An evaluation of DFID-funded Technical Cooperation for Economic Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

This document describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of the UK Department for International Development's (DFID) Technical Cooperation (TC) for economic management in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on capacity building and resource harmonization. The evaluation employed a mix of project documentation review, interviews, and country case studies to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the TC activities. Results showed that while TC was aligned with DFID's objectives and relevant to economic management improvements, its success varied due to factors like institutional context, government commitment, and management styles. Challenges such as civil service reform, high staff turnover, and the need for political support were noted. The evaluation recommended a more strategic approach to capacity development, better assessment of institutional contexts, and government ownership to improve the effectiveness of TC efforts. It also called for DFID to integrate these findings into future policies and practices. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Contribution analysis
• Process methods: Case studies; Individual interviews; Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: June 2006

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes