Completed evaluations
Evaluation of the project "Climate Resilient Livelihood Opportunities for Women Economic Empowerment in Karamoja and West Nile Regions of Uganda"
19/06/2026
This evaluation assesses the Climate Resilient Livelihood Opportunities for Women Economic Empowerment (CRWEE) project implemented by FAO in Uganda’s Karamoja and West Nile regions from 2018 to 2024 with funding from the Government of Sweden through SIDA. The evaluation examines the project’s contributions to women’s economic empowerment, climate-resilient livelihoods and ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Terminal evaluation of the project “Support for Sustainable Food Production and Enhancement of Food Security and Climate Resilience in Burundi's Highland”
19/06/2026
The project objective was to increase adoption of resilient, improved production systems for sustainable food security and nutrition through integrated landscape management and sustainable food value chains. The evaluation results highlight significant progress in land restoration and integrated landscape management. Overall, the project's performance is satisfactory.
Evaluation of FAO's support to small-scale producers’ equitable access to resources (BP4) - Focus on access to finance
12/06/2026
This evaluation examines the implementation of better production 4 (2022–2025) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), focusing on improving small-scale producers’ access to resources, markets, services, finance and technology. It concludes that a predominant focus on producer-level support, without sufficient systemic engagement, may limit long-term sustainability.
Terminal evaluation of the project “Natural landscapes rehabilitation and climate change adaptation in the provinces of Bujumbura and Bujumbura Mayor through a Farmer Field School approach”
20/05/2026
The project objective was to improve the resilience of agro-sylvo-pastoral communities to the effects of climate variability and climate change. The evaluation results highlighted that the project has led to tangible progress in: reforestation, the adoption of agroecological practices, and community structuring based on the farmers' field school approach and the development of cooperatives.
Review of FAO’s Country Programme in Namibia, 2019-2024
28/04/2026
This review covers FAO’s engagement from 2019 to 2024 and focuses on selected thematic areas, jointly identified with FAO Namibia to address priority learning needs and inform the next Country Programming Framework (CPF). The review makes three recommendations focused on recalibrating programming using an agrifood systems approach, diversifying the resource mobilization strategy, and strengthening strategic presence operational capacity.
Evaluation of the project "Enhanced Resilience for Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe"
15/04/2026
The UNJP/ZIM/033/EC project (ERVHIZ), funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by FAO and UNICEF in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe from January 2021 to February 2025, aimed to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable households in Matabeleland South Province. The evaluation confirmed the project's high relevance and its alignment with national priorities and partner strategies.
FAO Uganda Country Programme Review 2018–2024
08/04/2026
This Country Programme Review (CPR) takes a critical look at FAO’s cooperation with Uganda between 2018 and 2024, examining how the Organization positioned itself, what it achieved, and where greater impact is still possible. Conducted by FAO’s Office of Evaluation in 2024, the review provides timely, evidence-based insights to inform the next Country Programming Framework (2026–2030) and to support strategic dialogue with the Government of Uganda, UN partners, and development actors.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Integrated Sustainable Land and Coastal Management"
30/03/2026
Key achievements include the establishment of Community Conservation Areas, the institutionalization of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management framework and the successful integration of R2R principles into national policies such as the Sustainable Cruise Development Strategy and the National Agroforestry Policy.
Learning from evaluations of FAO’s work in Europe and Central Asia 2024–2025
30/03/2026
FAO’s primary contribution has been to reinforce institutional frameworks, technical systems and policy processes that enable countries to plan, implement and sustain agricultural, environmental and food systems interventions. While these contributions strengthened planning, coordination and technical capacity, the durability of outcomes depends on sustained institutional commitment, operational readiness and effective integration within national systems.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Restoration of arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya through bioenterprise development and other incentives under The Restoration Initiative"
25/03/2026
The project sought to restore degraded dryland ecosystems, improve livelihoods, and strengthen institutional capacity for forest and landscape restoration. The evaluation found objectives largely achieved and recommended refining future project design, strengthening bio-enterprise support, embedding adaptive learning, and ensuring sustainability to safeguard learning and guide replication.