Country Programme Evaluation: Ethiopia

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of DFID's Country Programme in Ethiopia from 2003 to 2008, examining its strategy, interventions, and development programs. The evaluation, conducted by independent consultants and through internal reviews, focused on the effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the programs, which aimed to reduce poverty, improve governance, and enhance basic service delivery in sectors like education, health, and water. Despite challenges in democratic governance, civil society engagement, and regional disparities, DFID's aid was found to be largely aligned with the Ethiopian government's poverty reduction strategies and pro-poor agendas. The shift in aid strategy post-2005 elections, the strategic use of funding channels, and the importance of donor coordination were highlighted. Recommendations include improving donor harmonization, setting clear goals, and addressing implementation challenges. The evaluations underscore the need for dialogue in aid partnerships, setting benchmarks for human rights, and maintaining predictable aid flows amidst human rights concerns. DFID Ethiopia's strategy was generally effective and efficient, with most interventions rated satisfactory, though some faced delays and challenges. The document emphasizes the importance of learning from these evaluations to inform future strategy and programming. **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: April 2009

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