On completion of Phase 2 of the Support to the Education Sector in Conflict Affected Areas in Northern Sri Lanka (SESCAANSL), and in accordance with the quality processes of both organisations, DFAT and UNICEF agreed to undertake a joint summative evaluation of both phases of the project. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency, and sustainability of project implementation. The assessment includes value for money, quality of implementation and the construction, as well as compliance to the Child Friendly School requirements.
The evaluation will review and analyse what the project has achieved, what has worked, and what did not work and why. The evaluation will not examine impact as it is too early to evaluate the longer term effects of school construction. This analysis will inform and shape DFAT and UNICEF Sri Lanka current and future programming in the education sector post humanitarian response phase. The evaluation was led by an external consultant with DFAT and UNICEF supporting an impartial and independent process.
The specific objectives of the evaluation are to assess:
I. the extent to which SESCAANSL achieved its objectives
ii. whether the schools were constructed to meet CFS and other specified requirements
iii. the quality of the school construction and any maintenance schedules
iv. the appropriateness of the delivery approach for the context (i.e. the selection of schools, monitoring and engagement of stakeholders)
v. whether the overall project represents value for money in the re-construction of schools
vi. whether the project aligns with the policies and strategies of DFAT, UNICEF and GoSL
vii. lessons learned and recommendations that will inform and shape future programming in the education sector
viii. whether the project has improved access to education for boys and girls.
Year Published | |
Type | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
Consultant name | |
Agency Focal Point | Lovemore Mhuriyengwe |
Focal Point Email | lmhuriyengwe@unicef.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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