Evaluation of the DFID Ebola Emergency Response Fund (DEERF) in Sierra Leone

The objective of the evaluation was to assess the DEERF’s implementation and fund management process, specifically focusing on the approach and design, implementation effectiveness, fund management, efficiency, sustainability and overall impact. 

GOAL commissioned Aid Works to conduct the evaluation using quantitative and qualitative methods. A country visit focused predominantly on obtaining qualitative data through semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion with implementing partners. The evaluation was conducted between April and May 2016.

The questions were based on the five evaluation criteria – relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact - as defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The questions covered implementing activities (services) and the fund management process (operations and process).