Evaluation of DFID's Performance Management Funding of International Agriculture Research Centres Final Report

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of DFID's Performance Management Funding Mechanism (PMFM) as applied to International Agricultural Research Centers (IARCs). The PMFM aims to support high-quality research and ensure value for money, with a focus on reducing poverty and improving nutrition. The evaluation, conducted through various methods including mixed methods, interviews, site visits, and data analysis, found that the PMFM generally led to positive organizational changes, such as improved gender balance, financial systems, and research quality. It also encouraged performance improvements and compliance with DFID's rules. However, challenges were identified, including the need for clearer communication, better stakeholder involvement, and more rigorous evidence for impact assessments. Recommendations include the continuation of multi-year funding, reassessment of performance incentives, and enhancement of expertise in measuring value for money. The evaluation process also involved a detailed timetable and oversight by a Management Group, potentially with external quality assurance. **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
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Contribution analysis
• Value for money methods: Cost-effectiveness analysis
• 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 2016

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