Completed evaluations
Final evaluation of the project "Promotion of sustainable land management"
24/06/2020
The project contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 12, through the application of agricultural practices that increase productivity and progressively improve the quality of soil and land, and by paying for the maintenance of ecosystems and efficient use of natural resources.
Evaluation of FAO's statistical work
10/06/2020
The evaluation of FAO’s statistical work examines the relevance and the effectiveness of statistics in the era of “leave no one behind”. It appraises the progress made by FAO and the challenges faced in establishing functional statistical governance, providing quality statistics, and adopting sustainable capacity development at the global, regional and country level.
Synthesis of FAO Evaluations 2014-2019 in Latin America and the Caribbean
01/06/2020
This synthesis report is to inform the Regional Conferences of the main results, shortcomings and lessons identified by the OED evaluations and provide food for thought.
Synthesis of FAO Evaluations 2014-2019 in Europe and Central Asia Region
05/05/2020
This paper identifies lessons and trends from evaluations that can inform the debate on FAO’s contribution to results in the ECA-region and countries, and to provide reflections and suggestions for future work planning at the regional level.
Mid-term evaluation of "Integrated management of marine and coastal areas of high value for biodiversity in continental Ecuador"
30/04/2020
Continental Ecuador is characterized by a high diversity of marine and coastal ecosystems, including nesting beaches for four species of sea turtles and extensive mangrove areas that provide ecosystem goods and services. The Project, implemented by FAO from 2016 to 2020, seeks to overcome the main threats that affect marine...
Terminal evaluation of the project “Reducing vulnerability and increasing adaptive capacity to respond to impacts of climate change and variability for sustainable livelihoods in agriculture sector in Nepal”
30/04/2020
Nepal's agriculture sector faces many climate related hazards including floods, draught, pests and diseases, deforestation and desertification. Improved farming techniques based on resilience to climate change and extreme weather patterns are required to be integrated into agriculture sectorial policies, plans, programmes and local actions.
Terminal evaluation of “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by promoting community forestry, removing barriers to sustainable biomass energy, and laying the groundwork for climate change mitigation in Afghanistan”
30/04/2020
Afghanistan’s high diversity of rangeland and forest ecosystems provide valuable goods and services for local communities. Unsustainable land and resource management practices, as well as climate changes, are accelerating the degradation of these ecosystems and affecting local livelihoods.
Mid-term evaluation of “Disposal of obsolete pesticides including persistent organic pollutants and strengthening pesticide management in the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel member states”
29/04/2020
At the regional level, in member states of the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), pesticides continue to accumulate. The project aims to meet the challenge of eliminating existing obsolete pesticides, including POPs and related wastes, and to build capacity for the sound management of pesticides. (French only)
Evaluation of "Improving farmer livelihoods in the dry zone through improved livestock health, productivity and marketing"
21/04/2020
“Improving farmer livelihoods in the dry zone through improved livestock health, productivity and marketing” was implemented in six townships in the Central Dry Zone (CDZ) of Myanmar, between January 2016 and December 2019. The project aim was to sustainably improve the livelihoods and food security of communities and the poor...
Final evaluation of “Strengthening national policy and knowledge framework in support of sustainable management of Brazil’s forest resources”
17/04/2020
The sustainable utilization of natural resources is a major element of rural livelihoods and economic development in Brazil. From 2011 to 2019, FAO implemented this project to strengthening the national knowledge and information framework to foster sustainable forest resources management policies.