Citizens' Voice and Accountability Evaluation: Mozambique Country Case Study

This document describes an evaluation of various initiatives aimed at enhancing voice and accountability (V&A) in Mozambique, including the Citizens' Voice and Accountability (CVA) program. The evaluation, conducted between October 2007 and January 2008, employed a comprehensive methodology comprising literature reviews, interviews, field visits, and diverse data collection techniques to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives in promoting good governance and citizen engagement. The findings reveal that while Mozambique's legal environment and civil society diversity present opportunities for V&A, challenges such as poverty, weak governance, and donor dependence hinder progress. The evaluation underscores the necessity of involving state and non-state actors, addressing gender disparities, and providing sustainable support for civil society. It recommends conducting thorough context analyses, building capacities, mainstreaming gender considerations, and fostering Mozambican ownership of democratic processes. Additionally, the document stresses the importance of donors engaging in policy dialogues that support democratic cultures within government institutions and enhance accountability mechanisms. The evaluation is based on a formal evaluation process, as referenced by "Evaluation Report EV668" from June 2008. **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: July 2008

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