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Monitoring, Evaluation and Risk Management in Mali
NCG has recently been awarded a contract, in consortium with ADE Belgium, to assist the Embassy of Denmark in Bamako, Mali with establishing an operational monitoring and risk (M&R) management system under and associated with Denmark’s Country Programme for Mali for the period 2017-2022. Denmark’s bilateral country programme for Mali comprises 3 thematic programmes and 11 development engagements. The three thematic programmes in the Country Programme are: Peaceful Co-existence; Decentralisation; and Private sector development.NCG will assist in establishing a functioning country programme monitoring and risk management system that will help improve programme effectiveness, en... Read more
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Research, Analysis, Documentation and Dissemination of Lessons Learnt and Results of the Support to Private Sector Development II (SPSD II) 2010 -2016
The assignment “Research, Analysis, Documentation and Dissemination of Lessons Learnt and Results of the Support to Private Sector Development II (SPSD II) 2010 -2016” covered an essential part of the time that Danida has actively been supporting private sector development in Ghana. The assignment focussed on documenting lessons learnt, capture and document stakeholder feedback as well as providing for the dissemination of the salient results generated by SPSD II during 2010-2016. However, in doing so and to bring the results into perspective, understanding the results of previous support such as the Business Sector Programme Support, Phase I, (BSPS I) and the other business inst... Read more
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Mid-term evaluation of Strengthening the Disability Movement in Ghana Phase III
The Strengthening the Disability Movement in Ghana project is a joint effort between Danish and Ghanaian Organizations of People with Disability (OPWDs) to strengthen the disability movement in Ghana as an effective advocate for promotion and realization of PWD rights as enshrined in national and international legislation. Inception phase (2008 - 2009), Phase I (2009-2013) and II (2014-2015) of the project had a focus of building the capacity of project partners, developing a framework for their collaboration, and securing sustainable local impact. Phase III (2015-2019) of the project, which is the focus of this Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) has a specific focus on organizational sustain... Read more
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Review/assessment of the programmes of the Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy - Potentially Tanzania, Malawi and Nepal as field missions in addition to desk studies of 2-3 other countries.
Review of Danish Insitute for Parties and Democracy (organization, performance, governance)The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD) was established by the Danish Parliament in May 2010 (Act 530 adopted May 26, 2010 by the Danish Parliament). The vision of DIPD is to contribute to the development of well-functioning democratic political parties, multi-party systems and other institutions as central stakeholders in the democratic culture of selected developing countries.The overall objective of the review was to assess the performance of the DIPD with regards to the current grant agreement, in particular results achieved during the past three years. The review also assesse... Read more
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Moldova and Ukraine: Civil Society Systems Help
Swedish development cooperation with Moldova and Ukraine 2014 - 2020 aims at EU integration within areas of (i) Enhanced economic integration with the EU and development of market economy, (ii) Strengthened democracy, greater respect for human rights and a more fully developed state under the rule of law and (iii) a better environment, reduced climate impact and enhanced resilience to environmental impact and climate change. Sida therefore supports a core support programme to a large number of human and civic rights and media CSOs in Molodova and Ukraine. The purpose of the assignment is to provide consultancy services in the areas of organisational effectives and efficiency audit to... Read more
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External Mid-Term Review of the Municipal Development Support Programme For North and North-Central Mozambique 2015-2017
The Programme for Municipal Development in North and North-Central Mozambique (PRODEM) contributes to urban poverty reduction and sustainable development through improvements in municipal governance and service delivery in the 26 municipalities in five provinces in the north and central-north parts of the country (Niassa, Capo Delgado, Nampula, Zambécia and Sofala provinces). The Component forms part of Denmark's Climate Change and Environment Programme in Mozambique. PRODEM is planned to be implemented in two phases: 1st Phase 2015-2017 and 2nd Phase 2018-2019. Four of Mozambique's international development partners (Danida, Sida, Irish Aid and Swiss Development Cooperation) have c... Read more
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UN: Evaluation of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Project Portfolio in Liberia
The purpose of the evaluation assignment is to assess the results achieved by the Peacebuilding Fund (PbF) in Liberia in the period 2011-2016, and analyze the portfolio’s contribution to peacebuilding in Liberia. The findings from the evaluation will be used for learning and accountability purposes, and decision making regarding PbF’s further engagement in the country. More specifically, the evaluation will: Assess whether PbF’s support has contributed to sustained and tangible impact in regards to building and consolidating peace in Liberia, through direct or catalytic effects;Assess the relevance, sustainability, efficiency and effectiveness of PbF’s support to Liberia;Asse... Read more
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Appraisal of Danish Neighbourhood Programme, 2017-2021
Following the decision by the Danish Government in 2015 to reduce the overall volume of Danish development aid, it was decided to reduce the number of priority countries receiving Danish funding in the eastern Neighbourhood region by 2016. The previous seven priority countries were reduced to Ukraine and Georgia. An evaluation of the support to the neighbourhood region from 2008-2015 was finalised February 2017. Based on these findings it was decided to develop a new strategic framework covering the two countries for the next five years as well two five-year country programmes for receptively Ukraine and Georgia. A concept note "Preparation of the new Strategic Framework for the Dani... Read more
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Appraisal of Uganda Country Programme 2018-2022
The country programme was foreseen to have two thematic programmes, namely the Uganda Programme for Governance, Rights, Accountability and Democracy (UPGRADE) and the Uganda Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Economy (UPSIDE).The thematic objective of UPGRADE is "to enhance accountability, stability, deepened democracy and respect for human rights in Uganda". It was envisaged that the objective will be realised through four separate, but mutually reinforcing development engagements, namely:- The Democratic Governance Facility (DGF), a multi donor facility which primarily supports civil society within democracy, accountability and human rights.- The Inspectorat... Read more
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Support package for EU Delegations on the implementation of a Rights-Based Approach to Development and the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)
Between 2016-2018 NCG is leading a consortium that will roll out training to EU delegations globally. The training concerns the "Tool-box for a Rights-Based Approach, encompassing all human rights, for EU development cooperation". This move towards a Rights Based Approach (RBA) for development cooperation follows the adoption of the Agenda for Change and the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy.In practical terms, the toolbox identifies which objectives to pursue, which working principles to apply, and how to integrate a RBA in the implementation of the programming and in each phase of the EU project cycle management. It also provides a checklist to be compiled, and o... Read more
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