Inter-agency real-time evaluation of the response to the February 2007 floods and cyclone in Mozambique

Objectives: The evaluation's two main objectives are: . in the context of humanitarian reform, to assess the overall appropriateness, coherence, timeliness and effectiveness of the response, . to provide real-time feedback to support senior management decision-making and to facilitate planning and implementation.

Focus: The evaluation's primary focus was on lesson learning rather than on accountability. The report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations on: . The use of the cluster approach in Mozambique . Emergency funding mechanisms including the CERF and flash appeal . Connectedness of the response with the longer term context . The extent to which the needs of the effected population were met . Support for local institutions