Completed evaluations
Terminal evaluation of the project "Smart Adaptation of Forest Landscapes in Mountain Areas"
15/11/2024
While the project showed high technical delivery capacity, delays and staffing issues impacted effectiveness, particularly in fostering community engagement and capacity building. The evaluation recommended to design and implement a follow-up project to facilitate and support a participatory validation process of the forest management plans in the respective communities.
Evaluation of FAO's work on reducing food loss and waste under Programme Priority Area "better nutrition 4"
05/11/2024
Covering 2015 to 2023, the evaluation aimed to enhance FAO's contributions to FLW reduction. The evaluation found that FAO has positioned itself as a key player on food loss and waste reduction thanks to high-quality publications such as the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2019. The evaluation called for better integration of socioeconomic, environmental and gender considerations in FLW strategies and projects, emphasizing the need for more resources and innovative solutions.
Evaluation of the project “Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi (Pillars 1 and 4)"
05/11/2024
The project aimed to support children’s full potential through nutrition-sensitive agriculture, aligning closely with Malawi’s national priorities in food security, nutrition and resilience building. The project effectively promoted knowledge of animal source foods, increased livestock ownership and biofortified crop production. The project successfully built capacity at grassroots and household levels, enhancing community involvement in food production and financial security.
Evaluation of the project "Strengthening the productivity of plant and animal production in Djibouti"
24/10/2024
The evaluation revealed improvements in water management and crop diversification, while highlighting gaps in adaptability and coordination. The project has benefited various communities but challenges remain, particularly for women. Recommendations include water mobilization, structuring into cooperatives, the agro-pastoral value chain approach, and strengthening technical support.
Evaluation of the project "Adaptation of rural communities to climate variability and change to improve their resilience and livelihoods in Guatemala"
22/10/2024
The evaluation highlights the project's contribution to building resilience in rural communities. It highlights that the strengthening of the infrastructure and equipment of some SMEs generated additional income and job creation, and significantly benefited groups of women and indigenous peoples, although the strengthening was not homogeneous.
Impact evaluation of FAO’s cash-for-work programme in Somalia
15/10/2024
This programme provides temporary employment opportunities in the maintenance or rehabilitation of public infrastructure. Its primary objective is to offer income support to vulnerable individuals while facilitating the development of essential community assets.
Evaluation of the project “Integrated Country Approach for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agrifood system” Phase III (2019–2023)
04/10/2024
The project successfully enhanced the capacity of youth in agrifood systems, including agricultural production, digital and financial literacy, and marketing. While progress was made in developing agricultural value chains, further improvement is needed by adopting a strategic market systems approach. However, challenges remain, particularly in access to finance for young agripreneurs and the need for tailored interventions to support diverse youth needs.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Enabling transboundary cooperation for sustainable management of the Indonesian Seas"
23/09/2024
The project aimed to play a catalytic role in addressing transboundary concerns to strengthen regional cooperation and support the effective and sustainable management of the Indonesian Seas Large Marine Ecosystem (ISLME). The project supported an ecosystem approach to fisheries management, strengthened data collection and management mechanisms and enhanced monitoring control and surveillance capacity to combat illegal unreported and unregulated fishing.
Evaluation of the project “Strengthening animal health and food safety systems” in Mongolia
13/09/2024
The project was very relevant to the priorities of the Government of Mongolia ministries and veterinary practitioners in public and private sectors. Throughout the project implementation, the project's adaptability and flexibility played a pivotal role, successfully adjusting originally planned activities and budget to address emergency needs in the country. The effective management of disease outbreaks during the project further underscored its resilience and impact.
Evaluation of “Food and Nutrition Security Resilience Programme: Building food system resilience in protracted crises”
13/09/2024
Significant improvements were noted in agricultural income, natural resource management, conflict management, and women's engagement. However, the absence of local private sector partnerships posed a sustainability risk. The evaluation provided eight recommendations to enhance future programs, emphasizing comprehensive value chain support, local partnerships, peacebuilding funding, and community-based monitoring.