Countries of Cooperation
Final Evaluation, Mid-term Evaluation
Start of project: October 2024
End of project: May 2026
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Central Project Evaluation: Implementation of the Lao PDR Emission Reductions Programme through improved governance and sustainable forest landscape management
The “Implementation of the Lao PDR Emission Reductions Program through improved governance and sustainable forest landscape management” project supports the Lao Government in its readiness [Read More]The “Implementation of the Lao PDR Emission Reductions Program through improved governance and sustainable forest landscape management” project supports the Lao Government in its readiness for the REDD+ process at national and sub-national levels. The project is funded by the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with co-financing contributions of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Due to its complexity and donor structure, the project is divided into two subprojects: Project 1 GCF FP117 (May 2020 until May 2025) and Project 2 GCF FP200 (March 2023 until March 2027). The project is operating in six provinces of northern Laos: Houaphan, Luang Prabang, Sayaboury, Bokeo, Luang Namtha and Oudomxay.
CEval will conduct a final evaluation for the subproject FP117, and a mid-term review for the subproject FP200, producing one inception report, and two separate evaluation reports. This evaluation is grounded in a theory-based approach and based on the OECD-DAC criteria. The evaluation team will conduct a 3-week on-site evaluation mission in Laos to collect data through interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders. Data analysis will be conducted, based on qualitative content analysis. To assess causalities, a contribution analysis approach will be applied. An efficiency analysis will be carried out, based on the “follow-the-money” approach and GIZ’s efficiency tool.
Management: Janis Wicke | Co-Worker: Susanne Johanna VäthEx Post Evaluation, Program Evaluation
Start of project: January 2025
End of project: October 2025
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Central Project Evaluation: Global Programme Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Global Programme “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture” is part of the BMZ Special Initiative “Transformation of Agriculture and Food Systems”. It features a total budget [Read More]The Global Programme “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture” is part of the BMZ Special Initiative “Transformation of Agriculture and Food Systems”. It features a total budget of 76,198,455 EUR with an overall term from 01.10.2016 – 31.10.2025. It is implemented in Uganda, Mauritania, Malawi, Madagascar, Zambia, Cambodia and India. The project’s interventions in Uganda and Mauritania are focusing on sustainable fishery management in Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga (Uganda) and along the coastline (Mauritania). Interventions in Malawi, Madagascar and India are focused on sustainable aquaculture. Interventions in Zambia and Cambodia feature components on aquaculture production in ponds and on sustainable fishery management in dams (Zambia) and community fish refuges (Cambodia). The program is following a multi-level approach, working with producers, local organizations (training and research institutes), associations, producer groups and political partners.
In 2024, the project commissioned seven evaluative studies (EVAS) to assess the success of each country package against the OECD-DAC criteria. The Central Project Evaluation will aggregate and assess the results of these studies at the program level. To verify and complement the results of the EVAS, the evaluation team will conduct a remote evaluation mission to carry out online interviews with relevant stakeholders. Qualitative content analysis will be applied for the review of EVAS documents as well as to analyze primary data collected. To assess causal relationships between program interventions and intended objectives, the team will deploy contribution analysis. Additionally, an efficiency analysis will be conducted using the “follow-the-money” approach and GIZ’s efficiency tool.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Janis Wicke, Nicolle Comafay-Heinrich, Dzoara Santoyo CastilloAccompanying, Program Evaluation
Start of project: October 2023
End of project: September 2025
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Evaluation of the Deval Funding Programme Rigorous Impact Evaluation
The RIE funding programme supported a matchmaking between actors from science and development cooperation, which led to funding of nine rigorous impact evaluations (RIE) to [Read More]The RIE funding programme supported a matchmaking between actors from science and development cooperation, which led to funding of nine rigorous impact evaluations (RIE) to be implemented between March 2023 and September 2025. Scientific institutions in Germany were eligible to apply together with a development project funded by the Federal German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The programme aims to remove barriers to the implementation of RIE and to support systematic anchoring of RIE in German development cooperation.
CEval GmbH was commissioned with the evaluation of the RIE funding programme by the German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval). The evaluation is carried out according to the OECD-DAC criteria and is based on a comprehensive analysis grid. A mix of methods is applied: The RIE project proposals and interim reports are assessed by means of a systematic review, which is structured by an assessment grid. Guideline based interviews are conducted with all relevant stakeholder groups of the programme at two points in time. In addition, a standardised online survey is implemented, which addresses all scientists and representatives of the development organisations as well as local scientists in the partner countries who are directly involved in the implementation of the nine RIE.
In addition, a Delphi survey is implemented as innovative method for looking to the future. For the first Delphi round, international experts will be recruited and their perspective on the future role of RIE in German development cooperation will be examined by thematic-focussed interviews. The results will be assessed and returned to the panel participants in a second round of inquiry in the form of an online survey in order to identify, weight and prioritise converging and diverging perspectives and views of the experts.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Matthias Klapproth, Hansjörg Gaus, Janis WickeAccompanying, Program Evaluation, Strategic Evaluation
Start of project: November 2024
End of project: June 2025
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Mid-term Evaluation: Empowering the Hearing Healthcare Sector in Developing and Emerging Countries
In response to existing gaps between hearing healthcare needs and current capacities, the Austrian medical device company MED-EL launched the Hearing Healthcare Alliance (HHA) in [Read More]In response to existing gaps between hearing healthcare needs and current capacities, the Austrian medical device company MED-EL launched the Hearing Healthcare Alliance (HHA) in February 2022 – an intervention with co-funding from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). The primary objective of the intervention is to enhance the diagnosis and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairments by creating sustainable local structures within the hearing healthcare sector across 13 developing countries, including nine in Sub-Saharan Africa and four in South Asia. The intervention is set to conclude in January 2026, with plans for a subsequent phase to follow. In this context, CEval was commissioned by MED-EL to conduct a mid-term evaluation of one of the intervention’s central components, namely, the “Early diagnosis for people with hearing impairment”. The evaluation focusses on the two project countries Benin and Nepal, aiming to extract key insights from past implementation to strengthen and scale up the evaluated component in later implementation stages.
The evaluation is theory-based in its design and builds on extensive stakeholder participation as well as a mixed-methods approach. Primary data will be collected on site in both focus countries. The evaluation is being conducted along the six OECD/DAC criteria and in line with ADA’s Guidelines for Programme and Project Evaluation.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Juliane Löw, Sirjana Pant, Midjèou Béranger AvohouèmeClient: MED-EL Medical Electronics
Impact Analysis
Start of project: December 2022
End of project: April 2025
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Support of the BfN in the Evaluation by the German Science and Humanities Council (WR) 2023/2024
As a federal departmental research institution, the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is evaluated at regular intervals by external experts. After the first external [Read More]As a federal departmental research institution, the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) is evaluated at regular intervals by external experts. After the first external evaluation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (WR) in 2007 and the second evaluation in 2015, the third evaluation is now due in 2024. The aim of the project is to support the BfN in the conceptual preparation and follow-up of the upcoming evaluation process through external, scientific expertise.
The following core tasks will be fulfilled:
- Support in the collection, evaluation and preparation of data and information needed to answer the questions to the BfN and the preparation of the report;
- Support in the preparation and implementation of the inspection by the WR;
- Support in the analysis of the evaluation results and in the follow-up of the evaluation;
- Analysis of the effectiveness and quality of BfN's science-based policy advice and knowledge communication, including the development of recommendations for its systematic further development. Development of proposals for the integration of these recommendations into the quality management of BfN's scientific work.
Management: Hansjörg Gaus | Co-Worker: Susanne Johanna Väth, Laszlo Szentmarjay, Matthias Klapproth, Hilde FolgerProgram Evaluation
Start of project: September 2024
End of project: March 2025
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Evaluation of the Europe Urban Greening (EUG) Program
The European Urban Greening Program (EUG) is a funding initiative of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Europe. The program funds projects that integrate nature-based solutions (NBS) [Read More]The European Urban Greening Program (EUG) is a funding initiative of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Europe. The program funds projects that integrate nature-based solutions (NBS) into urban planning processes in the cities of Berlin and Stuttgart to reduce urban heat, the risk of flooding and increase biodiversity in the urban space. Projects include developing urban green prints, assessing green roof potentials, pollinator-friendly plantings or urban grazing. Successful projects are expected to consolidate lessons learned and create a “how-to guide” supporting the replication of approaches to other cities. EUG was realized with contribution from Amazon´s Right Now Climate Fund and has a duration of five years.
CEval GmbH was commissioned to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of program management and the financing mechanism at program level, as well as the effectiveness and impact of individual projects at project level. The chosen evaluation approach is participatory, and data collection is carried out using a qualitative methodological approach. The evaluation includes the collection of primary data through guided interviews with actors involved at program and project level. Secondary data is also collected via desk studies and combined with quantitative monitoring data from individual projects. The data is then evaluated and synthesized using a content-analytical approach, assessing both the achievement of objectives and a process evaluation. To increase the validity and reliability of the results, individual evaluation questions are answered with data obtained from different data collection methods (method triangulation) and from different data sources (data triangulation).
Management: Stefan Silvestrini | Co-Worker: Susanne Johanna Väth, Matthias KlapprothClient: The Nature Conservancy, TNC
Development M&E-System
Start of project: March 2023
End of project: October 2024
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UNICEF Thailand: Representative Study on Childcare Services
CEval supports PROMAN in conducting a national mixed methods study commissioned by UNICEF Thailand that will examine the supply and demand of under three childcare [Read More]CEval supports PROMAN in conducting a national mixed methods study commissioned by UNICEF Thailand that will examine the supply and demand of under three childcare services in Thailand across the public-private continuum and assess the cost of inaction.
CEval is assigned to develop and implement a sampling strategy that provides the basis for a nationwide, representative study. The sampling strategy enables subsequent qualitative and quantitative data collection. CEval is also responsible for supporting instrument development, including household and provider surveys, hosting the survey instruments, guiding local partners' data collection, and performing data quality management. Moreover, CEval supports its cooperation partner(s) by conducting appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
This assignment will forecast the demand for services to make an investment case for developing a national policy strategy for under three childcare services in Thailand.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Matthias Klapproth | Cooperation Partner: WeSD – Research Group on Wellbeing and Sustainable Development, Khon Kaen University ThailandClient: UNICEF
Ex Post Evaluation
Start of project: August 2024
End of project: October 2024
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Project Evaluation: Promotion of Adult Education Uganda
The Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) is supporting the Government of Uganda with the implementation of the Integrated [Read More]The Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) is supporting the Government of Uganda with the implementation of the Integrated Community Learning for Wealth Creation (ICOLEW) programme. As part of the programme, DVV has initiated the introduction of Community Learning Centres (CLC) together with government partners in six districts covering all major areas of Uganda. CLC provides a range of learning opportunities and services to youth and adults from surrounding communities on topics such as functional literacy/numeracy, other forms of non-formal livelihoods/vocational skills, health and sanitation, as well as business skills.
DVV International commissioned the CEval GmbH to evaluate the success of the CLC approach. The evaluation team assesses to what extent the introduction of CLC is functional and has achieved its objectives. The evaluation is based on the OECD-DAC criteria and is structured by an evaluation matrix developed be the CEval team. During a one-week on-site mission in Uganda, the evaluation team will visit CLCs to collect qualitative data by conducting interviews and focus group discussions. Data will be assessed applying qualitative content analysis. Findings will be presented and discussed in a comprehensive evaluation report.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Nicolle Comafay-Heinrich, Janis WickeProgram Evaluation
Start of project: December 2022
End of project: April 2024
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#eSkills4Girls Initiative
The #eSkills4Girls initiative aims to close the digital gender divide by promoting the access of women and girls to opportunities to help improve their digital [Read More]The #eSkills4Girls initiative aims to close the digital gender divide by promoting the access of women and girls to opportunities to help improve their digital skills. The initiative was launched in 2017 by the BMZ under Germany’s G20 presidency and managed by the GIZ sector programme education (SP Education). Since then, the initiative established partnerships with private and public sector actors and joined EQUALS, the global multi-stakeholder partnership promoting gender equality in the digital age. To improve the digital skills of women and girls, the initiative established the #eSkills4Girls Fund, which provided small grants to 27 existing grassroots initiatives through EQUALS. Additionally, the initiative served as community manager for 9 bilateral projects financed by the BMZ under the #eSkills4Girls banner. Other activities implemented by the initiative aimed at raising the awareness of policymakers, showcasing female role models, and fostering sharing and learning among projects.
CEval GmbH was commissioned by GIZ SP Education to conduct an impact evaluation of the #eSkills4Girls initiative. The goal of the evaluation was to understand how and to which extent the different activities achieved their respective goals. Based on the evaluation questions, the initiative was assessed against the OECD-DAC criterion ‘effectiveness’. To fill in missing information and data after an initial review of existing secondary documents, online-based questionnaires for the sub-grantees of the #eSkills4Girls Fund were disseminated. Furthermore, project reports and monitoring data by bilateral project partners were reviewed. In addition, focus group discussions and interviews with representatives of the sub-grantees and bilateral projects were conducted to complete the qualitative data collection.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Nicolle Comafay-HeinrichEx Post Evaluation, Program Evaluation
Start of project: August 2023
End of project: April 2024
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Evaluation of the Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Programme Indonesia 2018-2023
The DKH Indonesia programme was launched in the immediate aftermath of three large scale natural disasters occurring in Lombok (earthquake), Central Sulawesi (earthquake and tsunami) [Read More]The DKH Indonesia programme was launched in the immediate aftermath of three large scale natural disasters occurring in Lombok (earthquake), Central Sulawesi (earthquake and tsunami) and the Sunda Strait (tsunami) in 2018. The programme was composed of eight individual projects implemented by two Indonesian partner organisations in five provinces and featured immediate emergency response measures, recovery assistance and Disaster Risk Reduction activities with a focus on inclusion of people with disability and prioritisation of most vulnerable groups. CEval was commissioned to provide an independent assessment of the programme based on the OECD-DAC criteria.
The evaluation was based on extensive stakeholder participation as well as on a mixed-methods and theory-based evaluation approach. The evaluation team developed a comprehensive Theory of Change (ToC) at programme level and a detailed evaluation matrix. A desk-based systematic review of project documents was complemented by a three-week on-site study in Indonesia. The systematic review was based on a standardised assessment grid developed from the evaluation matrix and applied to aggregate monitoring data and relevant information from project documents. During the on-site study, the evaluation team conducted 29 interviews and 29 focus group discussions with programme and project staff, local authorities, and beneficiaries. Primary data was analysed applying qualitative content analysis. Findings were presented in a comprehensive evaluation report and during several workshops.
Management: Susanne Johanna Väth | Co-Worker: Janis Wicke, Nicolle Comafay-Heinrich