A Multi-Donor Evaluation of Support to Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Activities in Southern Sudan 2005-2010

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of donor-supported initiatives for conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and development in Southern Sudan from 2005 to 2010. The evaluation examines the impact of international assistance on conflict dynamics, particularly in anticipation of the 2011 independence referendum, and assesses the effectiveness of aid in various sectors including emergency relief, governance, health, education, and agriculture. Methodologically, the evaluation employs tools such as the OECD/DAC criteria, the Utstein Palette, and the Strategic Conflict Assessment, and involves context analysis, conflict mapping, and performance reviews over a five-year period. The findings reveal that despite significant donor contributions, challenges such as poor coordination, inadequate conflict analysis, a development-focused approach, and practical difficulties hindered the effectiveness of interventions. The evaluation highlights the complexity of the aid-conflict relationship and the need for more nuanced, politically informed, and flexible approaches. Recommendations include improving governance, rule of law, security sector reform, community engagement, and ensuring aid aligns with government priorities and conflict-sensitive strategies. The document also underscores the importance of harmonizing aid with the Comprehensive Peacebuilding Programme and the role of non-DAC donors in the region's development. **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
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based 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: December 2010

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