The overall objective of this review was to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of R&D programs and initiatives in the field of human rights and democratic development. The Review assessed the degree to which R&D has narrowed its thematic focus and geographic scope to increase its...
CIDA hired Universalia to conduct a program evaluation and institutional assessment of the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID), to 1) assess the progress made on recommendations arising from a previous evaluation; 2) assess the progress and results of the 2006-2009...
IDRC’s Evaluation Unit (EU) is conducting a strategic evaluation to investigate the Centre’s contributions to the development of capacities of those with whom the Centre works. The evaluation aims to provide IDRC’s own staff and managers with an intellectual framework and a useful common language...
This recent combined outcome/ impact and process evaluation of the Commonwealth’s premier instrument for development cooperation was commenced in early 2007. Universalia has been asked to asses the efficiency and effectiveness of the CFTC. As well, we have been asked to asses the relative degree of...
In designing the Nigeria AIDS Responsive FUND (NARF), CIDA consulted with key stakeholders to identify gaps within the current national response to HIV/AIDS programming. Two areas were identified: the achievement of gender and respect for human rights HIV/AIDS programming. CIDA launched the NARF in...
CSEARHAP’s purpose is to strengthen the national response of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao PDR to reduce mobile populations’ vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in a regionally coordinated and gender-sensitive manner by implementing the Regional Strategy on HIV/AIDS and mobility as well as through...
The goal of the Universalia-managed EDP was to contribute to the development of inclusive, learner-centered education systems that model respect and peaceful co-existence among all. EDP has three components: Kosovo (Kosovo Educator Development Project (KEDP) – Phase I 2001-2003), Serbia (Serbia...
SAT III is a $31.5 million project whose purpose was to build the capacity of community-based organisations to deliver services for the prevention of HIV infection. Universalia was responsible for the design and implementation of a five-year external performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E)...
The Policy and Human Resources Development (PHRD) Fund was established in 1990 through a joint agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Japan. This is the largest Trust Fund of the World Bank. The Fund’s fundamental objective is to alleviate poverty by developing capacity. PHRD has...
CIDA, under leadership of EMM Branch, has recently established a working group (WG) on the application of RBM in fragile states. The purpose of the assignment was for the consultant to assist and advise CIDA EMM branch with regards to the following key tasks: Preparation and Planning of...