The Final Evaluation of the BDRCS/IFRC Cyclone Sidr Operation in Bangladesh: November 2007– November 2009

Cyclone Sidr struck the south-western coast of Bangladesh during the evening of 15 November 2007. The cyclone resulted in a large scale homeless population, a massive blow to the population’s livelihood and survival strategies and an increased risk of diseases due to damaged sanitation facilities and polluted water sources.

The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the extent to which the goal, objectives and expected results of the Cyclone Sidr operation were achieved during the relief and recovery phases, including the identification of lessons learnt, good practices, and areas of improvement for future programming.

The evaluation focused on the entire Sidr operations (both relief and recovery phases), and addressed the following focus areas of the response:

• Quality, relevance and accountability
• Effectiveness and efficiency of management
• Capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society