Evaluierung der Verwaltungspartnerschaften
The Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been advising the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) since 2000 in the context of mandates to design and implement administrative partnerships. The overarching goal is to support (economic) political reform and transformation processes in selected partner countries, contributing to long-term improvements in their regulatory frameworks.
Evaluation of the ProIntcame Project in Colombia (2018–2021)
The central evaluation of the project Participation of Internally Displaced Persons and Host Municipalities in Economic Development (ProIntcame) was conducted to assess its impact, efficiency, relevance, coherence, and sustainability. This evaluation was commissioned by BMZ and implemented by GIZ with Mainlevel Consulting and independent experts.
Key Highlights
- Objective: Improve income and employment for internally displaced persons and vulnerable communities in Meta and Caquetá.
- Duration: January 2018 – March 2021.
- Budget: €4 million.
- Target Group: Internally displaced persons, host communities, and local organisations.
Evaluation Findings
- Relevance: The project aligned well with Colombian peace agreements, national development plans, and Sustainable Development Goals, particularly poverty reduction and gender equity. However, design limitations restricted its reach to the most vulnerable populations.
- Effectiveness: Strengthened skills, boosted production, and supported socio-economic reintegration. Challenges included short timelines and limited scalability.
- Efficiency: Administrative separation of regions led to delays. Better coordination could enhance outcomes.
- Sustainability: Capacity-building efforts showed promise, but longer-term funding and support are required for lasting impact.
Recommendations
- Strengthen Local Collaboration: Focus on deeper partnerships with local communities and organisations.
- Improve Project Design: Align objectives with the realities of target populations and timelines.
- Promote Sustainability: Ensure continued support for participants through public-private partnerships.
- Document Best Practices: Share innovative strategies, particularly those developed during the COVID-19 crisis, to guide future initiatives.
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