Synthesis of findings of 2001-2002 evaluation reports

This chapter provides an overview of performance in the humanitarian sector, synthesising the main findings, conclusions and recommendations of 55 evaluation reports received by the ALNAP Evaluative Library in 2002.

The chapter is organised by the main sectors covered in the evaluation reports: food aid and emergency agriculture; water and sanitation; health; and shelter and housing. The remainder of the chapter covers cross-cutting themes which include: staffing and human resources; partnerships and capacity building; coping strategies; consultation and participation; tied aid; gender equality; coordination; the environment; rights-based approaches; and results-based planning.