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This mid-term evaluation assessed the KWIHAZA project, “Transformation towards sustainable food systems”, implemented in Rwanda and co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Luxembourg together with the Government of Rwanda. It was both summative and formative in nature, serving the dual purposes of accountability and learning. The evaluation examined the project’s overall performance at mid-term and aimed to generate lessons for the remainder of implementation and a possible second phase. More specifically, it assessed the project’s achievements and added value, identified lessons learned, best practices, obstacles and failures, and considered whether future action should be reoriented.

The evaluation was conducted against the broader backdrop of Rwanda’s efforts to transform its food system in response to persistent structural challenges, including low productivity, weak value chain linkages, limited value addition, post-harvest losses, and constrained access to finance. Within this context, it examined the extent to which KWIHAZA had progressed in supporting the transition towards socially and environmentally inclusive food systems through interventions in aquaculture, fisheries and horticulture, with particular attention to women and youth. It covered the project’s three result areas – aquaculture, fisheries and horticulture – and the full range of intervention themes, including support to smallholder organisations, SMEs and aspiring young entrepreneurs, as well as the enabling environment for inclusive value chain development and sustainable food systems.

The evaluation assessed the project against the OECD DAC criteria of effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and sustainability. It also considered unintended effects and explicitly addressed the cross-cutting themes of environment, gender and inclusion. Methodologically, the evaluation followed a theory-based framework and used a mixed-methods approach, including a mission in Rwanda.

The main objectives of this sector evaluation were to provide the relevant services of the European Union and the interested stakeholders with:

• An overview of the FPI funded actions to counter disinformation/FIMI
• An overall independent assessment of the past performance of the actions relevant to countering foreign interference and manipulation of information, funded under different strands of budget managed by the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (NDICI-Crisis Response, NDICI-Foreign Policy Needs, Thematic MIP Peace and Stability, Instrument Contributing for Stability and Peace Article 3, 4 and 5 respectively), paying particular attention to their approach, the coherence of the approach taken in different countries, intermediate or final results measured against expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results;
• An in-detail evaluation of 12 actions to be selected in the inception period;
• Key lessons learned and related recommendations in order to improve current and future Actions, particularly concerning the approach taken to countering FIMI and disinformation in third countries;
• Key lessons learned to improve coordination and articulation with other actions and initiatives in the field of countering FIMI/disinformation implemented by other EC services (NEAR, INTPA, COMM, CNCT, JRC, RTD) and EEAS.

The specific rationale for undertaking this evaluation was to assess the outcomes, approach, and coherence of FPI-managed activities in the field countering disinformation/FIMI, as well as the added value of these activities, by the objectives defined in relation to the different instruments that fund them, i.e. to contribute to peace, stability and conflict prevention in situations of urgency, emerging crisis, crisis and post-crisis, defending and promoting EU interests and values, and pursuing actions towards peace, stability and conflict prevention. It also assessed the extent to which these actions were coherent with the EU policies and to what extent they added value and synergy to the other initiatives/actions of the EC and EEAS in this domain outside and inside the EU.

This sector evaluation contract covered 46 actions for the overall assessment and 12 actions for in-depth analysis. During the Inception and Desk phase, this sample of 12 actions was selected based on criteria agreed during the Inception phase. This sample reflected the variety of countering FIMI/disinformation actions, geographic spread and funding instruments as well as the fact that some are already in their second phase. The sample allowed drawing conclusions, lessons learnt and recommendations for countering FIMI/disinformation actions managed by FPI in support of EU policies. The focus of the evaluation was on assessing the approach taken in relation to FIMI/disinformation under the different Actions, progress to date and, by explaining why progress is happening or is not happening as planned, providing recommendations on how to improve the approach in order to counter FIMI/disinformation more effectively.

In particular, this sector evaluation served to understand the performance of the actions, its enabling factors and those hampering a proper delivery of results, with a view to informing the planning of future EU interventions in relation to countering FIMI and disinformation. To this end, this sector evaluation also looked at the package of actions as a whole and make recommendations regarding strengths, weaknesses and gaps, including by looking into options for more coherent results and monitoring and reporting, in the type of interventions as relevant to impactfully counter FIMI and being able to measure and report results across the sector.

The Final Evaluation Report is available at this link: https://fpi.ec.europa.eu/projects/projects-action/global-thematic-evaluation-eu-actions-counter-disinformation-and-foreign-interference-and_en?prefLang=mt

The global objective of this assignment is to undertake a final evaluation of the performance of the PROMOVE-Comercio implemented by UNIDO.

In particular, the evaluation will focus on:

- an overall independent assessment of the performance of the PROMOVE-Comercio project, paying particular attention to their actual levels of results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results.

- key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future interventions.

In particular, this evaluation will serve as source to inform decision-making on possible future support to trade facilitation in Mozambique and potential replicability in projects in similar context.

The main users of this evaluation will be the European Union Delegation to Mozambique, European Commission, Mozambique trade related authorities (MIC), Implementing Partners (UNIDO, UNCTAD), and other public institutions that are benefiting from the intervention (INNOQ, IPEME, APIEX).

The Specific Objectives are threefold (and interconnected):

• To support DG INTPA, through analyses, in its in-house knowledge/policy reflection on its future engagement with LAs and the place of decentralized cooperation in it, connecting it with important EU development policy trends and thematic priorities such as the so-called “geographisation” of EU aid, the Global Gateway strategy, the EU engagement in fragile states and support to local democracy.
• To maintain a strategic relationship between DG INTPA and a selection of the 57 cityto-city Partnerships (“champions”), including through the organization in Europe of a 3 rd global conference during the 1 st semester of 2025.
• To communicate strategically about the results, lessons learnt and added value of the overall programme and advocate at EU and international level for enhancing support to decentralized cooperation/city-to-city partnerships in the future.

The programme Partnership for Employment and Strengthening of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises under the Special Initiative Jobs (SI Jobs) funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the German International Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ) aims to increase job-creating growth of African and European companies operating in Senegal. The programme operates throughout the country and is supervised by the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation (MEPC).

In order to achieve its ambitious objectives of improving the business climate for investment, strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs and increasing the competitiveness of enterprises, the SI Jobs programme relies on three key levers.

• Output 1: Improving the investment conditions for African and European companies in Senegal through the identification and support of Senegalese projects with investment potential
• Output 2: Increasing the efficiency of selected SMEs
• Output 3: Improving the business ecosystem in the ICT and agribusiness sectors

This assignment is designed to contribute to the objectives of Output 2 and Output 3 of the SI-Jobs Senegal programme.

The service is articulated around 5 main tasks (See services provided). These tasks aim at providing technical assistance (TA) and capacity building to the Rural Economy and Management Centres (CGER) of the Senegal River Valley so that they can consolidate and Senegal River Valley so that they can consolidate and develop their missions, namely: to accompany the development of the companies, members of the system.

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action will contribute was to facilitate the implementation of EU related strategies, policies and acquis in order to boost sustainable development of the Forestry sector in North Macedonia.

The specific objectives of this contract was to provide assistance to MAFWE to progress in the reforms in the forestry sector including strategic, legal, institutional and entrepreneurial frameworks, as well as development of informational and other tools for sustainable forest management.

The overall objective of the TPM for primary health care (PHC) and secondary health care (SHC) at PHC/BPHS and SHC/EPHS facilities is to independently verify the implementation processes and outcomes achieved by the contracted Service Providers (SPs) in supported health facilities and service delivery points, including verification at the community level.

More specifically, Particip,

• Monitors Health Facility Functionality;
• Conducts HMIS Data and Community verification;
• Conducts Drug Procurement, Distribution and Storage Assessment;
• Monitors Quality of Care. In phase 2 this includes Quantified Quality Metrics (QQM) Approach, Minimum Standards of Services (MSS) and high-impact value interventions (HIVA)- specific monitoring.

Furthermore, focused assessments are carried out to verify that health workers received trainings provided by third parties. Assessments of training and protocols on gender-based violence are also conducted at EPHS facilities.

Main staff provided:

• Project Manager 275wds
• Technical Health Manager 275wds
• Technical Data Manager 275wds
• Human Resource Officer 275wds

Provincial Monrs 275wds

QA Manager 275wds

• Field Monitors 1,147wds
• Other administrative support 275wds

Under the 11th EDF, the European Commission has adopted the State Building Contract (SBC-II) adapted to the context of fragility, with a view to contributing to the implementation of key reforms in three priority areas:

• the modernisation of the administration
• public finance reform and
• education

The SBC-II programme aimed in particular to: a) support the strengthening of the governance of the Haitian state, through support for the State Reform Framework Programme (PCRE) and the modernisation of the civil service, b) improve the management of public finances, and in particular increase budgetary transparency and strengthen control and anti-corruption mechanisms, and c) target certain priority expenditures for the implementation of the national policy in the field of primary education.

The SBC-II programme was supported by this contract, and specifically by an awareness-raising and communication strategy to increase the visibility of the European Union's interventions in these areas and to strengthen the communication capacities of the actors involved in these reforms.

General objective:

Increase the visibility of the European Union's SBC-II budget support programme on the reforms undertaken by the Haitian State and ensure strong participation and involvement of the legislative power and civil society in the reform process.

Results:

• Result 1: The Haitian population and the European public are informed about the European Union's interventions in Haiti and perceive significant changes.
• Result 2: Communication and awareness-raising activities are implemented by the government and focus on the state, public finance and education reforms of the SBC-II programme in Haiti.
• Result 3: Civil society and representatives of the legislative and executive branches of government are made aware of good governance issues. They are better informed, equipped and involved in monitoring and citizen control of public action, and are therefore able to better inform the population. Good governance takes a central place in the public debate and becomes a national concern.

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.

The technical assistance contributed to a more efficient implementation of EU resources in the Central African Republic and, as a result, improved the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of aid in order to increase its impact on the economic and social development, in line with the National Plan for Recovery and Peacebuilding in the Central African Republic (RCPCA 2017 - 2021) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through the institutional support to the National Authorising Officer (Component 1) and the Technical Cooperation Facility (FCT) (Component 2), the project aimed to:

• improve coordination and streamlining of aid (from the EDF, the Bêkou Fund or other donors);
• strengthen the monitoring of public policies through regular political dialogue and interface with technical ministries;
• support the National Authorising Officer Support Unit (CAONF) and the EU-funded project and program management teams;
• support the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation in his leadership on the process of implementation of the RCPCA and the management of aid in the Central African Republic.

In addition, the Consortium managed a Programme Estimate in the "Private commissioned operations" mode amounting to 849,727.07 Euro.