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Advisory Services – Senegalese Authorities and Youth Reintegration

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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Evaluation – Vocational Training Centre – South Sudan

An evaluation mission commissioned by the City of Geneva (Délégation Genève Ville Solidaire – DGVS) was carried out in South Sudan in 2016 to take stock of a project supporting some of the most vulnerable communities on the outskirts of Juba. The mission focused on Lologo, where the Geneva-based association ASASE, in partnership with the South Sudanese organization SVDP, has been working to improve living conditions for underprivileged populations facing significant social and economic challenges. The objective of the mission was twofold: to assess the tangible impact of the project on local communities and to formulate practical recommendations to further

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Hydrogeological Support – Rural Water Programme – Tunisia

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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Evaluation and Backstopping – WASH Response to Floods in Pakistan

Following the 2010 massive floods in Pakistan, Dropstone conducted an initial evaluation mission to assess vulnerabilities, impacts, and priority intervention areas in the water sector. This mission informed subsequent technical backstopping and strategic advisory support to the WASH programme of Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA). Pakistan faces recurring water-related hazards, including flooding, water scarcity, and widespread water-borne diseases, compounded by poverty, population growth, climate change, conflict, and limited public investment in the water, health, and education sectors. Vulnerability is particularly high in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the former FATA, where communities are regularly exposed to floods, droughts, landslides, and public health risks

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