P06132 Independent Evaluation Provider to the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP)

This document describes a summary of the final evaluation of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP), a five-year initiative funded by DFID aimed at managing conflict non-violently and reducing the impact of violence on vulnerable populations in Nigeria. The evaluation, conducted by various entities including WYG and the Centre for Research Documentation, used a mixed-method approach, such as case studies, surveys, and qualitative analysis, to assess the program's effectiveness in areas like strengthening peace architecture, involving marginalized communities, and influencing policy. The findings revealed a reduction in perceived violence and improvements in conflict management, but also highlighted challenges such as weak monitoring data, methodological issues, and concerns about the sustainability and inclusivity of the program's efforts. The evaluation provided recommendations for future programs, emphasizing the need for robust monitoring systems, real-time learning, adaptation to context, capacity development, and sustained behavioral change. Despite some successes in influencing policy and practice, the evaluation noted limited evidence of lasting change and questioned the long-term impact of the NSRP, suggesting that future initiatives consider economic and contextual factors, and adopt a holistic strategy for peacebuilding. **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; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Process methods: Output or performance modelling
• 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: October 2017

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