Budget AUD3 m AUD1.9 m AUD 1.9 m AUD1.9 m (DRR) AUD1.9 m (UXO) Figure 2: LANGOCA portfolio attributes Evaluation Objectives This review conformed to the standard AusAID practice of commissioning independent evaluations at the midterm of initiatives. The stated objectives of the IPR were to: Assess the overall performance of LANGOCA through two levels of analysis: (a) at the level of the Program’s overall objectives; and (b) at the level of the specific objectives of the funded activities; Recommend actions necessary to improve the performance of LANGOCA up to its completion date; Provide insights and lessons learned from the LANGOCA experience for consideration of future programming with NGOs, including options to strengthen the role of NGOs in the Australian development assistance program in Laos. The evaluation team achieved the objectives by reviewing key documents and obtaining the perspectives of relevant stakeholders about the program’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), gender and inclusive development, and analysis and learning. The IPR was conducted by a team engaged by AusAID. Two field teams comprised an independent M&E Specialist, an NGO representative appointed by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), two independent gender specialists, three AusAID staff (two from Vientiane Post, one from Canberra) and two GoL representatives. Scope & Methods In line with the requirement for a rapid evaluation, the IPR team used qualitative methods: specifically, key informant interviews; focus group discussions; field observations, and; document reviews. Documents were provided by AusAID and the NGOs as requested. Interviews were arranged by AusAID and the NGOs at locations convenient for the interviewees. A question guide (Appendix B) assisted structured dialogue with interviewees and assisted consistency of data collecting between the two field teams. Six broad classes of stakeholder were interviewed concerning the performance of LANGOCA: AusAID: program management staff and technical advisers in Canberra and Vientiane. GoL: GoL partners at national, provincial and district level. ANGO: Australia-based program management staff. Informed third parties: donor representatives and civil society representatives in Vientiane. Implementing partners: Laos-based management and technical staff from partner NGOs.
Budget AUD3 m AUD1.9 m AUD 1.9 m AUD1.9 m (DRR) AUD1.9 m (UXO) Figure 2: LANGOCA portfolio attributes Evaluation Objectives This review conformed to the standard AusAID practice of commissioning independent evaluations at the midterm of initiatives. The stated objectives of the IPR were to: Assess the overall performance of LANGOCA through two levels of analysis: (a) at the level of the Program’s overall objectives; and (b) at the level of the specific objectives of the funded activities; Recommend actions necessary to improve the performance of LANGOCA up to its completion date; Provide insights and lessons learned from the LANGOCA experience for consideration of future programming with NGOs, including options to strengthen the role of NGOs in the Australian development assistance program in Laos. The evaluation team achieved the objectives by reviewing key documents and obtaining the perspectives of relevant stakeholders about the program’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), gender and inclusive development, and analysis and learning. The IPR was conducted by a team engaged by AusAID. Two field teams comprised an independent M&E Specialist, an NGO representative appointed by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), two independent gender specialists, three AusAID staff (two from Vientiane Post, one from Canberra) and two GoL representatives. Scope & Methods In line with the requirement for a rapid evaluation, the IPR team used qualitative methods: specifically, key informant interviews; focus group discussions; field observations, and; document reviews. Documents were provided by AusAID and the NGOs as requested. Interviews were arranged by AusAID and the NGOs at locations convenient for the interviewees. A question guide (Appendix B) assisted dialogue with interviewees and assisted consistency of data collecting between the two field teams. Six broad classes of stakeholder were interviewed concerning the performance of LANGOCA: AusAID: program management staff and technical advisers in Canberra and Vientiane. GoL: GoL partners at national, provincial and district level. ANGO: Australia-based program management staff. Informed third parties: donor representatives and civil society representatives in Vientiane. Implementing partners: Laos-based management and technical staff from partner NGOs. structured