From infrastructure to sustainable impact: Policy review of the Dutch contribution to drinking water and sanitation (1990-2011)

The study found that the use of improved water sources has increased substantially but this does not guarantee the safety of the drinking water nor the necessary water consumption.

Annual Report on Ireland’s Participation in the World Bank and IMF

The Department of Finance, in cooperation with Irish Aid, produces an Annual Report detailing and evaluating Ireland’s participation in the World Bank and IMF.

Peer Review of the Evaluation Function: United Nations Environment Programme

The purpose of this Professional Peer Review is to provide an independent assessment of the functioning and quality of the UNEP evaluation function. The peer review serves to enhance knowledge about, confidence in and use of evaluations by governing bodies of UNEP.

Peer Review of the Evaluation Function: UN-Habitat

The panel finds that, generally, evaluations conducted are balanced, producing reports of good quality and that the evaluations carried out have been found to be useful. There presently, however, no Evaluation Policy in place and no clear definition of roles for evaluation planning.

Working Beyond Government: Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries

The evaluation recommends that Australia build on current strategic approaches for engaging with civil society, work with local systems and partners, and apply good practice in the design of individual programs.

Related Documents

• Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries - Summary
• Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries - Management Response

Australian aid to the Philippines: Mid-term evaluation of the Australia–Philippines Development Assistance Strategy

The evaluation found that the Australian aid program to the Philippines had achieved a range of results. AusAID’s contribution was particularly notable in basic education while achievements under the economic growth pillar were found to be modest.

DFID's Programme Controls and Assurance in Afghanistan

This report covers DFID’s systems and controls of assessment but not the value for money or effectiveness of the programmes themselves.

Girl Hub: a DFID and Nike Foundation Initiative

Girl Hub was established in February 2010 to help decision-makers and donors do more to address the needs and rights of adolescent girls. Girl Hub aims to be a catalyst.

Effectiveness of DFID's Engagement with the World Bank

DFID provides effective oversight of the World Bank, as a shareholder and as a donor. DFID and the UK Delegation to the World Bank engage effectively with the Bank’s management to influence priorities, monitor delivery, improve effectiveness and learn from their experience.

The Evaluation of the Cook Islands Education Sector Partnership

The evaluation finds that the Education Master Plan is relevant to training and education priorities in the Cook Islands and to current national, regional and international mandates. Progress can be sustained through on-going implementation of existing initiatives. However attention is required to provide systematic interventions and resources to address the constraints identified through the evaluation.