The evaluation drew lessons from the implementation of the Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2018-2022 - the document defining the joint medium and long-term priorities identified by FAO and the Government of Mali. It made recommendations for the development of the new programming cycle.
The current CPF covers the period 2018-2022 and aims to help build a Mali free from hunger and malnutrition. The priority areas of intervention of the programme are:
- Strengthening the resilience and social protection of populations vulnerable to food and nutritional insecurity
- Sustainable intensification, diversification of production and development of agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries value chains in Mali
- Support to public institutions in the rural sector for the implementation of national policies.
What did the evaluation cover?
The evaluation assessed FAO's work in Mali during the period 2018-2022 and focused on:
- The relevance of the FAO country programme
- The strategic positioning of the Organization in relation to other development actors
- FAO's contribution to the three CPF priority areas
Additionally, the evaluation identified good practices, causes of successes and failures, and potential areas of work for the next CPF.
What were the findings?
The evaluation found that the programme was aligned with national development strategies and responded to the needs of local communities. However, the focus on short-term, financially constrained projects reduced the expected effects and impacts on vulnerable communities. FAO developed transformative and inclusive implementation approaches, relying on diversified partnerships. Several actions were taken to address the immediate needs of women, but there was a lack of strategic initiatives for broader transformations.
