Highlights
Event
EvalforEarth Roundtable discussion: When 1+1 becomes 3, 2 or 1: Quality strengths and gaps in mixed methods evaluations
26/10/2026
The webinar will provide a practice-oriented space for evaluation commissioners, managers and practitioners to examine what constitutes quality in mixed-methods...
Event
EvalforEarth Inter-Agency learning dialogue on Climate Action: Strengthening Evidence from COP30 to COP31
09/10/2026
As the international community moves from the outcomes of the thirtieth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention...
Highlights
Evaluation evidence on forests and forestry
30/09/2026
As FAO hosts the 10th World Forest Week and the 28th Session of the Committee on Forestry, the FAO Office of Evaluation highlights a selection of evaluations...
Diagnostic for potential future reforms: Evidence synthesis
This report presents the findings of a Diagnostic Exercise conducted by the FAO Office of Evaluation at the request of FAO’s Conference, following the launch of FAO@80: Proposals for Institutional Renewal and the subsequent Conference decision to initiate a Member-led process on potential reforms.
Watch: Programme assessment of FAO’s Ukraine emergency response (2022–2024)
This assessment sought to answer two key questions: 1) What have been the results of FAO’s emergency work? 2) What are the key lessons that can feed into FAO Ukraine’s upcoming multiyear programme and any future surge responses?
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Latest evaluations
Evaluation
Review of the project "Suriname Agriculture Market Access Project"
10/2026
The FAO Office of Evaluation conducted the final review of the Suriname Agriculture Market Access Project (SAMAP) to inform future initiatives in Suriname’s...
Evaluation
Terminal evaluation of the project "Pesticide Risk Reduction in Bangladesh"
09/2026
The “Pesticide Risk Reduction in Bangladesh” project was highly relevant and strategically aligned with national priorities, FAO strategies and GEF...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the project "Argentina REDD-plus Results Based Payments for results period 2014-2016"
08/2026
This project aimed to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation across Argentina’s 23 provinces. The evaluation covers the period from...
Evaluation
FAO Togo Country Programme Review - Portfolio Brief (2023–2027)
08/2026
This brief reviews FAO’s programme under the 2023–2027 Country Programming Framework (CPF). It provides key insights into the country’s portfolio and...
Evaluation
FAO Zimbabwe Country Programme Review - Portfolio Brief (2022–2026)
08/2026
FAO implemented a portfolio of interventions under its 2022–2026 Country Programming Framework to support inclusive agrifood systems, strengthen resilience...
Evaluation
Review of FAO's contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Colombia within the Country Programming Framework 2021-2024
07/2026
The review recommends that FAO strengthen its programmatic approach and improve the coordination of its projects, establish a sustainability strategy...