Independent Verification and Evaluation of the End Child Marriage Programme: Ethiopia

This document describes an evaluation of various programs in Ethiopia aimed at ending child marriage and FGM/C. These programs, including the End Child Marriage Programme (ECMP), were launched with the goals of delaying marriage for girls, promoting gender equality, and changing social norms. The evaluations employed qualitative methods, economic analysis, and participatory approaches, involving young evaluators and community stakeholders. Results showed success in preventing child marriages, increasing school enrollment, and raising awareness of harmful practices. However, challenges such as sustaining these successes and capturing intangible benefits were noted. Recommendations for future efforts include focusing on education, economic opportunities, and including qualitative indicators of social change. The evaluations conclude that while progress has been made, consistent efforts and government commitment are crucial for the sustainability of these initiatives. **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: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Quasi-experimental method
• Quasi-experimental methods: Difference-in-difference
• Process methods: Case studies; Consultative/deliberative methods; Individual interviews; Other
• Value for money methods: 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: October 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

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