Completed evaluations
Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
13/11/2024
The evaluation focused on FAO SDG 14 related work from June 2016 to June 2021. It assessed: 1) FAO’s capacity to operate transformational change to meet the SDG 14 goals under the 2030 Agenda; 2) the organization’s contribution to the methodological conceptualization, testing, and roll-out of indicators under SDG14 for which it is custodian agency and 3) the relevance and effectiveness of FAO’s partnerships to enhance 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.
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 the project “Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban communities in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq”
06/09/2024
The evaluation found that the project is strongly aligned with national priorities, FAO's strategic objectives and the needs of Iraqi in peri-urban and rural communities. Recommendations include continued emphasis on value chain development, enhanced monitoring efforts, and further implementation of the HDP approach to ensure sustained project impact and resilience in a fragile context.
Evaluation of the project "Empowerment of rural women for climate action in the forestry sector of Western Honduras"
28/08/2024
The project aimed to reduce rural poverty and greenhouse gas emissions by strengthening the technical, productive and business capacities of rural and Indigenous women and youth. It achieved its targets, surpassing the goal of increasing income among participating women and achieving 89 percent progress in the goal of reducing greenhouse gases by August 2023.
Evaluation of the project “FAO’s Technical and Strategic Support to the Implementation of Mozambique’s Forest Investment Project”
22/08/2024
The project focused on creating an enabling environment for sustainable natural resource management in the Cabo Delgado and Zambezia provinces, engaging both government institutions and rural communities. The evaluation underscored FAO's key role in developing initiatives like the Forest Management Unit model and the Forest Information System, closely aligning with Mozambique's forestry needs.
Terminal evaluation of the project “Strengthening of capacities for environmental sound management of POP-pesticides in Uruguay
22/07/2024
The results of the evaluation indicate that the project began a priority process to combine productive, environmental and health approaches in relation to strengthening pesticide management. The recommendations focus on compliance with the work plan and monitoring the elimination proposal, and updating and strengthening the regulatory framework.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Governance Strengthening for the Management and Protection of Coastal & Marine Biodiversity in key ecological areas and the implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries"
04/07/2024
The project focused on improving the management and protection of marine biodiversity and promoting the ecosystem approach to fishing. The evaluation highlighted the high relevance and coherence of the project, as well as the institutional strengthening and development of technical capacities. The creation of synergies, instances of dialogue and high-quality lasting results also stands out.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Integrated Natural Resources Management in Degraded Landscapes in the Forest-Steppe Zone of Ukraine"
04/07/2024
The project’s objective was to promote the restoration of degraded landscapes in the forest-steppe and steppe zones of Ukraine by scaling up integrated natural resources management practices. Despite challenges caused by the ongoing war, the project’s activities and incentives stand out as good practices to replicate. The project significantly implemented successful capacity building, which led to increased information sharing and the development of draft laws on environmental protection.
Evaluation of the FAO country programme for Chad 2017–2023
04/07/2024
Le positionnement de la FAO au Tchad sur les grands domaines prioritaires du pays lui confère d'emblée un avantage comparatif certain. La FAO est fortement présente au Tchad et occupe une place centrale dans la coordination des actions dans le domaine de l'alimentation et de la nutrition. Les projets d’urgence dominent le portefeuille, au détriment du développement des chaînes de valeur et de la gestion des ressources naturelles.