Synthesis of Population Project Evaluations

This document describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of ten population projects funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and implemented by NGOs. The main goal of these projects was to reduce fertility rates and achieve specific objectives related to family planning. The evaluation used a synthesis study approach and found that while the projects contributed to declining fertility and had some successes, such as cost-effective social marketing and improved service delivery, they faced challenges like high costs and dependency on ongoing donor support. The study also noted the difficulty population programs face in becoming financially self-sufficient and the different markets targeted by public sector and NGO services. Despite better access to family planning, the poorest groups were often not reached. The text underscores the necessity of using commercial outlets for social marketing, focusing on urban areas, and balancing awareness with service delivery. It also stresses the importance of donor support and effective project management, despite many projects lacking reliable performance measures. The DFID's commitment to poverty reduction through international partnerships is highlighted, with a focus on the poorest regions in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. **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: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Generic research method
• Value for money methods: Cost-effectiveness analysis
• 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 1998

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