(documents.web_collection:("recent evaluations"))2024-03-19T06:19:25.3753353-04:00165<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The Ramba Kibondo "Live Long Child" Child Survival Project (CSP) has been managed by World Relief (WR) Burundi in Kibuye Health District in Gitega Province since September 2007. The projects goal was to achieve significant and sustained reductions in mortality and morbidity in children under five years of age and in women of reproductive age. World Relief implemented a community integrated management of childhood illnesses (C-IMCI) program using a care group model to mobilize communities and bring about change, to disseminate health education messages, and improve referrals in a timely manner to the nearest Ministry of Health (MOH) health center. Also, the CSP identified and rehabilitated malnourished children using the Positive Deviance/Hearth (PD/Hearth) strategy. The evaluation concluded that (1) the care group model successfully reached every beneficiary household in the Kibuye Health District; (2) the identification and rehabilitation of malnourished children through the PD/Hearth strategy was effective; (3) a total of 209 care groups with 2,853 volunteers have been involved in health education, referrals and data collection; (4) training of project staff at all levels of the project has contributed to significant capacity building; (5) the monitoring and evaluation system provided the data necessary for decision-making; and (6) as recommended at the mid-term evaluation, community health workers (CHW), MOH health center staff health promoters (TPS), and health center staff management committees (COSAs) were more involved in project activities, particularly in the analysis of data and joint planning of community meetings and home visits. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title On cover: Kibuye Health District, Gitega Province, Burundi -- Cooperative agreement #: GHN-A-00-07-00011-00 -- Program dates: September 30, 2007-September 30, 2012 Title in header: World Relief Burundi child survival project final evaluation 2012 Mid-term evaluation report: PD-ACS-581Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGHN-A-00-07-00011-00 AID-GHN-A-00-07-0001112/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDeath Demographic surveys Diseases Health NutritionBurundiGHN-A-00-07-00011-00 AID-GHN-A-00-07-00011http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW319.pdf2728 KB012401 - World Relief011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfChaponniere, Paulette A.Child survival14 December 2012World Relief Burundi Ramba Kibondo 'Live Long Child' child survival project : final evaluation report 2012PD-ACW-319https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjQzBurundi<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) was contracted to perform the final performance evaluation of USAID/East Africa's (USAID/EA) Peace in East and Central Africa II (PEACE II) program. The five-year PEACE II program was USAID/EA's primary conflict mitigation activity in terms of financial investment and profile, and operated from 2007-2012. The Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) was awarded to PACT in September 30, 2007 and the program ended on December 31, 2012, and was managed by the USAID Regional Conflict Management and Governance Office (RCMG). PEACE II program activities were active in multiple peace corridors along the Kenya-Somalia border and in one corridor on the Kenya-Uganda border. In the context of PEACE II, peace corridors are considered discrete geographic zones with notable historical cross-border activity, as well as evidence of cross-border or inter-clan conflict. Most peace corridors consist of two townships, one on either side of the targeted border. This is an evidence-based evaluation that investigates the effectiveness of PEACE II in: (1) building community conflict prevention, mitigation, and response capacity; and (2) improving security in targeted communities. The evaluation also supported USAID/EA to learn which theories of change (ToCs) proved valid, which ones did not, and, where monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data was not sufficient, to make a validity determination. Based on the evidence, the PEACE II projects and activities were largely successful as mechanisms to facilitate peacebuilding, trauma healing, social reconciliation, peace networking and cross-border interaction and collaboration between communities. They successfully leveraged existing community peace mechanisms such as the Peace Committees, elders, womens and youth groups, traditional and culture-specific trauma healing and training mechanisms, and response networks to build additional and enhanced capacities for change in the corridors. (Excerpt, modified)</span>'This publication .... was prepared under Contract Number AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016, Task Order Number AID-623-TO-12-00002 ....' Also known as: PEACE II end project performance evaluation Evaluated project title: Peace in East and Central Africa II (PEACE II)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-623-TO-12-00002 RAN-I-00-09-00016-002/1/2013 12:00:00 AMBehavior change Communities Crimes Governance Households Public opinion Violence against women YouthCentral Africa East Africa623-A-00-07-00050-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW315.pdf1192 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)012598 - USAID. Mission to East Africa 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfGrossman-Vermaas, Robert Reisman, AdamConflict resolution9 Feb 2013Peace in East and Central Africa (PEACE II) program : final evaluation reportPD-ACW-315https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjQyEast Africa, Central Africa<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This report is the end of project performance evaluation for the Powering Progress Project (PPP) funded by USAID/EA at a cost of US$ 2,104,953 and implemented by Nexant Inc. between April 2010 and July 2012. The evaluation was conducted by Sewa Business Services Limited in the period between November 30, 2012 and February 5, 2013. The purpose of PPP was to provide technical assistance and capacity building support to key entities in Eastern Africa (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda) and to establish a regional electricity market. Nexant was largely effective and efficient in implementing PPP as it produced most of the deliverables in time and at no additional cost; more staff were trained than planned; their support in bilateral power trade and crossborder electrification (CBE) agreements was useful. However, a few challenges hindered effective implementation of the PPP. These included limited presence of the PPP Nexant staff in the region, which posed communication challenges and affected engagement levels between the contractor, EAPP and the beneficiaries. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title: Powering progress project : end of project evaluation report 'Submitted to: USAID/East Africa' Also known as: USAID/East Africa technical support to the East African power pool end of project evaluation Evaluated task order title: Powering progress project (PPP) Evaluated project title: Energy II indefinite quantity contract(Energy II IQC)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments2/1/2013 12:00:00 AMContracting Contractors Electricity Electrification Institutional sustainability Public opinion Trade UtilitiesEast AfricaAID-623-TO-10-00002 AID-EPP-I-00-03-00007 EPP-I-00-03-00007-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW314.pdf936 KB040359 - Sewa Business Services, Ltd.012598 - USAID. Mission to East AfricaEnglishapplication/pdfEnergy economicsFebruary 2013Powering progress project : end of project performance evaluation report : final reportPD-ACW-314https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjQx<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Philippines contracted a third party evaluation team to conduct a final performance evaluation of its family planning (FP) and maternal and child health (MCH) portfolio. USAID's FP and MCH portfolio currently supports five projects which are focused in 30 provinces with a total population of over 37 million, around 40% of the population of the Philippines. The evaluation, conducted in two phases, was to determine the extent to which the portfolio has met its overarching objectives of: (1) strengthened local government units (LGU) provision and management of health services; (2) expanded quality services by private and commercial providers; (3) increased appropriate healthy behaviors and practices; and (4) improved policy environment and financing of services. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Footer title: USAID/Philippines : performance evaluation of the FP and MCH portfolio Evaluated project title: Strengthening local governance in health (HealthGOV) Evaluated project title: Sustainable health improvement and empowerment through local development (SHIELD) Evaluated project title: Private sector mobilization for family health (PRISM2) Evaluated project title: Health promotion and communication (HealthPRO) Evaluated project title: Health policy development project (HPDP)Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge II (GH tech bridge II) Includes 'statement of differences' from USAID/Philippines (Annex H)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-0002712/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMaternal child health care Family planning services Community mobilization Family planning promotion programs Communications development Quality of care Access to services Behavior change Health behavior Local levelPhilippines492-A-00-06-00037-00 492-A-00-06-00035-00 GHS-I-00-07-00004-00 GHS-I-00-07-00010-00 492-A-00-06-00031-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW275.pdf691 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfSenlet, Pinar Megill, David et al.Maternal child health careDec 201212-02-006USAID/Philippines : performance evaluation of the family planning and maternal and child health portfolioPD-ACW-275https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjM5PhilippinesThis is a report on the mid-term evaluation of the USAID/Kosovo Democratic Effective Municipalities Initiative (DEMI). The evaluation was conducted during the period November-December, 2012, by a team assembled by Mendez, England & Associates (ME&A). The main purpose of the evaluation was to provide USAID/Kosovo with an objective external assessment of the management and performance of DEMIs activities from August 9, 2010 to October 31, 2012. The objective of the mid-term evaluation was to: (1) determine the impact of DEMI and whether the project is meeting its intended objectives and outcomes; and (2) provide USAID/Kosovo with the tools to effectively utilize lessons learned in future governance project design. (Excerpt, modified) 'Prepared under Task Order AID-167-BC-12-000 Under the Evaluation Services IQC' Evaluated project title: Democratic effective municipalities initiative (DEMI)Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00018-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGovernance Democratization Municipal level Political development Transparency Accountability Community servicesKosovoEPP-I-00-04-00036-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW264.pdf1252 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationGovernanceJan 2013Mid-term evaluation of USAID/Kosovo democratic effective municipalities initiative (DEMI) : final reportPD-ACW-264https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjM3Kosovo<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tuberculosis Health Activities in Zambia, THANZI, is a USAID funded project executed from Oct 2007 to Sept 2012 by CARE International in four districts of Eastern Province, namely in Chadiza, Chipata, Lundazi and Petauke, with the goal to support the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) to decrease morbidity and mortality caused by tuberculosis (TB), in the context of HIV co-infection. The objectives of the final evaluation were: (1) determine the extent to which the project accomplished the results (effectiveness); (2) describe key factors that contributed to what worked or did not work (effectiveness and efficiency); (3) provide a record of how these results were obtained (efficiency and implementation mechanism); (4) demonstrate how this project contributes to global learning about community-based health programming (lessons learned). The final conclusion at the end of THANZI is that TB is a considerably smaller problem in Eastern Province than initially envisaged in 2007, especially when compared to most other provinces in Zambia. (Excerpt, modified)</span></div>
<div></div>Evaluated project title: TB health activities in Zambia (THANZI)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGHS-A-00-07-00024-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMArts Demographic surveys Diseases Districts Health Mass mediaZambiaGHS-A-00-07-00024-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW261.pdf427 KB000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfVerduin, RemiTuberculosis9 Nov 2012Final evaluation : THANZI ("good health") (TB health activities in Zambia)PD-ACW-261https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjM2ZambiaThis summary presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations of a mid-term evaluation of the U.S. Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), including the APEC Secretariat and policy makers in APEC member economies, for accelerating progress toward regional economic integration and meeting APEC's Bogor Goals. In order to evaluate the contractors performance and effectiveness of the TATF, an external participatory mid-term evaluation of the project was completed in September November 2012. The evaluation aimed to address: (1) how has each APEC TATF program and the implementing partner changed APEC as an institution; (2) to what extent did the services provided by the TATF further international trade and investment and assist regional integration; and (3) what are the most important areas of focus for U.S. assistance in the future to achieve the greatest impact given limited budgets and APEC capacity. (Excerpt, modified)Cover title: APEC TATF mid-term evaluation Also known as: APEC U.S. Technical Assistance and Training Facility mid-term contractor evaluation Evaluated task order title: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Technical Assistance and Training Facility (APECTATF)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-486-O-12-00147 AID-486-O-12-001601/1/2013 12:00:00 AMTraining Training centers Economic cooperation International trade Investment Economic integration Economic reformSoutheast Asia Indonesia SingaporeEEM-I-03-07-00009-00 EEM-I-00-07-00009-00 AID-EEM-I-03-07-00009 AID-EEM-I-00-07-00009http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW256.pdf1184 KB011460 - USAID. Regional Development Mission - Asia (RDMA)Englishapplication/pdfFarbman, Michael Hyatt Abdul WahabEconomic reformJan 2013APEC U.S. TATF mid-term contractor evaluationPD-ACW-256https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjM1Since the end of the Sri Lanka civil war in 2009, USAID has focused its development priorities in conflict-affected northern and eastern regions. The United States Government Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Sri Lanka, FY 2011-2013, focuses on two development objectives: (1) strengthened Partnership between the State and its Citizens to Establish a Foundation for Reconciliation; and (2) increased and more equitable economic growth in former conflict areas. Under the second development objective, USAID created a series of public private alliances (ppas), in order to increase investment in conflict-affected areas, and advocate for regulatory improvements to the business environment. Taking the private sector as Sri Lankas growth point, USAIDs Public Private Alliances initiative in Sri Lanka began in 2008, aiming to boost economic growth in conflict-affected regions. In March 2010, in support of USAID/Sri Lanka's Public Private Partnership (PPP) strategy to rebuild social and economic security in Northern and Eastern Provinces, the mission entered into a cooperative agreement with Daya Apparel Export (Pvt) Ltd (DAEL), to design and implement the Eastern Garment Alliance (EGA). This is a report on the mid-term performance evaluation of EGA from its inception through September 2012. The purposes of the evaluation are to: (1) determine how well or poorly project components are working and why; (2) identify needed modifications, as the project moves forward; and (3) determine whether factories are operating effectively to contribute to the economy and are meeting plans and targets. (Excerpt, modified)Cover titleSpecial EvaluationDocuments1/1/2013 12:00:00 AMSocioeconomic development Post conflict societies Political reconciliation Civil war Public-private cooperation Private sector Economic growth Social changeSri Lanka383-A-00-l 0-00504-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW255.pdf1585 KB000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfSocioeconomic developmentJan 2013Evaluation : USAID/Sri Lanka eastern garment alliance (EGA) projectPD-ACW-255https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjM0Sri Lanka<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">In South Africa, HIV infection rates have increased from an average of less than one percent among pregnant women in antenatal clinics in 1990 to 29% in 2006 and 30.2% in 2011. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), about 5.7 million or 17% of all South Africans are now HIV-infected. The Government of South Africa (SAG) responded to the HIV epidemic by developing a National Strategic Plan 2007-2011 (NSP). One of the two primary aims of this NSP was to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS on individuals, families, communities, and society by expanding access to an appropriate package of treatment, care, and support to 80% of all people diagnosed with HIV. An evaluation of the Hospice Palliative Care Association (HPCA) project was conducted in South Africa between September 7th and October 26th to: (1) document the degree to which the USAID-funded palliative care interventions were successful; (2) identify best practices, suggest improvements; and (3) provide recommendations for follow-on interventions. (Excerpt, modified)</span></span>Evaluated project title: Hospice Palliative Care Association (HPCA)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments674-A-00-10-00023-0012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDiseases Education Health care costs Management Marketing Mass media NutritionSouth Africa674-A-00-10-00023-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW254.pdf535 KB040317 - University Research South Africa (URSA)008605 - USAID. Mission to South AfricaEnglishapplication/pdfNyamato, Ernest Makhungu-Ramfolo, Nondumiso Maartens, TinaHIV / AIDS1 Dec 2012Performance evaluation of USAID support to palliative care in South AfricaPD-ACW-254https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjMzSouth Africa<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">From 2001 to 2012, USAID/Brazil invested approximately US$35 million in TB programs aimed at expanding Directly Observed Therapy Short-Course (DOTS), the WHO-recommended strategy for TB control, in selected priority areas with the highest burden of TB. USAID programs and projects also combated Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB), improved coordination between TB and HIV/AIDS Programs, and increased public awareness of TB. USAID TB funding for Brazil ended in September 2011, i.e., two years earlier than previously expected. All activities will terminate in 2013. It is essential to capture the Agencys legacy in TB, share lessons learned and best practices, and inform the recommendations that will be provided to the Government of Brazil (GOB), other donors, and stakeholders.In October 2012, USAID/Brazil commissioned GH Tech Bridge II to conduct an independent, external performance evaluation of its TB portfolio, covering the period of fiscal year (FY) 2001 to FY 2012. Overall, USAID's TB program was perceived as highly valuable, with strategic investment that leveraged and supplemented existing, larger technical, managerial and financial resources in the National TB Program. The main legacy of USAID support to TB control in Brazil is the adoption of DOTS as the national TB control policy, and implementation of quality DOTS programs in selected intervention sites. USAID support was key in influencing policy change for adoption of DOTS and in helping to implement and expand quality DOTS in priority high burden areas. By funding relevant research, USAID played a fundamental role in provided scientific evidence to this major policy change, which included Ethambutol in the TB treatment regimen, in accordance with international standards. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"Examining the long-term outcomes and sustainability of TB activities receiving USAID support from 2001" Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge II (GH tech bridge II)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000271/1/2013 12:00:00 AMTuberculosis Multidrug-resistant/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/XDR-TB) Disease prevention and control Health policy Disease treatment Drug therapy Health care planningBrazil512-A-00-01-00016-00 512-G-00-06-00024-00 AAG-G-00-99-00005-00 AAG-P-00-99-00006-00 AID-512-G-00-06-00024 AID-512-TO-10-00001 AID-AAG-G-00-99-00005 AID-AAG-P-00-99-00006 AID-GHA-G-00-08-00005 AID-GHH-I-00-07-00059 AID-GHH-I-01-07-00059 AID-GHN-A-00-07-00002 AID-GHN-T-00-06-00001 AID-GHS-A-00-05-00019 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00002 AID-GPO-A-00-06-00005 AID-OAA-A-11-00021 AID-OAA-LA-10-00002 GHA-G-00-08-00005-00 GHH-I-00-07-00059-00 GHH-I-01-07-00059-00 GHN-A-00-07-00002-00 GHN-T-00-06-00001-00 GHS-A-00-05-00019-00 GPO-A-00-06-00005-00 HRN-A-00-00-00014-00 HRN-A-00-00-00016-00 HRN-A-00-00-00018-00 HRN-A-00-96-90006-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW263.pdf2494 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)011262 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Population and Reproductive HealthEnglishapplication/pdfMohan, Carolyn Carvalho, Anna Cristina et al.TuberculosisJanuary 201312-02-016USAID/Brazil : performance evaluation of the tuberculosis portfolio, 2001-2012PD-ACW-263https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjMxBrazil<span style="font-family: Arial;">This is a report on the mid-term evaluation of the Gambia-Senegal Sustainable Fisheries Program (Ba Nafaa) funded by USAID/West Africa (WA). The project was implemented in The Gambia and Senegal by the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center (URI) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Per the requirements of USAID, this evaluation report covers The Gambia, where the majority of the on-the-ground activities occur, but not Senegal. The evaluation was conducted during the period of November December 2012, by a team of experts assembled by Mendez, England & Associates (ME&A), located in Bethesda, Maryland. The team consisted of three international consultants: a fishery and aquaculture specialist; a natural resources specialist; and a monitoring and evaluation specialist. The core objectives of the evaluation were to: (1) assess progress towards achievement of the expected results of the Ba Nafaa project from October 2009 to December 2012; (2) assess the effectiveness of project design, implementation, and sustainability mechanisms; and (3) propose actionable lessons learned and recommendations to guide implementation for the remaining period of the project to improve performance and potentially apply lessons learned throughout the WA region. The key finding of the evaluation team is that, given the challenging environment for fisheries sector reform in The Gambia, Ba Nafaa has achieved significant results towards the goal of supporting the Government of The Gambia (GoTG) in reforming the artisanal fisheries sector in the country. This is a commendable effort, especially since the growth of the fisheries sector in The Gambia faces numerous institutional constraints that limit social and political approval for sector reforms. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"Prepared under task order: GHH-I-00-07-00023, under the water services IQC" Submitted to: USAID/West Africa Evaluated project title: Gambia-Senegal sustainable fisheries program (Ba Nafaa)Special EvaluationDocuments2/1/2013 12:00:00 AMFisheries Aquaculture Natural resource management Artisanal fisheries Economic growth Agricultural development Sustainable development Sustainable agricultureGambia Senegal624-A-00-09-00033-00 AID-624-A-00-09-00033http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW045.pdf1348 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfRagusa, Ginaluca Ortiz, Anthony Acrio, DaisyAquaculture and fisheriesFebruary 2013Mid-term performance evaluation of the USAID/West Africa Gambia-Senegal sustainable fisheries program : final reportPD-ACW-045https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjI5Gambia, Senegal<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is a mid-term project evaluation report of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Local Government and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP), a three-year, $9.0 million project in Western Region implemented by Management Systems International (MSI). The project began in 2010 and is due to end by August 2013. LOGODEP's stated assistance objective is to strengthen local democratic and decentralized governance through civic involvement. The evaluation found: (1) a well-qualified LOGODEP project team is in place and is implementing well-drawn implementation plans in close coordination with Ghanaian counterparts. LOGODEP's institutional arrangements and commitments are contributing positively to achievement of the project's objectives; (2) the competitive grants program review process is leading to high-quality submissions, but the short time frame of the grants is inconsistent with durable gains in governance or service delivery; (3) work with traditional authorities has proven to be an important activity in community outreach and is especially noteworthy because it was not planned into original project activities or results; (4) spatial planning is now recognized as a critical tool for future development planning exercises. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"Prepared under task order, 641-TO-12-00002 under the democracy and governance analytical services indefinite quantity contract, AID-OAA-I-10-00004" Project title: Project title: Democracy and governance analytical services III indefinite quantity contractSpecial EvaluationDocuments641-TO-12-00002 AID-OAA-I-10-0000412/1/2012 12:00:00 AMGovernance Local level Decentralization Transparency Civil society Civil society organizations (CSO) Community leadership Taxes Information dissemination LicensingGhanaAID-641-A-00-10-00071 641-A-00-10-00071-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU990.pdf276 KB012295 - Democracy International, Inc.008547 - USAID. Mission to GhanaEnglishapplication/pdfCostello, Charles Hoffman, Barak Smith, EvanGovernance19 December 2012Mid-term performance evaluation of the Ghana local governance decentralization program (LOGODEP)PD-ACU-990https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjI3Ghana<div>In November-December 2012 a final performance evaluation of the Ulaanbaatar School Buildings Thermo-technical Retrofitting Project was conducted for USAID/Mongolia. The overall goal of the project was to demonstrate the heat energy savings that could be achieved through thermal insulation and heating system improvements at three school buildings. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the extent to which the project achieved its energy, greenhouse gas (GHG), and learning objectives, and to develop recommendations for the project and for future programming of a similar type. The thermal-technical retrofits to School Nos. 79-1, 79-2, and 63 have transformed exceedingly cold, drafty, and leaky buildings into warm and comfortable environments conducive to learning. The resulting comfort levels in the school buildings have exceeded the expectations of the school staff and students, as well as some project engineers and contractors. School staff and students are pleased with the new environment, more proud of their schools, and expect learning to improve as a result of the retrofits. Two unplanned benefits of this project are that the teachers and some parents at School No. 63 were so enthusiastic about the reincarnation of the building that they repainted the interior of the facility themselves, and people who live near School No. 63 are using the building as a type of informal community center for sports and other activities during non-school hours. Overall, the evaluation team found that the quality of workmanship in both the construction plans and the construction was high, that building envelop improvements were consistent with the plans, and that high quality materials were used. Project partner architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as school directors, noted the unusually thorough and effective construction site supervision and project management, which ensured that construction procedures adhered. (Excerpt, modified)</div>Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-438-O-13-00001 AID-OAA-C-11-001541/1/2013 12:00:00 AMSchool buildings Climate change Energy efficiency Greenhouse gases (GHG) Coal Cost control Knowledge Renewable energy resources Building renovation Thermal processesMongolia438-OUGA-12-001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU987.pdf977 KB008578 - USAID. Mission to MongoliaEnglishapplication/pdfBraatz, Barbara Tingley, ClementClimate change28 Jan 2013Evaluation of the Ulaanbaatar school buildings thermo-technical retrofitting project : final reportPD-ACU-987https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjI2Mongolia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">By most standards the quality of public basic education in the Dominican Republic is poor. Despite nearly universal enrollment, students are not learning at the expected rate, and scores on tests for achievement in fundamental literacy and numeracy skills are low. The USAID/Dominican Republic mission (USAID/DR) has a long history of support to quality basic education in the country and to the Ministry of Education (MINERD). The current portfolio builds on this experience both in its objectives and approaches, and with its implementing partners who are almost exclusively Dominican. The mid-term performance evaluation of the education portfolio is in two parts: the evaluation of the program as a whole; and performance evaluations of each of the component projects. The project evaluations provide the evidence required to assess the central evaluation questions - performance, efficiency, and sustainability for USAID/DR education programming. The two-fold approach responds to the two objectives of the evaluation. The evidence-based analysis at the project level identifies strengths and weaknesses in implementation, and makes recommendations for mid-course corrections to improve project results. The evaluation of the portfolio as a whole is intended to inform mission strategic decisions about how to approach education programming in the future and to set priorities among various components. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Inside title: USAID/Dominican Republic education portfolio mid-term performance evaluation : integrated report Task Order No. AID-517-TO-12-00001 Evaluated project title: Effective schools program (ESP) Evaluated project title: Basic education program (BEP) Evaluated project title: Out-of-school at-risk youth and children (ARYC) Evaluated project title: Batey community development (BCD) Evaluated project title: Major League Baseball-Dominican Development Alliance (MLB-DDA) Annexes: PD-ACX-192Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-517-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMBasic education Quality of education Enrollment Student testing Learning readiness Literacy Literacy instruction MathematicsDominican Republic517-A-00-10-00102-00 517-A-00-10-00100-00 AID-517-A-00-10-00102 AID-517-A-00-10-00100http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU985.pdf394 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc. 009054 - DevTech Systems, Inc.008537 - USAID. Mission to Dominican Republic 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfLambert, VirginiaBasic educationJanuary 2013USAID/Dominican Republic education portfolio mid-term performance evaluation : integrated reportPD-ACU-985https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjI1Dominican Republic<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Liberia's electricity sector is one of the most underdeveloped of any USAID-assisted country. Rates of access to publicly provided electricity are among the lowest in the world, while the per-unit cost of electricity is among the highest. There is little private investment in the sector, and the Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy lacks the technical capacity to champion meaningful reform and expand access in Monrovia or throughout the country. The lack of access is a significant barrier to Liberias economic development. The Liberia Energy Sector Support Program (LESSP) was designed by USAID/Liberia to increase access to affordable renewable energy services in geographically focused rural and urban areas in order to foster economic, political and social development. Key evaluation objectives included the following: (1) identifying and assessing progress toward achieving each LESSP objective; (2) identifying unexpected implementation obstacles and the program's responses; (3) identifying which aspects of the program worked, which did not, and why; (4) assessing the effectiveness of the program's grant component; (5) analyzing the relationships between resources available, resources used and results achieved to determine the specific cost-effectiveness of USAID's programming in each objective, as well as the program as a whole; and (6) making specific recommendations for the final two years of the program, including eventual modification of the program. (Excerpt, modified)</span>USAID indefinite quantity contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-00015 Title in footer: Mid-term evaluation of LESSP Evaluated project title: Liberian energy sector support program (LESSP)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-669-TO-12-00005 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMElectricity Access to resources Private sector Investment Energy supply Energy resource development Renewable energy resources Rural areas Urban areas Socioeconomic developmentLiberia669-C-00-10-00059-00 AID-669-C-00-10-00059http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU973.pdf836 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)008570 - USAID. Mission to Liberia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationEnergy supply15 January 2013Mid-term evaluation of the Liberian energy sector support programPD-ACU-973https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjI0Liberia<span style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; background-color: #eeeeee; text-indent: 0px; display: inline !important; font: x-small Arial; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The goal of the PSI/M project was to improve the health status of the Malagasy people, and especially women and children. The purpose of the project was to increase the use of effective health products, services and behaviors in the areas of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), as well as the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), malaria, diarrheal disease, and pneumonia. Project strategies included engagement with the private sector and evidence-based social marketing. From 2008 to 2012, PSI/M supported the promotion, communication, research, and training for health services, and the social marketing of 16 subsidized health products in wholesale commercial, pharmaceutical, and community outlets (the former based at established supply points). As well, a selection of PSI/M products was made available for Top Rseau, which is a franchised network of private, clinic-based providers established by PSI/M in 2000 with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The purpose of this evaluation was two-fold: (1) collect qualitative and quantitative information about PSI/Ms implementation, progress and challenges, with particular emphasis on whether PSI/M successfully achieved the expected results of the project. Additionally, share any programmatic, management and/or financial obstacles that affected project implementation to inform future projects; and (2) Inform USAID/Madagascar and key stakeholders on recommended strategies, structures or actions for future projects involving supply chain and distribution systems to increase efficiency and impacts, e.g., viability of community supply chain system; priority areas for local capacity building; gaps in management structure and oversight; consumer focus in product distribution and price determination, etc. (Excerpt from English language ver., modified)</span></span>Title in header: USAID/Madagascar : end-of-project evaluation of the PSI social marketing project -- evaluation report Evaluated project title: Social marketing project for child, maternal, and reproductive health products and services in Madagascar English ed.: PD-ACU-962 AID-RAN-I-09-00016Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-687-TO-12-00001 RAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMCase management Communes Diarrhea Malaria Pharmaceuticals Rural areas Social marketing ValuationMadagascar687-A-00-08-00032-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU964.pdf2201 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008572 - USAID. Mission to MadagascarFrenchapplication/pdfPraz, Veronique Morton, Alice Matondo, IanFamily planning services31 Jan 2013Evaluation finale du projet PSI de marketing social a MadagascarEnd of project evaluation of the PSI social marketing project in MadagascarPD-ACU-964https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjIxMadagascar<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The goal of the PSI/M project was to improve the health status of the Malagasy people, and especially women and children. The purpose of the project was to increase the use of effective health products, services and behaviors in the areas of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), as well as the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), malaria, diarrheal disease, and pneumonia. Project strategies included engagement with the private sector and evidence-based social marketing. From 2008 to 2012, PSI/M supported the promotion, communication, research, and training for health services, and the social marketing of 16 subsidized health products in wholesale commercial, pharmaceutical, and community outlets (the former based at established supply points). As well, a selection of PSI/M products was made available for Top Rseau, which is a franchised network of private, clinic-based providers established by PSI/M in 2000 with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The purpose of this evaluation was two-fold: (1) collect qualitative and quantitative information about PSI/Ms implementation, progress and challenges, with particular emphasis on whether PSI/M successfully achieved the expected results of the project. Additionally, share any programmatic, management and/or financial obstacles that affected project implementation to inform future projects; and (2) Inform USAID/Madagascar and key stakeholders on recommended strategies, structures or actions for future projects involving supply chain and distribution systems to increase efficiency and impacts, e.g., viability of community supply chain system; priority areas for local capacity building; gaps in management structure and oversight; consumer focus in product distribution and price determination, etc. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Title in header: USAID/Madagascar : end-of-project evaluation of the PSI social marketing project -- evaluation report Evaluated project title: Social marketing project for child, maternal, and reproductive health products and services in Madagascar French ed.: PD-ACU-964 AID-RAN-I-09-00016Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-687-TO-12-00001 RAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMCase management Diarrhea Disease prevention and control Family health care Malaria Rural areas Social marketing Supply chainsMadagascar687-A-00-08-00032-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU962.pdf1201 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008572 - USAID. Mission to MadagascarEnglishapplication/pdfPraz, Veronique Morton, Alice Matondo, IanFamily planning services31 Jan 2013End of project evaluation of the PSI social marketing project in MadagascarPD-ACU-962https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjIwMadagascar<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">HIPS is a dynamic project designed to be responsive to the unique demands of supporting the private sector in Uganda. Under this project, HIPS aims to increase access to and use of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, reproductive health/family planning (FP) and malaria services through mid and large size employers within the private sector. Working in 57 districts across Uganda, HIPS partnered with over 111 companies and 100 clinics (50% company clinics and 50% private clinics).The strategies HIPS adopted to achieve this objective included: expanding the number of global development alliance (GDAs) partnerships; supporting initiatives to strengthen private sector workers organizations to support health initiatives; and to implement innovative approaches to support orphans and other vulnerable children through the private sector.USAID/Uganda commissioned the HIPS project final evaluation in August 2012 to assess the effectiveness of the approaches implemented under the project and identify factors for success. The final evaluation was designed as a cross-sectional descriptive assessment using mixed methods. Qualitative data was collected through the use of in-depth interviews (1062) and focus group discussions with beneficiary groups. Observable findings were recorded. Quantitative data was collected through exit poll interviews with randomly selected facility clients (343). Findings of this evaluation indicate that HIPS has largely achieved its overall objective of expanding access to key services, including: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, as well as reproductive health/family planning by increasing the number of clinics, improving the quality and expanding the menu of services provided. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title: The health initiatives for the private sector (HIPS) project : final evaluation report USAID purchase order no. listed on document as AID-617-0-12-00014 Evaluated task order: Health initiatives for the private sector (HIPS)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-617-O-12-000141/1/2013 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Accountability Clinics Disease prevention and control Family health care Health care costs Partnerships Private sectorUgandaGHS-I-02-07-00016-00 GHS-I-00-07-00016-00 AID-GHS-I-02-07-00016 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00016http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU928.pdf824 KB040354 - REEV Consult International, Ltd.008618 - USAID. Mission to UgandaEnglishapplication/pdfNuwagaba, Augustus Simon Sentumbwe, Simon et al.Health delivery31 January 2013Final evaluation of the health initiatives for the private sector (HIPS) project, August 2012-January 2013PD-ACU-928https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjE5Uganda<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Children First (CF) is a five-year, $17 million cooperative agreement between USAID and World Education International, funded by USAID under PEPFAR II. CF was launched in March 2008 as USAIDs primary OVC intervention in Zimbabwe, with an end date of 31 December 2012. CF sought to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe by developing and improving on effective models of care and support for OVC and leveraging the experience of national and community-based organizations to increase access to quality holistic services for OVC. Over the five-year project period, CF included 22 partner organizations that provided education, health, child protection services and advocacy for OVC. This end of project evaluation examined: (1) how well CF had responded to mid term review recommendations as well as evaluation questions regarding innovative, sustainable and effective models of service delivery; (2) quantity, quality and timeliness of results; capacity development for partners and communities; and (3) institutionalization of models within relevant government structures. (Excerpt modified)</span>Cover title: End of project evaluation : USAID/Zimbabwe's 'children first' orphans and vulnerable children (ovc) project 'Evaluation report' Title in header: Performance evaluation of the children first OVC project for Zimbabwe This evaluation falls under Developmetn Objective 4 of the USAID/Zimbabwe draft CDCS strategy.Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-613-TO-12-00001 RAN-I-00-09-00016-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMChildren Education Nutrition Sex StudentsZimbabwe674-A-00-08-00021-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU949.pdf944 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008628 - USAID. Mission to Zimbabwe 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfMcSmith, Deborah Hunt, Jenny Sebastian, BeverleySocial problems23 Jan 2013End of project evaluation : USAID's 'children first' orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) project in ZimbabwePD-ACU-949https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjE4ZimbabweThis is a report on the end-of-project evaluation of the Family AIDS Initiative (FAI) project in Zimbabwe. FAI was funded through a cooperative agreement (CA) between USAID/Zimbabwe and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF.) FAI was launched on October 1, 2007 and concluded on September 30, 2012. The project was designed to build on earlier efforts, by EGPAF and others, to create and maintain a national program for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, a disease that has for many years been an extremely heavy burden on Zimbabwean health systems. This evaluation assessed FAI's success in achieving its objective of building the capacity of the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) to develop and maintain PMTCT services of high quality on a national scale. The evaluation took place during October and November of 2012 and sought answears to two overreaching questions: (1) has FAI managed to develop capacity within the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support continued delivery of PMTCT services beyond the life of the project?; and (2) how can these efforts be improved upon? The evaluators found that FAI has succeeded in achieving its principal objective, namely to ensure access to high quality PMTCT services for women, children and their families in urban and rural health service facilities, but several recommendations are outlined to continue progress towards the original goals. (Excerpt, modified)Inside title: An evaluation of USAID's family AIDS initiative (FAI) project's efforts to development capacity within the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and local non-governmental organizations to support continued delivery of PMTCT services beyond the life of the project : final report Title in footer: End-of-project evaluation of FAI project Evaluated project title: Family AIDS initiative (FAI) The project and evaluation falls under development objective 4 under the draft CDCS strategy for USAID Zimbabwe.Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-613-TO-12-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMArts Demographic surveys Diseases Evaluation Health TransportationZimbabwe690-A-00-07-00026-00 AID-690-A-00-07-00026http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU945.pdf558 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates008628 - USAID. Mission to Zimbabwe 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPutnam, Eliot Chitombi, Rumbidzai et al.HIV / AIDS28 November 2012End of project evaluation of the USAID/Zimbabwe family AIDS initiative (FAI) projectPD-ACU-945https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjE2ZimbabweIn 2009, the Targeted States High Impact Project (TSHIP), the USAID/Nigerias flagship project, started improving the quality and delivery of a number of integrated high impact maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), family planning (FP), and reproductive health (RH) interventions in two States, Bauchi and Sokoto in Nigeria. The TSHIP, along with other USG projects, is part of USAID/Nigerias focus state strategy designed to achieve impact at the state level. The TSHIP design was based of the achievements of prior USG projects, and on a number of assumptions, to achieve the following four strategic subobjectives as measured by 25 indicators: (1) strengthen State and local capacity to deliver and promote high-impact interventions; (2) strengthen service delivery at primary health centers (PHC) and referral levels; (3) strengthen the roles of households and communities; and (4) improve policies, programming and resource allocation. Some of the evaluation findings include: (1) TSHIP has effectively introduced a number of high impact MNCH/FP/RH interventions, trained large numbers of health providers in both States and advocated for a number of system strengthening activities; (2) TSHIP has achieved high levels of visibility and good will among all beneficiaries, raised the level of awareness about quality of care, coverage and community engagement, and created and strengthened an effective community platform, the Ward Development Committees (WDC), to expand the community-based delivery of the target interventions; (3) project progress indicators show that in spite of these achievements, the project has not progressed as planned due to various factors; (4) the state-wide focus and the five TSHIP strategies used to guide project implementation so far have helped the project face the challenges of improving health services at the same scale as the focus states; (5) TSHIP's five overarching strategies do not seem to have followed the approach described in the grant application and the TSHIP Team has not yet taken "the next step" to ensure the stakeholders use interventions and incorporate them in their routines; (6) project activities seem to have had much breadth, but not enough depth to effect and sustain change; (7) integrating MNCH/FP health services was the main goal of the TSHIP, but it is not evident; (8) the critical assumption that the essential medicines and supplies would be there for the target interventions to be implemented was not valid; (9) TSHIP's achievements are appreciated by state, LGA and WDC authorities, but are not owned by them; and (10) the grants component has been delayed and is two years behind. (Excerpt, modified)Cover title: Target states high impact project : mid-term evaluation Evaluated project title: Target states high impact project (TSHIP) Project title: Monitoring and evaluation management services II (MEMS II) Project title also known as: Nigeria monitoring and evaluation management services II (NMEMS II)Special EvaluationDocuments620-M-00-11-00001-00 AID-620-M-00-11-0000111/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemographic surveys Diseases Health Management Mass media Social conditionsNigeria620-A-00-09-00014-00 AID-620-A-00-09-00014http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU950.pdf1342 KB008360 - The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)008586 - USAID. Mission to NigeriaEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationBeracochea, ElviraMaternal child health careNovember 2012Target states high impact project (TSHIP) : part one : mid-term evaluationPD-ACU-950https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjE1Nigeria<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The mid-term evaluation report for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Zambia Communications Support for Health (CSH) project. CSH is funded by USAID and is a four and a half year, $43 million contract implemented by Chemonics International under contract number GHS-I-00-07-00004-00, task order number GHS-I-05-07-00004. CSH began on July 8, 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by December 13, 2014. CSH sub-contractors include the Manoff Group and ICF International (ICFI). CSH sub-grantees include Afya Mzuri, and the Comprehensive Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Management Program (CHAMP). This report includes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations that the evaluation team collected and developed during November December 2012. The USAID/Zambia Health Office contracted IBTCI as an independent entity to perform a mid-term performance evaluation of CSH. The objectives of this mid-term evaluation were three-fold: Part A (Retrospective): The evaluation sought to help determine what progress CSH has made in achieving its life-of-project targets and whether or not they are likely to achieve them by the end of the program. Additionally the evaluation looked at what components of the CSH program were working well and to explain why this was so. If there were parts that were not working well the evaluation went further to find out why. Part B (Prospective): Based on the findings and conclusions of the retrospective study, the evaluation made recommendations for CSH project implementation through December 2014, including the optimal mix of activities and funding for achieving project objectives and for aiding sustainability. Part C: Using the findings and conclusions of the prospective and retrospective studies, the evaluation framed issues to discuss or resolve at a level higher than the project, specifically at the level of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and/or other donor organizations, where applicable. (Excerpt, modified)</span>'Requisition/reference no.: REQ-611-12-000034" Also known as: Communications support for health mid-term evaluation Evaluated task order title: Communications support for health (CSH) Final evaluation: PA-00K-7G8Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-611-TO-13-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMDemographic surveys Economic development Information technology Management Social conditionsZambiaGHS-I-05-07-00004-00 GHS-I-00-07-00004-00 AID-GHS-I-05-07-00004 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU948.pdf1147 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008627 - USAID. Mission to ZambiaEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationLimange, Joseph Ocquaye, Maurice et al.Health education25 January 2013Mid-term evaluation of the USAID/Zambia communications support for health programPD-ACU-948https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjE0ZambiaCover title: Evaluation of the USAID/Dominican Republic biodiversity portfolio : final evaluation report Footer title: Evaluation of the USAID/DR biodiversity portfolio "Evaluation Services IQC Contract No: RAN-I-00-09-00019-00, Task Order Contact No.: AID-OAA-TO-12-00045"Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-TO-12-00045 RAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-0001912/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economics Environmental protection Evaluation Management Mass media Transportation USAIDDominican Republic Caribbean517-1-00-09-00106-00 517-A-00-07-00105-00 517-A-00-09-00100-00 517-A-00-09-00106-00 517-A-00-09-00106-05 517-A-00-10-00103-00 AID-517-1-00-09-00106 AID-517-A-00-07-00105 AID-517-A-00-09-00100 AID-517-A-00-09-00106 AID-517-A-00-09-00106 AID-517-A-00-10-00103 AID-517-A-12-00001 AID-EPP-A-00-06-00002 EPP-A-00-06-00002-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU942.pdf746 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc. 003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)008537 - USAID. Mission to Dominican Republic 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfKernan, Bruce Rivas, Carlos Arellano-Lopez, SoniaBiological diversity and ecology31 December 2012Evaluation of the USAID/Dominican Republic biodiversity portfolio : final reportPD-ACU-942https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjEzDominican Republic<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This report presents the final performance evaluation of the Bolivian Productivity and Competitiveness (BPC) Project of USAID/Bolivia conducted by International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI). The purpose of the final evaluation (FE) was to: (a) evaluate the performance of project results and deliverables from September 30, 2009 through June 30, 2012; (b) highlight lessons learned and best practices developed for MSMEs and public-Private-Alliances (PPAs) that could be replicated; (c) provide recommendations on strategies to promote PPAs in new programs under the Country Development Cooperative Strategy (CDCS) for the period 2012 through 2017 and in the design of new projects; and (d) provide important information of activities that should be taken into account in future projects, methodologies and strategies to be replicated for technical assistance, training and developing PPAs. The evaluation, which took place from October to December 2012, included a review of each of the project objectives: (1) Improve the competitiveness and productivity of selected value chains (2) Strengthen local institutions that support the development of MSMEs; (3) Promote dialogue between key stakeholders to improve the business environment and competitiveness of value chains and MSMEs; and, (4) Leverage funding from the private sector, other donors and public institutions using public-private alliance (PPA)1 funds and other sources of funds. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title: Final evaluation : Bolivian productivity and competitiveness (BPC) project Submitted as: USAID Bolivia productivity and competitiveness (BPC) final evaluation report Also known as: USAID Bolivia reporte final de evaluacion del proyecto BPCFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-511-O-12-00042 REQ-511-12-0000571/1/2013 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economics Evaluation Finance Investment Management Nutrition TransportationBoliviaEEM-I-00-07-00008-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU955.pdf1534 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008515 - USAID. Mission to BoliviaEnglishapplication/pdfNunez, Milton Bernal, Luis Bohrt, SergioEconomic growth and development28 Jan 2013Final evaluation : Bolivian productivity and competitiveness project (BPC)PD-ACU-955https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjEyBolivia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The USAID/Peru ProDecentralization (PRODES) program supports the efforts of the Peruvian government in the decentralization process through the improvement of public policy and the regulatory framework, as well as strengthening the capacity of subnational governments. The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of ProDecentralization II during the period 2008 and 2012. The evaluation objectives were: (1) assess the effectiveness of ProDecentralization results to date at the national and sub-national (regional and local) levels; (2) identify factors that facilitate or create challenges for the achievement of ProDecentralization objectives; and (3) identify lessons learned and make strategic recommendations for how USAID can better provide technical assistance to the GOP to strengthen the decentralization process. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Evaluated task order title: ProDecentralization II (PRODES II) Spanish ed.: PA-00H-WHHFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-527-O-12-0010011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDecentralization Regulatory reform Government policy Governance Public administration Local capacity building Social conflict Gender integrationPeruEPP-I-03-04-00035-00 EPP-I-00-04-00035-00 AID-EPP-I-03-04-00035 AID-EPP-I-00-04-00035http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW247.pdf541 KB040355 - IMASEN, S.A.C.008591 - USAID. Mission to PeruEnglishapplication/pdfGovernanceNovember 2012Performance evaluation of ProDecentralization IIEvaluacion de desempeno del proyecto ProDescentralizacion IIPD-ACW-247https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjEwPeru<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is a performance evaluation of the three-year (June 2009-July 2012) $5.7 million Georgia Education Management Project (EMP). The purpose of evaluation is: (1) to examine whether the EMP project was effective in achieving its results in terms of introducing the new formula for school financing, developing the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education and Science (MES); and (2) establishing the first Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in a Georgian university. The evaluation should look at what changes were brought by the project's results for the target institutions (schools, the MES, etc.); whether the project has affected behavior of policy makers (in terms of using the EMIS data) and master's program graduates and project trainees (in terms of using the skills and knowledge obtained.) (Excerpt, modified)</span>Submitted as: Final evaluation of the Georgia education management program (EMP) Cover title: Final performance evaluation of the Georgia education management projectFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-114-TO-12-00004 RAN-I-00-09-00016-001/1/2013 12:00:00 AMAccountability Curriculum Educational administration Knowledge Life skills Public administration Public opinion StudentsGeorgiaAID-114-C-09-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU911.pdf2943 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)009620 - USAID. Regional Mission for the Caucasus 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfSedere, Upali M. Shatirishvili, Mamuka Gorgadze, NatiaEducation administration11 Jan 2013Performance evaluation of the Georgia education management project (EMP)PD-ACU-911https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjA5Georgia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The Alliance to Create Opportunities for Rural Development through Agro-Enterprise Relationships (ACORDAR) was initially designed in early 2007 for a period of 30 months and it was extended up to 5 y ears, closing operations in October 2012. The objective of the program was to contribute, in the first phase, to an increase in net income of 75% of the participating families by 20% over the baseline figure. The program endeavored to ensure permanent employment, and strengthen the commercial capacity of 5,400 poor rural families in 44 Municipalities in the first phase, which expanded up to 7,000 in 50 municipalities, in the second phase, in alliance with the municipal governments and the private sector. The program also hoped to train 6,328 farmers on different topics related to value chains, and produce 9,094 hectares of crops with improved management practice technologies. (Excerpt, modified) </span>Evaluated project title: Alliance to create opportunities for rural development through agro-enterprise relationships (ACORDAR)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-524-O-12-0000712/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economics Finance Investment Management Nutrition PropertyNicaragua524-A-00-07-00015-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW239.pdf899 KB008584 - USAID. Mission to NicaraguaEnglishapplication/pdfEx post evaluationEscoto, Rene M. Centeno, Eduardo et al.Agribusiness21 Dec 2012ACORDAR : ex post performance evaluation reportPD-ACW-239https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjA3Nicaragua<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The purpose of this end-line evaluation of the Promoting Governance, Accountability, Transparency and Integrity (PROGATI) Project was to assess the results and outcomes of the USAID-funded anticorruption initiative, and identify lessons that could be taken from the five-year program for use in designing future interventions of this nature. The specific goals of the evaluation were: (1) to evaluate PROGATIs overall performance; (2) assess the efficacy of implementation; and (3) make recommendations for future interventions to USAID/Bangladesh. The evaluation questions, as outlined in the evaluation scope of work (SOW) focused on: (1) project results; (2) project design and implementation; (3) the cost effectiveness of the projects interventions; (4) how well the project supported women, the disabled, and minorities; (5) client satisfaction; (6) sustainability of project results; and (7) future program opportunities. (Excerpt, modified) </span>''Evaluating the success of the PROGATI anti-corruption project in Bangladesh' Task Order Number: AID-388-TO-12-00001 under IQC AID-OAA-I-10-00003 Evaluated task order title: Promoting governance accountability, transparency, and integrity (PROGATI) Project title: Democracy and governance analytical services IIISpecial EvaluationDocumentsAID-388-TO-12-00001 AID-OAA-I-10-0000312/1/2012 12:00:00 AMGovernance Accountability Transparency Integrity of the person Government reform Public awareness Civic education Economic development Anticorruption interventions Political ethicsBangladeshDFD-I-04-05-00220-00 DFD-I-00-05-00220-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU912.pdf1223 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.008511 - USAID. Mission to Bangladesh 040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfLyday, Corbin Lippert, Owen et al.Governance9 Dec 2012Performance evaluation of USAID's promoting governance accountability, transparency, and integrity (PROGATI) projectPD-ACU-912https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjA2BangladeshThis evaluation is intended to provide USAID/Bangladesh an informed assessment of the Mission's Improving Local Level Governance (ILLG) project, which included three phases rolled out from 2002 to 2011, at a cost of $3.8 million. In addition to the project's traditional components, ILLG offered several unique components for study. In a break from the usual USAID project structure, in which an intermediary—most often, U.S.-based contractor or cooperating agency operates between USAID and in-country implementers, Rupantar, a Bangaldeshi nongovernmental organization, worked directly with USAID. As the implementing partner, Rupantar employed a mix of traditional song and drama to provide "adult civic education" in addition to more conventional approaches to promoting rural, local democratic governance. The project began in August 2002 with 23 union parishads (UPs), expanding in 2006 to a second phase with 50 UPs, and finally, encompassing 210 UPs and four pourashavas in its third and last phase in 2008, which introduced a disaster management component and lasted until March 2011. The project's three-part strategy worked with three groups: (1) UP chairs and members through training, mentoring and activity support; (2) carefully selected citizen committees through training and mentoring; and (3) citizens through traditional dramatic arts. The evaluation methodology comprised three basic elements: document review, intensive interviews and daylong field visits to 12 UPs in two regions of Bangladesh. The major constraints on the evaluation were the nine-year life of ILLG, and the 18-month lag between its project's end and the evaluation period. Problems included: (1) the evaluation team could not locate USAID personnel who had worked with the project before its terminal year; and (2) the project's target population at little memory of the project. Also, the May 2011 UP elections installed new chairmen in most UPs, along with many new members resulting in a loss of actual ILLG participants available at project locales. These constraints however, did, provide an opportunity to assess post-project sustainability. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Improving local level governance (ILLG) Project title: Democracy and governance analytical services IIIFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-I-10-0000311/1/2012 12:00:00 AMElections Evaluation Government Management Mass media Transportation USAID WomenBangladesh388-G-00-02-00098-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU906.pdf906 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfBlair, Harry Calavan, Michael et al.GovernanceNov 2012Evaluation of the improving local level governance project in Bangladesh : combining traditional folk arts with democratic local governancePD-ACU-906https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjA1Bangladesh"Experience from a direct partnership with non-traditional development actors working cooperatively to combat HIV/AIDS in the workplace and community" Also known as: Evaluation : a global development alliance to combat HIV/AIDS in the agribusiness and mining sectors in Zambia : end of project evaluation Evaluated project title: Community empowerment through self-reliance (COMETS)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-0001912/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Demographic surveys Disease prevention and control ManagementZambia611-A-00-08-00009-00 AID-611-A-00-08-00009http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU852.pdf1082 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfHoward, Mildred Roumis, Danae et al.HIV / AIDSDecember 2012A global development alliance to combat HIV/AIDS in the agribusiness and mining sectors in Zambia : end of project evaluationPD-ACU-852https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjA0ZambiaEvaluated task order: Community empowerment and transformation (COMET)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-532-C-12-0000112/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunities Crimes Economic development Management Mass media ViolenceJamaicaDFD-I-01-05-00251-00 DFD-I-00-05-00251-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU849.pdf894 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008563 - USAID. Mission to JamaicaEnglishapplication/pdfGovernance19 December 2012USAID/Jamaica : community empowerment and transformation (COMET) program : final evaluationPD-ACU-849https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjAzJamaica<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Zambia Prevention, Care & Treatment Partnership II (ZPCT II) is a five-year, $124 million contract supporting Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) service delivery in six of Zambias ten provinces (Central, Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern, and North Western). To date, $82 million has been obligated into the award, spanning nine program areas. The five main objectives of ZPCT II are: (1) expanding existing HIV/AIDS services and scaling up new services, as part of a comprehensive package that emphasizes prevention, strengthening the health system, and supporting the priorities of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National HIV/ AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)/ Tuberculosis (TB) Council (NAC); (2) increasing the involvement and participation of partners and stakeholders to provide a comprehensive HIV/AIDS service package that emphasizes prevention, strengthens the health system, and supports the priorities of the MOH and the NAC' (3) increasing the capacity of the Provincial Medical Offices (PMOs) and District Medical Offices (DMOs) to perform technical and program management functions; (4) building and managing public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand and strengthen HIV/AIDS service delivery, emphasizing prevention, in private sector health facilities; and (5) integrating service delivery and other activities, emphasizing prevention, at the national, provincial, district, facility, and community levels through joint planning with the GRZ, other United States Government (USG), and non-USG partners. Implementation of the ZPCT II Task Order reached its mid-point in December 2011. USAID Zambia has contracted with IBTCI to perform a mid-term external evaluation to assess the progress of the ZPCT II program towards meeting its intended results. The objectives of this mid-term evaluation are threefold: Part A (Retrospective): To evaluate the progress made toward achieving project objectives, including an assessment of project design (conceptual framework) in light of implementation experience to date; Part B (Prospective): Based on the above findings, to make recommendations for ZPCT II project implementation through 2014, including the optimal mix of activities and funding for achieving project objectives and sustainability; and Part C: Using the above findings, frame issues to debate/discuss/resolve at a level higher than the project, e.g. at the level of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and/or other donors. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Evaluated task order title title: Zambia prevention, care, and treatment partnership II (ZPCT II) Evaluated project title: AIDS support and technical resources (AIDSTAR) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-611-TO-12-00004 RAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-0012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDisease prevention and control Disease treatment HIV/AIDS Health care planning Primary health care Health facilitiesZambia AfricaGHH-I-01-07-00043-00 GHH-I-00-07-00043-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU843.pdf1648 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationHIV / AIDSDec 2012Zambia prevention, care & treatment partnership project II : mid-term evaluation reportPD-ACU-843https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjAyZambia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The comprehensive partnership between the United States and Indonesia identifies the creation of education partnerships as a top priority. In furtherance of this objective, USAID/Indonesia launched the University Partnerships (UP) program in December 2009 to help improve the quality and relevance of higher education in Indonesia. Establishing U.S.-Indonesia university partnerships leverages U.S. universities expertise to strengthen the research and teaching capacity of Indonesian institutions. To date, USAID has made awards to 11 U.S.-Indonesia university partnerships, with the U.S. university as the awardee and the Indonesian university as the sub-awardee; additional UP awards are anticipated in late 2012. The estimated amount of each award is from $600,000 to $1,000,000. The purposes of the evaluation were to: (1) assess the extent of the knowledge and skills transfer that has occurred between the lead U.S. university and the Indonesian university as the sub-awardee; (2) determine the extent or level of the capacity building that has taken place within the partnerships; (3) assess the effectiveness of the project interventions between the partnerships in relation to improve the teaching and research services; (4) assess whether or not the projects are sustainable and have achieved the project objectives; (5) obtain lessons learned from the existing partnerships that can be applied to the future direction of the UP program; and (6) demonstrate how the institutions have achieved measurable improvements in the quality and relevance of their teaching and research services. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Evaluated project title: University partnerships (UP) Phase 2 evaluation: PD-ACY-092Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-497-TO-12-00004 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHigher education Access to education Livelihood University and college students University and college degrees Educational development Teacher training Curriculum designIndonesia497-A-00-10-00008-00 497-A-00-10-00009-00 AID-497-A-00-10-00008 AID-497-A-00-10-00009http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU841.pdf1140 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008558 - USAID. Mission to Indonesia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfTolo, Kenneth Dall, Frank DwatmadjiHigher education30 November 2012Evaluation of the Indonesia university partnerships program : phase one, partnerships #1 and #2PD-ACU-841https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjAxIndonesia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The Program Against Violence and Impunity (PAVI) project was focused on: (1) the strengthening of prosecution and trial of homicides and other serious crimes; (2) improvement of management and coordination systems among justice sector institutions, including support for the design and implementation of merit-based personnel hiring and promotion systems; and, (3) the targeting of Peten as a region in need of special attention where an integrated approach was required. Based on research and fieldwork, the evaluation concluded that PAVI's most important contributions to the rule of law in Guatemala were: (1) increased and improved prosecution of crimes against life; (2) improved the installations and the security of the High Impact Courts; (3) made the 24-hour Courts less expensive to manage; (4) designed an annual evaluation system for 500 justices of the peace and 350 trial judges and the reorganization of the Judicial School; (5) organized a civil society organizations group to provide services to increase protection to victims of crime and violence, particularly women; and (6) improved prosecution of crimes against the environment in Peten. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Executive summary also in Spanish Evaluated task order title: Program against violence and impunity (PAVI) Related evaluation: PD-ACU-761Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-520-O-13-0000212/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCrimes Economic development Litigation Management Mass media ViolenceGuatemalaDFD-I-08-04-00173-00 DFD-I-00-04-00173-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU766.pdf2520 KB040292 - Rivera-Cira Consulting, Inc. (RCC)008550 - USAID. Mission to GuatemalaEnglishapplication/pdfCira, Carl Rivera, TirzaRule of law20 Dec 2012USAID/Guatemala final performance evaluation for the project against violence and impunityPD-ACU-766https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NjAwGuatemala<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is a report of the final performance evaluation of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise 2/Business Enabling Environment (MSME 2/BEE) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Cambodia. MSME 2/BEE project, referred in this report as MSME, commenced in October 2008 and ended in September 2012. The project, implemented by DAI/Nathan Group, was dedicated to helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural areas increase their productivity and enhance the business enabling environment through the implementation of three components: (1) strengthening selected value chains in order to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Cambodian businesses; (2) increasing and improving the voice of the private sector to enable the business community to better articulate its views on issues of trade, investment and business management; and (3) strengthening public institutions to enable the government at both the national and sub national levels to implement numerous policy reforms that will improve the business-enabling environment. (Excerpt, modified)</span>'Prepared under Task Order: AID-442-TO-13-00001 Under the Evaluation Services IQC' Cover title: Final performance evaluation of USAID/Cambodia micro, small and medium size enterprises II/business enabling environment project Title in footer: Final performance evaluation of Cambodia MSME II/BEE project Mid-term evaluation: PD-ACU-696Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-442-TO-13-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-0012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMBusiness enterprises Economic development Economics Investment Management Manufacturing Prices PropertyCambodiaEEM-I-04-07-00009-00 EEM-I-00-07-00009-00 AID-EEM-I-04-07-00009 AID-EEM-I-00-07-00009http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU758.pdf1731 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates008523 - USAID. Mission to Cambodia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfSmall scale enterprises27 December 2012Final performance evaluation of USAID's 'Cambodia micro, small and medium-sized enterprises II/business enabling environment' project : final reportPD-ACU-758https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTk5CambodiaFAR is a middle school construction activity under which USAID reimburses the Government of Senegal (GOS) for construction and equipment expenses based on an official agreement.Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-685-O-12-0006711/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEducational administration Primary schools Building construction Construction equipment Construction costs Fixed amount reimbursementSenegalhttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU734.pdf1390 KB040290 - Groupe d'Etude, de Recherche et d'Appui au Developpement (GERAD)008600 - USAID. Mission to SenegalFrenchapplication/pdfLo, Cheikh Abdou Dia, Babacar Ndao, AbyEducation administrationNovember 2012Evaluation a mi-parcours du programme de remboursement forfaitaire (FAR)Mid-term evaluation of the fixed amount reimbursement programPD-ACU-734https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTk4Senegal<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This report is the final evaluation of USAID/Indonesias Decentralized Basic Education (DBE) program. The DBE program was the cornerstone of the United States assistance to education in Indonesia and was designed to directly respond to the Government of Indonesias priorities to decentralize and revitalize the education sector and focused on improving school management and governance and the quality and relevance of education in primary and junior secondary schools. The project was divided into three components: (1) assistance to local governments and communities to manage education services more effectively; (2) enhancement of teaching and learning to improve student performance, especially in key subjects such as math, science and reading; and (3) assurance that Indonesias youth gain more relevant life and work skills to better compete for jobs in the modern economy. The purpose of this evaluation is to assist USAID/Indonesia in the assessment of the impact of the three DBE programs on the quality and relevance of primary and junior secondary education in Indonesia. More specifically, the evaluation assessed: (1) how successful the three DBE programs were in achieving the primary goals; (2) the degree to which these goals have been met; and (3) the contributing factors that were responsible for or detracted from the achievement of these goals. In addition, USAID/Indonesia asked the evaluators to highlight any lessons learned or best practices from the implementation of the DBE program that could be applied to a recently-awarded new basic education program, Prioritizing Reform, Innovation, Opportunities for Reaching Indonesia's Teachers, Administrators, and Students (PRIORITAS). The evaluation concluded that all three DBE projects (DBE1, DBE2, DBE3) were aimed at addressing systematic weaknesses in the Indonesian education system. In each case, the DBE projects introduced important concepts and made significant in-roads toward improving school and district management and governance and teaching and learning outcomes in primary and secondary schools in Indonesia. Moreover, bringing education reforms to scale is incredibly difficult under the best of circumstances. Nevertheless, in the case of DBE, the "glass is half-full" and rapidly shrinking. When compared to the standard conventional Indonesian school, DBE schools are significantly better and the schools are better managed with greater community involvement, better teaching methods evident, and more enthusiastic teachers and students apparent. However, when compared to outstanding schools using active learning pedagogy, most of the DBE-partner schools were lack-luster with weak, inconsistent active learning methods being applied. In some schools, the program appears to be fading quickly. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Title in footer: Indonesia : decentralized basic education final evaluation Evaluated project title: Decentralized basic education (DBE) Task Order 46 Task order title: Global evaluation and monitoring II (GEM II) V. 2 (annexes): PD-ACU-719Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsEDH-E-00-08-00003-00 AID-EDH-E-00-08-0000311/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDistricts Economic development Education Management Students Teachers TrainingIndonesia497-M-00-05-00029-00 AID-497-M-00-05-00029http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU718.pdf1104 KB013070 - JBS International, Inc. Aguirre Div.013859 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Education and Environment. Ofc. of EducationEnglishapplication/pdfBasic educationNovember 2012Indonesia : decentralized basic education project final evaluation. Volume I : main reportPD-ACU-718https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTk2Indonesia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Growth with Equity in Mindanao III (GEM-3) is a five-year (2008 to 2012), $99 million dollar program that operates throughout Mindanao, but is specifically targeted to promote development activities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and other conflict-affected areas of the region. GEM-3's principal objectives are to: (1) accelerate economic growth in Mindanao; (2) assure that as many people as possible participate in and benefit from the growth; and (3) bring about and consolidate peace in Mindanao. The purpose of this performance evaluation is to identify strengths and weaknesses in GEM-3, with the objective to assess key issues of impact, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, gender, sustainability and lessons that can be learned from the program. Overall, the evaluators found that GEM-3 performance has been on track and will achieve all the physical targets laid out in the project documents by end of project life in December 2012. It is too early to assess the efficacy of the program but it is trending as follows: (1) the first objective (economic growth) is partially achieved, as GEM-3 has facilitated and laid the foundation for economic growth in Mindanao; (2) the second (insure participation) has been achieved, especially for rural residents, who have benefited from infrastructure projects; and (3) the third objective (bring peace) is more difficult to assess without pre and post project data. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Annexes volume has been appended Evaluated project title: Growth with equity in Mindanao III (GEM-3)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-492-C-12-0000711/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Equity Peace Economic infrastructure Labor force Governance Economic and social reintegration Public relationsPhilippines492-C-00-08-00001-00 492-C-00-02-00018-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU710.pdf5559 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.008592 - USAID. Mission to PhilippinesEnglishapplication/pdfJudd, Mary Millsap, Bill et al.Economic growth and developmentNov 2012AID-492-C-12-00007Performance evaluation of USAID/Philippines growth with equity in Mindanao III (GEM-3) programPD-ACU-710https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTk1Philippines<span style="font-family: Arial;">USAID launched the Food, Agriculture and Rural Markets (FARM) project in mid-February, 2010. The project was designed to deliver rapid economic benefits to smallholder farmers by increasing production, improving access to markets as surpluses increased and improving the capacities of the private and public sectors to support market-led agriculture. The project works directly and intensively with farmer-based organizations (FBOs) to disseminate inputs, knowledge and services aimed at increasing production. It concurrently works to link farmers to traders and teach both groupsthe business skills necessary to operate effectively. Finally, through training and support for developing agricultural policy, it builds public- and private-sector capacities to support market-led agricultural growth.USAID commissioned the mid-term performance evaluation of the FARM Project to assess its current performance and to make programmatic recommendations for improving performance in the remaining years of the project. Specifically, the evaluation addressed seven questions focused broadly on: (1) the extent to which the project had achieved targets; (2) cost-efficiency; (3) contribution to USAID intermediate results; and (4) prospects for sustainability, and (5) sensitivity. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Evaluated project title: Food, agriculture, and rural markets (FARM) Related document: PN-AED-045Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-668-TO-12-00007 RAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-0001912/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMarket development Rural areas Agricultural markets Food marketing Food production Agricultural developmentSouth SudanEDH-I-00-05-00005-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU715.pdf2887 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationChiappetta, Melissa Heindel, Kelly et al.Agricultural developmentDec 2012Food, agriculture, and rural markets (FARM) project mid-term evaluation reportPD-ACU-715https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTk0South Sudan<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Policy, Advocacy, and Civil Society Development in Georgia (G-PAC) is a four-year $13.3 million initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen civil society's role in advocating for and influencing the development and effective implementation of public policy reforms in Georgia, and is beomg implemented by the East-West Management Institute (EWMI). G-PAC provides support to civil society organizations (CSOs) and think tanks (TTs) by providing them with comprehensive technical assistance and grants to pursue and address the most pressing issues in Georgia such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, unemployment, children's rights, elections, and property rights. The purposes of this mid-term performance evaluation are to: (1) analyze the progress of the G-PAC program towards achieving results in the project's objectives; (2) offer recommendations for continued project implementation; and (3) provide feedback to stakeholders involved in civil society advocacy activities in Georgia, USAID/Georgia, and other organizations. The evalution's major findings include: (1) G-PAC's interventions to strengthen advocacy and watchdog roles of targeted Tbilisi-based and regional CSOs are effective, with some interventions better than others; (2) CSO networks supported under the program are proving to be effective in terms of conducting successful advocacy campaigns, but are less effective in terms of internal management and having clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations of their members; (3) program interventions to strengthen the research capacity of targeted TTs are demonstrating some effectiveness and achieving positive results, but working with TTs remains challenging; (4) there are major challenges facing the newly established Master's in Public Administration program at Ilia State University; and (5) G-PAC's Enabling Environment Initiative is contributing to the financial sustainability of CSOs and TTs but at a very gradual pace. The evaluation also provides conclusions and recommendations for each of the above findings. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Evaluated project title: Policy, advocacy and civil society development in Georgia (G-PAC) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocuments11/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemocratization Civil society Government policy Advocacy Political developmentGeorgiaAID-114-A-10-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU709.pdf1426 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)009620 - USAID. Regional Mission for the Caucasus 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfSip, David Kacapor-Dzihic, Zehra Egutia, MarineDemocratization10 Nov 2012Evaluation report : mid-term performance evaluation of policy, advocacy and civil society development in GeorgiaPD-ACU-709https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTkzGeorgia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The Bangladesh Smiling Sun Franchise Program (BSSFP) is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Bangladesh funded health care delivery program providing a package of essential health services through a network of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It is a continuation of the NGO Service Delivery Program (NSDP), which had been in place in various forms since the late 1990s. BSSFP operated in areas that had been identified by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) to have inadequate public health service delivery systems here the government sought assistance from partners to fill the service gap (henceforth referred to as project areas). USAID committed US$46 million for BSSFP over a four-year period (2007-2011). The program was later extended for another year with additional funding of around US$11 million. The programs overall objectives were to increase the use of family planning, maternal, child, and other basic health services in areas served by BSSFP, with an emphasis on serving the poor and on improving the sustainability of local NGOs in continuing to provide these services. The program was developed at a time when funding for USAID/Bangladesh was expected to decline drastically. Thus, improving financial sustainability of local NGOs within a four-year period was a major emphasis of the program. This evaluation report assesses the impact of the BSSFP on increasing use of selected Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health (FP-MCH) services. The results are based on the comparative analysis of a baseline survey conducted in 2008, soon after the programs initiation, and an endline survey conducted in 2011. The survey results reveal that the coverage rate of the three indicators considered increased in rural BSSFP project areas between 2008 and 2011 to the same extent that was observed in comparison areas where the public sector is the primary provider of services. Modern contraception use increased from 50 to 52 percent (49 to 52 percent in comparison areas), ANC use from any provider increased from 52 to 57 percent (50 to 56 percent in comparison areas) and childhood vaccination of DPT-3/Penta-3 coverage increased from 89 to 95 percent (from 89 to 96 percent in comparison areas). (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title: Bangladesh smiling sun franchise program impact evaluation report Evaluated project title: Bangladesh smiling sun franchise program (BSSFP) Evaluated project title also known as: Smiling sun franchise program (SSFP) Project title: MEASURE evaluationSpecial EvaluationDocumentsGPO-A-00-08-00003-0012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMPublic health care Health delivery Family planning Access to services Poor Health finance Maternal child health care Child welfareBangladesh388-C-00-07-00110-00 AID-388-C-00-07-00110http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU705.pdf5033 KB000821 - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Carolina Population Center000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfLance, Peter Angeles, Gustavo Kamal, NahidMaternal child health careDecember 2012TR-12-89Bangladesh smiling sun franchise program (BSSFP) impact evaluation reportPD-ACU-705https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTkyBangladesh<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Save the Children was awarded a five-year Standard USAID/CSHGP Child Survival Project (CS-23) -- Innovation for Scale: Enhancing Ethiopia's Health Extension Package in the Southern Nations and Nationalities People's Region (SNNPR) -- to address four main causes of child death: (1) pneumonia; (2) malaria; (3) diarrheal diseases (that together account for 68% of under-five mortality); and (4) neonatal infection, responsible for half of all neonatal mortality. The project was implemented in the SNNPR in the districts of Shebedino (Sidama Zone) and Lanfero (Silti Zone) to reach 69,491 children ages 0-59 months of age; and 87,496 women of reproductive age (WRA). The overall goal of the project was to enhance the government iCCM strategy in order to contribute to reduced childhood mortality, with a strategic objective to increase use of key childhood services and behaviors. In general, the project was successful in implementing all pillars of IMNCI, including: (1) clinical IMNCI training of HC staff, and HEWs in HPs; (2) provision of supervision and supplies for IMNCI; and (3) training and support to vCHWs and others to improve family practices through c-IMNCI. The project also successfully operationalized zinc and pneumonia treatment for childhood diarrhea and pneumonia respectively at HCs and HPs. The treatment of diarrhea with zinc, and pneumonia with antibiotics, was the first at scale in Ethiopia, resulting in the project contributing to operationalizing the national policy. These achievements were accomplished as a result of a comprehensive strategy with strong partnership and collaboration with local health authorities in project implementation. However, main gaps existed in care for newborn babies, both in terms of care practices at home and care seeking, and care for sick newborn babies; each of which were low. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"Submitted to USAID/GH/HIDN/CSHGP" Footer title: CS-23 Ethiopia final evaluation report Mid-term evaluation: PD-ACT-184Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGHS-A-00-07-00023-00 AID-GHS-A-00-07-0002312/1/2012 12:00:00 AMChildren Death Demographic surveys Diseases NutritionEthiopiaGHS-A-00-07-00023-00 AID-GHS-A-00-07-00023http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU702.pdf2822 KB001407 - Save the Children011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfWaiswa, Peter Marsh, David et al.Child survivalDecember 2012Innovation for scale : enhancing Ethiopia's health extension package in the Southern Nations and Nationalities People's Region (SNNPR) Shebedino and Lanfero Woredas : Cooperative Agreement No.: GHS-A-00-07-00023, 1 October 2007-30 September 2012 : report of the final evaluationPD-ACU-702https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTkxEthiopiaPhase 1 and 2 evaluation: PD-ACS-577Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-367-O-12-0001412/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgriculture Disasters Diseases Economic development Manufacturing Mass media NutritionNepalEDH-I-04-05-00007-00 EDH-I-00-05-00007-00 AID-EDH-I-04-05-00007 AID-EDH-I-00-05-00007http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU698.pdf3256 KB013735 - Scott Wilson Nepal Pvt. Ltd.008583 - USAID. Mission to NepalEnglishapplication/pdfAdhikari, Babu Ram Sharma, Shuva Kantha et al.Disaster recovery11 December 2012Nepal flood recovery program (NFRP) : evaluation reportPD-ACU-698https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTkwNepal<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">This is a report on the mid-term performance evaluation of the Business Enabling Environment Program (BEEP) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Kosovo, and implemented by Chemonics International, Inc. (Chemonics). BEEP commenced in July 2010, and was dedicated to improving the business environment in Kosovo through the implementation of three components: (1) improving rules and regulations; (2) lowering trade barriers; and (3) creating a more efficient financial sector (a fourth component of the project was not been implemented and is not a part of this evaluation). Some of the conclusions about the project outlined in the evaluation include: (1) BEEP has been successful in raising "doing business" issues to a high level of attention within the Government of Kosovo (GoK), and has achieved a wide consensus on business climate reform; (2) the project has had asignificant impact on increasing the level of understanding and competence on trade policy within the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as well as on updating the legislative and regulatory framework in the trade sector; (3) BEEP has been effective at communicating and coordinating programs with a number of USAID initiatives, as well as those of other international donors; and (4) the project has been praised by stakeholders for its responsiveness to local wishes and for its rapidity in deploying resources. Some of the main recommendations include: (1) emphasize completion of work already begun; (2) prepare a detailed audit of incomplete work, including detailed action programs for completing the work; (3) address issues of sustainability; (4) increase efforts to transfer knowledge and increase technical skills in policy and regulatory analysis and communications at national and local levels, particulalry among private sector associations; (5) better explain and document achievements of the project; and (6) devise a set of supplemental indicators that would help to more accurately evaluate the the project. (Excerpt, modified)</span>'Prepared under Task Order: AID-167-TO-12-00004 Under the Evaluation Services IQC' Evaluated ask order title: Business enabling environment program (BEEP) [part of project: Economic growth and governance initiative (EGGI)] Includes appended 'points of difference' (statement of differences) from implementerSpecial EvaluationDocumentsAID-167-TO-12-00004 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMBusiness growth Economic development Access to information Access to services CreditKosovoEEM-I-00-07-00008-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU681.pdf1184 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates010393 - USAID. Mission to Kosovo 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationEconomic administration7 November 2012Mid-term evaluation of the USAID/Kosovo business enabling environment program (BEEP) : final reportPD-ACU-681https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg5Kosovo<p>The Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium (ARC) Program in Kenya was a three-year program that ran from 2009-2012, in response to the drought of 2008/9 and the resulting food crisis in Kenya. The goal of the project was to sustain access to food in vulnerable rural communities through enhanced resilience to shocks. The specific objectives of the program were to increase agricultural productivity, to protect and diversify household (HH) asset bases, and to strengthen livelihood options to increase HH purchasing power. The evaluators found that the program beneficiaries across the ARC project area repeatedly expressed confidence that ARC area HHs had improved their ability to cope in times of severe stress as compared to 2009. More specifically, the evaluation outlines the results to five questions: (1) appropriateness of the program; (2) program performance; (3) effectiveness; (4) gender equity; and (5) sustainability. The ARC program has generated important lessons: (1) strengthening of public (Government of Kenya)/private partnerships is an essential component for ensuring the sustainability of activities; (2) community involvement and partnerships are vital to the success of activities, such as community monitoring of livestock border movements and disease control through the Community Disease Control Committees (CDCCs); and (3) economic recovery and income generation activities such as the agro-vet store in Balambala and the tilapia farm in Kinnia proved to be the most attractive and sustainable among pastoralists and drop-outs. Overall recommendations call for the modification of pilot projects and incorporating lessons learned in order to ensure that future activities are scalable and replicable, both technically and financially: (1) build on program successes and achievements by further developing scalable activities from pilot interventions in livestock and alternative livelihoods into larger scale interventions across the target areas; (2) continue the development of alternative livelihoods as options for pastoralists to allow for asset diversification to help strengthen HH resiliency from future shocks; (3) continue the development of growth centers to provide alternative lifestyles and income generating options; and (4) allow time for interventions to produce results of critical mass in order to ensure the realization of impacts from these interventions. (Excerpt, modified)</p>"Submitted to: USAID Kenya" Evaluated project title: Arid and marginal lands recovery consortium (ARC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-623-TO-11-00007 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgriculture Diseases Economic development Economics Finance Management NutritionKenyahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU559.pdf775 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)012598 - USAID. Mission to East Africa 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfAgricultural development12 October 2012Arid & marginal lands recovery consortium (ARC) program in Kenya : final evaluationPD-ACU-559https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg4Kenya<span style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; background-color: #eeeeee; text-indent: 0px; display: inline !important; font: small Arial; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;">The Government of El Salvador (GOES) is determined to reverse the current trends of receding or marginal economic growth. To this end, US Government assistance to El Salvador recognizes this GOES-driven process and is supporting measures to overcome the pervasive barriers to increased investment and broad-based economic growth. Moreover, in timely consonance with national efforts to promote economic growth, the Partnership for Growth (PFG) Joint Country Action Plan (JCAP) 2011-2015 between El Salvador and the United States enables the Governments of El Salvador and the United States to jointly engage new efforts to ensure, among other things, that education of the labor force matches labor market demand. Consistent with a focus on workforce development that stems from valuable research conducted prior to the JCAP initiative, in December 2009 USAID awarded a contract to Carana Corporation to undertake the Improving Access to Employment Program in El Salvador (the program), contract EEM-I-00-07-00006-00, with a total funding of $7.4 million. The program, currently in its third year of implementation and scheduled to end in November 2013, focuses on improving the function of the Salvadoran labor market to make it capable of matching the supply of skilled workers with private sector demand for labor.Overall, Program outcomes relate to coverage and engagement of individual beneficiaries, including at-risk youth and people with disabilities, in an effort to increase access to employment. By mid-year 2012, the program had achieved a total of 4,886 new or improved jobs (4,629 new jobs, or 95% of the total, and 257 improved jobs, or 5%). Based on accruals from early 2010, Carana has already surpassed the original life of program (LOP) target of 4,480 by 9%. So far, 42% of persons benefiting from new or improved jobs are women, 21% are youths, and 3% are people with disabilities. (Excerpt from English language ver., modified)</span>'La presente es una publicacion preparada .... bajo REQ-519-12-000021, ....' Cover date: Noviembre de 2012 Evaluated project title: Improving access to employment program in El Salvador = Programa para mejorar el acceso al empleo en El Salvador English ed.: PD-ACU-555 AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEmployment Employment services Access to services Economic growth Labor force Labor market Occupational opportunitiesEl SalvadorEEM-I-00-07-00006-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU556.pdf1333 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchSpanishapplication/pdfCambronero, Sergio Midling, Michael Molina, FranciscoEmployment30 Oct 2012Evaluacion del desempeno del 'Programa para mejorar el acceso al empleo en El Salvador'Performance evaluation of the 'Improving access to employment program in El Salvador'PD-ACU-556https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg3El Salvador<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The Government of El Salvador (GOES) is determined to reverse the current trends of receding or marginal economic growth. To this end, US Government assistance to El Salvador recognizes this GOES-driven process and is supporting measures to overcome the pervasive barriers to increased investment and broad-based economic growth. Moreover, in timely consonance with national efforts to promote economic growth, the Partnership for Growth (PFG) Joint Country Action Plan (JCAP) 2011-2015 between El Salvador and the United States enables the Governments of El Salvador and the United States to jointly engage new efforts to ensure, among other things, that education of the labor force matches labor market demand. Consistent with a focus on workforce development that stems from valuable research conducted prior to the JCAP initiative, in December 2009 USAID awarded a contract to Carana Corporation to undertake the Improving Access to Employment Program in El Salvador (the program), contract EEM-I-00-07-00006-00, with a total funding of $7.4 million. The program, currently in its third year of implementation and scheduled to end in November 2013, focuses on improving the function of the Salvadoran labor market to make it capable of matching the supply of skilled workers with private sector demand for labor.Overall, Program outcomes relate to coverage and engagement of individual beneficiaries, including at-risk youth and people with disabilities, in an effort to increase access to employment. By mid-year 2012, the program had achieved a total of 4,886 new or improved jobs (4,629 new jobs, or 95% of the total, and 257 improved jobs, or 5%). Based on accruals from early 2010, Carana has already surpassed the original life of program (LOP) target of 4,480 by 9%. So far, 42% of persons benefiting from new or improved jobs are women, 21% are youths, and 3% are people with disabilities. (Excerpt, modified)</span>'This publication was produced .... under REQ-519-12-000021, ,,,,' Evaluated project title: Improving access to employment program in El Salvador = Programa para mejorar el acceso al empleo en El Salvador Spanish ed.: PD-ACU-556 AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEmployment Employment services Access to services Economic growth Labor force Labor market Occupational opportunitiesEl SalvadorEEM-I-00-07-00006-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU555.pdf2021 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfCambronero, Sergio Midling, Michael Molina, FranciscoEmployment17 Oct 2012Performance evaluation of the 'Improving access to employment program in El Salvador'Evaluacion del desempeno del 'Programa para mejorar el acceso al empleo en El Salvador'PD-ACU-555https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg2El Salvador<span style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; background-color: #eeeeee; text-indent: 0px; display: inline !important; font: small Arial; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;">Mid-term performance evaluations were conducted on two projects funded by USAID/Guatemala's Economic Growth Office, the Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs (IMARE) project, and the TIERRAS/Land Conflict Resolution project, both implemented by Mercy Corps. Together, the two projects represent a portfolio of $4,800,000. The purpose of the mid-term evaluations was to measure the performance-to-date of the two very different projects, analyze any implementation problems, and make recommendations as necessary for needed course corrections. The evaluators developed evidence-based findings, and conclusions based on analysis of those findings, in terms of project results and sustainability, institutional capacity-building and gender, under-represented populations and other important categories. These are presented in terms of cross-cutting findings and conclusions, as well as project-specific findings and conclusions. The most salient of these are: (1) both projects appear to be on track to meet or exceed most of the results and sustainability targets specified under their performance monitoring plans and work plans; (2) with regard to institutional capacity building, the IMARE 1 project relied on large and formal buyers, like WalMart, for sustainability, but the shift in focus to Feed the Future (FtF) departments under IMARE 2 has de-emphasized that model by also focusing on local and informal markets; and (3) the extent of women's and under-represented populations participation in farming activities, producer association management, or both, appears to be limited by cultural norms, literacy and language barriers, especially in the altiplano. The evaluators also developed concrete recommendations for current activities based on the findings and conclusions that are action-oriented, practical and specific, with defined responsibility for the recommended actions. These are presented in terms of project-specific recommendations. (Excerpt from English language ver., modified)</span>USAID contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-008 Evaluated project title: Inclusive market alliance for rural entrepreneurs (IMARE) Evaluated project title: TIERRAS/land conflict resolution English ed.: PD-ACU-507Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-520-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural markets Economic growth Rural areas Access to land Agricultural land settlementGuatemala520-A-00-07-00216-00 520-A-00-07-00225-00 AID-520-A-00-07-00216 AID-520-A-00-07-00225http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU508.pdf1512 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc.008550 - USAID. Mission to Guatemala 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchSpanishapplication/pdfAgricultural markets25 October 2012Evaluaciones de mitad de periodo del desempeno de dos proyectos de la Oficina de Crecimiento Economico : informe finalMid-term performance evaluations for two Economic Growth Office projects : final reportPD-ACU-508https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg0Guatemala<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Mid-term performance evaluations were conducted on two projects funded by USAID/Guatemala's Economic Growth Office, the Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs (IMARE) project, and the TIERRAS/Land Conflict Resolution project, both implemented by Mercy Corps. Together, the two projects represent a portfolio of $4,800,000. The purpose of the mid-term evaluations was to measure the performance-to-date of the two very different projects, analyze any implementation problems, and make recommendations as necessary for needed course corrections. The evaluators developed evidence-based findings, and conclusions based on analysis of those findings, in terms of project results and sustainability, institutional capacity-building and gender, under-represented populations and other important categories. These are presented in terms of cross-cutting findings and conclusions, as well as project-specific findings and conclusions. The most salient of these are: (1) both projects appear to be on track to meet or exceed most of the results and sustainability targets specified under their performance monitoring plans and work plans; (2) with regard to institutional capacity building, the IMARE 1 project relied on large and formal buyers, like WalMart, for sustainability, but the shift in focus to Feed the Future (FtF) departments under IMARE 2 has de-emphasized that model by also focusing on local and informal markets; and (3) the extent of women's and under-represented populations participation in farming activities, producer association management, or both, appears to be limited by cultural norms, literacy and language barriers, especially in the altiplano. The evaluators also developed concrete recommendations for current activities based on the findings and conclusions that are action-oriented, practical and specific, with defined responsibility for the recommended actions. These are presented in terms of project-specific recommendations. (Excerpt, modified)</span>USAID contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-008 Evaluated project title: Inclusive market alliance for rural entrepreneurs (IMARE) Evaluated project title: TIERRAS/land conflict resolution Spanish ed.: PD-ACU-508Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-520-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Land management Land use Agricultural development Agricultural credit Business skills Collective agreements Legal aid Income generationGuatemala520-A-00-07-00216-00 520-A-00-07-00225-00 AID-520-A-00-07-00216 AID-520-A-00-07-00225http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU507.pdf1453 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc.008550 - USAID. Mission to Guatemala 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfAgricultural markets25 October 2012Mid-term performance evaluations for two Economic Growth Office projects : final reportEvaluaciones de mitad de periodo del desempeno de dos proyectos de la Oficina de Crecimiento Economico : informe finalPD-ACU-507https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTgzGuatemala<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The purpose of the The Aceh Polytechnic Program (TAPP)was "A financially viable Polytechnic with high reputation among industries and community for high quality technical education provides a broad variety of technical education schemes to a diverse student clientele in NAD [Aceh Nanggroe Darussalam (Aceh Province)]." There were three outputs: (1) a professional school established with sound management addressing a diverse student clientele; (2) demand-led private sector oriented courses developed and delivered with strong links to industry; and (3) mechanisms for financial sustainability developed and implemented. The purpose of the evaluation was: (1) assess the progress made toward achieving the academic, management, and sustainability goals of the Aceh Polytechnic (PA); (2) assess if the study programs are relevant to the needs and requirements of the local and regional job market; (3) recommend ways to promote mutually beneficial linkages and partnerships with businesses and institutions, provincial and city governments, Chevron, and the Ministry of Education and Culture; and 4) recommend the prospects for the future sustainability of the Aceh Polytechnic. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Task order AID-497-TO-12-00004 Evaluated project title: The Aceh Polytechnic program (TAPP) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-497-TO-12-00004 RAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economics Education Life skills Management Marketing Mass media StudentsIndonesia497-C-00-08-00001-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU497.pdf852 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008558 - USAID. Mission to Indonesia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfBoardman, Gerald Schorn, Frank Dwatmadji, Dr.Higher educationNov 2012Final evaluation of 'The Aceh Polytechnic program'PD-ACU-497https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTgy<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">USAID awarded a five-year local field support cooperative agreement to Pact Inc. (690-A-00-07-00104-00) on September 26, 2007, with a planned life of project of US$40 million through the PEPFAR. The goal of the Pact program, Community Rapid and Effective Action Combating HIV/AIDS (REACH) Namibia program was to scale up and sustain a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS services (including prevention, care, and support for orphans and vulnerable children) through Namibian and international sub-grantees. The program was guided by six key program objectives through October 2010. In November 2010, following a mid-term evaluation, USAID entered into a modification of assistance agreement with Pact Inc. to realign its program to the Government of Namibia and PEPFAR phase II priorities. The emphasis shifted from a focus on the emergency scale-up approach of PEPFAR I to the Pact "Strengthening the Capacity for Country Ownership (SCCO)" programmatic themes of country ownership, long-term sustainability, and systems strengthening. This end-of-project report evaluates the final 19 months of the five year project and distinguishes accomplishment in this timeframe from previous accomplishments and activities. The focus of the report is on evaluating Pacts effectiveness towards strengthening the four directorates of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) and six USAID-selected civil service organizations (CSOs). This report continues the USAID evaluation procedure whose last major effort was a mid-term evaluation report (January 2011). The evaluators conclude that Pact fulfilled all of its contractual obligations at a standard that is defined as satisfactory (i.e., fulfilling its contractual obligations under the award) that is supported by primary collection of evidence via document review and key informant interviews. This evaluation also identifies strengths and weaknesses as reported by both Pact advisors and Ministry and CSO partners. (Excerpt)</span>Authoring organization unknown Evaluated project title: Community rapid and effective action combating HIV/AIDS (REACH) Namibia program Evaluated project title also known as: Community REACH Namibia program Restricted ver.: PD-ACW-318Final Evaluation ReportDocuments10/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Education Management Mass media Nutrition Transportation USAIDNamibia690-A-00-07-00104-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW317.pdf2628 KB008582 - USAID. Mission to NamibiaEnglishapplication/pdfHIV / AIDS[Oct 2012]'Strengthening the capacity for country ownership' : end-of-project evaluationPD-ACW-317https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY5Njc1NamibiaThe Nutrition and HIV Program (NHP) was designed to take the two-year Food by Prescription (FBP) pilot project started in 2006, to scale. As a flagship initiative, NHP goal was to strengthen delivery of nutrition services in and out of hospital settings in Kenya. Objectives included: (1) build on partners expertise in HIV and nutrition, food manufacturing, and logistics, while introducing a new patient-centered concept for clinical service delivery; (2) introduce a locally produced F-100 equivalent RUTF for severely malnourished HIV+ patients and OVC; (3) link Insta (the food partner) and health facilities with care programs for HIV+ patients and OVC to extend the supply chain, improve client tracking, mitigate loss to follow-up, and increase the quality and comprehensive care; (4) scale up interventions while maintaining high quality through performance monitoring and quality assurance systems; and (5) strengthen the capacity of local partners, particularly NASCOP. The evaluators found that: (1) NHP has exceeded targets set out in the cooperative agreement for a number of key areas, including the number of sites providing nutrition assessment counseling and support (NACS) treatment and the number of clients treated by food by prescription (FBP); (2) NHP, with NASCOP, have put in place curricula, resources and training to allow the clinical service delivery of NACS; (3) rapid expansion of sites supporting NACS from 62 to 619 has at the cost of providing quality services. The evaluators make several recommendations for the future: (1) continue to invest in the expansion of NACS program infrastructure, including beyond HIV; (2) separate RFPs for "commodity component" for "service delivery component"; (3) embrace and expand public private partnerships (PPP); (4) improve NACS outcomes through efficient and effective use of FBP and increased focus on other kinds of support; (5) improve quality of NACS service provision by health care providers; (6) clarify and expand the community link component of NACS; (7) support the Government of Kenya to gradually be able to implement all aspects of NACS service provision; and (8) incorporate operations research into the next iteration of NHP. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Nutrition and HIV program (NHP)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-623-C-10-000036/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemographic surveys Diseases Economic development Health NutritionKenya623-A-00-08-00013-00 AID-623-A-00-08-00013http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW260.pdf1246 KB012990 - IT Shows, Inc.012598 - USAID. Mission to East AfricaEnglishapplication/pdfDavies, Nicky Ochola, Sophie Kiruthu, ZipporahHIV / AIDSJune 2012Performance evaluation and assessment of USAID/Kenya nutrition and HIV program (NHP)PD-ACW-260https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY5MzU2Kenya<p>This report presents an evaluation of USAIDs Morocco Civil Society Advocacy Project Strengthening Advocacy and Networking to Advance Democracy (SANAD). SANAD's objective is to develop Moroccan civil society organizations (CSO) capacity to promote democratic reform and advocate on behalf of citizens, particularly the young and the poor, at the national and local levels. This three-year project started on May 25, 2009 and has been extended to November 2012. This evaluation, conducted by the Regional Partnership on Culture and Development (RPCD) from May to July 2012, is based on a review of relevant documents and extensive field work consisting of interviews and focus groups with 73 beneficiary CSOs, ten public institutions, and numerous key stakeholders. The two main purposes served by the evaluation are to provide USAID with a summary of how the project is meeting its objectives and to inform the design of the new country development cooperation strategy (CDCS) and new civil society activities. Overall, the evaluators found that many of the project's qualitative and quantitative objectives were achieved and that there is evidence of positive outcomes for CSOs. One key deliverable met by the project was the provision of services to 450 CSOs. However, not all the projects objectives were achieved, and there are lessons to be learned for future program design. Such lessons include points related to the trade-off between breadth and depth of impact and the importance of tailoring interventions to meet the needs of individual beneficiaries. (Excerpt, modified)</p>On cover: Regional partnership on culture and development Title in header: SANAD evaluation - Morocco Evaluated project title: Strengthening advocacy and networking to advance democracy (SANAD)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments9/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCivil society Advocacy Democratization Networks Government reform Civil society organizations (CSO) Youth Poor Public awarenessMorocco263-I-02-06-00008-00 263-I-00-06-00008-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW258.pdf914 KB013682 - FHI 360000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfCivil society2 September 2012Evaluation of USAID/Morocco civil society advocacy project (SANAD) : final reportPD-ACW-258https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY4Mzg3MoroccoTitle in header: Final evaluation : component one, access to justice program Project title: Access to justice (ATJ)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments497-A-00-02-00054-00 AID-497-A-00-02-000549/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEducation Lawyers Legal aid Litigation Management TrainingTimor-Leste497-A-00-02-00054-00 AID-497-A-00-02-00054http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW022.pdf485 KB013796 - The Asia Foundation (TAF), Timor-Leste008558 - USAID. Mission to IndonesiaEnglishapplication/pdfCoghlan, Matthew Hayati, SelmaRule of lawSeptember 2012Final evaluation of component one of the access to justice programPD-ACW-022https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY4MTUyTimor-LesteUSAID/Nigeria's Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites (MARKETS) was a multi-faceted six and a half-year pilot program designed to strengthen agricultural competitiveness and food security in Nigeria. The program began in 2005 with a budget of $24 million which later increased to $51.6 million by the time the project closed in December 2010; after which the project was extended for 16 months (January 2011 through April 2012) with an additional $9.5 million through the Bridge to MARKETS II (BtM2) project. The project was managed by Chemonics International with international and local sub-contractors, MARKETS employed a private sector-led, comprehensive value chain approach that identified commercial buyers and facilitated inputs that supported farmers to meet market standards and a guaranteed buyer. The final evaluation fieldwork of the MARKETS program was conducted in June and July 2012. The evaluation was commissioned by USAID/Nigeria Mission with the aim: (1) to determine whether the goals and objectives of MARKETS were met; (2) establish how effectively MARKETS interventions were delivered; (3) assess project outcomes; (4) assess the extent to which the project affected its beneficiaries; (5) determine whether the USG investment in the program received the greatest possible return; and (6) learn lessons that will guide the implementation of MARKETS II. The final evaluation was guided by eight key evaluation questions on project design, implementation and outcomes. The evaluators found, in general, the value chain approach had a positive impact on the farm level and with agro processors. Production and quality increased two- and three-fold. The value chain approach of this pilot demonstrated notable success stories in linking farmers to formal credit and guaranteed markets. There is still a vast ongoing need for access to credit, consistent output and meeting quality standards of the marketplace. A constraint is that Nigeria small holder farms are still very labor intensive and inefficient. The good news is that the introduction of new technologies was well received and the new production technology adoption rate of was 100 percent. Beneficiary satisfaction is one of the main achievements of the MARKETS pilot program. Satisfaction was very high with increases in yields and related incomes. The beneficiaries expressed their strong interest in ongoing knowledge through trainings and demonstrations as well as improved and certified inputs like seeds, agrochemicals and fertilizer. Likewise the agro processors were largely satisfied with the MARKETS activities and program staff, and most important the results of increased value added commodities and products (132% of the MARKETS target). MARKETS II has been launched and is going more deeply into a fewer number of value chains that meet the current programmatic criteria and priorities—food security and nutrition, income and job creation and greater benefits to women and youth among others. (Excerpt, modified)'Report' Initial MARKETS contract no. listed in annex as 620-C-00-00077-00 (fiscal year digits missing) Evaluated project title: Maximizing agriculture revenue and key enterprises in targeted sties (MARKETS) Evaluated project title: Bridge to MARKETS (BtM2)Special EvaluationDocuments620-C-00-00077-00 620-C-00-11-00004-009/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural markets Revenues Agricultural enterprises Economic growth Economic competition Food security Value chains Commercial farming Income generationNigeria620-C-00-11-00004-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU991.pdf919 KB008360 - The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)008586 - USAID. Mission to NigeriaEnglishapplication/pdfAgricultural marketsSep 2012The evaluation report for maximizing agriculture revenue and key enterprises in targeted sties (MARKETS)PD-ACU-991https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3OTU5NigeriaTitle in header: ACCESS/MCHIP evaluation USAID/NigeriaFinal Evaluation ReportDocuments620-A-00-10-00007-00 DFD-A-00-08-00350-00 AID-DFD-A-00-08-003503/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemographic surveys Evaluation Health care costs Management Marketing USAIDNigeriahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACW004.pdf1720 KB008360 - The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)008586 - USAID. Mission to NigeriaEnglishapplication/pdfMaternal child health careMar 2012Access to clinical and community maternal, neonatal and women's health (Access)/Maternal and child health integrated program (MCHIP) [final evaluation]PD-ACW-004https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3NzI1NigeriaHeader title: CEPPS II and III evaluation for USAID/Nigeria Evaluated project title: Consortium For elections and political process strengthening II) (CEPPS II) Evaluated project title: Consortium For elections and political process strengthening III) (CEPPS III) Project title: Monitoring and evaluation management services II (MEMS II) Project title also known as: Nigeria monitoring and evaluation management services II (NMEMS II)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments620-M-00-11-00001-00 AID-620-M-00-11-000012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMElections Evaluation Management Mass media Newspapers Organizations Reports VotingNigeriaDFD-A-00-08-00350-00 620‐A‐00‐10‐00007‐00 AID-DFD-A-00-08-00350 AID-620‐A‐00‐10‐00007http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU961.pdf256 KB008360 - The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)008586 - USAID. Mission to Nigeria 010864 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Ofc. of Democracy and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfElectionsFebruary 2012Consortium For Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) II and III evaluation : final reportPD-ACU-961https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3NjQ1NigeriaTitle in footer: USAID/Macedonia IDEAS mid-term performance evaluation Evaluated project title: Investment development and export advancement support (IDEAS) Project title: Learning, evaluation, and analysis project (LEAP) Project title: Learning, evaluation, and analysis project (LEAP)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-C-11-0016912/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economics Evaluation Exports Finance Investment Management USAIDNorth Macedonia165-C-00-11-00102-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU953.pdf443 KB040314 - Optimal Solutions Group, LLC013891 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Education and Environment. Ofc. of Economic PolicyEnglishapplication/pdfDemiralp, Berna Demiralp, BanuInvestment12 Dec 2012The mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Macedonia's investment development and export advancement support (IDEAS) project : final reportPD-ACU-953https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3NTU1MacedoniaEvaluated project title: Modhumita HIV prevention Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge II (GH tech bridge II)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-0002712/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Disease prevention and control Diseases Economic development Investment ManagementBangladesh388-A-00-09-00123-00 AID-388-A-00-09-00123http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU952.pdf1174 KB011830 - CAMRIS International 011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfAbdul-Quader, Abu Pick, Billy et al.HIV / AIDSDecember 201212-02-018USAID/Bangladesh : a midterm performance evaluation of the Modhumita project for HIV/AIDSPD-ACU-952https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3NTQ3BangladeshEvaluated project title: Integrated aquaculture project (IAP)Special EvaluationDocuments12/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAquaculture Aquatic resource management Income generation Economic growth Coastal fisheries Fish cages Fishery development MicrofinanceSri Lanka383-A-00-10-00502-00 AID-383-A-00-10-00502http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU907.pdf1043 KB012639 - Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA)008606 - USAID. Mission to Sri LankaEnglishapplication/pdfRackowe, Robin Hyun, Mia Hager, MarkAquaculture and fisheriesDecember 2012Mid-term performance evaluation : USAID/Sri Lanka integrated aquaculture project (IAP)PD-ACU-907https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3Mzk5Sri Lanka<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the success of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nicaragua's Family Planning (FP) phase-out strategy, including progress on recommendations from the mid-term assessment and for the post-graduation phase. The report is intended to inform USAID and other United States Government personnel, health donors, representatives from the Government (GON), non-governmental and civil society organizations. The USAID Nicaragua's Family Planning Graduation Strategy (FPGS) was implemented from October 1st, 2007 through September 30th, 2012, with a budget of approximately US$ 13.5 million. The implementing partners included John Snow Inc. (DELIVER Project), University Research Co., LL (Health Care Improvement Project), NicaSalud Federation (FamiSalud project) and MSH (PRONICASS Project). Taking into account the USAID Technical Note on Graduation for Family Planning and based on the findings discussed in this section, the evaluation team concludes that Nicaragua has achieved a successful graduation stage and that it is reasonable to expect that the provision of family planning (FP) services will be sustained in the future, that the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) will be maintained at the level achieved prior to graduation and that inequities in access will not be increased. Overall, the implementation of USAID/Nicaragua's FPGS has been successful. USAID has achieved the main goals included in the strategy, and 15 of the 17 indicators defined by the FPGS have been met. The two unmet indicators, which are related to market segmentation and the participation of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the social security in the market share, are in the process of being achieved. Through the implementation of the FPGS, USAID contributed to establishing a foundation for a solid, efficient and sustainable provision of family planning services in Nicaragua. It should also be noted that all recommendations presented in the mid-term evaluation of 2010 were implemented and monitored by the USAID health office, allowing adjustments to be made during implementation. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Inside title: USAID/Nicaragua family planning graduation strategy : final evaluacion report [sic]Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-524-O-12-0000610/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemographic surveys Diseases Health Management Marketing USAIDNicaraguahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU908.pdf1190 KB008584 - USAID. Mission to NicaraguaEnglishapplication/pdfAvila, Graciela Gutierrez, Vilma et al.Family planningOctober 2012USAID/Nicaragua family planning graduation strategy : final evaluation reportPD-ACU-908https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3MzkwNicaragua'This publication was produced .... under REQ-182-12-000003 ....' Title in footer: CED - mid-term project evaluation Evaluated project title: Competitive enterprise development (CED)Special EvaluationDocuments182-C-00-09-00002-00 AID-182-C-00-09-000021/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic competition Small scale enterprises Medium scale enterprises Economic growth Business enterprises Trade agreements Investment promotion Industrial productivity Labor force Labor managementAlbania182-C-00-09-00002-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU847.pdf507 KB008506 - USAID. Mission to AlbaniaEnglishapplication/pdfTodd, Kirkbride Nathanson, Neal20 Jan 2012Rritje Albania/Competitive enterprise development : mid-term project evaluation of Chemonics contract # 182-C-00-09-00002-00, Nov 28-Dec 20, 2011PD-ACU-847https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3MDc1AlbaniaTitle in header: ADVANCE MTPE Evaluated project title: ASEAN development vision to advance national cooperation and economic integration (ADVANCE)Special EvaluationDocuments11/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economic integration Economic cooperationSoutheast Asia486-I-01-07-00008-00 486-I-03-07-00008-00 486-I-04-07-00008-00 486-I-00-07-00008-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU844.pdf1478 KB011460 - USAID. Regional Development Mission - Asia (RDMA)Englishapplication/pdfWillard, Alice Trapp, MicahRegional developmentNov 2012ADVANCE midterm performance evaluationPD-ACU-844https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY3MDU3Final Evaluation ReportDocuments9/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDrought Drought resistance Disaster vulnerability analysis Vulnerable groups Crop protection Disaster preparednessSwazilandAID-OFDA-G-12-00106http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU769.pdf734 KB040294 - University of Swaziland (UNISWA). Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC) 012255 - International Relief and Development (IRD)000624 - USAID. Ofc. of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)Englishapplication/pdfFood securitySeptember 2012Reduction of drought vulnerability in southern Swaziland : end of project evaluationPD-ACU-769https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2OTI5SwazilandFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-518-A-00-10-000044/1/2012 12:00:00 AMConflict resolution Societies in transition Violence Humanitarian assistance Poverty Unemployment Youth Women Vulnerable groups Public safetyEcuadorAID-518-A-00-10-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU768.pdf570 KB040293 - Prime Consulting 010127 - Samaritan's Purse008538 - USAID. Mission to EcuadorEnglishapplication/pdfConflict prevention11 April 2012Transforming conflict in the Northern Border : monitoring and evaluation reportPD-ACU-768https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2OTI4EcuadorIn response to the financial crisis of 2008, the United States Government (USG) provided a stimulus package, known as the Financial Crisis Initiative (FCI), to complement actions by the Government of Tanzania (GoT) to stimulate the Tanzanian economy, increase food production, and provide social protection and safety nets to vulnerable groups. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contributed a total of $52.7 million over two phases to the FCI, intended as a rapid response to assist the rural poor affected by the financial crisis. Organizations already conducting similar programs in Tanzania were identified and their programs expanded to targeted vulnerable communities. The bulk of the USAID FCI support consisted of four safety net components implemented from 2009 to 2012 by the World Food Programme (WFP), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the United States Department of Interior (DOI). These four components included: (1) Food for Education (FFE) implemented by WFP to provide school meals to primary school students in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT); (2) Food for Assets (FFA) implemented by WFP to enable community members to receive food while working on infrastructure construction projects to improve food production and/or access to markets (3)Cash for Work (C4W) implemented by WWF and DOI to provide temporary income while building infrastructure for communities in Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) that may have suffered from a reduction in tourism; and (4) Cash Transfer implemented by WFP to provide training on nutritional practices to mothers with young children along with a monthly cash transfer to enable these mothers to better feed their children. Deloitte's Leadership in Public Financial Management (LPFM) FCI Evaluation Team undertook a performance evaluation on behalf of USAID, focusing largely on the effectiveness and sustainability of the FCI. Performance measurement centers on whether a program has achieved its objectives, expressed as measurable performance standards. Key recommendations based on findings from each FCI component are included. (Excerpt, modified)'This publication was produced .... for the Tanzania Financial Crisis Initiative Performance Evaluation Task Order ....' [Task order 11] Evaluated project title: Financial crisis initiative (FCI) Project title: Leadership in public financial management (LPFM)Special EvaluationDocumentsEEM-I-00-07-00005-009/1/2012 12:00:00 AMSocioeconomic development Financial management Financial needs Social safety net programs Food production Social development At-risk groups Access to resources Markets Nutrition improvementTanzania621-A-00-10-00006-00 623-A-00-06-00003-00 AID-621-A-00-10-00006 AID-623-A-00-06-00003http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU767.pdf2733 KB013514 - Deloitte Consulting, LLP013891 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Education and Environment. Ofc. of Economic PolicyEnglishapplication/pdfHoffman, Rebecca Vang, KaSocioeconomic development26 September 2012Tanzania financial crisis initiative performance evaluationPD-ACU-767https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2OTI2TanzaniaSubmitted as: USAID/Senegal Health Office close out report for 2006 to 2011 programFinal Evaluation ReportDocuments12/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Accountability Case management Disease prevention and control Family health care Health care costs Health education MalariaSenegalhttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU752.pdf4333 KB008600 - USAID. Mission to SenegalEnglishapplication/pdf[Sullivan, Antoinette]Health (General)December 2012USAID/Senegal health 2006 to 2011 strategic objective completion reportPD-ACU-752https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2ODQ4Title in footer: NEO local economic development planning baseline impact evaluation report Project title: New economic opportunities (NEO)Other USAID Supported Study/DocumentDocumentsAID-114-C-12-000046/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Occupational opportunities Local level Economic growth Economic reformGeorgiaAID-114-C-11-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU735.pdf1825 KB012776 - Banyan GlobalEnglishapplication/pdfWoller, Gary Sommerville, Patrick et al.Socioeconomic development27 June 2012Impact evaluation of the Georgian new economic opportunities (NEO) project : report on the baseline impact evaluation of NEO's local economic development interventionsPD-ACU-735https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2ODMzGeorgiaEvaluated project title: Decentralized basic education (DBE) Task Order 46 Task order title: Global evaluation and monitoring II (GEM II) V. 1 (main report): PD-ACU-718Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsEDH-E-00-08-00003-00 AID-EDH-E-00-08-0000311/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAccountability Basic education Curriculum Higher education Learning readiness Life skills Mathematics Public administrationIndonesia497-M-00-05-00029-00 AID-497-M-00-05-00029http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU719.pdf1263 KB013070 - JBS International, Inc. Aguirre Div.013859 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Education and Environment. Ofc. of EducationEnglishapplication/pdfBasic educationNovember 2012Indonesia : decentralized basic education project final evaluation. Volume II : annexesPD-ACU-719https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2ODExIndonesiaSubmitted as: ProAgro-Angola evaluation 2006-2012 (Avaliacao do ProAgro-Angola 2012) Evaluated project title: Agricultural development and finance program (ADFP) Evaluated project title also known as: ProAgro Angola English ed.: PD-ACU-683Final Evaluation ReportDocuments5/1/2012 12:00:00 AMBananasAngola690-A-00-06-00099-00 AID-690-A-00-06-00099http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU684.pdf1293 KB008507 - USAID. Mission to AngolaEnglishapplication/pdfNadeau, Emile G.Agricultural enterprises and cooperativesMay 2012Avaliacao final do ProAgro 2006-2012 : licoes aprendidas apos 6 anos de desenvolvimento cooperativo agricola em AngolaFinal evaluation of ProAgro 2006-2012 : lessons learned from six years of cooperative agriculture development in AngolaPD-ACU-684https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NzY4AngolaThis is a midterm evaluation of the Support for Economic Analysis Development in Indonesia (SEADI) Program, working with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) under the Assistance Agreement Economic Growth Programs in Indonesia. The overarching objective/spirit of this assessment is to go beyond a typical project retrospective report card, to learn from the experience of all project stakeholders, and apply these insights for the purposes of: (1) taking the SEADI project to its most promising level over its second half term; (2) creatively improving the focus, delivery, efficacy, impacts and potential outcomes of project activities; (3) ensuring that SEADI and mission economic growth agenda and program activities are strategically synergistic; and (4) considering the rationale, focus and agenda for a follow-on project building on cumulative SEADI achievements through mid-2013. Some of the many observations outlined in the evaluation include: (1) the SEADI project overall, and all major components, are now meeting and in many cases exceeding all contract specified outputs and work plan activity/achievement indicators; (2) grants initially lagged but are now on track and will be limited only by funds obligated and expended within the brief duration of the contract; (3) scholarships awards were slow and behind schedule during the first year for other reasons as well; (4) overall, most counterparts enthusiastically confirm the quality/value of SEADI services and its "demand/need driven" process; (5) SEADI's work-products, deliverables and conduct of operations and activities, are of sound to excellent professional world standard; and (6) advisor, consultant and staff performance are commendably strong. The evaluator makes many recommendations, including: (1) focus GOI/USAID mutual interests more strategically on impacting priority integrative cross-cutting development themes; and (2) take seriously the old adage: "Better to do fewer things well (in more depth), than too many not so well" (too shallowly). Included in these recommendations are several relating to the USAID contracting officer's representative (COR). (Excerpt, modified)Inside title: Mid-term evaluation for support for economic analysis development in Indonesia (SEADI) Program, working with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) under the assistance agreement economic growth programs in Indonesia "This evaluation was contracted under: USAID contract number: BPA SOL-OAA-11-000086, project order ID # INDONESIA_DB_052912" Footer title: Mid-term review of USAID SEADI project Evaluated task order title: Support for economic analysis development - Indonesia (SEADI)Special EvaluationDocuments7/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Economic growthIndonesiaAID-497-TO-11-00005 AID-EEM-I-00-07-00009 EEM-I-00-07-00009-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU721.pdf326 KB000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfBrunell, DavidEconomic policyJuly 2012Mid-term review of USAID SEADI project, support for economic analysis development - IndonesiaPD-ACU-721https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NzYxIndonesiaThis paper is a midterm program evaluation of the Changes for Justice (C4J) Project to determine if USAIDs support for justice sector reform is aligned and responsive to the reform agendas and needs of its GOI partner institutions.The paper will also examine if USAID support is integral and critical to the SC and AGOs efforts to reform as well as examine the effects of any unexpected decrease in funding for C4J prior to its scheduled closure date. The C4J is a 19 million dollar fouryear project focused on sustaining and deepening reforms in the Indonesian justice sector to produce a less corrupt, a more accountable and more highly performing justice system. This goal will be achieved through more efficient, credible, and transparent functioning of the Supreme Court (Component 1) and the Attorney Generals Office (Component 2), including increasing the competence and integrity of judges, prosecutors and staff. Integral to meeting these goals, Component 3 is designed to meet special initiatives of the US government (USG) to further strengthen the reform process in the Indonesian justice sector.Evaluated task order title: Changes for justice (C4J)Special EvaluationDocuments3/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAccess to justice Social justice Judicial reform Institutional linkages Civil society Administration of law Lawyers Rule of law JudgesIndonesiaDFD-I-02-08-00070-00 DFD-I-00-08-00070-00 AID-DFD-I-02-08-00070 AID-DFD-I-00-08-00070http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU720.pdf410 KB011460 - USAID. Regional Development Mission - Asia (RDMA)Englishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationLedbetter, GarryRule of lawMarch 2012Changes for justice (C4J) mid-term evaluation : Is USAID's support for justice sector reform aligned and responsive to the reform agendas and needs of its GOI partner institutions?PD-ACU-720https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NzYwIndonesia"Implemented By World Vision Zimbabwe In Honde Valley, Mutasa District (Manicaland Province)" Project title: Revitalization of smallholder agricultural production in Zimbabwe (RSAPZ)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments674-A-00-10-00087-00 AID-674-A-00-10-000876/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural production Coffee Farmers Food production Households Income Maize TeaZimbabwe674-A-00-10-00087-00 AID-674-A-00-10-00087http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU697.pdf812 KB010986 - World Vision, Inc.Englishapplication/pdfChaipa, I. Jasi, P. Sango, D.Food aid programsJune 2012End of project evaluation report : revitalisation of smallholder agricultural production in Zimbabwe (RSAPZ) 2010-2012PD-ACU-697https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NjQ0ZimbabweEvaluated project title: Amazon malaria initiative (AMI)Special EvaluationDocuments527-A-00-08-00026-004/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMalaria Antimalarials Drug therapy Disease prevention and control Networks Drug resistance Disease resistanceSouth America Suriname Peru Guyana Ecuador Colombia Central America Brazil Bolivia Latin AmericaAID-527-C-13-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU685.pdf1005 KB000934 - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)008591 - USAID. Mission to PeruEnglishapplication/pdfNajera, Jose Zimmerman, Robert Schmunis, Gabriel A.Malaria23 April 2012External evaluation of the Amazon malaria initiative (AMI) and the Amazon network for the surveillance of resistance to antimalarial drugs (RAVREDA)PD-ACU-685https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NDQ1The report begins with a brief review of the historical and contemporary context of the project in Angola. It then presents an historical overview of ProAgro, including a presentation of the primary goals and objectives of the program. These goals and objectives are then analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. This review is based on documentary data collected, and observations made, by the author during a three-week visit to the program in late April and early May 2012. The final two sections of the report present the reviewer's conclusions and recommendations related to the program. The emphasis in these concluding sections is on lessons learned from the six years of CLUSA's agricultural cooperative development experience that can be applied to future such projects especially related to coffee and bananas in Angola and also to similar agricultural cooperative development projects in other countries. ProAgro has been largely successful in carrying out a value chain project that has benefited over 6,000 farmers in Kwanza Sul, Benguela and Bengo provinces. It has set the stage for increases in production and marketing for the future through its development of 25 cooperatives, 12 co-op service centers, CESACOOPA ( a union of cooperatives in Kwanza Sul), and the proposed Cooperative Federation in Benguela. Both coffee and banana production now appear to be nearing a critical mass in which coordinated marketing through CESACOOPA, the planned Cooperative Federation in Benguela, and the co-ops have the potential to play major roles in increasing producer returns and continuing production and productivity.Submitted as: ProAgro-Angola evaluation 2006-2012 (Avaliacao do ProAgro-Angola 2012) Evaluated project title: Agricultural development and finance program (ADFP) Evaluated project title also known as: ProAgro Angola Portuguese ed.: PD-ACU-684Final Evaluation ReportDocuments5/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural development Agricultural management Economic growth Agricultural cooperatives Agricultural enterprises Farmers Food production Coffee BananasAngola690-A-00-06-00099-00 AID-690-A-00-06-00099http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU683.pdf1267 KB008507 - USAID. Mission to AngolaEnglishapplication/pdfNadeau, Emile G.Agricultural enterprises and cooperativesMay 2012Final evaluation of ProAgro 2006-2012 : lessons learned from six years of cooperative agriculture development in AngolaAvaliacao final do ProAgro 2006-2012 : licoes aprendidas apos 6 anos de desenvolvimento cooperativo agricola em AngolaPD-ACU-683https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NDM3AngolaThe Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) is a fellowship program for Kosovars that was established in 2004 from proceeds generated from the sale of the American Bank of Kosovo. The bank shares were held by the Kosovo Business Finance Fund (KBFF), established by USAID in 1999. The proceeds in the amount of US$7,881,825.25 formed the base of the grant agreement with the American Councils for International Education (AC) to establish the Kosovo American Education Fund. The goal of the KAEF is to provide Kosovar's with the education they need to lead Kosovo's economic development. Since its establishment, 51 Fellows have received KAEF support to attend masters programs in the U.S. The expectation was that income generated by the endowment would support at least ten Fellows annually. Additional resources that AC was expected to generate from other donors would enable AC to augment that number of Fellows. Because the ultimate objective of the effort was Kosovo's economic development, scholarships were limited to fields of study such as business, public administration, economics, international affairs, policy, and urban planning. This report presents the results of an evaluation of this program requested by the USAID Mission to Kosovo (USAID/K) and conducted in June and July, 2012. Conclusions reached by the evaluators are: (1) KAEF is a success with respect to producing degree graduates, although at a level somewhat lower than expected; and (2) KAEF has not performed as expected financially, and it will cease to exist if current financial trends continue. Recommendations include: (1) review KAEF's finances to determine what can reasonably be done to make KAEF's financial future more secure; (2) improve program analysis and reporting; (3) increase Kosovar involvement in decision-making and fundraising; (4) review options to increase the development impact since not all master's degrees -- not even all degrees in the currently accepted fields -- have the same development impact; (5) address the participation of women and minorities; (6) find ways to strengthen linkages Fellows host U.S. universities and other Fellows, to enhance follow-up activities in Kosovo; and (7) convince more Fellows to return to Kosovo since not returning reduces the program's impact. (Excerpt, modified)"It was prepared under Task Order AID-167-M-12-00001 under GEM II BPA AID-EDH-E-00-08-00003" Task order title: Global evaluation and monitoring II (GEM II)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-167-M-12-00001 AID-EDH-E-00-08-00003 EDH-E-00-08-00003-008/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEducational development Banks Economic development Income generation Public administration School graduates Masters degrees Higher education Girls educationKosovohttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU680.pdf674 KB013070 - JBS International, Inc. Aguirre Div.010393 - USAID. Mission to Kosovo 011326 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Agriculture and trade. Ofc. of EducationEnglishapplication/pdfWein, GeraldHigher educationAugust 2012Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) evaluationPD-ACU-680https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2NDM2Kosovo"Contracted Under No.GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11-00001" Evaluated project title: Protracted relief and recovery operation (PRRO) Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000015/1/2012 12:00:00 AMWar relief Food aid programs Food shortages Food production War recovery Refugees Livelihood Disaster recoveryPakistanhttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU733.pdf535 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)008588 - USAID. Mission to PakistanEnglishapplication/pdfFood aid programs18 May 2012Verification and validation of the World Food Program’s protracted relief and recovery operations (PRRO) in KPK and FATAPD-ACU-733https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MjA2Pakistan"Benin, Health Zones of Allada/Ze/Toffo (AZT), Dassa/Glazoue (DAGLA), Save/Ouesse (SAO)" USAID cooperation agreement number listed on document as AID-OAA-A-10-00047-00 Project title: Partnership for the community management of child (PRISE-C)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-A-10-0004710/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunity development Community based delivery Child health care Child survival activitiesBeninAID-OAA-A-10-00047http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU566.pdf726 KB004486 - University Research Corp. (URC) Center for Human Services010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationMetangmo, Pierre-MarieMaternal child health care31 October 2012Partnership for the community management of child health/Partenariat pour la prise en charge communautaire de la sante infantile (PRISE-C) : midterm evaluation reportPD-ACU-566https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MjA1BeninThis is a report on the summative evaluation of the Haiti Integrated Financing for Value Chains and Enterprises (HIFIVE) program funded by USAID/Haiti. HIFIVE is a financial sector service program designed to expand financial inclusion by increasing the availability of financial products and services to individual entrepreneurs and to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in targeted value chains in semi-urban and rural areas of Haiti. USAID/Haiti awarded HIFIVE in June 2009 as a 36 month (base period) cooperative agreement with two one-year extension options. In May 2102, USAID extended the project life for an additional two years, until May 31, 2014. The main objective of the evaluation was to review the effectiveness of the HIFIVE program as well as the sustainability and viability of its accomplishments to date. Of particular interest was to analyze the permanence of the changes that have occurred in the availability of finance for MSMEs, and in the financial services that are provided to them. In addition, the evaluation had to respond to three specific questions related to: (1) the effectiveness of the projects work to strengthen value chains and provide financial services to them; (2) the extent to which the project provided access to credit to the agricultural sector; and (3) the extent to which the interventions of the project have contributed to the viability of mobile banking in Haiti. Some of the findings the evaluators found are: (1) HIFIVE's work to provide value chain finance is highly effective; (2) the project-supported credit initiatives carried out by its financial partner institutions are sustainable; (3) HIFIVE's work to provide financial products for value chains is highly relevant; and (4) HIFIVE's work to provide value chain financing in rural and agricultural areas has great impact on the livelihood of micro- and small-scale borrowers. The evaluation report also contains additional findings, plus numerous conclusions and recommendations. (Excerpt, modified)Cover title: Evaluation of the Haiti integrated financing for value chains and enterprises (HIFIVE) program 'Prepared under RFTOP No. 521-12-00005 under the evaluation services IQC' Evaluated project title: Haiti integrated financing for value chains and enterprises (HIFIVE)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-008/1/2012 12:00:00 AMFinancing Economic integration Value chains Business enterprises Rural areas Economic development Credit Access to services Agricultural economics BanksHaiti521-A-00-09-00025-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU557.pdf2246 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfFinancial institutions1 Aug 2012Summative evaluation of the Haiti integrated financing for value chains and enterprises (HIFIVE) programPD-ACU-557https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MTczHaiti<span style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; display: inline !important; font: small arial; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;">USAID has supported through various programs the Government of Jordan's objectives to bridge the gap between market demand on employment and the quality of output of the educational and vocational training systems in the country. Within this framework, in 1999, USAID provided a grant in the value of $4.9 million to Save the Children Foundation to implement the Economic Opportunities for Jordanian Youth Program, which is known by INJAZ. INJAZ, which became a non-for-profit organization in 2001, aimed at building partnerships between local business leaders and educators to increase the capacity of youth to successfully enter the economy. In addition to this initial support, USAID supported phase II (2004-2009) with a grant in the value of US$5.8 million, and most recently phase III (2009-2014) with US$10 million to support expanding the program's activities and initiatives to reach more students around the country. Phase III, INJAZ III, aims at raising awareness of Jordanian youth of their personal and professional capabilities to enable them to enter the job market as qualified employees and business owners. This third phase also aims to help equip the Jordanian educational and youth development system to: (1) better answer the needs of youth employment; (2) increase the involvement of the Jordanian private sector, and the society in general, in the development of youth and the enhancement of quality of education; and (4) link the Jordanian youth to the job market and provide them with better employment opportunities. The review of the program focused on three main aspects: (1) achievements against expected outcomes; (2) INJAZ III training curricula, approaches, and level of stakeholder satisfaction; and (3) sustainability of the program. The review concluded that INJAZ continues to provide an important addition to enhancing Jordanian youth capabilities, interpersonal skills, and entrepreneurship, among other skills. It was clear that INJAZ programs increase the students' passion for success and provide them with practical experience and relevant knowledge that enables students in entering and better understanding the job market. Most of the students who attended INJAZ training courses and programs expressed a high degree of satisfaction and their willingness to re-enroll in INJAZ programs. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Title in footer: Mid term review of INJAZ III program Evaluated project title: Economic opportunities for Jordanian youth III (INJAZ III)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-278-O-12-000029/1/2012 12:00:00 AMSocioeconomic development Occupational opportunities Economic development Economic benefit Economic growth YouthJordan278-A-00-09-00309-00 AID-278-A-00-09-00309http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU549.pdf3564 KB040367 - ConsultUS008564 - USAID. Mission to JordanEnglishapplication/pdfSocioeconomic development9 February 2012Mid term review of economic opportunities for Jordanian youth project (INJAZ III) program : final reportPD-ACU-549https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MTU0JordanThis is a performance evaluation of the Albanian Agricultural Competitiveness (AAC) project, a 5.5-year activity (2007-2013) funded by USAID/Albania and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). AAC has three components: (1) strengthening producer capacity for competitive commercial farming; (2) strengthening capacity for market development; and (3) increasing access to, and use of, timely and reliable market information. It also uses crosscutting mechanisms such as grants, credit facilitation, and policy and regulatory reform dialogue to stimulate a more competitive enabling environment. Using four criteria for selecting interventions -- demand prospects in domestic and export markets, potential for growth, feasibility, and meeting development objectives -- AAC has focused on five strategic value chains and associated activities: (1) tree crops; (2) greenhouse crops; (3) open-field crops; (4) medicinal and aromatic plants; and (5) processed commodities. In implementing its program, AAC has targeted constraints and capitalized on opportunities throughout the entire value chain for the targeted commodities, from improved farm and postharvest technologies to trade facilitation in domestic and export markets. The major objectives of the AAC evaluation are to: (1) assess AAC performance and achievements to date; (2) identify best practices and lessons-learned from program implementation; (3) assess and recommend any other opportunities in the agriculture sector that should be considered for future funding; and (4) provide USAID/Albania with practical and implementable recommendations for core USAID support to the agricultural sector using host country institutions. Some of the evaluators' findings include: (1) examination of AAC targets and actual achievements reveals that the project has met or exceeded its targets for all indicators since program inception; (2) AAC's contributions to Albania's performance in the agricultural sector are substantial; (3) AAC collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Consumer Protection (MOAFCP)has been outstanding; (4) five years into AAC implementation, the original assumptions of the program remain valid; (5) building on the success of the AAC program, a follow-up initiative is justified. The evaluators also provide seven emendations to be considered after the ACC has ended in January 2013. (Excerpt, modified)Cover title: Performance evaluation of the Albanian agricultural competitiveness (AAC) program Title in footer: Evaluation of Albania agriculture competitiveness project Evaluated project title: Albanian agricultureal competitiveness (AAC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-182-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-007/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural markets Agricultural technology Crops Exports Farmers Farms Traders Value chainsAlbaniaEDH-I-08-05-00004-00 EDH-I-00-05-00004-00 AID-EDH-I-08-05-00004 AID-EDH-I-00-05-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU529.pdf601 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates008506 - USAID. Mission to Albania 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfRassas, Bechir Rembeci, Ilir Rroco, EvanAgribusiness31 July 2012Performance evaluation of the Albanian agricultural competitiveness program : final reportPD-ACU-529https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDQ2Albania'Prepared under REQ-182-12-000003' Cover title: Performance evaluation of the competitive enterprise development (CED) project : mid-term project evaluation Additional inside title: Rritje Albania / competitive enterprise development mid-term project evaluation of Chemonics contract # 182-C-00-09-00002-00, Nov 28-Dec 20, 2011 Evaluated project title: Competitive enterprise development (CED)Special EvaluationDocuments182-C-00-09-00002-00 AID-182-C-00-09-000021/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic competition Economic growth Small scale enterprises Medium scale enterprises Investment Industrial productivity Trade promotion Labor managementAlbania182-C-00-09-00002-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU528.pdf738 KB008506 - USAID. Mission to AlbaniaEnglishapplication/pdfKirkbride, Todd Nathanson, NealSmall scale enterprises20 Jan 2012Performance evaluation of the competitiveness enterprise development program : final reportPD-ACU-528https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDQ1AlbaniaThe Responsive Governance Project (RGP) in Yemen is a five-year $43 million project implemented by a consortium led by Counterpart International (Counterpart) as the prime contractor. RGP was designed to strengthen government institutions at the national and local levels to help them improve the delivery of public services while encouraging more citizen participation in the political process, as well as to facilitate more equitable socioeconomic development to help mitigate key drivers of instability in Yemen. The purpose of this mid-term performance evaluation was to assess the implementation, effectiveness, and progress of the project. The findings of this evaluation are be used to inform USAID whether the program is on track to achieving programmatic goals, fiscal goals, and targets. Also, the evaluation is be used to assess whether the project had been supportive of the initial overarching USAID strategy in Yemen of positively impacting stabilization in key areas. The evaluators found the project's strongest results to date are in the area of government policy making. RGP had an effective mechanism for contributing to passage of legislation with citizen input. Three activities, Access to Information, Safe Motherhood, and Health Insurance, illustrate how the three RGP program components worked together to support the executive branch and legislative offices of the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG0), and civil society organizations (CSOs) consult and advocate with the various stakeholders that ultimately resulted in the passage of legislation. Information from parliamentarians and CSOs indicated that RGP's civic education and Get Out The Vote activities were relevant and effective. In the area of anticorruption, the project had some results with its Peer Learning and Mentoring Program (PLMP). In contrast, RGP activities carried out by Counterpart in support of the ROYG0's operational capacity, including the Project Management Information System (PMIS), seemed unlikely to lead to systemic change in the Ministries and seemed less relevant in light of current priorities. Several recommendations are in the report, including: (1) continue activities related to the formulation and passage of legislation; (2) cancel RGP activities related to the development of service delivery standards; (3) support the institutionalization of parliamentary public hearings; (4) continue civic education, voter campaigns and similar activities; (5) continue with the advanced capacity building to the nine selected CSOs; and (6) RGP's monitoring and evaluation reporting should focus on the basics, such as accurate documentation and sound reporting practices. (Excerpt, modified)Task order number 1 Evaluated project title: Responsive governance project (RGP) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-008/1/2012 12:00:00 AMGovernance Policy making Political participation Access to information Laws and legislation Civil society Civic education Anticorruption interventionsYemen279-A-00-10-00028-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU527.pdf891 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationBritt, Heather Tamas, AndySocioeconomic development4 Aug 2012Mid-term evaluation of the responsive governance project (RGP)PD-ACU-527https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDQzThe Promoting Youth for Civic Engagement (PYCE) project is a two-year project (October 2010 September 2012) implemented by AMIDEAST in Yemen and designed to improve the livelihoods of Yemeni youth in vulnerable areas by supporting USAIDs strategy to engage dynamic, responsive and credible religious leaders. The PYCE project falls under the USAID Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) initiatives and is also expected to resonate with and positively feed into the 2010-2012 USAID Yemen stabilization strategy. The implementation of the PYCE project was impeded by Yemen's popular uprising that began in late January 2011. The purpose of this mid-term performance evaluation is to assess the PYCE projects implementation, effectiveness, and suitability of the projects approach to achieving the projects objectives. The evaluation desk review and field assessment revealed that the PYCE project has diverged to a certain degree in approach, targeting strategy, and implementation methodology from the technical approach prescribed in the cooperative agreement. These modifications to the project's approach and implementation methodology have to a certain extent foregone communication with and involvement of the concerned ministries, undermined the role of the Governorate Steering Committee and neglected the peer education model in favor of a direct implementation of activities that involve youth in sports and recreational initiatives and engage youth with community work. This approach has defeated the 'stabilization' purpose recommended by USAID to improve trust and perception of the Yemeni youth with their government officials and local leaders and will be unlikely to create positive linkages and increase trust and communication between the various stakeholders through sports, recreational programs and community work. Furthermore, the direct implementation approach that has been favored by PYCE staff in the second half of the project will negatively impact the sustainability of some of the project's initiatives. It is normal that projects experience certain changes during implementation, changes that are often necessary to accommodate the realities "on the ground" which often vary from the original program design assumptions. Nevertheless, these changes should not have diverted the project from its conflict mitigation framework. Of note is that when the project undertook the 'correct' outreach and engagement strategy of Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) officials and community leaders, the project managed to successfully engage these actors and to create communication and trust linkages between these actors and youth. More specific evaluation findings, conclusions and recommendations are included in the main body of the report. (Excerpt, modified)Task order Number 1 Evaluated project title: Promoting youth for civic engagement (PYCE) Related document: Promoting youth civic engagement : revised program description with mid-term evaluation response, 2013 (PA-00N-51K)Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00016-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-000167/1/2012 12:00:00 AMYouth Civic action Civic education Livelihood Conflict prevention StabilityYemen279-A-00-10-00060-00 AID-279-A-00-10-00060http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU526.pdf388 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationMoubayed, LeylaCivil society14 July 2012Mid-term evaluation of the promoting youth for civic engagement project (PYCE)PD-ACU-526https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDQxYemenSince June of 2010 Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative), through Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) 279-A-00-10-00032-00, has been implementing the Community Livelihoods Project (CLP). Three modifications have been made during this 18 month evaluation period, all of which, except Modification No. 02, were for incremental financing. Amendment No. 02 altered the agreements scope of work, but did not extend the Award from its original 36 months with two one-year options. Through USAID/Yemens Yemen Monitoring and Evaluation Project (YMEP) implemented by International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a mid-term evaluation was requested by the Mission. The field work for this report was carried out in January and February 2012 and the evaluation review period covers July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. The primary evaluation questions consisted of: Has the CLP implementation mechanism of issuing grants to local awardees been an effective strategy for achieving program results? Have the efforts to include women and youth in the program achieved expected results? Has the program achieved all of the other expected results at mid-term? Has the program been cost effective?Task order number 1 Evaluated project title: Community livelihoods project (CLP) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Special EvaluationDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00016-00 RAN-I-00-09-00016-004/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunity development Livelihood Community based delivery Community mobilization Women Urban areas Civil society Economic development Health care Agricultural development Primary educationYemen279-A-00-10-00032-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU525.pdf648 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationMerschrod, Kris Warman, ArthurSocioeconomic development25 Apr 2012Mid-term evaluation of the community livelihoods project (CLP)PD-ACU-525https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDQwYemenFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OFDA-G-11-000913/1/2012 12:00:00 AMChild malnutrition Households Infant nutrition Milk Nutrition Sanitation education Water sanitation Weaning practicesKenyaAID-OFDA-G-11-00091http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU523.pdf1038 KB040272 - Mercy-USA for Aid and Development000624 - USAID. Ofc. of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)Englishapplication/pdfChild nutritionMarch 2012Emergency nutrition and WASH program for Garissa County (14th March 2011-15th March 2012) : end of program evaluationPD-ACU-523https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY2MDMzKenya<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The New Applied Technology Efficiency and Lighting Initiative (NATELI) was a two-year USAID sponsored activity, and follow-on agreement to the Rural Energy Program, implemented by Winrock International from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011. The NATELI project was designed to fulfill USAID's Strategic Objective (SO) 1.51 (A foundation for a more sustainable energy system and Intermediate Result IR) and section 1.51.3 (Increased efficiency in the energy sector). This mid-term evaluation covers activities performed between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2011 and was designed to assess whether the NATELI project achieved its stated objectives and, where appropriate, make recommendations regarding emphasis and methodology for the remaining work. Evaluation efforts were designed to answer four key questions posed by USAID/Caucasus in the request for proposals and statement of work. The evaluators found that overall: (1) NATELI successfully contributed to efforts that made significant progress in raising awareness of energy efficiency and the local utilization of renewable energy resources; and (2) barriers to implementing these technologies exist, but have been identified, and work continues to improve Georgian's access to knowledge and the means to improve efficient use of energy. The evaluators concluded that: (1) USAID designed a program to build awareness about energy efficiency and to demonstrate technologies that had an impact on a wide range of stakeholders; (2) NATELI provided the seed money and the catalyst necessary to get the Energy Efficiency and Auditing Program at Georgian Technical University underway; (3) hospitals were able to take advantage of the recommendations of energy passports and energy audits as well as the partial funding for energy efficiency remediation efforts; and (4) Winrock International did an excellent job as the implementing organization, demonstrating flexibility with changing needs. One of Winrock's most important contributions was assembling an outstanding array of local sub-contractors. At times, these local sub-contractors growth in their capabilities due to their additional responsibilities, but this led to increased in-country capacity and ability to provide services in the energy efficiency arena. (Excerpt, modified)</span>Cover title: Mid-term performance evaluation of the new applied technology efficiency and lighting initiative (NATELI) : final report USAID contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-008 Evaluated project title: New applied technology efficiency and lighting initiative (NATELI)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-114-TO-12-00003 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEnergy efficiency Lighting Energy technology Energy consumption Industrial efficiency Rural areas Community servicesGeorgia114-A-00-05-00106-00 AID-114-A-00-05-00106http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU518.pdf1711 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc.009620 - USAID. Regional Mission for the Caucasus 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfEnergy technology12 October 2012NATELI mid-term performance evaluation : final reportPD-ACU-518https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1OTkyGeorgia<div>This report is a mid-term evaluation of the Increased Trust in Electoral Processes project (ITEP) in Georgia, a four year (2010-2014), $8.0 million project implemented by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) under the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) cooperative agreement. The project has four stated objectives, plus a small fifth objective recently added. This evaluation covers only the first two objectives: (1) improved capacity of election administration; and, (2) improved transparency of electoral processes through improved media coverage and CSO involvement. The intended end result or outcome for these objectives mirrors the project's title: increased trust in electoral processes. The evaluation focuses on electoral management bodies such as the Central Election Commission (CEC), the Voters' List Verification Commission (VLVC), the former Chamber of Control Group (CCG), now State Audit Office (SAO); and, to a more limited extent, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Free Elections (IATF), a non-beneficiary. In the non-governmental sector, the evaluation covers four civil society advocacy groups (CSOs) receiving assistance through ITEP. They are the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA), Transparency International-Georgia (TI-G), and New Generation, New Initiative (nGnI). The findings in the report support the appropriateness of the project's design and the conclusion that the project is performing up to expectations, delivering timely, valued technical assistance through highquality field office staff and international consultants. The CEC and VLVC have increased capacity and have improved institutional performance. The SAO has improved its capacity, but it is implementing a political party and campaign finance law that does not meet minimum legal standards of due process and is having a “chilling effect” on freedom of association. The four CSOs that received sub-grants used the funding for well-targeted activities in support of election law reform, civic education outreach, and monitoring of public spending, thereby helping to increase electoral transparency. (Excerpt, modified)</div>Evaluated project title: Increased trust in electoral processes project (ITEP) Evaluated project title also known as: Strengthening political competition in GeorgiaSpecial EvaluationDocuments10/1/2012 12:00:00 AMElections Electoral systems Public administration Transparency Communication media Public awareness Information disseminationGeorgiaAID-114-LA-10-00003http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU516.pdf426 KB012295 - Democracy International, Inc.000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfCostello, Charles Lippman, Harold Jijelava, DavidElectionsOctober 2012Mid-term performance evaluation of the increased trust in electoral processes project (ITEP)PD-ACU-516https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1OTQ3GeorgiaUSAID contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-008 Evaluated project title: Competitive enterprises in coffee Evaluated project title: Access to dynamic markets for rural small and medium enterprises Evaluated project title: Forestry enterprises in Guatemala Evaluated project title: Guatemala community tourism alliance English ed.: PD-ACU-509Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-520-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAir transportation Cells Embargoes Forestry Gender issues Handicrafts Occupations Private sectorGuatemala520-A-00-06-00103-00 520-A-00-05-00009-00 520-A-00-06-00099-00 520-A-00-06-00092-00 AID-520-A-00-06-00103 AID-520-A-00-05-00009 AID-520-A-00-06-00099 AID-520-A-00-06-00092http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU510.pdf1972 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc.013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchSpanishapplication/pdfEconomic growth and development25 October 2012Evaluaciones finales de cuatro proyectos de la Oficina de Crecimiento Economico : informe finalFinal performance evaluation for four Economic Growth Office projects : final reportPD-ACU-510https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1ODc4GuatemalaUSAID contract no. listed on document as AID-RAN-I-00-09-008 Also known as: USAID/Guatemala final performance evaluations for four Economic Growth Office projects Evaluated project title: Competitive enterprises in coffee Evaluated project title: Access to dynamic markets for rural small and medium enterprises Evaluated project title: Forestry enterprises in Guatemala Evaluated project title: Guatemala community tourism alliance Spanish ed.: PD-ACU-510Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-520-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00008 RAN-I-00-09-00008-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Economic competition Coffee Access to resources Market development Rural areas Small scale enterprises Medium scale enterprises Forestry Tourist industry Community developmentGuatemala520-A-00-06-00103-00 520-A-00-05-00009-00 520-A-00-06-00099-00 520-A-00-06-00092-00 AID-520-A-00-06-00103 AID-520-A-00-05-00009 AID-520-A-00-06-00099 AID-520-A-00-06-00092http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU509.pdf2009 KB006007 - AMEX International, Inc.008550 - USAID. Mission to Guatemala 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfEconomic growth and development25 October 2012Final performance evaluation for four Economic Growth Office projects : final reportEvaluaciones finales de cuatro proyectos de la Oficina de Crecimiento Economico : informe finalPD-ACU-509https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1ODc3GuatemalaFinal Evaluation ReportDocuments3/1/2012 12:00:00 AMConflict resolution Community leadership Community mobilization Peace building Alternative dispute resolutionTimor-LesteAID-486-A-10-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU491.pdf335 KBEnglishapplication/pdfScambary, JamesConflict resolutionMarch 2012The Laletek project final evaluation : final reportPD-ACU-491https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1ODEwFooter title: Morocco IAA evaluation Task order number AID-608-TO-12-00001 Evaluated project title: Integrated agriculture and agribusiness (IAA)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-608-TO-12-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-007/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural production Agricultural technology Exports Farmers Farms Olives Rural areas Value chainsMorocco608-M-00-05-00043-01 608-M-00-05-00043-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU494.pdf954 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)008579 - USAID. Mission to Morocco 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfAgribusiness30 July 2012Evaluation of the integrated agriculture and agribusiness projectPD-ACU-494https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1Nzc2Morocco'USAID Associate Cooperative Agreement No.: 620‐A‐00‐10‐00007‐00, under the Leader Cooperative Agreement No.: DFD‐A‐00‐08‐00350‐00' Title in header: ACCESS/MCHIP evaluation USAID/Nigeria Evaluated project title: Access to clinical and community maternal, neonatal & women's health (ACCESS) Evaluated project title: Maternal and child health integrated program (MCHIP) Project title: Project title: Monitoring and evaluation management services II (MEMS II)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments620-A-00-10-00007-003/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMaternal child health care Prenatal care Prenatal nutrition Women's health care Access to services Clinics Family planning clinics Community based deliveryNigeriaGHS-A-00-04-00002-00 GHS-A-00-08-00002-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU452.pdf532 KB008360 - The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)008586 - USAID. Mission to NigeriaEnglishapplication/pdf[Spaid, Barbara J. Randawa, Abdullahi Jibril]Maternal child health careMar 2012[Final evaluation of] access to clinical and community maternal, neonatal and women's health (ACCESS) / maternal and child health integrated program (MCHIP)PD-ACU-452https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDc1NigeriaThis is a report on the mid-term performance evaluation of the Kosovo Growth and Fiscal Stability Initiative (GFSI) program, which began in July 2010 and ends in July 2013. The main purpose of the evaluation is to provide USAID/Kosovo with an objective external assessment of GFSI's performance to date. The evaluation will further help the mission: (1) understand whether the project is meeting its objectives; (2) consider whether GFSI project implementation is efficient; (3) identify deficiencies in the programs current target areas and recommend remedial actions to be carried out in the remaining life of the program; and (4) use lessons learned to inform the decision for possible future USAID programming in the macro-fiscal policy and economic institutions strengthening area. GFSI has three main objectives: (1) support private sector participation; (2) strengthen fiscal stewardship; and (3) improve the prospects for economic development. GFSI is organized in three components that match the above objectives. Underlying that straight forward structure, is a broad and complex mix of results and activities. The request for task order proposal (RFTOP) issued in 2010 lists 43 separate results that GFSI should achieve within three years. The GFSI's workplan includes 37 distinct activities. Many of these are a continuation of activities that began in one or more of the predecessor programs. Certain activities are interwoven with assistance provided by other development partners, such as in property tax by SIDA and PEFAs by DFID. With up to 43 separate results and 37 distinct activities to review and evaluate in a two-week time period in the field, the evaluators made a conscious decision to focus on providing an objective, informed response to the six priority questions identified by USAID in the evaluation's statement of work (SOW). The overal findings from the evaluation are: (1) although GFSI is still ongoing it has already produced tangible results; (2) key central institutions have been strengthened; (3) GFSI has made timely adjustments to deploy resources consistent with project needs and has maintained costs at a reasonable level; (4) coordination between other program and releated issues is generally effective, but not with all; and (5) attention to gender as a cross-cutting theme focuses on statistics of persons trained by GFSI. Also as part of the evaluation, general and specific conclusions and recommendations are included in the document. (Excerpt, modified)"Prepared under Task Order AID-167-TO-12-00004 Under the Evaluation Services IQC" Evaluated task order title: Growth and fiscal stability initiative (GFSI) [part of project: Economic growth and governance initiative (EGGI)]Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-167-TO-12-00004 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-009/1/2012 12:00:00 AMFinancial management Economic growth Private sector Stability Profits Municipal level Fiscal policyKosovoEEM-I-09-07-00005-00 EEM-I-00-07-00005-00 AID-EEM-I-09-07-00005 AID-EEM-I-00-07-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU483.pdf502 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates010393 - USAID. Mission to Kosovo 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfConway, Francis Gjika, ElonaFinance11 September 2012Mid-term performance evaluation of the Kosovo growth and fiscal stability initiative (GFSI) : final reportPD-ACU-483https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDUxThis is a report on the impact evaluation of USAID's assistance provided to the Kosovo energy sector since 2007. The evaluation covered a total of five projects. The evaluation was conducted during the period of June August 2012, by a team of three international consultants that consisted of two Energy Specialists and one Energy and Natural Resource Specialist. The main objective of this impact evaluation was to provide USAID/Kosovo with up-to-date information of the overall impact/results achieved by USAID/Kosovo energy programs. The evaluation used an integrated mixed methods approach including document review, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis from information drawn from interviews, as well as specific analyses including: (1) inflection point analyses; (2) an analysis of the political and donor environment in Kosovo; (3) a SWOT analysis of the USAID strategies in the energy sector as observed in the projects' analyses; and (4) lessons learned analysis. Findings for each of the projects are outlined as well as lessons learned. The later includes: (1) there has to be a well-defined strategy to rationalize USAID involvement in Kosovo; (2) donor coordination is key to effective support programs; (3) on balance, open-ended scopes of work have had a negative impact; (4) there is a need within the energy sector for a "fast track" advisory service; and (5) good procedures are of no use if they are not implemented properly. Also included are recommendations for future program design, environmental considerations, and suggestions for specific areas of involvement for the future. (Excerpt, modified)"Prepared under Task Order AID-167-TO-12-00004 Under the Evaluation Services IQC" Evaluated project title: Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) network and supply Evaluated project title: Energy component -- economic management for stability and growth (EMSG) Evaluated project title: Advisory services to assist in privatization of the electricity distribution company in Kosovo (KEDS) Evaluated project title: Preparation of scoping statement for environmental assessment for rehabilitation of thermal power plant Kosovo B Evaluated project title: Additional energy sector support Includes "statement of differences" from an implementerFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-167-TO-12-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-009/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAir pollution Business enterprises Contractors Electricity Markets Networks Plants PrivatizationKosovoEPP-I-00-03-00004-00 GEG-I-00-04-00004-00 AID-EPP-I-00-03-00004 AID-GEG-I-00-04-00004http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU492.pdf1861 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates010393 - USAID. Mission to Kosovo 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfKruze, Arvid Tomiak, Richard Yi, Eun JooEnergy (General and research)6 September 2012Programmatic impact evaluation in the energy sector in Kosovo : final reportPD-ACU-492https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDUwKosovoMalaria continues to be a serious public health threat in Cambodia, exacerbated by the development of resistance to artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) by P. falciparum. It is estimated about 15% of the population are at risk with about 500,000 persons living in endemic areas of high malaria transmission. The National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) provides leadership to the malaria programs in Cambodia in close collaboration with both local and international partners. The Malaria Control in Cambodia Project (MCC) was a project of USAID/Regional Development Mission Asia managed by University Research Co. LLC (URC), with assistance from a subcontractor, Partners for Development (PfD). This four year project had a budget of US $3,550,000. Designed to enhance the NMCP activities, the MCC provided extensive technical assistance in addition to financial and in-kind support to the public health system to improve diagnosis and treatment. In addition, MCC educated the communities about malaria prevention, control and appropriate health seeking behaviors in five operational districts in four border provinces adjacent to Thailand: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Oddar Meanchey and Pailin. The main purpose of this evaluation is to assess the performance of the MCC project and its impact. The evaluation is intended to provide insights and important feedback to each of the partners and stakeholders that should assist them to understand both the strengths and areas where technical, administrative and management efforts could be improved. It will also provide information for future malaria control programs and projects so they can learn from the MCC experience. The evaluation report includes key findings from an analysis of project design and implementation, genderal considerations, conclusions and recommendations. (Excerpt, modified)'This Report was produced at the request of the United States Agency for International Development/Regional Development Mission Asia (USAID/RDMA).' Evaluated task order: Malaria control in Cambodia (MCC) Project title: Technical assistance and support contract 3 (TASC3)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGHS-I-00-07-00010-009/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMalaria Antimalarials Disease prevention and control Public health care Disease diagnosis Health behavior Endemic diseasesCambodiaGHS-I-00-07-00010-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU493.pdf477 KB011460 - USAID. Regional Development Mission - Asia (RDMA)Englishapplication/pdfBrenden, Neil Jitthai, NigoonMalaria28 Sep 2012Evaluation of the malaria control in Cambodia project : final reportPD-ACU-493https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDQ5CambodiaThis document presents the results of an evaluation of USAID's programs' activities in the Northern Border of Ecuador. This evaluation has three interrelated goals: (1) to examine the sustainability of USAID investments in the period 2001-2011 in order to inform the future evolution of USAID programming, and to improve its effectiveness and impact within the current country context and predicted budget parameters; (2) to establish a proxy for baseline data through the collection of reliable secondary source data which might serve as a future input for a possible impact evaluation; and (3) to assess the feasibility for carrying out an impact evaluation of USAID's overall Northern Border initiative or for component programs. The three components are: (1) economic-productive development; (2) productive and social infrastructure; and (3) institutional strengthening. The document also analyses the integrality of the strategy, on the basis that the three pillars of the Programa de Desarrollo de la Frontera Norte (PDFN) intervention sought a common goal of sustainable growth and human development. A first finding of the evaluation is that USAID coverage on the Northern Border has been broad. Programa de Desarrollo de la Frontera Norte (PDFN), through its components, has intervened directly in 109 of 129 parishes, where 95% of the total inhabitants of the three provinces subject to this evaluation live. In addition, PDFN has carried out activities at cantonal level in 19 out of 21 cantons in which the three provinces of the Northern border are divided. Moreover, the program has been relevant in cross-cutting issues in the implementation of its components and activities, such as gender. Another finding of the evaluation is that the work carried out by the component of social and productive infrastructure is recognized by the different actors as relevant and of good quality. (Excerpt, modified)Title in header: Evaluation of USAID programs in the Northern Border of Ecuador Annexes in Spanish Spanish ed.: PD-ACU-431Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-518-O-12-000129/1/2012 12:00:00 AMSustainable development Investment Economic development Economic growth Economic infrastructure Human capacity development Provinces Border areasEcuadorhttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU430.pdf7838 KB040264 - SIC DESARROLLO008538 - USAID. Mission to EcuadorEnglishapplication/pdfEconomic growth and development30 September 2012Evaluation of USAID/Ecuador's Northern Border activitiesPD-ACU-430https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDM4EcuadorEvaluated project title: Connecting regional economies (CORE) Mid-term evaluation: PD-ACR-570Final Evaluation ReportDocuments383-C-00-08-00500-005/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Regional level Economic developmentSri Lanka383‐C‐00‐08‐00500‐00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU425.pdf568 KB012639 - Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA)008606 - USAID. Mission to Sri LankaEnglishapplication/pdfPrivate sectorMay 2012Final performance evaluation connecting regional economies (CORE) project (contract no. 383-C-00-08-00500-00)PD-ACU-425https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1NDEySri Lanka"October 2, 2012, revised November 2012" Evaluated project title: Social marketing and behavior change interventions for HIV/AIDS, reproductive & sexual health & child survival in Cambodia (SMBCI) Project title: Global health fellows program (GHFP)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGPO-A-00-06-00005-0011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Behavior change Condoms Consumer goods Disease prevention and control Family health care Health care costs Rural areasCambodia442-A-00-08-00001-00 AID-442-A-00-08-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU410.pdf1016 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI) 011320 - Public Health Institute (PHI)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfRavenholt, Betty Bergeson-Lockwood, Jen et al.Health deliveryNovember 2012SMBCI project final performance evaluation : final reportPD-ACU-410https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MzMyCambodiaTitle in footer: CRS/MG SALOHI MYAP/ AID-FFP-A-09-00002 Project title: Strengthening and accessing livelihood opportunities for household incomes (SALOHI)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-FFP-A-09-000027/1/2012 12:00:00 AMNutrition improvement Food security Child health care Child survival activities Households Livelihood Community behaviorMadagascarAID-FFP-A-09-00002http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU484.pdf1987 KB007337 - Catholic Relief Services (CRS)007648 - USAID. Ofc. of Food for Peace (FFP)Englishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationPeterson, JenniferFood security11 July 2012SALOHI MYAP midterm evaluation reportPD-ACU-484https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MzExMadagascarIn terms of education, Pakistan ranks among South Asia's lowest performing countries and is unlikely to achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of universal primary education by 2015. Pakistan's poor performance in education persists despite a vast body of research that demonstrates a clear link between education and poverty alleviation, attainment of long-term development goals, and sustainable economic growth. In other words, the relative lack of educational opportunities in Pakistan does more than just minimize job opportunities; its poor performance in education is a key contributor to the nation's ongoing political and social instability. In 2004 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC) developed the Merit and Needs-based Scholarship Program (MNBSP.) The objectives of MNBSP are: (1) to enable the academically qualified, yet financially needy, Pakistani students to continue university studies in selected private and public universities of Pakistan in the fields of agriculture and business administration; and (2) to enhance the institutional capacity of the HEC of the GOP and local public and private sector universities in designing and implementing need and merit based scholarship projects. The purpose of this evaluation of MNBSP is to provide USAID/Pakistan with an independent performance-cum-process evaluation to help improve the performance of MNBSP and its contribution to USAID/Pakistan's development objectives. The scope of the evaluation was defined through twelve specific questions. After review, the evaluators make five key recommendations: (1) in consultation with HEC, reconsider the fields of study and the allocation of scholarships across supported fields of study in future scholarship programs; (2) increase outreach to women; (3) consider modifying eligibility criteria for women with a more robust definition of "remote/vulnerable"; (4) identify and resolve causes of delayed payments to recipients; and (5) ensure that the scholarship covers all education expenses of the students. (Excerpt, modified)'Contracted Under No. GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11-00001' Evaluated project title: Merit and needs-based scholarship program (MNBSP) Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000018/1/2012 12:00:00 AMScholarships Higher education Educational developmentPakistan391-G-00-04-01023-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU395.pdf3297 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)008588 - USAID. Mission to PakistanEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Akhtar, Sajjad Hoti, Ghazanfar et al.Higher education2 Aug 2012Merit and needs-based scholarship program (MNBSP) : evaluation reportPD-ACU-395https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MTY1Pakistan<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">In India, the urban poor are among the fastest growing and especially vulnerable sub-populations, having limited access to clean water, sanitation, and health care. Despite compelling need, urban health has not been a priority issue and receives less attention than rural health care. In response to the Government of India's proposed National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), USAID's Health of the Urban Poor (HUP) project in 2009 was designed to work at state, municipal, and community levels to develop innovative policies and program strategies to better meet the health needs of the urban poor. This mid-term HUP evaluation was designed to provide an assessment of the project's progress in addressing five key components (i.e., technical assistance (TA), public private partnerships, convergence, demonstration models, and management and governance) after one year of project implementation. The evaluation addresses the extent to which HUP is developing and implementing innovative urban health interventions and models that can be considered for replication and scale up, in India and possibly other countries as well. The evaluation's goal is to provide useful guidance on how well the project has been rolled-out, what appears to be working or not working, and how HUP might be best deployed to ensure positive results during the remainder of the project. The evaluation was conducted over a period of four weeks during June and July 2012. The evaluators found that the HUP project has several accomplishments and achievements, despite encountering many challenges which include: on-going delay in the launch of the NUHM and thus, no clear incentive for states to address urban health issues; a 10-month delay in HUP project approval by GOI, resulting in a very short period (six to 12 months) for implementation of project activities to date; and uncertainty about the remaining time period (one or two years) until project completion. Another fundamental challenge is the nature of the project design, which includes a broad range of activities to be provided through a TA approach in eight states and five municipalities representing diverse environments. Also, the project's performance indicators make it difficult to assess achievements in many areas. However, in a relatively short period, the HUP project has helped to delineate national- and state-level policies on urban health, in addition to broadening the participation of relevant stakeholders in the development of NUHM policies, program priorities, and operational strategies (e.g., national- and state-level ministries and departments). (Excerpt, modified)</span>Submitted as: Final HUP midterm evaluation report Evaluated project title: Health of the urban poor (HUP)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-386-TO-10-00003 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00019 RAN-I-00-09-00019-0010/1/2012 12:00:00 AMUrban populations Poor Health delivery Water sanitation Local level Municipal levelIndia386-A-00-09-00305-00 AID-386-A-00-09-00305http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU382.pdf1165 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationJustice, Judith Gopinath, Ranjani et al.Health deliveryOctober 2012USAID/India health of the urban poor : mid-term evaluation reportPD-ACU-382https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MDY2India<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided technical assistance to the National Tuberculosis Control Program of Mexico based on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in 1999 by Presidents Bill Clinton and Ernesto Zedillo and a strategic objective grant agreement (SOAG) in 2000. The strategic objective was to develop a sustainable and effective institutional capacity to diagnose, control, and monitor tuberculosis in target areas. USAID's commitment was approximately US$16 million; support started in 2004 and ended in 2012. The project aimed to increase political commitment to the TB program, increase use of laboratory-based diagnosis, improve directly observed therapy, and strengthen mechanisms to monitor program activities to reach 70 percent TB case detection and 85 percent cure rate. This evaluation aims to: (1) update the findings and recommendations from the 2010 evaluation of activities by USAID and the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA); (2) document USAID's legacy in Mexico for TB control; (3) assess the sustainability of USAID investments in Mexico for TB; (4) identify priority activities at risk of not being continued after the phase-out of USAID support; and (5) recommend options for ensuring sustainability. The document also analyzes the past and current epidemiological situation of tuberculosis in Mexico and includes recommendations to USAID and to the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) for future action to sustain gains and increase the impact of control activities on TB transmission, incidence, and mortality. The evaluators concluded that USAID cooperation had a major impact on the national capacity for TB control, disproportionate to the funds invested (~US$0.01 per capita per year). The main areas strengthened were: (1) the laboratory network; (2) human resource capacity at national, state, and district level; (3) the information system; (4) and MDR-TB diagnosis and case management. Technical cooperation accelerated DOTS implementation and increased political commitment at national level and in geographical areas in addition to the priority states. There were increased treatment success rates, and the strategic objectives of case detection and treatment success were achieved. In areas with direct support to service improvement, PP/PPM and ACSM, the detection of suspects and notification of smear-positive pulmonary TB cases increased rapidly. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"This document was prepared .... under the Tuberculosis Indefinite Quantity Contract (TB IQC) Task Order 01 (TO2015), GHN-I-00-09-00006-01." Project title: Tuberculosis indefinite quantity contract (TB IQC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsGHN-I-01-09-00006-00 GHN-I-00-09-00006-00 AID-GHN-I-01-09-00006 AID-GHN-I-00-09-0000610/1/2012 12:00:00 AMTuberculosis Disease prevention and control Disease transmission Mortality Multidrug-resistant/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/XDR-TB) Community mobilizationMexicohttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU379.pdf1037 KB006425 - Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfLuelmo, FabioTuberculosisOctober 2012USAID-supported TB control activities in Mexico : final evaluationPD-ACU-379https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MDYyMexicoFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-514-A-09-000025/1/2012 12:00:00 AMArtisans Collective bargaining Membership Plantations Ports Public sector Trade unions Working conditionsColombiaAID-514-A-09-00002http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU373.pdf107 KB040252 - Solidarity Center (SC)008530 - USAID. Mission to ColombiaEnglishapplication/pdfLabor relations[4 May 2012]Final evaluation report : Colombia trade union strengtheningPD-ACU-373https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MDU0ColombiaThis report presents the results of an evaluation of the performance of the West Africa Trade Hub (the Trade Hub), which focuses on export-ready companies, and two regional trade projects the Agribusiness and Trade Promotion Project (ATP) and the Extended-ATP (E-ATP), which focus on promoting regional trade within West Africa for value chains including grains, cattle, poultry, and onions. When discussing the latter projects in this report, they are collectively referred to as E/ATP, and all three projects conducted a tremendous amount of training and capacity building to build commodity associations and help individual companies and producer organizations improve their performance and exports. The challenges addressed, such as nontariff barriers to free trade in Africa, transport impediments, the severe shortage of credit for agribusiness, and marketing and policy issues were substantial and the projects undertook short-term and medium-term activities that met those challenges and in the process built capacity for the future and expanded trade.The Trade Hub, under the current evaluation period (2007-2011) achieved a number of successes, directly facilitating $178 million of private sector exports by small companies for non-traditional exports to America and Europe. E/ATP launched in 2009, specifically dealt with very small producers and their production and marketing organizations achieving success in expanding marketing information and contacts, introducing technological improvements, and building capacity in key producer and trader organizations, in a short time frame. Regional trade registered in these commodities by the trade monitoring system that E/ATP set up reached $392 million in 2009/10 including cattle ($293 million), onions ($44 million), maize ($15 million), sorghum ($13.4 million), millet ($12.9 million), parboiled rice ($7.7 million), and poultry day-old chicks ($6.8 million).Title in footer: West African trade-related evaluation Evaluated project title: West African trade hub (WATH) Evaluated project title: Agribusiness and trade promotion (ATP) Evaluated project title: Expanded agribusiness and trade promotion (E-ATP) RAN-I-00-09-00015-00Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-624-TO-11-0001 AID-RAN-I-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-005/1/2012 12:00:00 AMRegional trade Value chains Bread grains Cattle Poultry Onions Agribusiness Exports Free trade Access to credit Agricultural products Export promotion Transportation Market development FinanceWest Africahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU369.pdf1991 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)012600 - USAID. Mission to West Africa 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)International trade8 May 2012Evaluation of West Africa trade-related projectsPD-ACU-369https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY1MDM4WEST AFRICA REGIONALThe purpose of the USAID/South Africa (SA) Umbrella Grant Management (UGM) evaluation was to inform the design of the next UGM. The evaluation focused on strengths and weaknesses of three bilateral UGM partners (or UGMPs): FHI360, Pact, and Right to Care. It also focused on a fourth project (the FHI360 Capable Partners project) in a variety of domains. FHI360 Capable Partners, or CAP, was not a UGM, but rather a Leader with Associate Award under a global award. Therefore, throughout the report, UGMPs is used to refer to the first three UGMPs, and CAP is addressed separately, due to its different aims, methodologies and funding mechanism. The evaluation teams overall observation, based on documentation and interviews with UGM and USAID, is that all three UGMPs ensured compliance and accountability for US funds. There were few instances of noncompliance or nonperformance by the SPs managed by the UGMPs; in these limited cases, the evidence seen suggests that the UGMPs discovered the issues quickly and took prompt action. The SI team observed that minor flaws in financial management, governance, or leadership, if not addressed rapidly and pro-actively, have the potential to escalate to major flaws.Final Evaluation ReportDocuments5/1/2012 12:00:00 AMGrants HIV/AIDS Disease prevention and control Development program management Child feeding programs Nutrition improvementSouth Africa674-A-00-08-00001-00 674-A-00-08-00002-00 674-A-00-08-00003-00 674-A-00-09-00001-00 AID-674-A-00-08-00001 AID-674-A-00-08-00002 AID-674-A-00-08-00003 AID-674-A-00-09-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU357.pdf1656 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)HIV / AIDSMay 2012South Africa umbrella grants management (UGM) performance evaluationPD-ACU-357https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0OTkz"Translated from the original French" Annexes in FrenchFinal Evaluation ReportDocuments2/1/2012 12:00:00 AMChildren Communities Community mobilization Gender equality Litigation Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) Partnerships TheaterCongo DR623-A-00-06-00064-00 AID-623-A-00-06-00064http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU336.pdf632 KBEnglishapplication/pdfSocial problemsFebruary 2012Reducing the separation and abandonment of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo : final project evaluation reportPD-ACU-336https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0OTI1Congo DRTitle in footer: Final report : mid-term review, PIEQ Project title: Package for improving education quality (PIEQ) = Projet d'amelioration de la qualite de l'education (PAQUED)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-623-A-09-000109/1/2012 12:00:00 AMQuality of education Reading skills Mathematics Teacher training Primary schools Community mobilizationCongo DRAID-623-A-09-00010http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU335.pdf1660 KB013467 - School-to-School International 000461 - Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)012598 - USAID. Mission to East AfricaEnglishapplication/pdfEducational development18 Sep 2012Final report : mid-term review : package for improving educational quality (PIEQ) projectPD-ACU-335https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0OTIzCongo DRTask order number 8 Task order title: Voter opinion and involvement through civic education (VOICE)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsDFD-I-08-05-00225-00 DFD-I-00-05-00225-00 AID-DFD-I-08-05-00225 AID-DFD-I-00-05-002254/1/2012 12:00:00 AMVoters Civic education Public opinionCongo DRDFD-I-08-05-00225-00 DFD-I-00-05-00225-00 AID-DFD-I-08-05-00225 AID-DFD-I-00-05-00225http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU337.pdf1181 KB007485 - International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfFinkel, Steven E.Civil society6 April 2012The VOICE impact evaluation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo : final reportPD-ACU-337https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0OTIyCongo DREvaluated project title: Connecting regional economies (CORE) 'Conducted for USAID/Sri Lanka under the VEGA - Facilitating Economic Growth Program'Final Evaluation ReportDocuments383-C-00-08-00500-005/1/2012 12:00:00 AMRegional level Economic development Economic growthSri Lanka383-C-00-08-00500-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU297.pdf1062 KB012639 - Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA)008606 - USAID. Mission to Sri LankaEnglishapplication/pdfSilcox, Stephen C. Wijesena, Gemunu Farhad, M. Z. M.Private sectorMay 2012Final performance evaluation of the CORE project in Sri Lanka (contract no. 383-C-00-08-00500-00)PD-ACU-297https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0Nzg5Sri LankaCover title: An external review of the water and livelihoods initiative, implemented by ICARDA Evaluated project title: Water and livelihoods initiative (WLI) Evaluated project title also known as: Middle East water and livelihoods initiativeSpecial EvaluationDocuments8/1/2012 12:00:00 AMWater supply Livelihood Agricultural development Water managementMiddle Easthttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU396.pdf553 KB008008 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Service000133 - USAID. Bur. for Near East. Ofc. of Technical SupportEnglishapplication/pdfOnstad, C. A. Dodge, K. Rothschild, M. F.Agriculture (General)August 2012External review : water and livelihoods initiative implemented by ICARDAPD-ACU-396https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NzgyThe purpose of this performance evaluation is to assess the results of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Elections and Political Processes Program (EPP Program) in Colombia designed to strengthen political parties and electoral processes in Colombia. The Program was implemented by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) from 2007 to 2012. This evaluation examines implementing partners activities, evaluates their results, identifies lessons learned and best practices, and develops recommendations for possible future USAID support. The Elections and Political Processes program has been successful in many respects. Colombian partners and beneficiaries acknowledge the value of working with NDI and IRI and the importance of partnering with them to advance their interests. NDI and IRI were recognized by a vast majority of interviewees as critical players in Colombia, as unlike local organizations, these international Institutes achieved unparalleled convening power, and managed to reach agreements among often seemingly irreconcilable organizations and/or leaders on a range of issues. Component 1 - Promoting more effective and programmatic parties at the national and local level. Component 2 - Inclusion of Afro-Colombians, Internally Displaced People and women in the political process. Component 3 - Support for inclusive and electoral processes.Evaluated project title: Elections and political processes (EPP)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments4/1/2012 12:00:00 AMElections Political developmentColombiahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU512.pdf1754 KB006958 - International Resources Group (IRG)008530 - USAID. Mission to ColombiaEnglishapplication/pdfElectionsApril 2012The elections and political processes program in Colombia (2007-2012) : performance evaluationPD-ACU-512https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NzU2ColombiaUSAID/Nicaragua Enterprise and Employment (E&E) activity is an economic growth activity funded by USAID/Nicaragua through the mechanism of the Global Business Trade and Investment (GThe BTI II) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The activity is being implemented by CARANA Corporation (CARANA). A mid-term evaluation of the activity was carried out from January 11 through February 29, 2012 by a three-person team contracted by Mendez England & Associates (ME&A). The purpose of the evaluation was to: 1) inform USAID/Nicaragua of E&Es contribution to enterprise development, trade capacity building and business climate, and business leadership development in Nicaragua; and 2) provide USAID with an informed basis on which to consider options for future economic growth assistance that would sponsor continued support for trade, investment, and employment. Furthermore, the evaluations findings, recommendations, and conclusions were to provide USAID with an analytical foundation for the design of a follow-on activity that captures the lessons learned and documents the accomplishments of E&E.The E&E evaluation had two main objectives: 1)Determine the impact of the E&E project on small medium enterprises (SMEs) and anchor firms in terms of employment, investment, local and export sales, the facilitation of credit, and the productivity of these firms as an indication of efficiency and competitiveness; and 2)Determine the effectiveness of the project management team and its implementation strategy, along with the sustainability of value chain activities after the E&E project ends."Prepared under RFTOP no. 524-11-020" Title in footer: Mid term evaluation of the USAID/Nicaragua E&E activity Evaluated task order: Enterprise and employment (E&E)Special EvaluationDocuments3/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Medium scale enterprises Small scale enterprises Local capacity building Trade promotion Leadership training Value chainsNicaraguaEEM-I-08-07-00006-00 EEM-I-00-07-00006-00 AID-EEM-I-08-07-00006 AID-EEM-I-00-07-00006http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU349.pdf1229 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates008584 - USAID. Mission to NicaraguaEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationEasterling, Tom Foster,Brian Casco, Rita DeliaEconomic growth and development28 March 2012Mid-term evaluation of the USAID/Nicaragua enterprise and employment (E&E) activity : final reportPD-ACU-349https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NzQ4Submitted as: Planning for life phase 2 final evaluation reportFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsGPO-A-00-04-00021-00 AID-GPO-A-00-04-000214/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunity based delivery Reproductive health Youth Sex education Behavior change Family planningSaint Lucia Sri Lanka Kenya Jordan India Dominican RepublicGPO-A-00-04-00021-00 AID-GPO-A-00-04-00021http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU513.pdf336 KB011429 - International Youth Foundation (IYF) 007696 - World Learning, Inc.011262 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Population and Reproductive HealthEnglishapplication/pdfLilleston, PamelaReproductive health careApril 2012Planning for life phase 2 : evaluation reportPD-ACU-513https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NzEwThe Program Against Violence and Impunity (PAVI or project) is a USAID-funded initiative in Guatemala, implemented by contractor Tetra Tech DPK (Tt DPK) from September 1st 2009 through June 28th 2012. The project aimed to strengthen the rule of law by improving the delivery of judicial and prosecutorial services, heightening coordination among justice sector institutions, and building civil society's capacity to monitor and report on the performance of the justice operators. This final monitoring and evaluation (M&E) report covers all the PAVI M&E activities. The report provides an overview of the implementation of the M&E strategy, an analysis of the overall project results (based on performance and impact indicators consolidated data) and lessons learned for future interventions. Overall, PAVI showed strong results in its performance indicators. Its training activities across sub-intermediate results (Sub-IRs) met demonstrated needs for capacity development, reached a wide range of participants from the target sectors and institutions, and generated high levels of satisfaction among training participants. Impact indicators demonstrated more varied progress over the lifetime of the project. Results in impact indicators can be characterized as generally positive, particularly in PAVI's early gains over baseline levels, while the impact of external conditions and prevailing trends in Guatemala's challenging setting were apparent in some indicators. (Excerpt, modified)"Programa de USAID justicia contra la violencia" Evaluated task order title: Program against violence and impunity (PAVI) Related evaluation: PD-ACU-766Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsDFD-I-08-04-00173-00 DFD-I-00-04-00173-00 AID-DFD-I-08-04-00173-00-00 AID-DFD-I-00-04-00173-00-007/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCrime prevention ViolenceGuatemalaDFD-I-08-04-00173-00 DFD-I-00-04-00173-00 AID-DFD-I-08-04-00173-00-00 AID-DFD-I-00-04-00173-00-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU761.pdf2268 KB040291 - Tetra Tech DPK, Inc.040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfRule of lawJuly 2012Program against violence and impunity in Guatemala : monitoring and evaluation final report, June 2009-June 2012PD-ACU-761https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NjUyGuatemalaAccording to its logical framework, the purpose of the MDP is to increase the accountability of municipal governments to the communities they serve and to achieve broad community participation in decisionmaking and oversight of local public investments. However, the performance of the program was not uniform in all municipalities. The sensitive political setting in Cabinda and the difficult socio-economic conditions in Cuito Cuanavale influenced on the relatively weaker performance of these municipalities in some outputs. One of the insights stemming from this is that, due to the approach adopted that privileged the adoption of a model that could be used for all municipalities, the program might have overlooked the different contexts where it operated, applying a standardized approach in all components for all cases. Whilst the alternative of applying different policy models for different municipalities cannot be considered realistic, finding ways to address the specificities of the municipalities in a diverse country like Angola is important to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of governance interventions like the MDP.Evaluated project title: Municipal development program (MDP) Evaluated project also known as: Municipal development program-Angola (MDP-Angola) Mid-term evaluation: PD-ACT-367Final Evaluation ReportDocuments3/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMunicipal level Political development Accountability Community development Political participation GovernanceAngola690-A-00-06-00067-00 AID-690-A-00-06-00067-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU206.pdf1001 KB008507 - USAID. Mission to AngolaEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Macuane, Jose Jaime Gamito, AlexandraGovernment reform29 March 2012Municipal development program (MDP) : final evaluation reportPD-ACU-206https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NDA2USAID/Iraq's Community Action Program (CAP) is the mission's longest-running development program. Begun in May 2003, it was designed to develop the ability of Iraqi citizens to effectively address pressing community needs through organized democratic processes. The CAP III program fits under the USAID/Baghdad Mission's results framework for USAID Strategic Objective 9: Effective Local Government Established, as defined at the time of CAP's project design, implementation, and evaluation activities. From October 2008 to September 2012, CAP's third phase (CAP III) had three specific objectives: (1) communities better articulate their needs and mobilize resources within and outside the community to solve common problems; (2) local executive and representative government in CAP communities better meet the articulated needs of the community; and (3) civilian victims of conflict assisted. The independent end-of-project performance evaluation had two purposes: (1) accountability (to what extent CAP III's objectives and goals have been achieved); and (2) learning (to inform the implementation of future projects, especially those working at the community level. The resulting evaluation report provides numerous findings, conclusions and recommendations from the evaluators. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Community action program phase III (CAP III) Project title: Performance evaluation and reporting for results management (PERFORM)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments267-M-00-09-00513-00 AID-267-M-00-09-005138/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunity development Governance Basic needs Democratization Local level Community mobilization Access to resources Conflict resolution War recoveryIraq267-A-00-08-00503-00 267-A-00-08-00504-00 267-A-00-08-00505-00 267-A-00-08-00506-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU215.pdf1800 KB011976 - QED Group, LLC011765 - USAID. Mission to IraqEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Kuiper, Jennifer Arnheim, EthanGovernanceAug 2012USAID/Iraq community action program III : end of project performance evaluationPD-ACU-215https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NDA0IraqFooter title: MDDA final evaluation 2012 Evaluated project title: Malawi dairy development alliance (MDDA)Final Evaluation ReportDocuments3/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDairy farms Agricultural development Agricultural enterprises Agricultural cooperationMalawi690-A-00-07-00006-00 AID-690-A-00-07-00006http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU216.pdf2460 KB013828 - Kadale Consultants, Ltd.008573 - USAID. Mission to MalawiEnglishapplication/pdfAgar, Jason Donaldson, Toby LewisAgricultural enterprises and cooperativesMarch 2012Final evaluation of the Malawi dairy development alliance, Land O’Lakes Malawi : final reportPD-ACU-216https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NDAyMalawi'ED-LINKS Evaluation Team, JBS/Aguirre International' Title in footer: ED-LINKS program -- evaluation report Evaluated project title: Links to learning : education support to Pakistan (ED-LINKS)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-391-BC-12-000089/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAccess to education Learning motivation Educational development Teacher education Governance Student performance Training Educational administrationPakistan391-A-00-08-01100-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU220.pdf3729 KB013070 - JBS International, Inc. Aguirre Div.008588 - USAID. Mission to PakistanEnglishapplication/pdfOdell, Marcia L. Miric, SuzanneEducational developmentSep 2012Links to learning : education support to Pakistan (ED-LINKS) : evaluation reportPD-ACU-220https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0NDAxPakistanThe South Sudan Health Transformation Project phase II (SHTP II) was developed to strengthen local health systems and improve the delivery of services to patients while also increasing the local demand for services. The project ran from February 2009 to October 2012 with a total available funding of $58,497,880. SHTP II had three result areas: (1) service delivery; (2) health system strengthening; and (3) demand increase. The project was designed to accelerate health system development by making the provision of essential health services compatible with the Ministry of Health's (MOH's) capacity to manage the service delivery system. Management Sciences for Health (MSH) was contracted to manage SHTP II and provide support to 166 government-owned health facilities through performance-based contracts (PBCs) with lead agencies in each of the 14 focus counties. The seven high-impact services to be provided were based on the MOHs Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS), including: child health, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, malaria, maternal health, family planning (FP), and prevention of HIV/AIDS. To underpin delivery of these essential services, SHTP II was designed to support the strengthening of South Sudan's health systems at the facility and county levels. Under SHTP II, emphasis was also put on involving the community and increasing its demand for health services. The purpose of this end of project (EOP) evaluation, which was based on a series of specific research questions, is to understand the strengths and weaknesses of SHTP II's approach to its three stated result areas in order to develop recommendations for new health program planning and for USAID's South Sudan health portfolio in general. The evaluation took place during May and June 2012 and relied on an extensive document review, key informant interviews, a rapid survey of sub-contracted partners, and field visits to a representative sample of health facilities. The findings of the evaluation are: (1) service delivery: the evaluation found that the SHTP II project achieved some encouraging results at the supported facilities, however, the availability of services was vulnerable to persistent supply and equipment shortages and lack of qualified health workers; (2) in health systems strengthening, the evaluation assessed response to health system challenges at the facility and county levels, with the process revealing that the very low baseline of national health systems posed significant implementation challenges for SHTP II and the sustainability of health services; (3) increasing demand for services: the project successfully used standardized trainings to rapidly increase the number of trained community members, namely home health promoters and village health committees. The evaluators also outline specific recommendations for each of the project's result areas. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Sudan health transformation project phase II (SHTP II) Project title: Services under program and project offices for results tracking (SUPPORT)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsDFD-I-00-05-00251-00 AID-DFD-I-00-05-002517/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHealth delivery Access to services Demand Health care systems Health facilities Community based deliverySouth SudanGHS-I-00-07-00006-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU122.pdf2715 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)011008 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Confict and Humanitarian Assistance. Ofc. of Conflict Management and MitigationEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Hughes, Jacob Ali, MohammedHealth deliveryJul 2012Sudan health transformation project phase II : end of project performance evaluation reportPD-ACU-122https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzOTk5The Democratic Indicators Monitoring Survey (DIMS) cooperative agreement (CA), signed between USAID and the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP), is an eight-year agreement including several components. The largest component of the agreement is a series of nationally-representative public opinion surveys that have been conducted biennially since 2006 in 16 Central American, South American, and Caribbean countries. Other components of the agreement include survey oversamples in DIMS countries, a range of reporting and dissemination activities, and special studies, most notably including the Central American Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) impact evaluation (IE). The DIMS surveys are a part of the broader AmericasBarometer (AB) project conducted by LAPOP, a research institute at Vanderbilt University. The DIMS public opinion surveys are designed to measure citizen perceptions of and experiences with several aspects of governance and democracy. Their purpose is to: (1) track longitudinal changes in democratization in each country individually as well as the region as a whole; (2) support USAID strategic planning at both Mission and Bureau levels; (3) allow USAID to make cross-national comparisons and develop common indicators of progress; and (4) assess the outcomes of USAID's democracy programming. A rigorous performance evaluation was conducted of the public opinion survey component of the DIMS agreement. The overall purpose of the evaluation was to assess the performance of DIMS and to advise USAID on ways to strengthen the design and implementation of a possible new iteration of the DIMS cooperative agreement. Some of the findings evaluators found include: (1) DIMS has provided an abundance of high quality data to USAID/Washington (USAID/W), USAID country Missions, host governments, NGOs, media and researchers; (2) DIMS methodology adheres to the highest professional standards; (3) the DIMS questionnaire is carefully constructed, with a core time-series of standard questions across countries combined with country-specific and special topic questions; (4) surveys are used by USAID both in the LAC Bureau and in individual country missions, but only somewhat by host country governments and other in-country users; (5) the survey process has increased the survey capabilities of individuals and firms throughout Latin America; and (6) LAPOP has extensive female participation in staff at Vanderbilt, but less at its partners and contractors. The evaluators also provide numerous recommendations in the report. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Democratic indicators monitoring survey (DIMS) Project title: Democracy and governance analytical services IIIFinal Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-TO-11-00057 AID-OAA-I-10-000038/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemocratization Performance indicators Public opinion Governance Rule of law Human rights Social values Economic development Political development Gender rights Local level Local capacity buildingSouth America Caribbean Central America598-A-00-06-00061-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU123.pdf6828 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfMishler, William Finkel, Steven et al.Population surveys30 August 2012Performance evaluation of the democratic indicators monitoring surveyPD-ACU-123https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzOTIxEvaluated project title: East Africa dairy development Evaluated project title: Kenya agricultural productivity and agribusiness Evaluated project title: Kenya dairy sector competitiveness Evaluated project title: Kenya horticulture competitiveness Evaluated project title: Kenya maize development Evaluated project title: National agriculture and livestock extension Evaluated project title: Private sector development in agriculture Evaluated project title: Smallholder dairy commercialization Evaluated project title: Smallholder horticulture empowerment and promotion unit Evaluated project title: Thika Horticultural Practical Training Center Project title: Performance, analysis, communications and evaluation (PACE)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-RAN-00-09-00015 AID-623-TO-11-000073/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAgricultural markets Agricultural economics Livestock Value chains Stakeholders Agricultural productivity Income generation Occupational opportunitiesKenyahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU017.pdf3314 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. 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Ofc. of Managment Policy, Budget and PerformanceEnglishapplication/pdfAgricultural development29 Mar 2012Multi-stakeholder evaluation of agriculture and livestock value chain activities in Kenya : compendium reportPD-ACU-017https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzODQ4KenyaTitle in footer: Mid-term evaluation of USAID/Kenya NRM projects Evaluated project title: Northern Rangelands Trust Evaluated project title: Laikipia onservation Evaluated project title: Kitengela conservation Evaluated project title: Wildlife conservation Evaluated project title: Mau Forest conservation (ProMara) Evaluated project title: Aberdares conservation Evaluated project title: The international small group on tree planting (TIST) Evaluated project title: Securing rights to land and natural resources for biodiversity and livelihoods in the Kiunga-Boni-Dodori Aaeas (SECURE) Project title: Performance, analysis, communications and evaluation (PACE)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-RAN-00-09-00015 AID-623-TO-11-000074/1/2012 12:00:00 AMNatural resource management Habitats Natural resource conservation EcosystemsKenyahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU016.pdf1520 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)012626 - USAID. Bur. for Management. Ofc. of Managment Policy, Budget and PerformanceEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationNatural resources management2 Apr 2012Mid-term evaluation of USAID/Kenya natural resource management projects : final reportPD-ACU-016https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzODQ2KenyaThis report presents an assessment of the Program Research for Strengthening Services (PROGRESS) project, conducted by a team of independent consultants. The project is a five-year USAID cooperative agreement that was awarded to Family Health International 360 (FHI 360) in June 2008, ending in June 2013. PROGRESS is a key component in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health/Office of Population and Reproductive Health/Research, Technology and Utilization Division (GH/PRH/RTU) portfolio seeking to improve the effectiveness of family planning (FP) programs for underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia through innovation and scale-up of evidence-based practices. To achieve this, PROGRESS conducts operations research (OR) studies, research utilization (RU) activities, and capacity building (CB) support and works in collaboration with USAID missions, ministries of health (MOHs), USAID implementing partners, and other stakeholders. The evaluation was based on a desk review of documents provided by PROGRESS and face-to-face, telephone, Skype, and e-mail interviews conducted with stakeholders, both in the field and in the United States. The evaluation team was charged with capturing successes and opportunities to influence the last year of project implementation and the lessons learned regarding program structure, management, and partnerships that should be applied to future projects. Particular emphasis was given to capturing the lessons learned for working well with USAID missions and meeting their future needs. The evaluators provided recommendations to the project and USAID, including: (1) there is still a need for an FP operations research flagship project funded and functioning independent of a service delivery project; (2) the project timeline should be 7 to 10 years; (3) with a longer project timeline, take a more disciplined approach to initiating activities and select a small number of core focus countries; (4) capacity building in FP program monitoring and evaluation should continue to be a central component of the project; and (5) develop a specific branding strategy that distinguishes the project from the implementing partner. An additional seven recommendations are included in the report. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Program research for strengthening services (PROGRESS) Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge II (GH tech bridge II)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000276/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDisease prevention and control Evaluation Family planning Operations research Public administration Reproductive health Research utilization VasectomiesAfrica south of Sahara Southeast AsiaGPO-A-00-08-00001-00 AID-GPO-A-00-08-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT952.pdf802 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)011262 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Population and Reproductive HealthEnglishapplication/pdfVernon, Ricardo Sripipatana, TabithaFamily planning servicesJune 201212-01-047Program research for strengthening services (PROGRESS) end-of-project evaluationPD-ACT-952https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzNTEyTroubled relations between Armenia and Turkey have had a negative influence on Armenia since independence. Armenia and Turkey are neighbors that share hundreds of years of history of living together - as well as the last century of tensions. The border has been closed by Turkey for most of the 20 years of Armenian independence and the two countries have not established diplomatic relations. However, from a 10 year perspective there have been dramatic changes in Armenia-Turkey rapprochement - from almost no contact to significant civil society and business ties. Improved Armenia-Turkey relations are important to the United States Government in its efforts to support peace and stability in the Caucasus and the development of a strong democratic Armenia with economic and other engagement with her neighbors. But conditions are not propitious for a breakthrough in the status quo because there are few opportunities for a significant change in state-to-state relations. USAID thus needs a medium- to long-term perspective to support future rapprochement, as well as to provide support to keep the ideas and vision of Armenia-Turkey rapprochement alive and to build on growing concrete ties in civil society and businesses.Also known as: SATR evaluation report Evaluated project title: Armenia-Turkey rapprochement (SATR)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-111-TO-11-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-002/1/2012 12:00:00 AMInternational conflict International monetary relations Business formation Civil society Partnerships Multilateral relationsArmenia TurkeyAID-111-A-10-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT906.pdf982 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008509 - USAID. Mission to Armenia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationRobertson, Lawrence Grigoryan, StepanInternational politicsMarch 2012Support for Armenia-Turkey rapprochement (SATR) project : mid-term evaluation reportPD-ACT-906https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzMjAxArmeniaThis report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the final (summative) evaluation of the USAID Maternal and Child Health Initiative (hereinafter referred to as the Maternal and Child Health Project or MCHP). The evaluation was conducted by International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) as per the terms of the Russia Monitoring and Evaluation Program (RMEP) and based on the Notification of Performance Evaluation #11 sent to IBTCI on December 30, 2011.The core activities of the USAID/Russia Maternal and Child Health Project are: 1)Improving Care for Mothers and Babies(ICMB) implemented by University Research Co. (URC); and 2)Institutionalizing Best Practices in Maternal and Child Health (IBPMCH) implemented by John Snow Inc. (JSI) and the Institute for Family Health (IFH).MCHP aimed to reduce maternal and infant mortality; increase the use of modern contraceptives; and decrease abortion rates in selected regions across Russia. These objectives were achieved through training and technical assistance to healthcare providers; disseminating best practices of care during pregnancy, delivery and infanthood to local and regional health care facilities; and, institutionalizing these best practices in appropriate Russian institutions at the federal and okrug levels.'Contracted under RAN-I-00-09-00016-00, Order No. AID-118-TO-11-00004' Cover title: Final performance evaluation : USAID maternal and child health project : evaluation report Title in header: Russia monitoring and evaluation project -- MCHP evaluation report Evaluated task order title: Improving care for mothers and babies (ICMB) Evaluated task order title: Institutionalizing best practices in maternal and child health (IBPMCH) (IBP-MCH) Project title: Russia monitoring and evaluation project (RMEP) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-118-TO-11-00004 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-006/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMaternal child health care Mothers Safe motherhood Postnatal nutrition Post partum care Infant mortality Health facilitiesRussiaGHN-I-01-07-00003-00 GHN-I-00-07-00003-00 GHS-I-04-07-00002-00 GHS-I-00-07-00002-00 AID-GHN-I-01-07-00003 AID-GHN-I-00-07-00003 AID-GHS-I-04-07-00002 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00002http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT905.pdf2292 KBInternational Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008597 - USAID. Mission to Russia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Kuzmin, Alexey Bongiovanni, Annette Kosheleva, NataliaMaternal child health care13 June 2012Maternal and child health initiative final evaluation reportPD-ACT-905https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzMTg2The AIDS Prevention and Control Project (APAC), a unique public private partnership, has been described as USAID/Indias HIV/AIDS flagship project. Operating in the southern state of Tamil Nadu from 19952012 with a budget of $47.25 million, it has provided direct HIV-prevention services through local nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and technical assistance to both the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) and the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). This evaluation provides a rigorous analysis of APACs impact on health outcomes in Tamil Nadu and of the elements contributing to APACs successful reputation. This report provides contextual information about HIV/AIDS in India and Tamil Nadu and describes APACs three phases. Evaluation methodology is followed by findings in three key areas of inquiry: (1) the NGO-government partnership model; (2) health outcomes; and (3) technical assistance. The report then offers the teams conclusions and identifies factors that contributed to the findings. Finally, the report offers recommendations for future HIV/AIDS and health systems strengthening (HSS) programming to USAID as well as to NACO and TANSACS, as both remain active partners in APAC.Evaluated project title: AIDS prevention and control (APAC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-000194/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Disease prevention and control Health care systems Information management Local level Public health careIndiahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT869.pdf2432 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Andina, Michele , Mera, Robertino et al.HIV / AIDSApril 2012AIDS prevention and control (APAC) evaluation, USAID/IndiaPD-ACT-869https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYzMDQwIndiaIn April 2012, USAID's Office of Population and Reproductive Health, requested a learning evaluation of knowledge management (KM) and social media for health, focusing on the work and role of the Knowledge for Health (K4Health) project, run by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU-CCP) and supported by FHI360 and MSH. The external evaluation's main questions were: (1) what state-of-the-art social media and social networking practices (including Web 2.0) do K4Health and other companies and organizations use to reach audiences in the developing world?; (2) what role has K4Health played as a KM leader?; (3) what recommendations would K4Health and other companies and organizations offer for the future use of social media and social networking as part of an overall KM strategy?; and (4) what intangible assets does K4Health offer regarding social media and KM? The evaluators reviewed K4Healths documents and other associated documents and websites. Forty individuals representing the K4Health team, USAID (Washington and field), members of the implementing partner community, and other development organizations were interviewed. With social media aspect evaluators findings include: (1) K4Health both develops and participates in a variety of active and useful communities of practice (COP); (2) the K4Health team has taken a leadership position in developing good uses of social media for family planning and reproductive health; (3) the team stays abreast of social media trends, but evaluates and tests before embracing the latest sites. With KM, the evaluators found, overall, interviewees had strong positive feelings about the work of K4Health in KM generally and as a KM leader. Several interviewees mentioned that they considered the modeling of internal and external KM practices as a key element of KM leadership. Since some time has passed since the start of the project, the recommendation is that the project share its internal KM experiences. The evaluation also found that older information technology has caused some limitations both in dealing with the inevitable obsolescence of platforms and responding to emerging technology changes. Decisions about which platform to use and when to move to a new system need to be more responsive to the changing nature of the technology. (Excerpt, modified)Evaluated project title: Knowledge for health (K4Health) Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000046/1/2012 12:00:00 AMKnowledge management (KM) Educational media Information dissemination Community leadership Social impactIranGPO-A-00-08-00006-00 AID-GPO-A-00-08-00006http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT791.pdf646 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfGreen, Siobhan Kaplan, NancyCommunications (General)June 2012Knowledge for health (K4Health) project external learning evaluation : knowledge management leadership and social mediaPD-ACT-791https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNzk4NamibiaIn November 2008, USAID awarded IntraHealth International a bilateral Cooperative Agreement, for five years and nearly USD $50 million. The stated goal of the project was to build the capacity of indigenous organizations to respond to and implement HIV/AIDS programs leading to increased numbers of Namibians who know their HIV status, and to improved access to high quality HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support and treatment services.IntraHealth was to work primarily with FBOs, other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the MoHSS in pursuit of these objectives, emphasizing building the capacity and availability of managers and staff within the FBO health care and MoHSS systems through training and TA to clinical and administrative personnel, and development of e-data systems for management of patients records, human resources and project data. Work was focused on voluntary counseling and testing centers (VCTCs), clinics at FBOs, and the development of, and training in the use of, the HRIMS (Human Resources Information Management System). These clinical and non-clinical activities have both direct and indirect impacts on the wide spectrum of HIV prevention and care, in such areas as availability and adherence to early diagnosis, appropriate antiretroviral treatment (ART), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), and linkages of diagnosis and treatment of HIV and TB, etc. Now past mid-term and approaching the expected end of project in September 2013, and in the context of extraordinary success of the overall Namibian HIV Program, it is the opinion of the assessment team that the IntraHealth project has been a major success in meeting its objectives, though not without attendant current and future problems described in the evaluation.Evaluated project title: Namibia HIV prevention, care and support Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000046/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Disease prevention and control Health facilities Health care planning Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for HIV/AIDSNamibia674-A-00-09-00003-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT792.pdf531 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Joseph, Stephen C Whitworth, ReganHIV / AIDSJune 201212-01-016USAID/Namibia : HIV prevention, care and support projectPD-ACT-792https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNzkwNamibia<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Over the past five years (2006–2011), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in the Philippines (USAID/Philippines) has invested in a portfolio of eight TB-related projects aimed to strengthen and enhance the work of the Philippines' National TB Control Program (NTP). To assess the performance, quality and impact of these projects and to inform future support, USAID/Philippines initiated an independent, external evaluation of its TB portfolio. This report presents the results of that evaluation. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">USAID-supported TB projects (2006–2011) enhanced national TB control efforts and improved the quality of care for TB patients. All eight projects achieved their high-level objectives, with both immediate benefits for policy and service delivery and, as a result of extensive capacity building efforts, anticipated long-term benefits. They reached an important quality of care target (i.e., cure rate), however they did not achieve the targets set for some important indicators, such as case detection rates (CDR) and case notification rates (CNR). Among projects that had TB-specific targets, approximately half of the project-specific targets were achieved (primarily process and output targets). The lack of TB-specific targets for five projects did not allow for an overall quantitative judgment (in terms of targets met) of the entire USAID portfolio. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The primary contributions of USAID-supported TB projects were in the areas of: (1) policy, service regulation and financing development and implementation, in particular at the local government unit level; (2) capacity building in TB care and control through trainings; (3) TB laboratory strengthening (including to the National TB Reference Laboratory [NTRL]); (4) anti-TB drug monitoring; and (5) (to a lesser extent) on information management and communication. (Excerpt, modified)</span></div>Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000046/1/2012 12:00:00 AMTuberculosis Disease prevention and control Quality of care Disease detection Drug therapy Information managementPhilippineshttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT786.pdf1198 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Holohan, Meghan Luelmo, Fabio et al.TuberculosisJune 201212-01-041USAID/Philippines : external evaluation of the tuberculosis portfolio (2006-2011)PD-ACT-786https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNzg4PhilippinesThis evaluation addresses three tasks per the statement of work. The first task is to analyze the costs and benefits of how MEASURE DHS operates within this complex and changing environment with an emphasis on contractors success in delivering two aspects of their operation: (a) responding to the varied needs of key stakeholders, and (b) providing technical assistance (TA) in survey content, design, and implementation. The evaluation team identified needs within the manageable interests of the project and TA approaches that might increase contractors TA performance (including those that may not be part of the current project approach). The second evaluation task is to assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the capacity building goals laid out in the MEASURE DHS contract in light of the increased complexities of survey work and global demand for high quality and timely information by examining stakeholder (particularly host country stakeholder) needs and advising on approaches that might increase contractor capacity building performance. The third task is to provide recommendations and document what is and is not working with regard to meeting stakeholder needs and conducting TA and capacity building activities.'Contracted with PHI' Project title: Global health fellows program (GHFP)Special EvaluationDocumentsGPO-A-00-06-00005-005/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHealth surveys Demographic research Disease prevention and controlAfrica south of Sahara Malawi East AfricaGPO-C-00-08-00008-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT785.pdf1062 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI) 011320 - Public Health Institute (PHI)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfCornelius, Richard Larson, Ann Kantner, AndrewPopulation surveys24 May 2012External evaluation of the MEASURE phase III demographic and health surveys (DHS) project : final reportPD-ACT-785https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNzg3Pakistans large and rapidly growing population challenges the country's ability to provide essential services, economic opportunities, and a good quality of life for its citizens. Furthermore, high total fertility rates put children and women at greater risk for higher mortality and poor overall health. Most non-first births in Pakistan fall into the high-risk category, and infant and maternal mortality rates remain high. Evidence shows that longer intervals between births can reduce the incidence of both neonatal and maternal mortality. Pakistan instituted a comprehensive and detailed family planning program in the mid-1960s to address the impact of poor birth spacing and high fertility and has continued to explore different approaches to expand family planning services, improve quality, and reach underserved areas. Family planning services were delivered primarily through the separate Population and Welfare Ministry and not connected to the Ministry of Health services.'Contracted Under No. GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11-00001' Evaluated project title: Family advancement for life and health (FALAH) Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000013/1/2012 12:00:00 AMFamily health care Population growth Access to services Health service utilization Quality of life Economic development Fertility Women Maternal mortality Child mortality Health riskPakistan391-A-00-07-01092-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT744.pdf2316 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Capps, Jean Meyer Qureshi, A.F. et al.Family planning23 March 2012Family advancement for life and health (FALAH) : evaluation reportPD-ACT-744https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNzU5PakistanA mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the African Palliative Care Association (APCA) Project was conducted in Namibia between April 21 and May 10, 2012, to inform and strengthen activities currently implemented by APCA, as well as future USAID programming in basic care and support for adults and children living with HIV/AIDS, by determining the progress, efficiency, and effectiveness of APCA toward achieving the projects intermediate results.This mid-term evaluation seeks to inform and strengthen activities currently implemented by APCA, as well as future USAID programming in basic care and support for adults and children living with HIV/AIDS, by determining the progress, efficiency, and effectiveness of APCA toward achieving the projects intermediate results.The findings are regrouped under each of the four evaluation questions and address (1) progress achieved toward the projects results; (2) effectiveness in supporting the MOHSS and local organizations; (3) capacity-building and skills transfer of local organizations; and (4) palliative cares fit into the current context of Namibians response to HIV/AIDS.Evaluated project title: African Palliative Care Association (APCA) Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000045/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Basic needs Palliative health care Community based delivery Disease prevention and controlNamibia674-A-00-09-00112-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT726.pdf637 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationMetangmo, Pierre-Marie Nnamdi-Okagbue, RosemaryHIV / AIDSMay 201212-01-018USAID/Namibia : mid-term evaluation of the APCA projectPD-ACT-726https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNjg0A team of three consultants conducted a midterm performance evaluation of the Mayer Hashi (MH) (Smiling Mother) project, an Associate Award supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Bangladesh under the Global Responding to the Need for Family Planning through Expanded Contraceptive Choices and Program Services (RESPOND) project. The evaluation was conducted in AprilMay 2012. The $12 million award applies from May 2009September 2013, and the evaluation covered the project period from June 2009December 2011.MH is being implemented in 21 districts in three low-performing divisions of Bangladesh (Chittagong, Barisal, and Sylhet) and is addressing two important areas in family planning and maternal health that have not received adequate attention and have not shown significant results in the recent past: 1) the need for family planning through the expansion of access, quality, and use of long-acting and permanent methods of contraception (LA/PM) and 2) selective maternal health services to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), including active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) and the community-based provision of misoprostol. The key purposes of this performance evaluation were to: 1) review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of the MH project in achieving program objectives to date; 2) identify major constraints in achieving expected project results; and 3) provide specific recommendations and lessons learned on strategies and approaches the program should pursue over the last two years of implementation and in future program planning. The evaluation methodology consisted of data analysis, extensive interviews with partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, and field visits to project sites.Evaluated project title: Mayer hashi (MH) Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge) Final evaluation: PA-00K-269Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000046/1/2012 12:00:00 AMFamily planning services Maternal health care Sustainable development Contraceptive methods Post partum careBangladesh388-00-09-00078-00 AID-388-00-09-00078http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT724.pdf721 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Senlet, Pinar Lazear, Mary Jo Neaz, AhmadFamily planning servicesJune 201212-006Mid-term performance evaluation of the mayer hashi project : effective delivery of long-acting and permanent family planning methods and maternal health services in BangladeshPD-ACT-724https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNjgyBangldesh<div><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The goal of the Centers of Excellence Project (CoEx) is to help reduce maternal, newborn, and infant morbidity and mortality in the Dominican Republic. The Maternal and Child Health Integration Program (MCHIP) complemented CoEx through technical support for high-impact evidence-based newborn health interventions, such as prevention and treatment of sepsis, family-centered maternity and kangaroo mother strategies, strengthening the national newborn health work plan, and use of the Helping Babies Breathe Curriculum to resuscitate newborns. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">The CoEx has been highly successful, with real impact on the organization and quality of MCH health services in the 10 project hospitals. In all 10 it has met its targets of: (1) bringing strategic plans current; (2) use of self-assessment tools; and (3) training managerial teams. The project has been less successful in reducing the percentage of cesarean sections performed (still high at 44%) and increasing the number of pregnant women who receive HIV test results and post-test counseling. Hospital management ascribed these problems to the structure of the health system, inefficient supervision, and MOH policies. (Excerpt, modified)</span></div>Evaluated project title: Centers of excellence (CoEX) Project title: Global health technical assistance bridge (GH tech bridge) Spanish ed.: PA-00J-WT4Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-C-12-000045/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAccess to services Maternal child health care Integrated health care Health delivery Care of the newborn Morbidity Mortality Prenatal careDominican RepublicGHS-I-00-07-00003-00 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00003-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT727.pdf2075 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)010822 - USAID. Bur. for Global HealthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Castrillo, Marcello Eguren, Barbara et al.Maternal child health careMay 201212-01-001USAID/Dominican Republic : evaluation of USAID's intermediate result 4 : increased access to and delivery of quality maternal and child health care services in selected areas in the Dominican Republic : maternal and child health centers of excellence, and maternal and child health integrated programUSAID/Republica Dominicana : evaluacion de resultado intermedio 4 de USAID : mayor acceso y prestacion de servicios de atencion sanitaria materno-infantil de calidad en zonas seleccionadas en la republica dominicana : centros de excelencia de salud materno-infantil y programa integrado de salud materno-infantilPD-ACT-727https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNjgx<span style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; background-color: #ffffff; text-indent: 0px; display: inline !important; font: 12px Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; float: none; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;">This is a report on the mid-term evaluation of the USAID/Kosovo Loan Portfolio Guarantee (LPG) project with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo JSC (RBK). The LPG project is presently being carried out by USAID/Kosovo in collaboration with RBK and with the support of the USAID/Development Credit Authority (DCA) in Washington, DC. The evaluation was conducted during the period of May through June, 2012, by a team of two international consultants that consisted of an Agribusiness Specialist and a Finance and Budget Analyst. The main objective of the evaluation was to analyse the LPG project in terms of its effectiveness, impact, relevance, and the sustainability of its agricultural and agribusiness lending program. Secondary objectives were to determine: 1) the LPG projects effect on employment and economic growth in the agriculture and agribusiness sub-sectors; and 2) RBKs performance in lending to these sub-sectors compared to the performance of other banks.The LPG project has achieved its purpose. The project has been an effective mechanism to facilitate the expansion of RBKs loan portfolio into agriculture and agribusiness. Additional findings and recommendations are summarized.</span>"Prepared under RFTOP No. SOL-167-12-000011" Footer title: Mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Kosovo LPG projectSpecial EvaluationDocuments6/1/2012 12:00:00 AMLoans Investment guarantees Economic development Small scale enterprises Medium scale enterprises Trade promotion Microfinance Income Credit guaranteesKosovohttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT695.pdf809 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates010393 - USAID. Mission to KosovoEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Easterling, Tom Qorlaze, LauraDevelopment finance26 June 2012Mid-term performance evaluation of the USAID/Kosovo loan portfolio guarantee (LPG) project with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo JSCPD-ACT-695https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNjIzKosovoSoumis a : USAID/Senegal "Numero de contrat : AID-AEG-I-OO-04-00010, ordre de service no 38" Evaluated task order title: Economic growth project task order 5 (PCE TO5) Evaluated project title: Support for accelerated growth and increased competitiveness (SAGIC) Project title: Rural and agricultural incomes with a sustainable environment plus (RAISE plus) English ed.: PD-ACT-666Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-685-TO-12-00003 AEG-I-00-04-00010-00 AID-AEG-I-00-04-000107/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Food security Poverty reduction Agricultural productivity Rural urban linkages Agricultural markets Agricultural policy Post harvest operations Capital assistance Access to resources Agricultural infrastructureSenegal685-I-05-06-00005-00 685-I-00-06-00005-00 AID-685-I-05-06-00005 AID-685-I-00-06-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU124.pdf1279 KB007239 - Weidemann Associates, Inc.013469 - USAID. Bur. for Food SecurityFrenchapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Ouedraogo, IsmaelAgricultural development5 July 2012Projet de croissance economique, ordre de service 5 : evaluation a mi-parcoursEconomic growth project task order 5 : mid-term evaluationPD-ACU-124https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNDEyThe purpose of this mid-term evaluation of Economic Growth Project Task Order 5 (PCE TO5) is to assess progress to date and identify areas for improvement and actions that will facilitate attainment of project objectives. The purpose of PCE TO5 is to increase food security and reduce poverty through a set of interrelated activities, and thus contribute to the overarching goal of Feed the Future strategy (FTF): (1) to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger; (2) to improve equitable growth in the agricultural sector; and (3) to improve nutritional status of the Senegalese people. Specifically, the project is the key instrument for achieving two (out of four) first level objectives of the USAID/Senegal Feed the Future strategy: inclusive agricultural sector growth, and increased trade. The evaluation focused exclusively on the four areas of the project aligned with USAID/Senegal's Feed the Future strategy: (1) increased agricultural productivity and market linkages; (2) enhanced policy environment; (3) increased post-harvest and access to finance; and (4) Increased institutional capacity and human resources. As a result of the evaluation, conducted March 15-April 2012 in Senegal, the evaluators found that overall PCE TO5 (or simply PCE) has made good progress in its three years (April 2009-March 2012) of implementation toward its objectives and done so despite a significant budget cut that impacted its FY 2011 activities going forward. However, the achievements have at times proven uneven across components over these three years of implementation in large part due to the cuts and other difficulties. The evaluators have also included in the report several emendations for each FTF component as well as for cross-cutting areas. (Excerpt, modified)Submitted to: USAID/Senegal "Contract No.: AID-AEG-I-OO-04-00010, task order No. 38" Evaluated task order title: Economic growth project task order 5 (PCE TO5) Evaluated project title: Support for accelerated growth and increased competitiveness (SAGIC) Project title: Rural and agricultural incomes with a sustainable environment plus (RAISE plus) French ed.: PD-ACU-124Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-685-TO-12-00003 AEG-I-00-04-00010-00 AID-AEG-I-00-04-000107/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic growth Value chains Market structure Finance Integrated rural development Economic infrastructure Industrial capacity Human capacity developmentSenegal685-I-05-06-00005-00 685-I-00-06-00005-00 AID-685-I-05-06-00005 AID-685-I-00-06-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT666.pdf1100 KB007239 - Weidemann Associates, Inc.013469 - USAID. Bur. for Food SecurityEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition) Interim evaluationOuedraogo, IsmaelAgricultural development5 July 2012Economic growth project, task order 5 : mid-term evaluationPD-ACT-666https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNDEwSenegalThe Separation of Power Program (SPP) is a five-year program designed to help Serbia move closer to European Union accession by strengthening the division of power and authority more equably among Serbia's three branches of government. SPP is implemented by the East-West Management Institute (EWMI), and has three components, formally known as Tasks. The first two focus on judicial reform, while the third focuses on reform of Serbias parliament, the National Assembly. SPP began in August 2008. The two judicial Tasks are scheduled to end in August 2013, while the parliamentary Task was due to end in December 2011.Title in footer: DIMS Evaluation Evaluated project title: Separation of powers program (SPP) Project title: Democracy and governance analytical services IIISpecial EvaluationDocumentsAID-OAA-I-10-000031/1/2012 12:00:00 AMSeparation Political power Government departments Government reform Judicial reformSerbia169-C-00-08-00102-00 AID-169-C-00-08-00102http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT692.pdf665 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.040194 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and GovernanceEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Political development13 January 2012USAID/Serbia separation of powers program evaluation : final reportPD-ACT-692https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyNDA4SerbiaESI was specifically concerned with information systems that measure and inform the United States Government (USG) PEPFAR program in South Africa, and the South African Government (SAG) HIV and AIDS program activities. The ESI Project (and thus this evaluation) focused on two distinct areas: 1) refinements to the web-based information system for program reporting and performance monitoring; 2) building the capacity of PEPFAR and SAG implementing partners to collect, report, and use high-quality data and strategic information for purposes of program management at the implementation level.The Project was designed to put in place a technical assistance organization/contractor with the technical scope and capacity to refine the information systems structure to improve its user interaction, and analytical functionality and tools; to serve as the information systems administrator and technical support office for users; and to simultaneously build the awareness, motivation and capacity PEPFAR and SAG managers to place high value on data quality and use of data/information for performance management purposes.This evaluation was both summative and formative in nature. It covered the period from inception of ESI in 2008, through March 2012, and considered key areas of ESI Project performance including: the appropriateness of the Projects development hypothesis; the adequacy of the Projects management; and the Projects performance including key achievements and gaps. The evaluation Scope of Work also requested the evaluators to make recommendations that would inform the future direction of similar projects.'This document was submitted .... under .... Task Order AID-674-TO-12-00004' Title in footer: ESI end-of-project evaluation Evaluated project title: Enhancing strategic information (ESI)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-000195/1/2012 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Data quality Disease prevention and control Evaluation Information Information systems Rule of law WarehousesSouth AfricaGHS-I-00-07-00002-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT652.pdf2734 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Bennett, Rodney Holzaepfel, Erica et al.May 2012John Snow, Inc., enhancing strategic information project : end of project evaluationPD-ACT-652https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMzY3The Copper Cobalt Conflict (CCC) Project implemented by PACT International (PACT) and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed to promote peace and security in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in and around Kolwezi, a mineral-rich area in Katanga Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The specific objectives of the project were to: a) promote reconciliation, cooperation and understanding among all stakeholders within the ASM sector, and prevent and mitigate conflicts over access to and use of resources; b) raise awareness and provide technical support to prevent health risks, accidents and injuries at the mines; c) raise awareness and strengthen understanding of the mining code and related legislation; and, d) establish conflict resolution mechanisms to promote peace.The evaluation findings indicate that overall, project activities contributed to achieving project objectives by: a) reducing conflicts at mining sites by supporting the establishment of grassroots cooperatives that organized miners and upheld their rights; b) providing technical support to reduce accidents and injuries at the mines; c) strengthening the capacity of ASM-related institutions to resolve and mitigate conflict through dialogue and peaceful means; and, d) educating stakeholders on their roles, rights and responsibilities under the mining code and legislation.Footer title: Final evaluation of PACT CCC project Evaluated project title: Copper cobalt conflict (CCC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-623-TO-10-00004 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-004/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCopper Cobalt Conflict resolution Peace Mining Minerals Political reconciliation Public awareness Accidents Wounds and injuries Cultural cooperationCongo DRAID-623-A-09-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT716.pdf1228 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Conflict prevention27 April 2012Final evaluation report of the copper, cobalt conflict projectPD-ACT-716https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMzYzCongo DR [formerly Zaire]<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Market-based Partnerships for Health (MBPH) was a $13.5 million USAID/India funded project implemented by Abt Associates between October 1, 2008 and May 11, 2012. MBPH aimed to improve the environment for commercial sector engagement in USAID/India’s key priority health areas by forging partnerships between the private and public sectors. MBPH fostered market-based partnerships in: (1) reproductive health, maternal health, and child health, including promotion of good hygiene, such as hand washing; (2) safe water; (3) prevention of indoor air pollution (IAP); and (4) the control of tuberculosis. MBPH, which was operational in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Karnataka, had two primary objectives: (1) build on, implement, institutionalize, and scale-up MBPH models; and (2) explore new commercial-sector opportunities to accelerate public health improvements, especially in base-of-pyramid (BoP) and rural population groups, improving access, demand, and service delivery through health and non-health partners. The program aimed to create and nurture MBPH models that can be brought to scale by commercial partners, government programs, and/or civil society groups. The program also sought to institutionalize local capacity to broker market-based partnerships for health in the future by supporting the establishment of a Center of Excellence. The final evaluation had three purposes: (1) review and analyze the overall program strategies and technical approaches adopted; (2) review and assess the effectiveness of the processes adopted for MBPH innovations, including planning, monitoring, finance, and technical support; and (3) provide recommendations on future directions, especially introducing new and/or continuing approaches for innovations with the private sector. The evaluators found that MBPH project successfully designed, implemented, and evaluated a wide range of private partnerships and initiatives that addressed a number of critical public health issues. In less than four years, and with a modest budget, MPBH made significant progress, building upon previous partnership models and exploring new opportunities to engage commercial private sector partners to test approaches ultimately designed to improve health outcomes for BoP families. The key MBPH achievements are: (1) developed eight partnership models; (2) demonstrated some success in execution, cost sharing, and commitment of partners to scale-up (or at least have scale-up potential) in each model; (3) introduced nine health companies to profitable BoP markets; and (4) leveraged over six million dollars from partners. (Excerpt, modified)</span></p>Cover title Evaluated task order title: Market-based partnerships for health (MBPH)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsRAN-I-00-09-00019-00 AID-RAN-I-00-09-000196/1/2012 12:00:00 AMMarkets Partnerships Health care Public-private cooperation Hygiene Maternal child health care Handwashing Water sanitation Air pollution Disease prevention and control Tuberculosis Rural areas Access to servicesIndiaGPO-I-08-04-00007-00 GPO-I-00-04-00007-00 AID-GPO-I-08-04-00007 AID-GPO-I-00-04-00007http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT620.pdf1720 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Kingfield, Kevin Drexler, Anthony et al.Public health careJune 2012Market-based partnerships in health (MBPH) : final evaluation, USAID/IndiaPD-ACT-620https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMjgyIndiaThe Vurhonga Community-Based DOTS1 project started in December, 2009, in six rural districts and three urban areas (total est. 582,000 population) in Gaza Province, Mozambique. The project is implemented by World Relief (WR) and is funded by USAIDs Child Survival and Health Grants Program (CSGHP) with main project office located in Chokwe. The project addresses the tuberculosis (TB) problem in the area. Its primary objectives are to increase the TB case notification rate by 50% and to achieve 85% treatment success rate in the project area. The project Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) distinguishes three planned Intermediate Results (IR): empowerment of people with TB to seek and complete treatment with the support of their communities, strengthen the provincial TB control program to improve TB service delivery and patient outcomes, and decrease the burden of HIV in people with TB and decrease the burden of TB among people living with HIV/AIDS.Special EvaluationDocumentsGHN-A-00-09-00017-00 AID-GHN-A-00-09-000176/1/2012 12:00:00 AMChild survival activities Child health care Tuberculosis Disease treatment CommunitiesMozambiqueGHN-A-00-09-00017-00 AID-GHN-A-00-09-00017http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT581.pdf3443 KB012401 - World Relief011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluationEggens, Henk Jayakumar, Monisha E.Community health care delivery22 June 2012World Relief Mozambique Vurhonga community-based DOTS project : mid term evaluation reportPD-ACT-581https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMTk3Balochistan is the least developed province of Pakistan. Besides a higher incidence of poverty than other provinces, Balochistan also exhibits a higher level of gender disparity due to lack of education and conservative social norms. According to the Labor Force Survey 2010-11, Balochistan's female labor force participation was at six percent. This is much lower than the national average of 15 percent or that of Punjab at 20 percent. Most women lack mobility and are largely homebound. Even women who are involved in agricultural activities serve as unpaid family workers and their ownership of important assets or land appears to be extremely limited. While homebound, the women of Balochistan inherit a rich tradition of embroidery. The quality of the embroidery is borne out by its demand from within the province as well as from other parts of the country."Contracted Under No. GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11-00001" Evaluated project title: Women's economic empowerment : Balochistan (WEE:B) [WEEB] Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000012/1/2012 12:00:00 AMFemale empowerment Women Economic growth Business formationPakistan391-A-00-09-01122-00 AID-391-A-00-09-01122http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT577.pdf1405 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Economic growth and development11 February 2012Women's economic empowerment : Balochistan - evaluation reportPD-ACT-577https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMTk0PakistanSince 1975, USAID has supported the development of Egypt's water and wastewater sector by providing more than $4 billion for infrastructure and associated institutional strengthening programs. The impact of this sizable investment is recognized not only for the direct benefit of improved water and wastewater services but for the related benefits of improved public health indicators and positive economic impacts. Over the past three years USAID/Egypt has funded two contracts providing technical assistance to the institutions responsible for overseeing and managing water and wastewater service provision in Egypt and sector investment planning and implementation. This report summarizes the findings of an evaluation of the performance of these two contracts.Executive summary in English and Arabic Evaluated project title: Water and wastewater sector support (WWSS), task order no. 3 Evaluated project title: Water policy and regulatory reform (WPRR), task order no. 2Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-263-O-12-000082/1/2012 12:00:00 AMWater management Water sanitation Water treatment Wastewater Public health care Regulatory reform Institutional sustainability TariffsEgypt Middle EastEPP-I-00-04-00020-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT561.pdf1436 KBGlobal Development Associates, LLC008539 - USAID. Mission to EgyptEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Skilling, Heather Kolb, Anthony Youssef, RaoufWater supply and sanitationFeb 2012Egypt capacity building and policy support in the water and wastewater sector : performance evaluation reportPD-ACT-561https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYyMDgyThis report is the midterm evaluation of the Health Sector Financing Reform Project (HSFRP) in Ethiopia, which is a five-year, $15 million U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) financed bilateral contract to Abt Associates, Inc., to support government at the federal, regional, and woreda levels, as well as to work closely with health facilities to improve financing of health care. The project began August 1, 2008 and is scheduled to end July 31, 2013. The purposes of the midterm evaluation were to: (1) assess the performance of the project in meeting its four main goals, results, and targets; (2) identify areas of success and challenges in the implementation; (3) develop next steps and any modifications for the remainder of the project; and (4) identify opportunities for the future of the health sector financing reform efforts and develop specific recommendations for USAID and Ethiopia for the next five years. The results of the evaluation will be used to inform USAIDs and Ethiopias immediate and future program planning and implementation.Evaluated project title: Health sector financing reform (HSFR) Evaluated project title also known as: Health sector financing reform project (HSFRP) Project title: Global health technical assistance (GH tech)Special EvaluationDocumentsGHS-I-00-05-00005-00 AID-GHS-I-00-05-0000512/1/2011 12:00:00 AMHealth finance Health care reform Financial management Sector planningEthiopiahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT293.pdf721 KB011976 - QED Group, LLC011222 - USAID. Bur. for Global Health. Ofc. of Health, Infectious Diseases, and NutritionEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Purvis, George Alebachew, Abebe Feleke, WendwossenHealth financeDecember 201111-01-598Ethiopia health sector financing reform midterm project evaluationPD-ACT-293https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxNzYwEthiopia9363098AaPrepared under RFTOP No. 608-11-011" Title in footer: IBCM evaluation Evaluated task order: Improving the business climate in Morocco program (IBCM) = Amelioration du climat des affaires au Maroc (ACAMSpecial EvaluationDocumentsAID-608-TO-11-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 RAN-I-00-09-00018-001/1/2012 12:00:00 AMBusiness formation Economic growth Sector restructuring Economic reformMoroccoGEG-I-00-04-00001-00 AID-GEG-I-00-04-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT304.pdf678 KB008414 - Mendez England and Associates008579 - USAID. Mission to Morocco 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfMaclean, Colin Singh, SavitriBusiness enterprises3 January 2012Evaluation of the improving the business climate in Morocco (IBCM) program and assessment of the business-enabling environment in MoroccoPD-ACT-304https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxNDM1MoroccoBalochistan is the least developed province of Pakistan, with levels of human development that are much below Pakistan's, greater gender disparities, higher poverty, greater food insecurity, and poor infrastructure. Government allocations for development are small in relation to the size of the province and the spread of the population, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have a limited presence. Small farmers and the poor are unorganized, which, together with scattered settlements and low population density, makes service delivery much more costly than in other provinces. The poor have meager access to services. The operating environment for development projects has been especially testing in recent years in the presence of an insurgency and frequent targeted killings and kidnappings. Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), the United States Assistance to Balochistan Border Areas (US ABBA) project is working in five districts of Balochistan, namely, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Mastung, Quetta, and Zhob. The project has been active in the first three of these districts since 2005, and in the other two since 2009. US ABBA aims to mobilize small farmers, promote agricultural development, and address rural poverty. The project portfolio spans social and human capital formation, community infrastructure development, the demonstration and diffusion of agricultural technology, and linkages between producers and markets. This report also includes an Annex as well."Contracted Under No. GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11-00001" Title in footer: US assistance to Balochistan border areas - evaluation report Evaluated project title: United States Assistance to Balochistan border areas (US ABBA) Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC) Annex A (impact assessment): PD-ACT-382 Related mid-term evaluation: PD-ACL-739Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDevelopment assistance Agricultural development Food security Poverty reduction Educational development Literacy Primary health carePakistan391-A-00-09-01122-00 AID-391-A-00-09-01122http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT381.pdf984 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Agricultural development16 January 2012United States assistance to Balochistan border areas evaluation reportPD-ACT-381https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMzIwPakistanThis document is an Impact Assessment Annex to the United States assistance to Balochistan border areas evaluation report (DocID: PD-ACT-381). The project is a direct follow-up to the "Food Security/Poverty Alleviation in Arid Agriculture Balochistan - Pilot Project Phase", which began activities in 2004 and was completed by December 2008. The current project used the same overall approach as the original project in five districts instead of the three districts included in its precursor project. The current project examined the districts of Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Zhob, Quetta and Mastung. It aims at directly contributing to the Government of Pakistan's (GoP) Poverty Reduction Strategy by reducing poverty in the border areas and contributing directly to the GoPs ongoing National Food Security Program. At a more general level, it supports the ongoing government efforts to foster economic growth and stability in the border areas."Contracted Under No. GS-23F-8012H and Order No. AID-391-M-11 -00001" Evaluated project title: United States Assistance to Balochistan border areas (US ABBA) Project title: Independent monitoring and evaluation contract (IMEC) Evaluation report: PD-ACT-381 Related mid-term evaluation: PD-ACL-739Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-391-M-11-000011/1/2012 12:00:00 AMPoverty reduction Food security Border areas Crop production Income generation Agricultural technologyPakistan391-A-00-09-01122-00 AID-391-A-00-09-01122http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT382.pdf826 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfImpact evaluation (2011 definition)Agricultural development3 January 2012United States assistance to Balochistan border areas evaluation report : annex A - impact assessmentPD-ACT-382https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMzE5PakistanArmenia has made positive changes and enacted many new laws affecting rule of law since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Armenia has become a signatory to the European Convention of Human Rights and other international treaties. Despite these new laws, however, corruption remains a significant impediment to legal reform. Economic conditions, though improving, still have an effect on Armenia, whose government and justice system are dependent on donors for implementing their programs and carrying out their duties.Inside title: ABA ROLI evaluation report Evaluated project title: American Bar Association rule of law initiative (ABA ROLI) ABA ROLI is part of USAID's Armenia rule of law programSpecial EvaluationDocumentsAID-111-TO-11-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-003/1/2012 12:00:00 AMRule of law Judicial reform Legal education Human rights Professional development CourtsArmenia111-A-00-00-00067-00 AID-111-A-00-00-00067http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT403.pdf1302 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008509 - USAID. Mission to Armenia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfInterim evaluation Performance evaluation (2011 definition)Katz, Janet Hakobyan, EsterRule of lawMarch 2012Midterm evaluation of the Armenia rule of law programPD-ACT-403https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjcxArmeniaThis is the final evaluation of the Advancing Armenias Elections Management and Democratic Culture (AAEM-DC) Project implemented by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES).The project began in April 2009 and is scheduled to conclude in January 2012, pending a possible six month extension. The total budget for the project was $2,000,000. The purpose of the project was to strengthen the administration of electoral processes and assist the electoral administration to meet international standards for free and fair elections through its support of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Passport and Visa Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia (OVIR) which is responsible for maintaining the national voter list. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the success of the project and to evaluate its effectiveness in achieving its programmatic goals and USAID/Armenias strategic objectives.Inside title: IFES evaluation report Evaluated project title: Advancing Armenia's elections management and democratic culture (AAEM-DC)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-111-TO-11-00002 AIDRAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-003/1/2012 12:00:00 AMAccountability Consultants Elections Political participation Public administration Voters Voting YouthArmeniaAID-111-A-09-00002http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT404.pdf800 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008509 - USAID. Mission to Armenia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Brandstetter, Robert Zakoyan, HrachyaElectionsMarch 2012Final evaluation of the advancing Armenia's elections management and democratic culture (AAEM-DC) projectPD-ACT-404https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjcwArmeniaInside title: NDI evaluation report Evaluated project title: Armenia-Turkey rapprochement (SATR) AID-RAN-I-09-00016Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-111-TO-11-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-003/1/2012 12:00:00 AMDemocracy Elections Female empowerment Leadership training Political participation Violence against women Women YouthArmeniaAID-111-A-09-00001http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT405.pdf736 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Evans, MarilynElectionsMarch 2012Evaluation of the National Democratic Institute's last three years of programming in ArmeniaPD-ACT-405https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjY5ArmeniaInternational Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), under the Evaluation Services IQC, conducted this final evaluation of the Small Scale Infrastructure Project (SSIP) for USAID/Armenia. The purpose of the evaluation is to inform the design and development of future projects for USAID; identify lessons learned; assess strengths and weakness of strategies and activities performed by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF); and provide recommendations to USAID for project planning for the next three to five years.USAID initiated the Small Scale Infrastructure Project (SSIP) in 2009 with the objective of creating temporary employment opportunities in vulnerable rural communities through the implementation of projects prioritized by communities such as rehabilitation/renovation of kindergartens, pre-schools, community centers, sport halls, gas and drinking water supply systems.Cover title Inside title: SSIP evaluation report Evaluated project title: Small scale infrastructure project (SIPP)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-111-TO-11-00002 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00016 RAN-I-00-09-00016-003/1/2012 12:00:00 AMCommunities Consultants Field work Households Labor market Rule of law Rural areas VillagesArmeniaAID-111-A-09-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT406.pdf917 KB001891 - International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)008509 - USAID. Mission to Armenia 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Heboyan, Vahe Vanoyan, MayisCommunitiesMarch 2012Final evaluation of the Armenia small scale infrastructure project (SSIP)PD-ACT-406https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjY4ArmeniaProject title: Child survival and health grants program (CSHGP) Final evaluation: PB-AAA-337Special EvaluationDocumentsGSH-A-00-09-00012-001/1/2012 12:00:00 AMChild survival activities Child health care Community participation Integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) Care of the newborn Pneumonia Diarrhea Immunizations Child nutritionUgandaGSH-A-00-09-00012-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT420.pdf1143 KB012966 - Medical Teams International (MTI)000035 - U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Englishapplication/pdfChild survival[2012]Mid-term evaluation report : Lira District child survival project in UgandaPD-ACT-420https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjA3UgandaProject title: Jovenes constructores : creacion de empleo para la recuperacion economica = Youth builders El Salvador : employment creation for economic recoverySpecial EvaluationDocuments519-A-00-10-00016-00 AID-519-A-00-10-000161/1/2012 12:00:00 AMYouth Employment Economic recoveryEl Salvador519-A-00-10-00016-00 AID-519-A-00-10-00016http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT425.pdf14884 KB013855 - Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas. Departamento de Ciencias de la Educacion 007337 - Catholic Relief Services (CRS)008540 - USAID. Mission to El SalvadorSpanishapplication/pdfLabor (General and research)20 January 2012Informe de evaluacion : consultoria : sistematizacion y evaluacion del programa jovenes contructores El Salvador : creacion de empleo para la recuperacion economicaPD-ACT-425https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMjAxEl SalvadorThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) retained consultants Ellen Kelly and Svetozara Petkova to conduct a formative evaluation of the Justice Sector Development Project II (JSDP II), in compliance with Section C.6 of the JSDP II contract. As set forth in the scope of work, there are two goals of theevaluation:To provide an objective analysis of the impact and success of the first three years of JSDP II to the overall development of the BiH rule of law sector.To examine the broad status of reforms and needs in the rule of law sector in BiH and to provide the USAID Mission with the optimal areas of involvement of JSDP II during the optional two years of the project.Evaluated project title: Justice sector development project II (JSDP II)Special EvaluationDocuments12/1/2011 12:00:00 AMAccess to justice Rule of law Accountability IndependenceBosnia and Hercegovina168-C-00-09-00105-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT373.pdf1083 KB009954 - USAID. Mission to Bosnia and HerzegovinaEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Kelly, Ellen Petkova, SvetozaraRule of lawDec 2011Formative evaluation of justice sector development project IIPD-ACT-373https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTU3Bosnia and HercegovinaThe USAID/Democratic Republic of the Congo funded the Building Recovery and Democratic Governance (BRDG) project implemented by DAI, and operated from April 2006 to September 2010. This program was aimed at reinforcing institutions and democratic gains made after the elections and adoption of the Constitution of 2006. DAI designed and implemented activities to address the following project components: Strengthening of legislation Decentralization and local governance Reform of justice Electoral processThis evaluation report attempts to make an objective assessment of this program by taking into account its intervention strategy, the organized activities and their overall results. Therefore this evaluation provides an outline of achievements, possible impact and lessons learned from activities executed as part of this program.Task order AID-623-TO-10-00004 Evaluated project title: Building recovery and democratic governance (BRDG) Evaluated project also known as: Building recovery and reform through democratic governance (BRDG) RAN-I-00-09-00015-00Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsAID-RAN-I-09-00015 RAN-I-00-09-00015-0012/1/2011 12:00:00 AMGovernance Laws and legislation Decentralization Local level Government reform Access to justice Elections Election monitoring DemocratizationCongo DRDFD-I-00-05-00220-00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT359.pdf1220 KB011492 - Development & Training Services, Inc. (dTS)012598 - USAID. Mission to East Africa 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Democratization19 Dec 2011Final performance evaluation of the building recovery & reform through democratic governance in the DRC (BRDG) projectPD-ACT-359https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTU1Congo DRBeginning in FY 2009, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and European Community Humanitarian Office (ECHO) began to fund the office of WHO in Juba to support the implementation of IDSR in South Sudan. Over the subsequent three years, each of these donors has provided approximately $1 million each year to finance: Training of surveillance staff at state, county, and payam (sub-county) levels; Training of primary health care staff in the detection and reporting of diseases of epidemic potential; Printing and dissemination of job aides and reporting forms; Procurement and distribution to surveillance staff of high-frequency radios, satellite telephones, motorcycles, and bicycles; Procurement and prepositioning emergency medical supplies, vaccines, and laboratory supplies; Operational costs of support supervision, collection of weekly surveillance reports, and investigation of suspected outbreaks; and Employment of WHO technical staff (international and national) at state and national levels. This mid-term evaluation report presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of a collaborative evaluation commissioned by USAID and conducted September 27 to November 2, 2011 by a team of four external consultants. The evaluation team reviewed all available documentation and data from the IDSR program and interviewed key informants in Juba and in a convenience sample of six states, nine counties, and 38 health facilities. Findings, conclusions, and recommendations were shared and discussed at a final meeting held on October 28 with representatives of the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, USAID, ECHO, and other organizations.Task order no. 2 Evaluated project title: Integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) Project title: Services under program and project offices for results tracking (SUPPORT)Special EvaluationDocumentsDFD-I-00-05-00251-00 AID-DFD-I-00-05-0025112/1/2011 12:00:00 AMDisease surveillance Child health care Measles Diarrhea Cholera Hepatitis Meningitis Disease prevention and control Measurement and detection VaccinesSouth SudanGHA-G-00-09-00003-00 AID-GHA-G-00-09-00003http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT326.pdf2299 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)011008 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Confict and Humanitarian Assistance. Ofc. of Conflict Management and MitigationEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Pond, Bob El Sakka, Hammam et al.Disease prevention and control14 December 2011Mid-term evaluation of the integrated disease surveillance and response projectPD-ACT-326https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTU0SudanThe Millennium Challenge Corporations Immunization Threshold Program (MCC-ITP) for Peru was implemented by the United States Agency for International Development in Peru (USAID/Peru), and from October 2008 through February 201. A USAID/Peru contractor implemented the program with the goal of expanding coverage of one-year old infants who have received immunization against measles and the full series of three diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT3) vaccinations, so that immunization rates of 95% are reached in each of Peru's regions and, thus, nationally. In order to reach the immunization threshold, the MOH designed a strategy to complement the National Immunization Strategy based on three components: increased vaccination in eight target regions through use of Itinerant Brigades (IBs) to access dispersed and excluded populations, strengthened vaccine logistics such as cold chain management and the creation of a national integrated immunization information system (IIIS).Evaluated project title: Millennium Challenge Corporation immunization threshold program (MCC-ITP)Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-527-TO-11-00001 AID-RAN-I-00-09-00019 RAN-I-00-09-00019-0012/1/2011 12:00:00 AMImmunizations VaccinationsPeruGHS-I-04-07-00003-00 GHS-I-00-07-00003-00 AID-GHS-I-04-07-00003 AID-GHS-I-00-07-00003http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT298.pdf2223 KB011933 - Social Impact, Inc.008591 - USAID. Mission to Peru 013413 - USAID. Bur. for Policy, Planning and Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation and ResearchEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Nelson, David Schneider, Rose et al.ImmunizationDecember 2011USAID/Peru Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) immunizations threshold program (ITP) assessment : final reportPD-ACT-298https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTUzPeruThis document summarizes the status of the ICFG project at its midpoint. It considers what has been accomplished and what has been learned in light of the goals of the project. It then suggests the adjustments that that should be made to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project as it works to draw from experience gained, primarily in the Western Region, to detail a model for a nested governance system that addresses the priority issues for both coastal and fisheries governance in Ghana. This summary draws upon a self-assessment of the project prepared at the close of Year 1 (included in the Our Coast Our Future document), and self-assessments conducted with the projects international and Ghanaian partners in March and July of 2011. The central objective of the ICFG Initiative is to assemble the pre-conditions for a formally constituted and decentralized coastal and fisheries governance program for Ghanas Western Region that can serve as a model for the nation. As an expression of the ecosystem approach, these preconditions include: Clearly defined goals that resonate with stakeholders; Constituencies that support such goals and a plan of action to achieve them; Governmental commitment expressed as a mandate, the necessary authorities and the resources to successfully implement the program; and, The institutional capacity to sustain the initiative on into the future."Integrated Coastal and Fisheries Governance Initiative for the Western Region, Ghana"Special EvaluationDocuments641-A-00-09-00036-00 AID-641-A-00-09-000369/1/2011 12:00:00 AMCoastal fisheries Fishery management Fishery development Business growth GovernanceGhana641-A-00-09-00036-00 AID-641-A-00-09-00036http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT294.pdf912 KB007437 - University of Rhode Island. Coastal Resources Center (CRC)008547 - USAID. Mission to GhanaEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Natural resources managementSeptember 2011Year two summary self-assessment : our coast : integrated coastal and fisheries governance initiative (ICFG), October 1, 2010-September 30, 2011PD-ACT-294https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTUyGhanaUSAID Liberia initiated the Land Rights and Community Forestry Program (LRCFP) in December of 2007 to advance the policy and practice of land and forest management in Liberia. The program was designed to improve the legal and policy environment for community forest management, build the capacity of the national forest service and communities to develop and sustain community forestry programs and generate environmentallysustainable and equitable economic benefits for rural residents. At the national level, LRCFP supported the passage of the Community Rights Law and associated regulations, and built the capacity of the Forestry Development Authority (FDA). At the local level, the program facilitated the creation of five community forests and introduced improved livelihood practices in Nimba and Sinoe Counties. Work of the primary contractor for LRCFP concluded on October 28, 2011.The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the implementation and impact of LRCFP, identify strategies taken to adapt to evolving challenges and opportunities, and determine and report on the implications for further investment in Liberia and for USAID more broadly. A team of five specialists in agriculture, forestry, biodiversity and land tenure reviewed the available documentation and spent two weeks in Liberia engaging with national and community participants in the program. Although intense rains and time constraints limited access to community participants, the team nevertheless interviewed over 30 community representatives and 50 people total. Prior to returning to the US, the team presented initial findings to the USAID/Liberia Mission.Final Evaluation ReportDocuments10/1/2011 12:00:00 AMLegal rights Land management Land use Forestry Rural areas Community leadershipLiberiaEPP-I-05-06-00008-00 EPP-I-00-06-00008-00 AID-EPP-I-05-06-00008 AID-EPP-I-00-06-00008http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACT242.pdf1045 KB008570 - USAID. Mission to LiberiaEnglishapplication/pdfImpact evaluation (2011 definition)Forestry31 October 2011Final evaluation of the land rights and community forestry program (LRCFP)PD-ACT-242https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTYxMTUxLiberiaThis report evaluates the performance of the Support for Trade Acceleration Projects (USAID/STAR I and STAR II) that were conducted under contract to Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) in Vietnam between 2001 and 2010 and ventures a look forward, partially based on the scope of work for the follow-up to STAR II, known as STAR+. The confluence of a unique set of circumstances created the initial demand for STAR in 2001 and gave it the impetus to propel it forward. The Government of Vietnam (GVN) adopted a new economic growth strategy in the 1990s to transition to a market-based economy and open the economy to international trade. The GVN used a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States and accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) as instruments to accelerate the transition process. The GVN requested technical assistance to facilitate revision of its commercial laws, legal procedures, transparency and appeals processes to meet BTA and WTO requirements. The GVN established an effective command structure to coordinate and direct technical assistance, backed by GVN senior political authority. USAID management granted broad operational flexibility to the technical assistance providers. USAID/Vietnams STAR Project Performance: Notwithstanding STARs enormous advantage in providing assistance to a host country government that placed high priority on legal and procedural reforms, STAR effectively delivered a large volume and variety of technical assistance typically using the same tools employed by other USAID technical assistance projects (e.g. technical experts, workshops, study tours, discussions and seminars with clients), but with greater impact. The STAR programs accomplished their objective to help the GVN satisfy BTA and WTO accession requirements.Evaluated project title: Support for trade acceleration I (STAR I) Evaluated project title: Support for trade acceleration II (STAR II) Project title: Business growth initiative (BGI)Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsEEM-C-00-06-00022-00 AID-EEM-C-00-06-000225/1/2011 12:00:00 AMTrade promotion International trade Economic growth Strategic planning Market development Economies in transition Commercial law Transparency Business support servicesVietnamGEG-I-05-04-00001-00 GEG-I-00-04-00001-00 PCE-I-833-98-00017-00 PCE-I-00-98-00017-00 AID-GEG-I-05-04-00001 AID-GEG-I-00-04-00001 AID-PCE-I-00-98-00017http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACS486.pdf619 KB007239 - Weidemann Associates, Inc.011274 - USAID. Bur. for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade. Ofc. of Economic GrowthEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Mudge, JamesInternational tradeMay 2011Performance evaluation of the USAID/Vietnam support for trade acceleration (STAR) project : final reportPD-ACS-486https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTU5NTQ4VietnamThe purpose of this evaluation of USAID/Cambodias HIV/AIDS portfolio was to assess the performance of the current program and make recommendations to guide USAID investments in HIV/AIDS for the next five years. The scope of work specified two overarching questions: 1)How well have past Mission investments in HIV/AIDS performed? and 2)How should the Mission invest resources in HIV/AIDS during the next five years? USAID technical assistance in Cambodia has a long track record of testing potential innovations and model development, piloting and adaptation. There are numerous examples of replication and scale up of USAID-developed models. These include replication of prevention program models developed by USAID, using Global Fund monies, and the national roll-out of a continuum of care (CoC) model, based on a USAID pilot. Nonetheless, Global Fund grants have had an insufficient emphasis on technical oversight and quality assurance. USAID continues to add value beyond its own programming in these areas. USAID/Cambodia has successfully developed the technical and organizational capacity of national and community level NGOs to be major contributors to prevention and care and treatment programming. This has been critical to program success.Special EvaluationDocumentsAID-442-O-00-000087/1/2011 12:00:00 AMHIV/AIDS Disease prevention and control Disease treatment Health care administration MonitoringCambodiahttp://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACR999.pdf1453 KB013626 - U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 008523 - USAID. Mission to CambodiaEnglishapplication/pdfPerformance evaluation (2011 definition)Lowe, David Himelfarb, Tonya et al.HIV / AIDSJuly 2011HIV/AIDS portfolio evaluation USAID/Cambodia : final reportPD-ACR-999https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTU4NDMwCambodia<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">AECOM and its subcontracting partners were awarded USAID/Iraq's $53.3 million Financial Development Program (FDP). The purpose of this award is to develop the private financial sector so that it offers the best long-term prospects for providing credit needed to promote and sustain economic growth and job creation. Total obligated amount as of March 2012 was $31.6 million, with nearly half that amount already spent. The project's activities are organized across its three main components: (1) enhance advocacy capacity of the private financial sector„hcomponent; (2) improve the soundness of the private financial sector through institution buildingand targeted reforms; and (3) improve quality and availability of finance and business education. At the project's its mid-term mark, USAID commissioned a mid-term evaluation. The evauations goals were: (1) provide an independent assessment of project's performance; (2) identify reasons why progress is or is not being made; and (3) recommend actions for USAID to take, either at the project level or with the Government of Iraq (GOI), in order to achieve the project objectives. (Excerpt, modified)</span>"Contract Number: GS-10F-0405M, Order No. 267-M-00-09-00513-00" Evaluated project title: Financial development program (FDP) Project title: Performance evaluation and reporting for results management (PERFORM)Special EvaluationDocuments267-M-00-09-00513-00 AID-267-M-00-09-0051311/1/2012 12:00:00 AMEconomic development Financial management Economic growth Credit Investment promotion Private sector Business support servicesIraq267-C-00-10-00005-00 AID-267-C-00-10-00005http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU522.pdf702 KB011976 - QED Group, LLC011765 - USAID. Mission to IraqEnglishapplication/pdfFinancial institutionsNovember 2012Final report : mid-term performance evaluation of USAID/Iraq financial development programPD-ACU-522https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTc5NTg1IraqThe Gender Equity through Education (GEE) Program was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Winrock International in close partnership with the Republic of South Sudan Ministry of General Education & Instruction (RSS/MoGEI). USAID established GEE on March 23, 2007 to continue, accelerate, and expand accomplishments achieved under the Gender Equity Support Program (GESP) which ran from July 2002 to September 2007. The GEE project objectives were to increase the number of girls and women attending secondary school, and teacher training institutes (TTIs) by reducing financial and infrastructure, social, and institutional barriers. Its components included: (1) stipends for secondary school and TTI students; (2) a mentoring program; (3) small school improvement grants; and (4) technical assistance to the MoGEI and State Ministries of Education (SMoEs). The objective of this final performance evaluation are: (1) to ascertain the extent to which the mid-term evaluation recommendations were implemented; (2) whether project objectives and indicator targets were met; and (3) the efficacy of the overall design. The evaluation was undertaken in May and June 2012, and included both qualitative and quantitative methods including a review of relevant documents and the GEE Education Management Information System (EMIS,) interviews with GEE staff and government officials, and field visits to three states where evaluators interviewed teachers, parents, and students. The evaluators conclude that the GEE project is a good project embedded in a very weak system, a system that makes much of the GEE components either unsustainable or their benefits short-lived. While some important aspects of the project remained unimplemented until the latter years of the project, it generally came to be well executed. By the last years of the project, disbursement of stipends to over 5,300 beneficiaries over five years became well implemented and well monitored. GEE staff relationships and collaboration with national and state ministry officials appeared to be excellent and deeply appreciated. The evaluators have made recommendations, including: (1) all parties should better coordinate responses to evaluation recommendations and enable flexibility to respond to changing conditions in project settings; (2) capacity, sustainability, and exit strategies should be established before a project begins and required in all work plans from the very beginning; (3)projects must consider the broader institution enabling mechanisms (transportation, equipment, etc.) since their absence can limit the effects of any individual or institutional capacity improvements; and (4) any subsequent projects addressing gender equity and access should draw models from the Gender Thematic Working Group (GTWG), the Wau Mentor-Teachers' Union, and the Central Equatoria SMoE carry-on of the GEE mentor training regime. An additional six recommendations are included in the report. (Excerpt, modified) Evaluated project title: Gender equity through education (GEE) Project title: Services under program and project offices for results tracking (SUPPORT) Midterm evaluation: PD-ACR-923Final Evaluation ReportDocumentsDFD-I-00-05-00251-00 AID-DFD-I-00-05-002516/1/2012 12:00:00 AMGender equity Access to education Girls education WomenSouth Sudan650-A-00–07–00003–00http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACU197.pdf2210 KB003970 - Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI)011008 - USAID. Bur. for Democracy, Confict and Humanitarian Assistance. Ofc. of Conflict Management and MitigationEnglishapplication/pdfEpstein, Andrew I. Opolot, Simon P.Gender equalityJune 2012Gender equity through education (GEE) : end of project performance evaluation reportPD-ACU-197https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=ODVhZjk4NWQtM2YyMi00YjRmLTkxNjktZTcxMjM2NDBmY2Uy&rID=MTY0MTg2South Sudan