Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Evaluation of Phases 1 and 2 of the East Africa Crisis Appeal, Somalia, 2017

This report documents the findings from the independent evaluation of  Phases 1 and 2 of the ‘East Africa Crisis Appeal, Somalia, 2017’, commissioned by Islamic Relief Worldwide. Geographically, the evaluation was conducted among the communities where the response, part of the DEC’s East Africa Crisis Appeal, Somalia, 2017, was implemented. These are Tredish Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mogadishu and ADC, Towfiq and Hanaano IDP camps in Baidoa.

The purpose of the evaluation was to conduct “a systematic and impartial examination of humanitarian action intended to draw lessons to improve policy and practice and enhance accountability.” (ALNAP EHA Guide, 2005). It included comprehensive operational and technical assessment of IRW’s response, with the intention of providing analysis and recommendations to inform change and development where necessary, as well as demonstrate transparency and accountability to beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

The specific objectives of the evaluation were to:

• Assess the extent to which both Phases 1 and 2 of the DEC project have delivered the anticipated objectives indicated in the log frame, with specific attention to outputs, outcomes and goals.
• Search for evidence of the goals of this project having been met in terms of the positive and negative, intended and unintended, and the primary and secondary effects of the project, alongside direct or indirect contributions to any systemic change.
• Evaluate the extent to which the outcomes and outputs have been/are being met in line with the agreed project objectives.
• Assess the key innovations used in the project that improved or worsened delivery of project goals, outcomes, outputs, and deliverables, and how learning was used in improving project performance.
• Analyse and comment on the sustainability of the project outcomes/impacts and suggest measures to maintain long term sustainability.
• Provide a judgment of the quality and accountability of the intervention, using the Core Humanitarian Standards as a framework.
• Document lessons learned and develop clear and actionable recommendations for adoption and integration into any similar future development related projects within the region and elsewhere.