Evaluation is essential to assess the achievements of democracy and governance (DG) assistance as well as to learn lessons and improve its future effectiveness. This research addresses the extent to which evaluation in this field has subsequently progressed. It is essentially a methodological study and has two related aims. One is to provide a 'state-of-the-art' review and critique of DG evaluation studies, concentrating on programme not project evaluations. The other one is to develop an appropiate evaluation methodology for conducting country impact studies, that is, the impact of DG assistance on democratisation in the countries concerned.

ESCOR Research Report No. 7894