Evaluation of Lebanon WFP Country Strategic Plan 2018–2021

The evaluation covered WFP activities in Lebanon under the country strategic plan (CSP) from 2018 to mid-2020. It also examined operations under regional emergency operation (EMOP) 200433 and protracted relief and recovery operation (PRRO) 200987. The strategic focus and purpose of the evaluation were to provide an independent assessment of WFP’s performance, opportunities and challenges; to inform the design of the next CSP for Lebanon; to improve current programming; and to facilitate accountability for results to WFP stakeholders.  2. The independent evaluation team conducted a comprehensive desk review of documentation and quantitative data sets. This was complemented by key informant interviews with 89 stakeholders. An initial incountry mission took place from 5 to 12 February 2020. Due to instability in the country and COVID-19-related travel restrictions, a remote evaluation mission was conducted from 22 June to 16 July 2020.