Evaluation of the Somalia Stability Programme

This document describes an evaluation of the Somalia Stability Programme Pilots, which aim to support community-driven development, peace-building, and stability in Somalia, particularly in light of recent political changes and the diminishing influence of Al Shabaab. The evaluation used interviews, document reviews, and field visits to assess the delivery of results, theories of change, project resilience, and adherence to Do No Harm principles. Results indicate that while there is good risk mitigation in pilot programs, there is a need for improved outcomes, impact measurement, and clarity in theories of change. Recommendations include independent evaluations, developing tailored theories of change, integrating the British Office for Somalia (BOFS) Stabilisation Team into programming, re-branding the Stability Support Programme (SSP), and focusing on South Central Somalia. The evaluation also highlights the importance of financial accountability, cultural sensitivity, and the role of clans and diaspora as both barriers and enablers. It suggests that stability programming should be more geographically and thematically focused, with clear definitions of success and consistent organizational resilience. The document concludes with a call for better monitoring and evaluation, including the development of qualitative indicators and a learning component within the SSP. **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: Individual interviews
• 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 2012

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