Ex Post Evaluation
Washington, DC: Adaptation Fund, Technical Evaluation Reference Group (AF-TERG) (2024), 19 pp.
Series: Guidance in Support of the Operationalization of the Evaluation Policy
"Ex post evaluations and other post-project studies undertaken by multilateral and bilateral development agencies, as well as other international actors, vary widely in their scope and approach. This guidance note explains how ex post evaluations at the Adaptation Fund work in terms of approach and practical logistics." (Page 2)
"The Adaptation Fund Evaluation Policy defines ex post evaluation as “Evaluation to assess longer-term impact, sustainability, and learning taking place three to five years after closure of Fund-financed projects.” This definition is narrower than definition used by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD DAC), which defines ex post evaluation as an “evaluation of a development intervention after it has been completed.” (2002)." (Page 3)
1 What is this guidance note? 2
2 What is an Ex Post Evaluation? 3
3 What are the benefits of an Ex Post Evaluation? 5
4 When are Ex Post Evaluations conducted? 6
5 Who is involved in an Ex Post Evaluation? 7
6 How to Plan for a Fund Ex Post Evaluation? 8
7 How are Fund Ex Post Evaluations conducted? 9
Annex 1 – Roles and Responsibilities in a Fund Ex Post Evaluation, 16
Annex 2 – Decision Tree Based on Data Quality and Availability, 17
Annex 3 – Additional Resources, 18
2 What is an Ex Post Evaluation? 3
3 What are the benefits of an Ex Post Evaluation? 5
4 When are Ex Post Evaluations conducted? 6
5 Who is involved in an Ex Post Evaluation? 7
6 How to Plan for a Fund Ex Post Evaluation? 8
7 How are Fund Ex Post Evaluations conducted? 9
Annex 1 – Roles and Responsibilities in a Fund Ex Post Evaluation, 16
Annex 2 – Decision Tree Based on Data Quality and Availability, 17
Annex 3 – Additional Resources, 18
