Mixed Method Impact Evaluation "The Contribution of Food Assistance to Durable Solutions in Protracted Refugee Situations: its impact and role" - Ethiopia

This document sets out the terms of reference for an evaluation commissioned jointly by UNHCR and WFP to assess the contribution of the organisations' food assistance operations to durable solutions in the protracted refugee situation in Ethiopia.

This is one of a series of four impact evaluations to be carried out during 2011 and 2012 in different countries with joint WFP-UNHCR operations. The overall objective of the series is to provide evidence and inspiration for future strategies to improve the contribution of food assistance to increased self-reliance and potentially to durable solutions for both refugees and host populations in protracted refugee situations. This evaluation will provide evidence and lessons from past experience that will enable the primary users to define such strategies, identifying the appropriate forms of food assistance to meet the specific circumstances and dynamics. The intended primary users are staff of WFP, UNHCR, ARRA and other implementing partners.