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Evaluation of DFID's country programme: Cambodia [PDF - 2.4 MB]opens in a new window
01 May 2009
Evaluation of DFID programme in Cambodia from 2003 to 2008
Country programme evaluation - Afghanistan (EV 696) [PDF - 3.7 MB]opens in a new window
The evaluation of DFID's country programme in Afghanistan is one of a series commissioned by DFID's Evaluation Department. The evaluation focused on DFID's programme during the period 2002 – December 2007, with updates provided for 2008.
Country programme evaluation: Ethiopia (EV697) [PDF - 1.8 MB]opens in a new window
01 April 2009
The evaluation acknowledges the significant contribution made by DFID to development in Ethiopia, most notably in a high level of alignment with government strategies and its systems, particularly in the latter period the Protection of Basic Services.
Evaluation of DFID’s country programmes: Ethiopia 2003-2008 (EVSUM EV697) [PDF - 1.4 MB]opens in a new window
The Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) for Ethiopia assessed the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of International Development (DFID)’s development programme from 2003 to 2008.
How to note: A strengthened approach to economic appraisals [PDF - 136 KB]opens in a new window
28 February 2009
This note provides a standard outline for an economic appraisal. For each section of the appraisal, it provides an overview of the appropriate content and indicates other documents that provide more detailed technical guidance on appraisal issues.
Review of public financial management reform literature (EV698) [PDF - 1.9 MB]opens in a new window
01 January 2009
Effective Public Financial Management (PFM) systems are required to maximise the efficient use of resources, create the highest level of transparency and accountability in government finances and to ensure longterm economic success.
Joint evaluation of citizens' voice and accountability (EV 692) [PDF - 1.3 MB]opens in a new window
28 November 2008
Since the 1990s, the quality of governance has been recognised as one of the central factors affecting development prospects in poor countries.
Statistics on International Development, 2003/04-2007/08 (2008 edition) [PDF - 3 MB]opens in a new window
17 November 2008
Statistics on International Development (SID) 2008 provides details of total external assistance, both bilateral (country to country) and through multilateral agencies, from all official UK sources.
Independent evaluation in DFID: Annual report 2007/08 (EV695) [PDF - 1.4 MB]opens in a new window
01 November 2008
DFID's Evaluation Department annual report 2007/08
Synthesis of Regional Programme Evaluations: 2007-2008: Summary (EV694s) [PDF - 152 KB]opens in a new window
01 October 2008
DFID’s Country and Regional Programme Evaluations provide a regular and independent assessment of the performance of our major programmes.
Evaluation of DFID’s Regional Programmes: Western Balkans 2003-2007 (EV693) [PDF - 2.7 MB]opens in a new window
The Regional Assistance Plan (RAP) from 2004-5 to 2007-08 with its stronger focus on working with the EC and DFID’s wider commitments to multi-lateral effectiveness and improving the leverage of small programmes, was more relevant than the earlier CSPs
Synthesis of Regional Programme Evaluations: 2007/2008 (EV694) [PDF - 3.4 MB]opens in a new window
Evaluation of DFID’s Regional Programmes: Western Balkans 2003-2007; Summary (EV693s) [PDF - 208 KB]opens in a new window
The Regional Assistance Plan (RAP) from 2004-5 to 2007-08 with its stronger focus on working with the EC and DFID’s wider commitments to multi-lateral effectiveness and improving the leverage of small programmes, was more relevant than the earlier CSPs.
Evaluation Of DFID Country Programmes: Sierra Leone: Summary (EV690s) [PDF - 119 KB]opens in a new window
01 September 2008
This report is an evaluation of DFID’s programme in Sierra Leone from 2002-2007. The period follows ten years of instability and civil war, ended with the help of military intervention by UK forces.
Evaluation Of DFID Country Programmes: Sierra Leone [PDF - 2.6 MB]opens in a new window
Monitoring Policy Dialogue: Lessons from a pilot study [PDF - 528 KB]opens in a new window
‘Policy dialogue’ with other development partners has become an increasingly important part of DFID’s work, particularly as DFID’s focus has moved to tackling wider development challenges such as growth, conflict, climate change and reforming.............
Evaluation of the Paris Declaration: DFID donor HQ case study (EV691) [PDF - 3.5 MB]opens in a new window
01 August 2008
This evaluation assesses DFID’s institutional capability to meet its Paris Declaration commitments.
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration: The applicability of the Paris Declaration in fragile and conflict-affected situations; Thematic study [PDF - 725 KB]opens in a new window
The September 2008 DAC HLF in Accra provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges of
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration: Thematic study; International support to statistical capacity building - synthesis report [PDF - 758 KB]opens in a new window
This thematic study includes a synthesis of existing literature and evidence, and an analysis of the challenges to statistical capacity building, including evidence of the types of support that appear to be more effective and sustainable when applied in..
Citizens’ Voice and Accountability Evaluation: Mozambique country case study; Final report (EV688) [PDF - 4.3 MB]opens in a new window
01 July 2008
The focus on Citizens’ Voice and Accountability (CVA) is part of the overall development agenda of good governance.