafting a comprehensive policy document that reflects Kenya’s vision for a 100% renewable energy transition by 2030 and a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The project was supported through a Team Europe approach and collaborated with international partners, including IRENA, to ensure the effectiveness and coherence of Kenya's new Energy Policy.

The global objective of this contract was to contribute to boosting EU-Argentina cooperation in line with the EU´s political priorities, namely the Green Deal and Digitalisation.

The specific objective of this contract was to contribute to an efficient and effective formulation and implementation of the Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs) in Argentina.

The overall objective of this technical assistance is to support and strengthen the capacities of Congolese civil society organizations (CSOs) as actors of sustainable development and inclusive growth.

++Specific objectives++

• Strengthen the capacities of Congolese civil society, its structuring and its networking around common actions;
• Strengthen the participation of Congolese civil society as an actor of good governance and accountability;
• To improve the knowledge of civil society and the visibility of its actions.

Under Annual Action Programme for the Republic of Serbia for the year 2018, Grant contract “IPA 2018 – Direct Award to the Innovation Fund - Increased innovation capacity and technological readiness of SMEs” (hereinafter the Action) has been directly awarded to the Innovation Fund with the aim to provide financial support to third parties through three grant programs – Mini Grants Program, Matching Grants Program and Collaborative Grant Scheme Program, which were designed to provide financial support for boosting commercially oriented R&D in Serbian SMEs and cooperation with academia. The total budget of this Action is EUR 20 million, of which EUR 15 million from the European Union Pre-Accession Assistance for 2018 (IPA 2018) and EUR 5 million from the budget of the Republic of Serbia, the line of Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation. The amount allocated for the financing of approved projects under the Mini Grants, Matching Grants and Collaborative Grant Scheme Program financed under this Direct Grant Agreement is EUR 18 million.

The purposes of this evaluation contract were as follows:

'==' to assess the performance of the Action, paying particular attention to measured results against its expected objectives;

'==' to assess the intended and unintended outcomes of the Action and determine the level of the Action’s contribution to outcomes.

The evaluation has identified the results/outcomes/lessons learnt achieved during four years of Action implementation.