| General Information |
Project/Program |
Project |
| Project Name |
UK Department for International Development (DFID) programme in Cambodia |
| Duration |
2003-2008 |
| Donor |
etc |
| Implementiong Organization |
N.A. |
| Sector and/or Subsector Classification |
Others |
| Region |
Across Cambodia |
| Financing |
N.A. |
| Analytical Information |
Stakeholders |
ADB Asian Development Bank
AFD Agence Française de Développement
CDC Council for the Development of Cambodia
CDRI Cambodia Development Resource Institute
CHASE Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Department, DFID
CPP Cambodian People’s Party
CRDB Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board
CSCF Civil Society Challenge Fund
CSF Commune/Sangkat Fund
CSO Civil Society Organisation
DAC Development Assistance Committee
Danida Danish International Development Assistance
DFID Department for International Development
DFIDC DFID Cambodia
EvD Evaluation Department
FCO Foreign and Commonwealth Office
FUNCINPEC United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful and Cooperative Cambodia
HE His Excellency
HoO Head of Office
HMG Her Majesty’s Government
HSSP Health Sector Support Programme
IDA International Development Association
IFI International Finance Institution
INGO International Non-Government Organisation
KPNLF Khmer People’s National Liberation Front
KPRP Kampuchean People’s Revolutionary Party
MEF Ministry of Economy and Finance
MoH Ministry of Health
MoI Ministry of the Interior
MoP Ministry of Planning
NCDD National Committee for the Management of Decentralisation and Deconcentration Reform
NGO Non-Government Organisation
ODA Overseas Development Assistance
OECD Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development
OGD's Other Government Departments
PRK People’s Republic of Kampuchea
RGC Royal Government of Cambodia
RSP Rural Sanitation Project
Sida Swedish International Development Agency
TCAP Technical Cooperation Action Plan
TWG Technical Working Group
UN United Nations
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNFPA United Nations Population Fund
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
UNTAC United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
USAID United States Agency for International Development
VSO Voluntary Service Overseas
WHO World Health Organisation |
| Cross-cutting Issue |
Environment |
Stating from the final report, "DFID Cambodia based its cross-cutting policy development and strategy on corporate policy. The Human Rights (HR) Assessment (2007), Governance Assessment (2007) and Social Accountability Study (2005) all took corporate policy as a starting point. However, mainstreaming as such is less evident. For example, Environment and HIV/AIDS were addressed comprehensively at a sector/objective level but less so in Objectives 1 and 2. |
| Gender |
Referring from the report: Gender was addressed as a mainstreaming issue within Cambodia policy through the Cambodia Gender Assessment (2008) and social exclusion through the Linking Citizens and the State (2008) work, but both these are very recent. The Gender Audit (2007) and Gender Mainstreaming Strategy List and Action Plan 2008/09 are very comprehensive, but it is too early to assess whether they have led to more concerted efforts at mainstreaming within the DFID programme or more widely. |
| Impact Analysis |
The project aligns with the DFID’s 2000 Country Strategy Paper (CSP), and the 2005 Country Assistance Plan (CAP). However, referring from the report, at the operational level, design and delivery have not reflected this higher level analysis. |
| Effectiveness |
Ownership/Partnership |
Evaluation |
According to the final report: The concept of ‘partnership’ was seen as a modality for exit, it was not a vision; there does not appear to have been a clear strategy for the whole period of engagement or a clearly defined purpose to be achieved before closure. Partnerships are means not ends – be clear about the policy direction and base the relationship on shared understanding and analysis not on the practicalities of delegated operational activity. Ensure both parties appreciate the degree of delegation and extent of reporting that is expected. Strong partnerships based on mutual understanding, shared commitment, and honest exchange can be effective as the basis for harmonised support. Relationships need to be robust enough to renegotiate, adjust or even end the partnership. |
| Rating |
2/5 |
| Policy Coherence/Harmonization |
Evaluation |
The evaluation and project was imitated and closed before the Paris Declaration. |
| Rating |
N.A. |
| Evaluation Framework |
Evaluation |
According to the report: Monitoring and evaluation are essential for learning and reflective programme development. Well designed and appropriate systems need to be in place at strategic, programme and implementation levels. DFID cannot be held to account for impacts and outcomes that lie within the domain of government or other partners. However, DFID is accountable for its interventions and the delivery of an effective and efficient strategy. The documentation review focused on the annual reports, and formal reviews of all the projects and programmes undertaken between 2003 and 2008. These contemporary assessments of effectiveness and impact were reviewed with reference to the objectives in the strategies that covered the evaluation period. The strategies themselves, any evaluations or studies undertaken in the preparation of the strategies, and file records indicating decisions taken to change or adjust the strategic direction were also reviewed. Finally financial data was analysed to assess spending levels throughout the period and administrative costs during the final year. |
| Rating |
2/5 |
| Alignment/Composition of Finance |
Evaluation |
The evaluation and project was initated and closed before the Paris Declaration. |
| Rating |
N.A. |
| Other Remarks |
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