Completed evaluations
Operational Partners Implementation Modality evidence synthesis
25/04/2025
The Operational Partnership Implementation Modality (OPIM) is an indirect project implementation modality established by FAO through Manual Section 701, in November 2015. To FAO, the synthesis recommends to develop a corporate approach that, considering donors’ and FAO’s funding limitations, could allow to address capacities constraints of both its Country Offices and operational partners.
Evaluation of the project "Enhancing Livelihoods, Food Security and Maritime Safety through Increased Resilience of Fishing Communities Dependent on Coral Reef Fisheries in the African Coastal Countries of Indian Ocean"
26/03/2025
The evaluation reviewed the project’s coherence with global, national, and regional initiatives, its effectiveness in achieving results, and its efficiency in adapting to challenges. It also examined sustainability at community and institutional levels, inclusiveness in design and implementation, stakeholder engagement and coordination, and the adequacy of monitoring, evaluation, and learning mechanisms.
Evaluation of the project "Support to Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development"
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.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Towards sustainable management of the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem – Initial support to SAP implementation"
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.
Terminal evaluation of the project “Establish a Network of Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems”
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.
Evaluation of the project "Consolidation of peace and security between farming and herding communities in the provinces of Salamat, Sila and Ouaddaï"
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.
Evaluation of the project “Increased climate resilience of rural households and communities through the rehabilitation of production landscapes in selected localities of the Republic of Cuba”
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.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Sustainable management of agrobiodiversity and vulnerable ecosystems recuperation in Peruvian Andean regions through Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems approach"
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.
Evaluation of the project "Food Security Emergency in Guinea-Bissau"
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.
Evaluation of FAO’s Country Portfolio in Somalia 2018–2022
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.