Updated OECD evaluation criteria guide

Updated ALNAP guide on evaluating humanitarian action using the OECD Evaluation Criteria

ALNAP published a new guide in September 2025, 'Adapting the OECD criteria for the evaluation of humanitarian action'. In addition, there is a quick summary that presents the definitions of the criteria and the three priority themes defined in the guide. This is in English, Arabic, French and Spanish.

In 2006, ALNAP published Evaluating Humanitarian Action using the OECD Evaluation Criteria to help evaluation professionals better understand and use the OECD Evaluation criteria in humanitarian settings. It is one of our most popular resources, but now it is time for an update.

With this update, ALNAP will further explore issues specific to humanitarian action, including common constraints and challenges of applying the criteria in humanitarian settings. ALNAP will include recent examples from real-world humanitarian evaluations, notes on good practice and learning. If you have any feedback or questions, contact us at [email protected]

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Introduction to ALNAP Guide

In this video, you will get an overview of what is in the updated ALNAP guide, "Adapting the OECD Criteria for the Evaluation of Humanitarian Action." This guide helps evaluators, practitioners, and students navigate today’s challenges with clarity and purpose.

OECD evaluation criteria examples

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