This evaluation is not a typical programme appraisal but the review of an institutional setup. Hence classical DAC evaluation questions are not fully relevant, and terms of reference for this evaluation have been developed a list of 3 specific questions as well as 5 themes to be covered.
In accordance with the specific questions, the three objectives of the evaluation were:
- To assess the added value of having an ACF regional structure in West Africa;
- To review the experiences (positive and negative) of WARO since it’s founding;
- To provide strategic and operational recommendations for the future of WARO.
The 5 themes to be covered were:
- ACF West Africa Strategy
- Fundraising
- Advocacy
- Program coordination and quality
- Management