Synthesis of findings of 2000-2001 evaluation reports

 This chapter provides a review of the performance of the humanitarian system through a synthesis of the main findings, conclusions and recommendations of the forty-six evaluation reports and nine synthesis reports completed and received by the ALNAP Evaluative Library in 2001. 

Each sectoral area is addressed in light of the DAC evaluation criteria around which the evaluation reports are themselves constructed, with particular focus on impact, effectiveness, relevance, coverage, efficiency and connectedness. Specific consideration is also given to non-food relief items, repatriation and rehabilitation of refugees and preparedness. Other important areas, such as mine awareness, conflict management and peace building are integrated into
the analysis as appropriate. The sectoral organisation is intended to facilitate comparative analysis and reflects the way humanitarian action tends to be organised.