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...
The objective of these training programs was to support the development of Bank’s project managers’ skills to use and develop a RBM approach, to support the efforts of the Bank to direct its activities to the achievement of more successful results. The training program consisted of the following...
Universalia assembled a multi-disciplinary team to undertake the mid-term evaluation of the Caribbean Development Bank’s premier poverty reduction programme, the Basic Needs Trust Fund (Fifth Replenishment). The assignment, which is presently in its final phases, has involved in-depth field...
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...
Universalia conducted an evaluation of AIESEC Canada, a student-run organization providing leadership opportunities and international exchanges for students and recent graduates. Key issues in this review were an examination of the ongoing relevance of this organization and potential duplications...