Evaluating our work

How we do evaluations

Our evaluations focus on providing an assessment of a project’s achievements, key learning and recommendations for future projects. We commission external evaluations to be conducted by independent consultants, and we conduct our own internal reviews to focus on learning and adaptation.

All of our evaluations adopt inclusive approaches and involve extensive consultation with a wide range of project stakeholders. Where possible, we use innovative and participatory methods and tools to elevate the voices and experiences of project participants and the people and communities we serve.

Types of evaluation 

• End-of-term evaluations are carried out at the end of a project based on strategic importance and donor requirements. We usually apply an adapted version of the OECD-DAC criteria, which covers relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, scalability, and equity and inclusion.
• Mid-term reviews are carried out on ongoing projects or programmes that are longer than two years or if required by a donor. They focus on identifying adjustments and improvements to inform remaining implementation.
• Synthesis reviews collate and synthesise evidence from evaluations on a specific topic, to inform future strategy and programming.

You can find a selection of our recently completed evaluations listed below.