Burundi, Integrated School Canteen Programmes: Evaluation

The main objectives of the evaluation were to assess and report on the performance and results of the two programmes evaluated to help WFP present high-quality and credible evidence to the two donors (accountability). In addition, the purpose of the evaluation was to determine the reasons why certain results occurred (or not) to draw lessons and derive good practices (learning).

The evaluation was designed to assess the programmes against the following evaluation criteria: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. The evaluation team used a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods, insuring triangulation of data. The evaluation covered the period 2016-2018.

Key recommendations from the evaluation included:

WFP should require every new school associated with the programme to invest in basic infrastructures (latrines, water, etc.).

The formulation of every projects should be supported by a basic gender analysis

The government of Burundi and WFP partners in Burundi should seek to consolidate and sustain the development of school gardens and kitchen gardens.