Project Evaluation & Studies
- Independent and rigorous project evaluations
- Balanced assessment of results, implementation processes, and governance arrangements
- Production of clear, prioritized, and actionable recommendations
- Analytical approaches grounded in triangulation and structured stakeholder dialogue
- Systematic integration of cross-cutting issues (gender, governance, climate change
- Strong emphasis on independence, analytical quality, and practical usability
DROPSTONE conducts independent and rigorous project evaluations and analytical studies in line with OECD-DAC evaluation principles, supporting evidence-based decision-making, strategic steering, and institutional learning. Evaluations apply the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria—relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability—to provide a balanced assessment of results, implementation processes, and governance arrangements.
The firm produces clear, prioritized, and directly actionable recommendations to inform project adaptation, future phases, and programmatic and policy-level decision-making. Analyses are grounded in systematic triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data, structured stakeholder engagement, and a contextualized understanding of institutional, political, and operational constraints affecting performance and outcomes.
Throughout its work, DROPSTONE ensures the systematic integration of cross-cutting issues, including gender equality, governance, and climate and environmental considerations, in line with OECD-DAC guidance. Particular attention is paid to independence, analytical rigor, ethical standards, and the usability of findings for donors, governing bodies, and senior decision-makers.
REFERENCES:
Burundi: Development of the Environmental and Social Management Framework in anticipation of the reform of the school system (AFD, 2019)
Central African Republic: Support for political dialogue and the peace process (HD Centre, 2016)
Democratic Republic of Congo: Final Evaluation of the “Citizen Observation” and “Advancing Democratic Governance and Respect for HR” (The Carter Centre, 2021)
Democratic Republic of Congo: Governance of the Extractive Industry (The Carter Centre, 2020)
Lebanon: Mid-term evaluations of the institutional support provided by Swiss Humanitarian Aid to the Bekaa Water Establishment (SDC, 2018 and 2021)
Mali: Evaluation of Quick Impact Projects implemented by the UN in the regions of Timbuktu, Kidal, Menaka, Mopti, Gao (MINUSMA, 2022-23)
Mali: Scoping study for a program to strengthen the protective environment in Mali; institutional building and support to decentralization (SDC, 2021)
Mali: Evaluation of the role of the Independent Observer of the Bamako Peace Process (The Carter Centre, 2019-20)
Mauritania: Socio-political study of the potential for intercommunity conflicts in the border regions of Senegal and Mali (AFD, 2017)
Niger: Evaluation of the mediation programme between pastoral and agricultural communities in the Liptako Gourma (HD Centre, 2017)
Pakistan: Evaluation of the emergency Water and Sanitation Programme in the wake of catastrophic floods of 2010 (SDC, 2013-14)
Senegal: Review of the hydrogeological knowledge of the Mauritanian-Senegalese aquifer basin (Geneva Water Hub, 2019)
Senegal: Support for the negotiation and peace process in Casamance (HD Centre, 2016)
Southern Sudan: Vocational training in Juba (DGVS, 2016)
Tajikistan: Scoping study for a project on groundwater management in the Sughd region (SDC, 2023)
Tunisia: Evaluation then refocusing of the rural drinking water supply programme in the governorate of Kasserine (SDC, 2013)
EVALUATION AND STUDIES' SAMPLES:
Rehabilitation of 15 boreholes and monitoring of underground water in Tunisia
Dropstone was providing backstopping support during more than five years to a clean drinking water programme financed by the Swiss Government in Tunisia, Kasserine governorate.
Evaluation and operational support – WASH response to catastrophic floods
Floods 2010 in Pakistan Review and evaluation of the water projects and programmes implemented by SDC/HA in Pakistan following the 2010 massive floods;Provision of recommendations
Provision of advisory services to the authorities of Senegal for a youth reintegration program
Development of a training curriculum Provision of professional training Identification of Public-Private Partnerships Coaching for business development and entrepreneurship initiatives Provision of tools for program
Conflict prevention and management by communities in the Sahel
Dropstone ended the year 2018 with the evaluation of a conflict prevention and management project by communities in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The project,
Evaluation of the Independent Observer of the Peace Process in Mali
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