Evaluation of DFID Country Programmes: Country Study Rwanda 2000 - 2005 (Summary) (EV660-Summary)

This document describes a summary of evaluations conducted on the Department for International Development (DFID) country programme in Rwanda from 2000 to 2005. The programme aimed to support Rwanda's post-genocide recovery, with a focus on budget support and government processes. Methodologies included interviews, document reviews, and performance assessments against various indicators. The evaluations found that DFID, as the largest bilateral donor, contributed significantly to Rwanda's development, particularly in education and government finance. However, challenges were identified, such as a narrow focus on central government, limited engagement with non-state actors, weak monitoring systems, and insufficient evidence of aid's impact on poverty reduction. The evaluations concluded that while DFID had a positive influence on policy and planning, improvements are needed in programme objectives, donor coordination, and strategic thinking, especially in non-budget support areas and in aligning with Rwanda's poverty reduction strategies. **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: Process evaluation
• Process 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: January 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