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Evaluation – Independent Observer of the Peace Process – Mali

15.06.2026

The Carter Centre (TCC) mandated DROPSTONE as independent evaluator to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and replicability of its role as Independent Observer (IO) of the Malian peace process from January 2018 to November 2019. The evaluation mission aimed at summing up the overall status of the project, measuring its effects and giving guidance for a more efficient implementation; it was also meant to evaluate the potential replicability of the project in other contexts, based on lessons learned and best practices. A team of senior consultants from DROPSTONE carried out the evaluation mission in Bamako during two weeks in November.

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Advisory Services – Senegalese Authorities and Youth Reintegration

15.06.2026

Following the evaluation of a European Union–financed project implemented by the Government of Senegal, Dropstone was engaged by the Humanitarian Dialogue Centre to provide backstopping support for the reintegration of vulnerable youth from the Casamance region through professional training. Building on the evaluation findings, Dropstone supported the Government of Senegal in strengthening the relevance, quality, and sustainability of reintegration measures targeting at-risk youth. The assignment focused on enhancing employability, fostering entrepreneurship, and improving linkages between training systems and local economic opportunities. Dropstone’s services included the development of a tailored training curriculum, the provision of professional and vocational training, and the

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Hydrogeological Support – Rural Water Programme – Tunisia

15.06.2026

The engagement began with an evaluation of the project in 2013, which led to the recommendation for a complete strategic realignment. Following this assessment, comprehensive managerial and technical support was provided over a five-year period (2013–2017) to support the restructured programme. A backstopping mandate was awarded to DROPSTONE to ensure the technical and institutional support of the “Projet Eau Kasserine” (PEK). This included the implementation of 15 large-scale rural drinking water and irrigation projects, supported by specialized hydrogeological expertise for groundwater monitoring and the sustainable use of natural resources. The programme also placed strong emphasis on capacity building, with training

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Change Management – Worldwide Deployment of a Finance & Logistic ERP

15.06.2026

Advisory support to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the management of organizational change and the field deployment of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system based on Oracle JD Edwards (JDE), implemented across Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Switzerland. The assignment focused on assessing and managing the operational and human impact of the ERP rollout on end users, including logistics, finance, and operations teams in both headquarters and field environments. This included identifying how new processes, workflows, and system constraints would affect day-to-day activities in complex and often high-risk operational contexts. Key responsibilities included

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