Evaluation at FAO

Completed evaluations

Evaluations in FAO assess projects, programmes and strategies to generate and provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful for decision-making processes. 
24/03/2025

The project aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in Mindanao by supporting small farmers, marginal fishers, and Indigenous populations. The project has increased agricultural productivity and income, enhanced market access, and successfully combined Indigenous Peoples' farming knowledge with modern technologies. Progress has been made in providing economic opportunities for women in some areas.

07/03/2025

The project has achieved several milestones aimed at fostering future collaboration between institutions, including recommendations for the establishment of a governance body, a financing strategy, a regional operational plan for the implementation of the SAP and operational plans for each of the seven beneficiary coastal states, as well as a training module for coastal communities on the ecosystem approach to fisheries.

07/03/2025

The evaluation found that the project contributed to the conservation of Chilean agrobiodiversity; the application of the GIAHS approach facilitated the creation of sustainable production systems that incorporate diverse species and varieties of agrobiodiversity, while enhancing territorial environmental management and promoting productivity improvements. Valuing local knowledge and traditional practices was essential for sustainability.

28/02/2025

The evaluation recognizes the effective implementation of the project despite the challenges related to its scale. The project contributed to the creation of an environment conducive to peaceful coexistence and constructive conflict resolution, while taking into account the fact that some activities have generated tensions between the beneficiaries.

24/02/2025

The evaluation found the project is on track to achieve its expected results. It remains highly relevant to national priorities, and its activities address the localized climate resilience needs of agricultural producers. High levels of stakeholder coordination, engagement and ownership at all levels helped to advance implementation.

18/02/2025

The project has high relevance at the national and grassroots level but is less evident at the subnational level. The recommendations focus on consolidating initiatives to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved, with the creation of formal coordination mechanisms and implementation plans and the sensitization of the new departmental authorities being vital.

18/02/2025

The evaluation found positive results in terms of food security despite challenges related to government capacity, logistics and animal quarantine. The project is aligned with national priorities and the FAO Programme Framework in Guinea-Bissau. However, the project design poorly integrated the limited government capacities and beneficiary preferences.

14/02/2025

The evaluation makes eight key recommendations including that FAO Somalia develop strategic business cases to translate its priorities into actionable programme areas that address crises' root causes. It also recommends reprioritizing natural resource management with a comprehensive vision to address core challenges in Somalia, updating FAO Somalia’s structure to enhance cohesion across main and sub-offices.

21/01/2025

This report presents the findings, conclusions, recommendations and lessons learned following the final evaluation of the Peacebuilding Project in the North-Eastern Border Area of ​​Côte d'Ivoire. The project's performance is generally satisfactory in terms of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, conflict sensitivity and risk tolerance, and less satisfactory in terms of efficiency, ownership and sustainability, as well as catalytic effects.

21/01/2025

This evaluation serves the dual objectives of i) evidence and learning on performance, and ii) accountability for results to the donor. The evaluation questions focused on the relevance, effectiveness, results and sustainability of the GNAFC Partnership Programme. The evaluation followed a mixed methods approach drawing heavily on a desk review of existing documentary evidence, as well as on different project case studies.