One of PRM’s objectives is to assist refugees in becoming as self-reliant as is feasible so they can meet their needs and those of their families. Social Impact, Inc. (SI) conducted a year-long evaluation of refugee livelihoods programs PRM funded through six non-governmental organizations (NGO) partners in Ethiopia and Burundi between FY 2009 – FY 2013. In Ethiopia, beneficiaries were primarily from Eritrea and Somalia, while in Burundi beneficiaries were returned refugees. In addition to evaluating the performance of PRM partners, the report provides tools and guidance for monitoring refugee livelihood programming with an emphasis on the extent to which self-reliance has been achieved. The evaluation focused on the following questions about PRM livelihoods programs:
- What types of assistance/programs were provided?
- Who are the recipients of assistance/programs?
- Were PRM-supported programs designed and implemented using best practices?
- What was the impact of the programs/assistance?