Evaluation of General Budget Support - Nicaragua Country Report

This document describes an evaluation of General Budget Support (GBS) in Nicaragua over a decade (1994-2004), focusing on its effectiveness in poverty reduction and growth. The evaluation, led by the University of Birmingham, used the Enhanced Evaluation Framework and involved various stakeholders, including donor agencies and partner governments. It found that GBS positively impacted poverty reduction and public financial management, but faced challenges like weak government capacity and transparency issues. The evaluation also reviewed a specific program in Burkina Faso, assessing its relevance and effectiveness in Nicaragua, and highlighted the importance of aligning GBS with government objectives and the need for harmonization among international partners. Additionally, it examined the influence of GBS on public financial management and policy processes, noting potential benefits in budget management but also challenges such as political instability and corruption. The document concludes that while GBS shows promise, its full impact is still uncertain, and continuous monitoring is necessary. **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; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• 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: May 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