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

• an overall independent assessment of the performance of the Civil Society Fund III, paying particular attention to its different 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 served:

• To understand if the programme results covering outputs, outcomes and impacts are achieved in an efficient and effective manner
• To understand how the Civil Society Fund III has contributed to improved capacity of local civil society organizations in Ethiopia to engage in local and national decision making processes
• To understand how the EU should channel support to civil society in future
• To support wider learning across the civil society sector, the EU Delegation to Ethiopia and program stakeholders

The European Union sent an exploratory mission to assess the usefulness, advisability and feasibility of an EU EOM for the upcoming general elections in Guyana.

The purpose of the Exploratory Mission was to collect factual information concerning this election process, in line with the criteria contained in the Commission Communication on Electoral Assistance and Observation [COM(2000)191]. The experts should also in particular:

• Assess the pre-election situation in the light of international standards for democratic elections and national legislation. The assessment will cover: (i) Political situation, (ii) Legal and Electoral framework, (iii) election administration, (iv) voter registration, (v) party and candidate registration, (vi) human rights and fundamental freedoms, (vii) potential for electoral violence, (viii) traditional and online media, as well as social media, (ix) security aspects, (x) logistics and operational matters, (xi) use of electoral ICT and (xii) any other relevant issues relating to the elections and possible deployment of an EU EOM.
• Assess, when relevant, the state of implementation of recommendations of previous EU election missions (both EU EOMs and EEMs).
• Make necessary preliminary logistics related enquiries and provide advice on how to organise the operational component of a possible EU EOM.
• Assess the security situation in the country, in particular in connection with the possible deployment of an EU EOM.
• Advise on the composition, number and length of stay of the Core Team members and long and short-term observers of the EU EOM.
• Draft tentative specifications and Terms of Reference of a possible EU EOM and related estimated costs and budget breakdown.
• Assess the relevance of providing support to domestic observer organisations.
• Acquire updated information on EU election support (both EU and Member States) and other major partners (Canada, Norway and Switzerland) and possible other major actors plans in this field, including in the area of electoral assistance.
• Liaise closely with domestic and international election observation organisations that may be present on the ground regarding the preparation of elections.
• Prepare a number of specific reports as outlined in section 'VI. Output' of these ToR.
• If necessary, participate in the briefing of the EU EOM Core Team should the deployment of an EU EOM be decided.

The overall objective of the assignment was to contribute to the implementation of a more coherent, impactful and strategic approach to DRR in the Philippines, including Climate Change Adaptation, by increasing the ability of international and domestic DRRM, climate and development institutions and instruments to work together in complementary and reinforcing ways for enhancing community resilience.

The four specific objectives (SO) of the assignment were as follows:

• SO 1: Enhance community resilience through the development of a joint “Community Resilience Framework”
• SO 2: Enhance response-recovery interventions by improving multiagency interoperability planning and collaboration across preparedness, response and recovery phases for more coherence working in response to major incidents
• SO 3: Enhance knowledge management and transfer in DRRM and CCA by facilitating the sharing, co-creation and retention of experiential knowledge, lessons learnt, and good practices within Philippines institutions, including engagement with Universities and Colleges, including Community-based Peoples’ Organisations, leading to improved competencies and performance in DRRM and CCA
• SO 4: Identify appropriate incentives to encourage integrated and coherent planning and programming across DRRM pillars and nexus intersections (e.g., humanitarian, climate and development), to optimise co-benefits and improve resource effectiveness for coherent actions to enhance community resilience

The overall objective of this assignment was to contribute to improving the electoral and democratic framework of Colombia during the inter-election period and raising awareness and understanding of the EU EOM recommendations and technical issues related to their implementation. In general, an EFM supports the consolidation of democracy, institution-building and democratic elections in Colombia in the context of the implementation of the 2022 EU EOM recommendations.

The specific objectives of the Mission included:

• Assess the state of play of the implementation of the recommendations of the 2022 EU EOM to Colombia.
• Assess any electoral reforms adopted since the last EOM or which are under consideration (e.g. draft legislation) or planned and the degree to which these reflect EOM recommendations and their alignment with international standards for democratic elections;
• Identify which EOM recommendations are most relevant to the prevailing country situation and the current phase of the electoral cycle;
• Generate additional impetus for – or contribute to ongoing debates on – electoral reform;
• Identify areas of agreement and disagreement on EU EOM recommendations among the stakeholders and any political, technical, financial obstacles to electoral reform;
• Propose actions to overcome obstacles to electoral reform, including measures to develop support for and national ownership of the recommendations;
• If helpful and requested, assist the EUD, EEAS and INTPA in their assessment on whether ongoing cooperation and conflict prevention projects are addressing the recommendations made by EU EOMs. Based on a brief overview of existing programmes, provide needed information to support identification of potential additional election/democracy support action that could contribute to strengthening the implementation of the recommendations and/or to the overall improvement of the electoral framework;
• Contribute to analysis by the EU Delegation, EEAS and INTPA with information to originate any other possible EU actions that could contribute to strengthening the implementation of the recommendations and/or to the overall improvement of the electoral framework;
• Prepare/update with EU Delegation a follow-up plan to EU EOM recommendations.

This end term evaluation (ETE) of the Digital for Girls and Women (D4GW) project is both summative and formative with a general purpose to assess overall project performance. It aims at identifying all project outcomes and generating learning for scaling, sustainability, and policy integration within broader D4D initiatives.

The evaluation considers all pillars of the Project and its diversity in activities. Therefore, the scope is:

• Temporal: the ETE covers the whole implementation period, hence from December 2021 to May 2025, complementing the findings of the previous reviews (2022-2023 Results Report).
• Geographical: the ETE covers the project’s three geographical intervention areas: Belgium, Burkina Faso, and Uganda.
• Thematic: the ETE will assess the entire project, covering the analysis of the 2 specific objectives of the project, the interventions in the 3 countries, and the expected results.

Our approach to conducting this evaluation and the methodological tools is as follows:

• A theory-based approach relying on a contribution analysis that links together the inputs and activities of an intervention with its expected outcomes and impacts. A Theory of Change (ToC) is used to explain this intervention logic.
• Process evaluation: This methodology allows for understanding how well a program is working, the extent to which the program is being implemented as designed, and whether the implementation mechanisms are sufficiently efficient. While focusing on the “how” and “why”, it observes variances to initially intended, planned, and implemented activities.
• Collaborative and utilisation-focused approach: We will ensure to establish our analysis, interpretation, judgement and recommendations with an active involvement of evaluation users. This will not only improve the quality of our work but also allow a greater ownership and dissemination of our findings.
• Capitalising on existing data & evidence and combining qualitative and quantitative investigations: gather existing data from multiple sources, mainly the project management team and the beneficiaries, but also from the literature. Quantitative data provides hard evidence on the desk review, informs about the initial needs assessment and design of the programme, its implementation process, and outcomes.
• a mixed methods approach to conduct this evaluation, using a variety of tools to collect and generate credible evidence and respond to the evaluation questions. This methodology has been designed also to generate “useful” learning throughout the evaluation process for the project management and for Enabel in general.

Children who do not receive adequate health, nutrition, early stimulation, learning opportunities, care and protection, all identified as elements of ‘nurturing care’, tend to have lowered cognitive, language and psychosocial outcomes as well as executive functioning. This usually translates to lowered academic achievement in primary school and, ultimately, dropping out of school. The Government of Malawi recognizes the importance of investing in the integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) approach which is evident in key steps it has taken to update the National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Policy and framework and develop quality standards.

UNICEF is supporing the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare in strengthening

systems for Early Childhood Development (ECD) through the following broad activities: i. Capacity building of CBCC caregivers through training and supervision; ii. Provision of ECD learning and stimulation materials; iii. Provision of CBCC playing materials and equipment; iv. Minor rehabilitation of CBCC infrastructure; v. Counselling of parents on positive parenting; vi. Transition of children from CBCC to early primary school.

Particip will carry out assessment and mapping community-based childcare centres in consultation with UNICEF, Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare and respective district social welfare offices). At the conclusion of the assignment, the institution is expected to submit a detailed assessment and mapping report.

The evaluation provided an assessment of the support delivered through Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs' (MFA) Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) in Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan), Vietnam, Nepal, and Indonesia. By applying the OECD DAC criteria, the evaluation examined 12 ICI-funded projects, offering insights into both their individual achievements and challenges, as well as insights into the instrument as a whole.

The primary aim of the evaluation was to provide objective and impartial insights that would enhance accountability, promote learning, and support informed decision-making. It specifically focused on assessing the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the projects under the ICI programme.

A key aspect of the evaluation was identifying valuable lessons learned that could guide future cooperation efforts and contribute to a broader evaluation of Finland’s development cooperation instruments. Beyond assessing individual projects, the evaluation also explored the efficiency of MFA Finland and ICI consultant support, examining how effectively these contributions facilitated successful project implementation. Additionally, it assessed the sustainability and long-term impact of capacity-building efforts, while addressing important policy considerations for the Government of Finland.

Key focus areas were:

• Project-Level Evaluation: All 12 projects were assessed using the OECD evaluation criteria. Within the scope of available resources, a select few projects received a more comprehensive review, ensuring representation from each of the key Finnish institutions involved in the projects.
• Programme-Level Evaluation: The evaluation explored the long-term sustainability and impact of capacity-building initiatives and other investments made through the ICI Asia programme.
• Formative Evaluation: The study also assessed how the MFA and ICI consultants could better support the implementation of ICI projects, with a focus on improving operational efficiency.
• Policy and Strategic Consideration: The evaluation addressed several broader policy aspects, such as: i) The effectiveness of the ICI Asia programme in leveraging market access and opportunities for Finnish actors, including the private sector; ii) The potential for Finnish private sector actors to access Public Investment Fund (PIF) resources or other funding sources beyond ICI funding; iii) The role of linkages between ICI projects and other Finnish entities, including universities and civil society organisations (CSOs), and the perceived benefits and challenges of such connections.

Regional Policy is one of the EU’s main investment policies. It targets all regions and cities in the European Union in order to support job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth, sustainable development, and improve citizens’ quality of life. It is implemented through several specific Funds in financial cycles of seven years (programming periods), reflecting the EU’s multiannual financial framework.

This evaluation addressed the investments made through cooperation programmes under the European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) goal, co-financed by the ERDF during the 2014-20 period. It assessed their rationale and the evidence of their effectiveness, efficiency and impact, as well as their coherence with other policies, their relevance and the EU added value. It identified factors that contributed to the success or failure of these investments under different socio-economic conditions, highlighted good practice, and examined their contribution to growth, sustainable development and job creation.

The evaluation analysed the effects of investments on integrated regional development between neighbouring border regions (land and maritime) and transnational areas, the challenges and barriers to cooperation, and how these were addressed. This was carried out through the identification of theories of change (ToC) relevant to clusters of ETC programmes.

1) Providing technical support to the relevant authorities to accompany the process of revising the national decentralisation strategy, including financial decentralisation.

2) Providing technical support to strengthen spatial planning tools and the capacity of local authorities, particularly with regard to climate action,

3) Technical support for revising the budget timetables of the central government on the one hand and the local authorities on the other, in order to ensure the coherence of these two interdependent planning tools. This will involve strengthening communication and information sharing between central and local players.

The European Union sent an exploratory mission to assess the usefulness, advisability and feasibility of an EU EOM for the upcoming presidential election in Gabon.

The purpose of the Exploratory Mission was to collect factual information concerning this election process, in line with the criteria contained in the Commission Communication on Electoral Assistance and Observation [COM(2000)191]

The experts did in particular:

• Assess the pre-election situation in the light of international standards for democratic elections and national legislation. The assessment will cover: (i) Political situation, (ii) legal and electoral framework, (iii) election administration, (iv) voter registration, (v) party and candidate registration, (vi) human rights and fundamental freedoms, (vii) potential for electoral violence, (viii) traditional and online media, as well as social media, (ix) security aspects, (x) logistics and operational matters, (xi) use of electoral ICT and (xii) any other relevant issues relating to the elections and possible deployment of an EU EOM.
• Assess, when relevant, the state of implementation of recommendations of previous EU election missions (both EU EOMs and EEMs).
• Make necessary preliminary logistics related enquiries and provide advice on how to organise the operational component of a possible EU EOM.
• Assess the security situation in the country, in particular in connection with the possible deployment of an EU EOM.
• Advise on the composition, number and length of stay of the Core Team members and long and short-term observers of the EU EOM.
• Draft tentative specifications and Terms of Reference of a possible EU EOM and related estimated costs and budget breakdown.
• Assess the relevance of providing support to domestic observer organisations.
• Acquire updated information on EU election support (both EU and Member States) and other major partners (Canada, Norway and Switzerland) and possible other major actors plans in this field, including in the area of electoral assistance.
• Liaise closely with domestic and international election observation organisations that may be present on the ground regarding the preparation of elections.
• Prepare a number of specific reports as outlined in section 'VI. Output' of these ToR.