DeLoG Evaluation results 2016 Jochen Mattern, Coordinator of the DeLoG Secretariat
Assessment: OECD-DAC criteria (sectoral project, incl. DeLoG) Individual and overall rating of the OECD-DAC criteria: Relevance: 14 – very successful Effectiveness: 13 points - successful Impact: 12 points - successful Efficiency: 15 points - very successful Sustainability: 10 points - somewhat successful Overall, the technical cooperation measure is rated very successful with a total of 13 out of 16 points. 08.12.2018
Dimensions and functions of the network services & products Member interests & contributions Steering structure DeLoG MISSION Exchange & knowledge transfer Thematic orientation & inputs Advocacy for DLG
What were the main topics covered in the interviews? Satisfaction with role and services of Secretariat Ideas and proposals for optimisation of network Perception of BMZ and SDC (funding) and GIZ (host) Added value and (personal)benefit of network Further thoughts 08.12.2018
Main findings / feedback Added value of network: exchange, learning, information sharing, networking, visibility Services rated as beneficial: Annual meeting, knowledge and communication products (newsletter, website, updates) Satisfaction with Secretariat: efficient, well organised, friendly and service oriented, but needs more staff Secretariat is seen as neutral (no influencing of GIZ/BMZ) 08.12.2018
Observations Steering (and) structure: heterogeneity of members, formal vs. informal character Strategic orientation and mandate Knowledge broker vs. agenda setter Way of neworking Defined setting vs. Flexibility Focus on few main topics vs. Broader , inclusive, orientation 08.12.2018
Challenges How to balance / manage different expectations of members partner contributions / engagement funding level of long-term commitment 08.12.2018
Recommendations Create more formalised elements (e.g. steering board) Enhance the role of DeLoG‘s for visibility of DLG in the international agenda Use localising the SDGs as frame, but have more flexibility in the workstreams Cooperate with other actors and networks Restructure of workstreams 08.12.2018
THANK YOU 08.12.2018