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2017 Annual Report on Results And Impact of IFAD operations
Every year, since 2003, the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD produces the Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI). This 15th edition of the ARRI highlights results,...
Georgia: Agricultural Support Project
Géorgie
Impact evaluation The overall objective of the Agricultural Support Project was to increase the incomes of the rural poor through commercially viable agricultural and rural enterprises. The project...
IFAD’s Country-level Policy Dialogue
The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD has just released the evaluation synthesis “IFAD’s Country-level Policy Dialogue”. The synthesis examines IFAD's engagement with partner governments...
Nicaragua Country Strategy and Programme Evaluation
Nicaragua
The IFAD-supported country programme has made significant contributions to rural development in Nicaragua. To address the rapidly changing institutional framework, IFAD has introduced flexibility...
Post-Tsunami Coastal Rehabilitation and Resource Management Programme (2017)
Sri Lanka
The goal of the programme was to restore the assets of women and men directly or indirectly affected by the tsunami and to re-establish the foundation of their previous economic activities, while...
National Rural Development Programme – Phase I: Western Region (2017)
Guatemala
The programme objectives were to significantly reduce poverty and prevent exclusion and discrimination among the poorest indigenous and non-indigenous populations of the Western Region of Guatemala...
Philippines Country Strategy and Programme Evaluation
Philippines
This country strategy and programme evaluation covers the IFAD-Government partnership under the two country strategies of 1999 and 2009. IFAD's portfolio in the Philippines has been a mix of...
Post-Tsunami Agricultural and Fisheries Rehabilitation Programme
Maldives
Project Performance Evaluation The Post-Tsunami Agricultural and Fisheries Rehabilitation Programme in the Republic of Maldives was implemented between 2005 and 2013. The programme aimed to...
IFAD’s Support to Scaling Up of Results
Evaluation synthesis IFAD defines scaling up as "expanding, adapting and supporting successful policies, programmes and knowledge, so that they can leverage resources and partners to deliver larger...
National Agricultural Technology and Training Programme: Technical Assistance Fund
Nicaragua
The objective of the programme was to improve the production and marketing capacity of rural enterprises of small- and medium-scale producers through sustainable access to technical assistance...
West Noubaria Rural Development Project
Égypte
Project Performance Evaluation The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) undertook a project performance evaluation of the West Noubaria Rural Development Project in the Arab Republic of...
Rural Livelihoods Support Programme (2017)
Malawi
Project Performance Evaluation The objective of the Rural Livelihoods Support Programme in the Republic of Malawi was to sustainably reduce poverty through the promotion of on- and off-farm and...
What works for gender equality and women’s empowerment – a review of practices and results
Evaluation synthesis The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) has just released the evaluation synthesis report “What works for gender equality and women’s empowerment – a review of...
Democratic Republic of the Congo Country Strategy and Programme Evaluation
République démocratique du Congo
This Country Strategy and Programme Evaluation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo covers the period 2003 to 2015 and five projects for which IFAD has committed about US$156 million.Since the...
Langues: English, French
Republic of Mozambique: Sofala Bank Artisanal Fisheries Project
Mozambique
Impact Evaluation The Sofala Bank Artisanal Fisheries Project focused on community development, fisheries development, markets, financial services and policy support. It targeted about 500,000...
Agricultural Rehabilitation Programme in Orientale Province
République démocratique du Congo
The Agricultural Rehabilitation Programme in Orientale Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was implemented in a context of serious hardship. It took strategic measures that had rapid...
IFAD’s Decentralization Experience
Corporate-level Evaluation The Independent Office of Evaluation conducted a corporate-level evaluation of IFAD’s decentralization experience in 2016, covering the period from 2003 through mid-2016....
2016 Annual Report on Results And Impact of IFAD operations
The 2016 Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI) draws from 40 independent, impartial and rigorous evaluations carried out in 2015. This year’s report assesses results against...
Smallholder Access to Markets: Evaluation Synthesis
The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) undertook an evaluation synthesis on smallholder farmers' access to markets. The exercise was based on a desk review, mainly IOE evaluations...
Rural Microenterprise Promotion Programme
Philippines
The Rural Microenterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) in the Republic of the Philippine implemented between 2006 and 2013, sought to address two main areas of impediments to microenterprise...
India Country Programme Evaluation
Inde
Since 1979, IFAD has invested more than US$928 million in 27 programmes and projects in India, with a total cost of $2.6 billion when cofinancing is included, directly benefitting 4.4 million...
The Gambia Country Programme Evaluation
Gambie
The evaluation finds that the partnership between IFAD and the Government of The Gambia has been highly valued, reflecting mutual trust and cordial relations. The project objectives and designs are...
Finance for Enterprise Development and Employment Creation Project
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a population density of 1,174 inhabitants per sq.km in 2011. Depending on the source, rural poverty stood between 43 and...
Nigeria Country Programme Evaluation
Nigéria
Over the last 30 years, IFAD has supported ten projects in Nigeria for a total cost of US$795.3 million, of which IFAD has provided US$317.9 million. This is the second country programme evaluation...
Ethiopia Country Programme Evaluation
Éthiopie
Country Programme Evaluation This is the second country programme evaluation conducted by Independent Office of Evaluation in Ethiopia and it covers eight years of IFAD's operations (2007-2015)...
United Republic of Tanzania: Country Programme Evaluation -Extract of Agreement at Completion Point (2015)
République-Unie de Tanzanie
Introduction The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) carried out a Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) in 2014. This is the second CPE conducted by IOE in the United Republic of Tanzania...
Environment and Natural Resource Management: Evaluation Synthesis
The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD has reviewed the Fund's support of Environment and Natural Resource Management (ENRM) through an examination of 72 evaluations conducted between 2010...
Non-lending Activities in the Context of South-South Cooperation: Evaluation Synthesis
Support to South-South cooperation (SSC) has been a high priority for IFAD and its Member States since the consultation process of the Eighth Replenishment of IFAD's Resources. The Independent...
Rural Diversification Programme
Maurice
The goal of IFAD's Rural Diversification Programme in Mauritius was to (i) broaden the income and resource base of the target population of small and marginal planters, fishermen, unemployed,...
Oasis Sustainable Development Programme
Mauritanie
Évaluation de la performance du projet Résumé Le présent rapport fait état des résultats de l'évaluation de la performance de projet (EvPP) du Programme de développement durable dans les oasis...
Langues: English, French
Republic of Turkey Extract of Agreement at Completion Point
Turquie
Introduction A. Introduction 1. This is the first country programme evaluation (CPE) undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) of the IFAD-Turkey partnership....
Turkey Country Programme Evaluation
Turquie
Over the last 30 years, IFAD has supported 10 projects in Turkey for a total of cost of US$661.1 million, of which IFAD has provided $189 million. Activities have directly benefited 1.3 million...
IFAD’s Performance-based Allocation System
Overview IFAD’s Performance-based Allocation System Corporate-level Evaluation Background Since it was introduced by IFAD's Executive Board in 2003, the Performance-based Allocation System (PBAS)...
Pastoral Community Development Project II
Éthiopie
The Pastoral Community Development Project in Ethiopia successfully introduced community-driven development, which was key in empowering pastoralist communities. Overall, the project performed...
Environment Conservation and Poverty-Reduction Programme in Ningxia and Shanxi
Chine
The Environment Conservation and Poverty-Reduction Programme in Ningxia and Shanxi aimed at sustainable and equitable poverty reduction for 300,000 vulnerable rural households living in an...
Microfinance and Microenterprise Development Project
Djibouti
Évaluation de la performance du projet Résumé Contexte. Le Bureau indépendant de l'évaluation du FIDA (IOE) a entrepris une évaluation de la performance du Projet de développement du...
Langues: English, French
Agricultural Investments and Services Project
Kirghizistan
The most relevant achievement of the Agricultural Investments and Services Project in the Kyrgyz Republic was the advance made with the pasture reform. In particular, the project contributed to...
People’s Republic of Bangladesh: Country Programme Evaluation
Bangladesh
Extract of Agreement at Completion Point Introduction The IFAD Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) carried out a Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) in Bangladesh 2014. This is the third CPE...
FAO's and IFAD's Engagement in Pastoral Development
FAO's and IFAD's Engagement in Pastoral Development Joint Evaluation Synthesis. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural...
Community-Based Agricultural and Rural Development Programme
Nigéria
The Community-based Agricultural and Rural Development Programme was one of the biggest and most influential IFAD loan operations in Nigeria. It was based in the North - one of the poorest parts of...
Federative Republic of Brazil: Country Programme Evaluation - Agreement at Completion Point (2015)
Brésil
Extract of Agreement at Completion Point Introduction This is the second country programme evaluation (CPE) undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) of IFAD of the IFAD-Brazil...
Bangladesh Country Programme Evaluation
Bangladesh
This is the third evaluation of IFAD's country programme in Bangladesh undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation. Bangladesh is among the top three recipients of IFAD funding in the Asia...
IFAD's Engagement with Indigenous Peoples: Evaluation Synthesis
IFAD has been financing projects in support of indigenous peoples since 1979, in particular in Latin America and Asia. According to United Nations estimates, there are more than 370 million...
Le Manuel de l’évaluation - Deuxième édition
Le Manuel de l’évaluation contient la méthode de base utilisée par BIE pour mener ses évaluations. Le manuel a été élaboré selon les principes énoncés dans la Politique de l’évaluation au FIDA, en...
Langues: English, Spanish, French
2015 Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD operations
The 2015 Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI) shows that, overall, IFAD operations are satisfactory and making good contribution to inclusive rural transformation. Projects...
Rural Livelihoods Improvement Programme in Attapeu and Sayabouri
République démocratique populaire lao
The purpose of the Rural Livelihoods Improvement Programme in Attapeu and Sayabouri was to promote economic growth and livelihood improvements among the rural poor, including women and other...
United Republic of Tanzania Country Programme Evaluation
République-Unie de Tanzanie
This country programme evaluation is the second one carried out in the United Republic of Tanzania by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD. It covers the partnership between IFAD and the...
Gente de Valor - Rural Communities Development Project in the Poorest Areas of the State of Bahia
Brésil
The Gente de Valor - Rural Communities Development Project in the Poorest Areas of the State of Bahia was implemented between 2006 and 2013. The project's development goal was to reduce poverty,...
India: Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Programme
Inde
The Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Programme was implemented between 2001 and 2012 in the two states in India. The programme's objectives were to empower tribal grass-roots...
Livelihoods Improvement Project in the Himalayas
Inde
The Livelihoods Improvement Project in the Himalayas was implemented between 2006 and 2013, aimed to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable groups in a sustainable way by promoting greater...
Sivas-Erzincan Development Project
Turquie
The Sivas-Erzincan Development Project in Turkey, implemented between 2003 and 2011, aimed to increase agricultural productivity and income levels of the rural poor, expand employment opportunities...
Community Development Programme
Pakistan
The programme covered Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan between 2004 and 2012. Its achievements are most visible in terms of improving access of rural communities to social and economic...
Programme for Sustainable Development in Rural Mountain Areas
Albanie
The goal of the Programme for Sustainable Development in Rural Mountain Areas of Albania was to increase household incomes through three objectives: additional resource mobilization in and for the...
IFAD’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-affected States and Situations
This is the first corporate-level evaluation on IFAD's engagement in fragile and conflict-affected states and situations (FCS) undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE). It...
People’s Republic of China: Country Programme Evaluation -Extract of Agreement at Completion Point
Chine
Introduction This is the first country programme evaluation (CPE) undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) for China since the inception of the Fund's operations in 1978 and...
Support Project for the Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture
Rwanda
In 2014, Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) carried out a project performance assessment of the Support Project for the Strategic Plan for the Transformation of Agriculture (Projet...
Plurinational State of Bolivia Country Programme Evaluation (2015)
Bolivie (État plurinational de)
This country programme evaluation is the second one carried out in Bolivia by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD. It covers the partnership between IFAD and the Government from 2005 to...
Brazil Country Programme Evaluation (2015)
Brésil
Federative Republic of Brazil Country Programme Evaluation Brazil and IFAD have developed a solid and strategic partnership over more than 35 years. IFAD is supporting the Government in promoting...
2014 Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD operations
The Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI) is the flagship report of the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE). The ARRI was first published in 2003, and provides an...
Independent External Evaluation of IFAD (IEE) - Team Capability
IEE Team Capability The ITAD core team consists of the Team Leader, three Senior Experts and a pool of 12 further experts who will have specific responsibilities during the IEE. The core team...
Rapport de l’Évaluation externe indépendante du Fonds international de développement agricole
During its deliberations, the Consultation on the Sixth Replenishment of IFAD's Resources endorsed a proposal to have an independent external evaluation (IEE) of IFAD. Accordingly, the Independent...
Langues: Arabic, English, Spanish, French
Republic of Senegal: agricultural development project in Matam (PRODAM) (2004)
Sénégal
Évaluation intermédiaire1 Le vendredi 12 avril 2002, s'est tenu au siège du PRODAM à Matam une réunion du Partenariat d'évaluation conjointe du PRODAM élargie aux membres de l'Unité de gestion du...
Langues: English, French
Senegal Country Programme Evaluation
Sénégal
Résumé exécutif Cette évaluation du programme de pays (EPP) est la seconde à être conduite au Sénégal [1] . L'EPP porte sur la période 2004-2013. Elle prend en considération les programmes...
Langues: English, French
Gash Sustainable Livelihoods Regeneration Project
Soudan
The project aimed to regenerate the livelihoods of poor rural people based on equitable, secure, transparent access to land and water in a society with a strong tribal hierarchy and power...
Republic of Zambia: Country programme evaluation - Full agreement at completion point
Zambie
Extract of Agreement at Completion Point Introduction This is the first country programme evaluation (CPE) by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) in Zambia since the Fund started its...
China Country Programme Evaluation
Chine
This is the first country programme evaluation conducted by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD in China. It covers the partnership between IFAD and the Government from 1999 to 2013....
Le Manuel de l’évaluation
Le Manuel de l’évaluation contient la méthode de base utilisée par BIE pour mener ses évaluations. Le manuel a été élaboré selon les principes énoncés dans la Politique de l’évaluation au FIDA, en...
Langues: English, Spanish, French
Corporate-level Evaluation on the IFAD Policy for Grant Financing
Corporate-level evaluation. IFAD’s grants programme has a long history, dating back to the Agreement Establishing IFAD. The Executive Board approved a policy for grant financing for the first time...
Zambia Country Programme Evaluation
Zambie
This country programme evaluation is the first carried out in Zambia and it covers the period 1999-2013.The interventions by IFAD have helped to increase and diversify production by beneficiary...
Republic of Ecuador: Country Programme Evaluation - Extract of Agreement at Completion Point
Équateur
This section details the evaluation recommendations, based on the present report (see chapter VIII), that the Government of Ecuador and IFAD Management agree to adopt and implement within specific...
Langues: English, Spanish
Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Programme
Lesotho
The evaluation reveals that the programme activities brought about improvements in the production and productivity of crops and livestock in the targeted area, through training of farmers and...
Rural Youth Evaluation synthesis report
Evaluation Synthesis. IFAD started enhancing its focus on rural youth in the last decade and particularly in 2010, when the Strategic Framework for the period 2011–2015 reflected the Fund's...
IFAD Replenishments Evaluation
The corporate-Level evaluation reveals that replenishment consultations are critical for IFAD's financial sustainability and also provide a unique platform to ensure accountability for results and...
Ecuador Country Programme Evaluation (2014)
Équateur
The country programme evaluation reveals that IFAD’s country programme in Ecuador has made a positive contribution to the country’s rural development through social and productive investments...
Langues: English, Spanish
IFAD’s Engagement in Middle-income Countries: Evaluation Synthesis
The evaluation synthesis concludes that there is a solid cause for IFAD’s continued engagement in middle-income countries (MICs). In fact, IFAD remains a relevant and highly valued partner for...
Rural Development Project in the Mountain Zones of Al-Haouz
Maroc
Évaluation de la performance du projet Résumé Le présent rapport fait état des résultats de l'évaluation de la performance du Projet de développement rural dans les zones montagneuses de la...
Langues: English, French
Moldova Country Programme Evaluation
République de Moldova
Overall, the country programme has made good achievements on the ground over the past decade. IFAD support has contributed to increased levels of agricultural production, development of viable...
Water Conservation and Management Evaluation synthesis report
Evaluation synthesis. Overall, IFAD’s engagement in the water sector has improved also as a result of better performance in related sectors such as financial services, value addition and market...
Republic of Indonesia: Country Programme Evaluation - Agreement at Completion Point
Indonésie
Introduction This is the second Country Programme Evaluation (CPE) undertaken by the IFAD Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) for Indonesia. The CPE covers nine years, of which five years (2004...
Impact evaluations
IOE introduced impact evaluations in 2013. They are project-level evaluations intended to assess the performance and impact of an IFAD-funded project in a more quantitative and rigorous manner and...
Management of Natural Resources in the Chaco and High Valley Regions Project
Bolivie (État plurinational de)
The project is evaluated positively in terms of attention to natural resources management, participatory methods in the training of vulnerable populations and the delivery of technical assistance....
Langues: English, Spanish
Agriculture, Marketing and Enterprise Promotion Programme
Bhoutan
The overall project performance assessment of the Agriculture, Marketing and Enterprise Promotion Programme is satisfactory, with one of the key achievements being the prolonged presence and...
Jordan Country Programme Evaluation
Jordanie
This is the first IFAD country programme evaluation (CPE) for Jordan since the Fund started its operations in the country in 1981. The evaluation has made it possible to assess the results and...
Rural Development Programme for Mountainous and Highland Areas
Géorgie
The project performance assessment of the Rural Development Programme for Mountainous and Highland Areas focused on agricultural production, small infrastructure and project management. After...
Mauritius: Rural Diversification Programme
Maurice
Project performance assessment Terms of reference Background The Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE) will conduct a Project Performance Assessment (PPA) of the Rural Diversification...
Uruguay: National smallholder support programme phase II (PRONAPPA II)
Uruguay
Terms of Reference Project Performance Assessment Introducción La Oficina de Evaluación Independiente del FIDA (IOE), de acuerdo a la Política de Evaluación del FIDA, llevará a cabo en 2013 una...
Republic of Madagascar: Extract of the Agreement at Completion Point
Madagascar
Accord conclusif Introduction En 2012, le Bureau indépendant de l'évaluation (IOE) du FIDA a mené sa première évaluation du programme de pays (EPP) à Madagascar. Cette EPP, conduite dans l'esprit...
Langues: English, French
IFAD’s Supervision and Implementation Support Policy
This first evaluation synthesis report issued by IOE makes an initial assessment of the progress made so far in implementing IFAD’s Policy on Supervision and Implementation Support, identifying...
Indonesia Country Programme Evaluation
Indonésie
This is the second country programme evaluation undertaken by IOE for Indonesia and it covers nine years of IFAD’s operations in the country (2004-2012). Overall, the IFAD portfolio in Indonesia...
Microfinance for Marginal and Small Farmers Project
Bangladesh
The project was successful in introducing microcredit services targeted at small and marginal farmers, combined with technical support. During implementation (2005-2011), the project made a...
2013 Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI)
Background This is the eleventh edition of the Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI), prepared by the Independent Office of Evaluation of IFAD (IOE). It consolidates and...
Rural Development Project
Géorgie
The project performance assessment of the Rural Development Project supported rural finance, value chain and enterprise development, as well as institutional capacity-building. Although implemented...
North-East Development Project
Azerbaïdjan
This project performance assessment is the first undertaken by the Independent Office of Evaluation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The North-East Development Project was the third IFAD-funded...
Rural Project
Uruguay
The project performance assessment of the Uruguay Rural Project supported the setting up of local credit committees, fostered the creation of rural development platforms for public-private...
Langues: English, Spanish
Madagascar Country Programme Evaluation (2013)
Madagascar
Résumé exécutif Cette évaluation de programme de pays est la première à être conduite par le FIDA à Madagascar. L'analyse se concentre sur les programmes des opportunités stratégiques pour les pays...
Langues: English, French
Independent External Evaluation of IFAD (IEE)
Hot links Overview IEE documents IEE news Steering committee ITAD and IEE team Provisional IEE workplan IEE photographs
Independent External Evaluation of IFAD (IEE) - Hotlinks
Hot links IEE documents IEE news Steering committee ITAD and IEE team Provisional IEE workplan IEE photographs
Rural differentiation and smallholder development
This synthesis report is based on two main sources of information: review of current external literature; and IFAD sources (a review of IOE evaluations, Programme Management Department (PMD)...
Kingdom of Morocco - Tafilalet and Dades rural development project (PDRT)
Maroc
Completion evaluation1 The evaluation process Following the closing of the Tafilalet and Dades Rural Development Project (PDRT), a completion evaluation was undertaken by the Office of Evaluation...