Evaluation of the Humanitarian Innovation and Evidence Programme (HIEP): Summative Evaluation Phase 1

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Humanitarian Innovation and Evidence Programme (HIEP), which is designed to enhance humanitarian responses through evidence and innovation. The evaluation scrutinizes HIEP's relevance, effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and overall impact, employing methods such as case studies, thematic analysis, and stakeholder interviews. Key findings indicate that while HIEP has made strides in responding to crises and prioritizing research areas, it faces challenges in areas like gender and social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and converting evidence into actionable change. The program is considered economical, but there is a need for better resource allocation and management to improve research uptake and address capacity issues. The evaluation recommends clearer guidelines for gender and social inclusion, improved communication strategies, and stronger domestic actor engagement. It also suggests that HIEP could benefit from a more formalized management model and a structured strategy for implementing evidence-based changes. The final phase of the evaluation is set for 2017-18, aiming to enhance the program's impact and ensure consistent attention to gender and social inclusion. **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: Contribution analysis
• Process methods: Case studies
• 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: August 2016

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