Expertise

#education #governance #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

01020304

2015 - 2024

ZEM CES Swiss Center for Secondary Education

External school evaluations at vocational schools and grammar schools

The Swiss Center for Secondary Education (ZEM CES) operates as a competence center of the conferences of the cantonal directors of education EDK.

It addresses the quality development of secondary schools in the field of general education and conducts external school evaluations on behalf of cantons and schools.

Kathrin Frey has been working as an external school evaluator on behalf of ZEM CES since 2019. Each year, she evaluates 1-2 high schools, specialized middle schools and/or vocational schools in different Swiss cantons together with a broad evaluation team.

The realized evaluations serve the schools for learning, as input into school development and for accountability at the same time.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#evaluation #peace&security

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Franz Kehl

Franz Kehl

0102030405

2022 - 2023

FDFA, Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD)

External Evaluation of the FDFA Project: Archives and Dealing with the Past

The project ‘Archives and Dealing with the Past (DwP)’ was launched in 2011 by the Human Security Division (now Peace and Human Rights Division, PHRD) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Archives (SFA). It has been implemented since then by Swisspeace as a mandate of the FDFA (called core mandate in this report) which has been complemented by additional mandates funded to a large extent by the geographical desks of the PHRD. After more than ten years of implementation and in view of the closing of the core mandate at the end of October 2023, the FDFA mandated KEK – CDC to conduct the external evaluation of the project.

The evaluation aims at reviewing the project’s efficiency and management set-up, the project's effectiveness at policy and operational levels and the project’s coherence, as well as at informing on the added value of the project to Switzerland’s profile and to the PHRD’s political engagements in peace processes.

The evaluation is based on different sources of information, including from the FDFA, Swisspeace, experts engaged in the project, beneficiaries of operational support in selected countries and external actors. The data were collected through a review of documentation and semi-structured interviews.

Based on the findings and conclusions, the evaluation team proposed recommendations to the PHRD: namely two recommendations on the future of the collaboration between the PHRD and Swisspeace to ensure a successful continuation of work of both organisations on the topic of archives and DwP and two further recommendations on the support to specific activities on this topic in collaboration with Swisspeace.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#évaluation #développementurbain

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

010203040506

2023

Ville de Lausanne, Direction du logement, de l’environnement et de l’architecture et Direction de l’enfance, de la jeunesse et des quartiers

Évaluation de la politique publique Restauration Collective Durable I et II de la Ville de Lausanne

La Ville de Lausanne a instauré une politique publique de restauration collective durable (RCD) et adopté le Plan RCD I en 2014. Sur la base des résultats, le Plan fut prolongé par l’adoption du Plan RCD II pour la période 2021-2023. La Ville de Lausanne (Direction du logement, de l’environnement et de l’architecture et Direction de l’enfance, de la jeunesse et des quartiers) a mandaté KEK – CDC pour mener une évaluation externe des Plans RCD I et II pour affiner et appuyer la formulation d’un Plan RCD III.

L’évaluation vise à analyser la cohérence, l’efficacité et la pérennité des Plans RCD I et II, selon quatre volets d’évaluation, à savoir la conception et la logique du changement des Plans RCD I et II, les complémentarités et synergies avec d’autres politiques publiques de la Ville de Lausanne, les atteintes des changements de comportements, des objectifs directs et des effets escomptés sur les bénéficiaires et la gouvernance et gestion de projet et des ressources.

Une cartographie des acteurs et une brève analyse du système de la restauration collective en Ville de Lausanne ont permis de définir les contours du sujet de l’évaluation et de cibler les acteurs à consulter. L’évaluation, basée sur une combinaison de méthodes de recueil de données et des groupes d’intérêt, a permis de toucher aux différentes dimensions de cette évaluation, de couvrir diverses perspectives et de trianguler les données et informations. Au total 46 personnes ont été consultées par le biais d’entretiens individuels, à deux ou à trois, et de groupe, dont des acteurs au niveau de la Ville de Lausanne, des cuisines en gestion directe, des cuisines en gestion concédée, des producteurs et fournisseurs, des personnes au niveau de l’État de Vaud et des partenaires de la Ville de Lausanne sur cette thématique. Une proposition de modélisation de la logique des changements a été élaborée et utilisée pour analyser la cohérence du Plan RCD.

Sur la base des résultats et des conclusions de cette évaluation, l’équipe d’évaluation a proposé des recommandations à la Ville de Lausanne afin de guider les réflexions pour un Plan RCD III. Les recommandations sont structurées pour soutenir la conception stratégique du Plan RCD III, la définition de sa gouvernance et gestion et l’optimisation d’aspects opérationnels. Elles visent à capitaliser sur les réalisations et les apprentissages des Plans RCD I et II afin de maintenir la position de précurseur de la Ville de Lausanne en matière de restauration collective durable.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

CV ENGLISH (PDF, 164 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 250 KB)
CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 166 KB)

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Niels Rump

Partner, Agronomist and Biologist

Niels Rump

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 53

Education

Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Master of Science in Agronomy University of Algarve, Portugal
Master of Advanced Studies in Human Systems Engineering, University of Applied Science Western Switzerland

Working Experience

Africa (Benin, Kenia, Mozambique) Asia (China) South-America (Brazil) Europe (Albania, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal).

Key Qualifications

Adult Training:

Training and coaching of trainers, coordination and designing of training programs, e-learning.

Facilitation & participative methods:

Training for facilitators with focus on group performance, strategies and methods, coaching and facilitation of large group events, e-facilitation of platforms and webinars.

Organisational development:

Consultancy, coaching and expertise, team coaching, traning and coaching for board members and leaders.

Rural extension and advisory:

Methodology, designing training concept, training and coaching of advisors.

Business Management:

Strategic planning, HR, marketing, trade logistics, quality management (ISO).

Project management:

Training and coaching of project managers, outcome mapping and outcome harvesting.

Languages

French, German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Niels Rump
E-Mail Phone

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

01020304050607

2022 - 2023

Sufosec Alliance

External Evaluation Synthesis of the Sufosec alliance

#evaluation #internationalcooperation

The programme document 2021-2024 of the Sufosec alliance, composed of Aqua Alimenta, Fastenaktion, Skat Foundation, Swissaid, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse and Vivamos Mejor, has five joint outcomes to which the alliance members contribute through their own programmes / projects and according to their thematic priorities and competencies. After almost two years of programme implementation, the Sufosec alliance is currently undertaking a mid-term evaluation, including one external evaluation synthesis and one self-evaluation of learning and synergy effects. The Sufosec alliance has mandated KEK – CDC to conduct the external evaluation synthesis.

The evaluation synthesis aims at reviewing the relevance of the evaluated programmes / projects, the contributions to the outcomes 1 (improving livelihoods), 2 (establishing and promoting sustainable food systems and food security) and 3 (empowering communities) of the Sufosec programme (effectiveness), the cross-cutting issues of including people left behind and policy dialogue as well as the quality of the evaluation reports.

Based on a set of selection criteria defined in the inception phase of the review, 18 reports were retained for mapping and analyses, which were conducted using an assessment grid and a quality assurance checklist.

Based on the findings and conclusions, a set of recommendations to be considered by the Sufosec alliance and its member organisations for improving the steering of the Sufosec programme was proposed. The recommendations address three levels: the programmes and projects of the Sufosec member organisations, the Sufosec programme and the Sufosec evaluation practices.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#evaluation #gesundheit&sozialpolitik

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

02030405060708

2022- 2023

Tabakpräventionsfonds

Kompetenzzentrum Tabakprävention – Evaluation Zyklus 1

Das Kompetenzzentrum Tabakprävention wird von der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Tabakprävention Schweiz (AT) geführt. Der Tabakpräventionsfonds (TPF) finanziert Leistungen des Kompetenzzentrums in den Geschäftsfeldern Advocacy, Kommunikation, Wissensmanagement sowie Koordination und Vernetzung im Rahmen eines Dienstleistungsvertrages 2021 bis 2026.

Der TPF hat KEK – CDC beauftragt, das Kompetenzzentrum Tabakprävention zu evaluieren. Die Evaluation ist formativ ausgerichtet und hat zum Ziel, Grundlagen für allfällige Optimierungsmassnahmen zu liefern; namentlich zur Steuerung des Kompetenzzentrums durch den TPF und zur Aufgabenerfüllung des Kompetenzzentrums. Das methodische Vorgehen umfasste eine ausführliche Dokumentenanalyse und Interviews mit insgesamt 27 Personen von 22 Tabakpräventions-, Sucht- und Gesundheitsorganisationen.

Die Evaluation stellt fest, dass der TPF zur Steuerung zweckmässige Instrumente einsetzt. Optimierungsbedarf ortet die Evaluation bei der jährlichen Vereinbarung von Output-Zielen. Weiter zeigt die Evaluation auf, dass die Angebote des Kompetenzzentrums die Hauptzielgruppen – die Tabakpräventions- und Suchtakteure – erreichten und von diesen grossmehrheitlich als relevant, nützlich und fundiert bewertet wurden. Als speziell wichtige Beispiele wurden etwa die Musterantworten bei Vernehmlassungen, die gemeinsamen Positionspapiere, die Webseite der AT oder auch die Newsbeiträge und Fakten-/Infoblätter genannt. Die etablierten Zusammenarbeitsgefässe – die Arbeitsgruppe Advocacy, die AT-Tagung und die AT-Foren – wurden in den Interviews ebenfalls mehrheitlich positiv beurteilt. Deutlichen Optimierungsbedarf stellt die Evaluation bezüglich der Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen Advocacy und Kommunikation fest. Dabei zeigte sich auch, dass seitens der interviewten Akteure ein Bedürfnis nach einer stärkeren Zusammenarbeit besteht.

Die Evaluation formuliert Empfehlungen zur Steuerung des Kompetenzzentrums durch den TPF, zur Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Kompetenzzentrum und den Tabakpräventions-, Sucht- und Gesundheitsakteuren sowie zu den Geschäftsfeldern Advocacy, Kommunikation, Wissensmanagement, Koordination und Vernetzung.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#internationalcooperation #evaluation

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

03040506070809

2017 - 2023

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC

Analysis of the success rates of SDC projects and programmes

For several years, development cooperation organisations have seen a growing demand for evidence of the effectiveness of their programmes and projects illustrated through concrete and tangible results. This analysis is often done through a project or programme evaluation using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

With programmes in more than 50 countries and numerous evaluations reported to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) each year, the agency commissioned KEK-CDC to carry out a comparative study of a selection of these evaluations. The aim of this work is to be able to compare all the results of these evaluations using the same scale, regardless of their geography, sector or budget.

KEK-CDC supported the SDC and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the development of an Assessment Grid as a working tool for a standardised and therefore comparable analysis. This assessment grid reflects the six evaluation criteria of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), namely relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. The reports analysed were in English, French and Spanish. The data prepared and aggregated by KEK-CDC generates a "success rate" which is included in the SDC and SECO report to Parliament on pages 18 and 35.

A similar mandate was also carried out for SECO. For more information, please read the following mandate description.

team | Roman Troxler

Roman Troxler

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Raphaela Kübler

Freelance, MA International Relations

Raphaela Kübler

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 51

Education

MA in International Relations, Graduate Institute Geneva
BA in Political Economy, University of Lucerne

Abroad

South Africa, Zambia, Hong Kong

Languages

German, English, French

Raphaela Kübler
E-Mail Phone

team | Markus Engler

Markus Engler

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

04050607080910

2021 - 2022

Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Evaluation of Albanian project targeting sustainable economic and regional development, employment promotion and vocational education (ProSEED)

#education #VET #economy&employment #evaluation

Over the past decade, Albania has seen some positive socio-economic development and made some progress in important reforms for the EU accession, employment promotion being an important reform agenda given the high unemployment rates and outmigration of young people. In this context, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) funded the ProSEED project, which has been running since the beginning of 2017, targeting sustainable economic and regional development, employment promotion and vocational education throughout the country.

KEK – CDC together with a local economic specialist evaluated the 5-year project along the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) evaluation criteria and used both on-site and online data collecting methods. A thorough document analysis of Albanian statistical data and GIZ strategic project documents as well as an on-site inception mission created the basis of the central project evaluation. Interviews and focus group discussions with GIZ staff, lead agencies, headmasters, entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of specific activities and ProSEED programme management were carried out to gather qualitative data on the project’s implementation and impact. Triangled with quantitative data from public statistics and the project monitoring system, the evaluation team developed a comprehensive evaluation report as well as a concise summary of the main findings and recommendations.

KEK – CDC’s work will be used for the development and planning of the GIZ’s next economic development and education project in Albania.

team | Dieter Zürcher

Partner, M. A. in Geography

Dieter Zürcher

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

05060708091011

2021 - 2022

Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

Feasibility study to evaluate the new regulation of psychological psychotherapy

#health #analysis #expertadvice #evaluation

On 1 July 2022, the new regulation of psychological psychotherapy (NPP) came into force: Licensed psychotherapists can independently bill the compulsory health insurance for their services on the basis of this regulation, if the treatment was ordered by an authorised doctor. The implementation and impact of the NPP is expected to be evaluated in the years 2024-2025.

In preparation for the evaluation, KEK – CDC in collaboration with the Institute of Political Science at the University of Zurich, was commissioned by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) to develop an impact model for the NPP.

The development of the impact model was based on a document analysis, interviews with key actors and two workshops with the FOPH's internal support group. The impact model is to serve as a basis for the future evaluation and for the conception of the NPP monitoring.

Report + impact model

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#evaluation #gesundheit&sozialpolitik

Dr. Kathrin Frey

06070809101112

2022

Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG)

Evaluation des Wirkungsgeflechts der Schweizerischen Koordinations- und Fachstelle Sucht «Infodrog»

Das Betäubungsmittelgesetz hält fest, dass das Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG) eine Dokumentations-, Informations- und Koordinationsstelle betreibt. Diese Schweizerische Koordinations- und Fachstelle Sucht «Infodrog» wird seit 2009 und bis 2029 von der Gesundheitsstiftung Radix geführt. Die Aufgabenbereiche und Leistungen von Infodrog sind in einem Rahmenvertrag 2020-2029 festgelegt. Das BAG hat KEK – CDC mit der formativen Evaluation der Tätigkeiten von Infodrog beauftragt. Die Evaluation hatte zum Ziel, Entscheidungsgrundlagen für allfällige Optimierungs- und Innovationsmassnahmen bei der Aufgabenerfüllung von Infodrog zu liefern.

Die Evaluation untersuchte die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Infodrog und relevanten Akteuren, beurteilte die Dienstleistungen und ermittelte den Beitrag von Infodrog zur Zielerreichung der Nationalen Strategie Sucht. Sie beantwortete auch die Frage nach allfälligem Optimierungs- und Innovationspotenzial.

Die Evaluation umfasste einen Methodenmix. Zu den eingesetzten Methoden gehören eine Dokumentenanalyse, leitfadengestützte Interviews, eine Online-Umfrage mit Sucht- und Präventionsfachleuten sowie zwei Fokusgruppen, um die Perspektive der Betroffenen und Angehörigen zu berücksichtigen.

Die Evaluation stellt fest, dass Infodrog als nationale Koordinations- und Fachstelle einen wesentlichen, kohärenten Beitrag zu den vier übergeordneten Zielen der Nationalen Strategie Sucht leistet. Weiter zeigt die Evaluation auf, dass Infodrog bei der Leistungserbringung systematisch auf Zusammenarbeit und Vernetzung setzt und Synergien nutzt. Die Interviews und die Online-Befragung belegen, dass die Fachleute im Feld die Angebote von Infodrog kennen und schätzen. Sie beurteilen die Zusammenarbeit mit Infodrog mehrheitlich positiv. Optimierungsbedarf ortet die Evaluation bei der strategischen Ausrichtung der Leistungen von Infodrog und in der strategischen Zusammenarbeit zwischen den grossen Partnerorganisationen. Zudem könnte Infodrog verstärkt Innovationen fördern und begleiten; dies gilt speziell für den Bereich Schadensminderung und Risikominimierung. Die Evaluation formuliert zu diesem Optimierungsbedarf insgesamt neun Empfehlungen.

Die Executive Summary finden Sie hier, während der Link zum Evaluationsbericht hier verfügbar ist.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

07080910111213

2022

Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG)

Evaluation des Nationalen Programms HIV und andere sexuell übertragbare Infektionen (NPHS) – Verlängerung 2018-2021

#evaluation #gesundheit

Die Schweiz bekämpft HIV und andere sexuell übertragbare Infektionen (STI) seit dem Jahr 2011 mit dem Nationalen Programm HIV und andere sexuell übertragbare Infektionen (NPHS). KEK – CDC hat im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Gesundheit (BAG) die Verlängerung des NPHS 2018 bis 2021 evaluiert.

Die Evaluation fragt u.a. nach der Erreichung der vier Oberziele sowie nach Erfolgen, Misserfolgen und allfälligen Lücken im NPHS. KEK – CDC stützte sich zur Beantwortung der Evaluationsfragen massgeblich auf bestehende Grundlagen und führte dazu eine Dokumenten- und Sekundärdatenanalyse durch. Ergänzend realisierte KEK – CDC Interviews mit zentralen Akteuren des NPHS und führte ein Online-Panel mit fünf internationalen Expertinnen und Experten durch.

Die Evaluationsergebnisse sollen dem BAG als Grundlage bei der Erarbeitung des Nachfolgeprogramms dienen. Dazu formuliert KEK – CDC Empfehlungen zur strategischen Ausrichtung, zur Konzeption und Organisation sowie zu den inhaltlichen Schwerpunkten des Folgeprogramms
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Das Pflichtenheft zur Evaluation findet sich auf der Webseite des BAG. Weitere Informationen folgen nach der Publikation des Evaluationsberichts. KEK – CDC hat dieses Mandat im September 2022 abgeschlossen.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#internationalcooperation #evaluation

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

08091011121314

2021 - 2022

Swiss Red Cross

Evaluation of the Linking Relief, Rehabilitation and Development (LRRD) practice

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) released its linking relief, rehabilitation and development (LRRD) concept in 2010. It addresses the nexus between humanitarian aid and development cooperation. After 10 years of implementation of its LRRD concept, the SRC mandated KEK – CDC to obtain an external, independent and evidence-based assessment of its LRRD approach and practice. The evaluation aims at analysing the extent to which the SRC has been able to implement its LRRD approach in practice and at highlighting the related conducive and hindering factors.

The data were collected through a document review, semi-structured interviews and focus groups with key actors of the SRC, the Red Cross Red Crescent (RC/RC) Movement and partner organisations. To ensure the field perspective, the evaluation also included specific data collection in five focus countries (Honduras, Bangladesh, Malawi, Lebanon and the Eastern Europe Balkan Migration Programme). Caritas Switzerland and the Danish Red Cross were chosen to provide insights on experiences, good practices and lessons learnt in the way they implement (double or triple) nexus approaches.

The evaluation report includes a short analysis of the (global, RC/RC Movement and SRC) context, presents findings and conclusions on the effectiveness of the LRRD approach at the SRC and in particular at SRC's institutional set-up and programming levels as well with regard to its collaboration modalities with partners and financial resources and funding mechanisms to work in LRRD. The report proposes ten recommendations to the SRC to improve their LRRD concept and approach within the organization and in working with partners.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Dieter Zürcher

Partner, M. A. in Geography

Dieter Zürcher

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

09101112131415

2022

City of Geneva

Evaluation of the partnership between the City of Geneva and the Martin Ennals Foundation in the organisation of the Martin Ennals Award ceremony

#peace #evaluation

The Martin Ennals Award, created in 1993 by the Martin Ennals Foundation, has been awarded in Geneva since 1999 to human rights defenders for their outstanding work. Since 2008, the City of Geneva and the Martin Ennals Foundation have been associated in the organisation of the award and this collaboration has been the subject of several partnership agreements.

The City of Geneva has mandated KEK - CDC to carry out an evaluation of the partnership between the City and the Foundation in the context of the organisation of the award ceremony. This evaluation focuses on the editions from 2019 to 2022, analyses the context in which this partnership takes place and aims on the one hand to assess the commitment of the City of Geneva and the coherence of the partnership and on the other hand to assess the contribution of this commitment to the objectives of the partnership and to the City's human rights promotion priorities.

The evaluation was carried out using a literature review, semi-structured interviews with key actors from the City, the Foundation and external stakeholders, a group interview with the member associations of the Martin Ennals Award Jury, an online survey of those who received the 'Save the Date' for the 2021 edition of the ceremony and observations of the 2019-2022 ceremonies. The final report proposes, based on the results and conclusions, nine recommendations for the City of Geneva at the strategic level of the City, at the level of the partnership between the City and the Foundation and at the level of the organisation of the Martin Ennals Award ceremony.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#integration #urbandevelopment #evaluation

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

10111213141516

2022

Council of Europe

Evaluation of the Intercultural Cities (ICC) programme of the Council of Europe

The Intercultural Cities (ICC) programme, implemented by the Council of Europe (CoE) since 2008, is a capacity-building programme that aims to support public authorities across Europe and beyond (156 member cities as of mid-2022) to devise integration and diversity management strategies, based on the mixing and interaction between people from different ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, turning diversity into a steppingstone. In view of the continued growth of the ICC programme, the evolution of the intercultural integration concept, and the need to incorporate a multilevel governance dimension, the ICC Unit launched an evaluation with an emphasis on identifying areas for enhancement and fine-tuning of the programme.

The Council of Europe mandated KEK – CDC and Evalutility to conduct the evaluation of the ICC programme’s services and tools covering the period 2016 to 2022. The evaluation aims to assess the added value of the ICC programme and its services and tools as well as the programme’s influence on city policies and practices, including the sustainability of changes. The evaluation is formative and intended to be used by the ICC Unit in improving the programme.

The evaluation is based on extensive desk research and secondary quantitative data analysis of the ICC programme, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders at the CoE, ICC member cities, ICC national networks, civil society organisations and partner organisations, and a survey of ICC member cities.

The evaluation report, based on findings and conclusions, proposes six strategic recommendations and another 13 operational recommendations to the ICC Unit aimed at further improving and refining the ICC programme. These were presented during the ICC coordinators’ international meeting in Reggio Emilia, Italy in November 2022.

The outcome of this evaluation has prompted the ICC Team to take concrete steps in line with one of the primary recommendations (Link to the ICC’s management response): the establishment of an Advisory Group. In August 2023, the newly formed Advisory Group convened its inaugural meeting to deliberate on the initial set of evaluation recommendations. The discussions held during this session are expected to continue in the next scheduled meeting in November. The Advisory Group is poised to serve as a crucial conduit for strategic and operational counsel, thereby empowering member cities with a more influential role in the program's governance.

Link to the evaluation report

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#internationalezusammenarbeit #strategieentwicklung #organisationsentwicklung #evaluation

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

11121314151617

2021 - 2022

Fastenaktion

Fastenkation: Institutionelle Evaluation der Strategie 2017-2024, Evaluation der internationalen Programme und Evaluation des Landesprogramms Kenia

Fastenaktion ist eine kirchliche Organisation, die sich seit über 60 Jahren für globale Solidarität und Gerechtigkeit einsetzt. Die Organisation engagiert sich gemeinsam mit ihren Partnerorganisationen für verbesserte Lebensbedingungen benachteiligter Menschen in Afrika, Asien und Lateinamerika. Fastenaktion beauftragte KEK – CDC mit einer institutionellen Evaluation der Strategie 2017-2024, die sowohl die 12 Landesprogramme als auch die drei internationalen Programme umfasste. Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, eine umfassende Bilanz der Strategieumsetzung zu machen und Empfehlungen für die kommende Strategieperiode 2025-2030 zu geben.

Für die institutionelle Evaluation verwendete KEK – CDC einen Mix aus qualitativen und quantitativen Methoden und baute die Recherche auf verschiedenen bestehenden Analysen sowie Teilevaluationen auf (z.B. im Bereich Kommunikation und Fund Raising). Konkret führte KEK – CDC Interviews, Fokusgruppen und Online-Befragungen durch, und synthetisierte die Ergebnisse aus den 12 Evaluationen der Länderprogramme. Quantitative Forschungsmethoden wendete KEK – CDC bei der Finanzanalyse an. Zusätzlich hat KEK – CDC in der Evaluation der Internationalen Programme mitgewirkt und die Evaluation des Landesprogrammes Kenia durchgeführt.

Auf Basis dieser Analyse erarbeitete KEK – CDC abschliessend verschiedene Empfehlungen zum Geschäftsmodell von Fastenaktion, zur Auswahl der Länder und Kooperationspartner, zur Kommunikation sowie zum Fundraising. KEK – CDC konsolidierte die Ergebnisse, Schlussfolgerungen und Empfehlungen der Evaluation.

Erfahren Sie hier mehr über die Evaluation des Landesprogramms Kenia.

team | Dieter Zürcher

Partner, M. A. in Geography

Dieter Zürcher

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

#economy #regionaldevelopment #evaluation

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Sophie Staheyeff

12131415161718

2020 - 2022

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)

Evaluation of the 2016-2023 multi-annual programme of the New Regional Policy

The New Regional Policy (NRP), which came into force in 2008, foresees for the federal government and the cantons to support mountain regions, other rural areas and border regions in their regional economic development. In 2016, the NRP entered its second eight-year funding period and since then has increasingly focused on two funding priorities: Industry and Tourism.

KEK – CDC, in consortium with the Institute for Systemic Management and Public Governance of the University of St.Gallen (IMP-HSG) and the communication office sags, was mandated to evaluate the first five years of the NRP multi-year programme 2016-2023. The main objectives of the evaluation were to analyse and assess the conception and implementation of the programme, and to incorporate the findings into the design of the new multi-annual programme 2024-2030.

A wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods were used for the evaluation. Existing documentation was consulted, such as the Federal Law on Regional Policy, progress reports of the implementation programmes and various partial evaluations and studies. Primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups with NRP implementing agencies, an expert panel and an online survey. Five cantonal case studies (AI, FR, GR, JU and VS) were selected to collect specific data and to analyse differences between cantons. The impact model was also revised as a basis for the theory-based evaluation. As the evaluation was conceived as a learning process, a physical learning event was held in August 2021 with participating federal offices and NRP implementing agencies, the results of which were incorporated into the report.

The findings and the final report with infographics in German, French and Italian can be found on the dedicated website.

team | Dieter Zürcher

Partner, M. A. in Geography

Dieter Zürcher

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

CV ENGLISH (PDF, 164 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 250 KB)
CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 166 KB)

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Niels Rump

Partner, Agronomist and Biologist

Niels Rump

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 53

Education

Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Master of Science in Agronomy University of Algarve, Portugal
Master of Advanced Studies in Human Systems Engineering, University of Applied Science Western Switzerland

Working Experience

Africa (Benin, Kenia, Mozambique) Asia (China) South-America (Brazil) Europe (Albania, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary and Portugal).

Key Qualifications

Adult Training:

Training and coaching of trainers, coordination and designing of training programs, e-learning.

Facilitation & participative methods:

Training for facilitators with focus on group performance, strategies and methods, coaching and facilitation of large group events, e-facilitation of platforms and webinars.

Organisational development:

Consultancy, coaching and expertise, team coaching, traning and coaching for board members and leaders.

Rural extension and advisory:

Methodology, designing training concept, training and coaching of advisors.

Business Management:

Strategic planning, HR, marketing, trade logistics, quality management (ISO).

Project management:

Training and coaching of project managers, outcome mapping and outcome harvesting.

Languages

French, German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Niels Rump
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

13141516171819

2021

City of Geneva

Evaluation of the City of Geneva's international solidarity mechanism

#internationalcooperation #evaluation

Following almost ten years of implementation of the Regulations of the Fund dedicated to international solidarity adopted in 2012, the Secretariat of the Delegation Genève Ville Solidaire (DGVS), the Service de l'Agenda 21 and the Direction of the Department of Finance, Environment and Housing expressed the need to evaluate the functioning of the international solidarity mechanism of the City of Geneva with a view to advancing it both at the operational and strategic levels.

The City of Geneva has mandated KEK - CDC to conduct this evaluation. The aim of the evaluation is to observe, analyse and assess the functioning of the international solidarity mechanism from 2011 to 2021 in order to provide a panoramic and inclusive view, according to four evaluation axes, namely the functioning of the mechanism, the work with the beneficiary institutions, the solidarity policy and communication and awareness-raising.

The evaluation was carried out using a document review, semi-structured interviews with key actors from the City, Geneva municipalities, the Canton of Geneva, the Confederation, the Geneva Federation of Cooperation and other partners, and group interviews and an online survey of beneficiary and non-beneficiary institutions of the DGVS. The analyses were completed by an analysis of international solidarity funding practices in Switzerland, namely of the cities of Lausanne and Zurich* and the Canton of Basel-Stadt.

The final report proposes, on the basis of the results and conclusions, sixteen recommendations concerning the strategic positioning of the mechanism, the revision of the regulatory base, the improvement of operational work, the strengthening of communication and the reflections to be carried out in order to make strategic decisions on certain themes and intervention methods. The recommendations are addressed to the City of Geneva and a three-stage implementation process was proposed.

A similar mandate was also carried out for the city of Zurich. For more information, please read the following mandate description.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, MSc

Magali Bernard

Education

MSc., School of Criminal Sciences, University of Lausanne
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Evaluation, University of Berne

Working Experience

Several years of working experience in multicultural, multidisciplinary and complex environments, on bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes, in various countries and regions:
Africa (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Romania), Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Switzerland

Area of Competency

Thematic areas:

Justice, Security, Rule of law, Human rights, Forensic sciences, Migration and Social integration.

Services:

Advisory services to public administration at national and local levels as well as to non-profit organisations, multilateral and bilateral agencies active in development cooperation, in particular:
institutional and capacity assessment; project management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes, public policies, strategies and institutions; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 KB)

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

14151617181920

2019 - 2020

Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit DEZA, Abteilung WLK

Evaluation des Kulturprogramms von Artlink

#evaluation

Der Verein artlink ist mit den Zielen gegründet worden, den kulturellen Austausch zwischen der Schweiz und dem Süden und Osten einerseits zu fördern und andererseits die Öffentlichkeit in der Schweiz für entwicklungspolitische Themen zu sensibilisieren.

Seit 2008 wird artlink in erster Linie durch einen Strukturbeitrag der Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit (DEZA) sowie kleinere weitere Beiträge finanziert. Die von KEK - CDC durchgeführte Evaluation analysiert die Zusammenarbeit der DEZA mit artlink für die Periode 2010 bis 2018. Dabei wird auf die Kriterien Relevanz, Wirksamkeit und Effizienz fokussiert und ermittelt, inwiefern die unterstützten Aktivitäten von artlink zur Erreichung der DEZA-Ziele im Bereich «Kultur und Entwicklung» beigetragen haben.

KEK - CDC formulierte in seiner Evaluation sieben Empfehlungen für eine allfällige Optimierung der weiteren Zusammenarbeit.

Projektbeschreibung

team | Roman Troxler

Roman Troxler

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

15161718192021

2020

Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

Development of the impact model for the Federal Law on the Psychological Professions

#health #analysis #expertadvice #evaluation

The Federal Law on the Psychology Professions (PsyG) entered into force on 1 April 2013. The PsyG aims both to protect public health and to protect against the deception and misleading of persons seeking services in the field of psychology. On behalf of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), KEK - CDC and the Institute of Political Science of the University of Zurich (IPZ) have developed an impact model for the law and defined key indicators to serve as a basis for the evaluation of the law.

KEK - CDC and the IPZ conducted a document analysis, interviews with key actors and a workshop with stakeholders of the planned evaluation. At the request of the client, they developed a three-layer impact model: (1) an impact model of the PsyG illustrating the basic logic of the PsyG, (2) a detailed impact model concretizing the expected causal relations, and (3) an abstract impact model briefly provides a concise overview of the PsyG's mechanism.

Report + impact model

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#economy #regionaldevelopment #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey

16171819202122

2019

Swiss Embassy Bishkek on behalf of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC

End of Phase Evaluation of the Project “Promotion of Sustainable Economic Development in Jalal-Abad province", (Kyrgyzstan)

Since 2016, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) contributes to the Sustainable Economic Development project (phase 1) in the Jalal-Abad province of Kyrgyzstan, which is part of a country-wide programme implemented by the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

The Swiss funded project implemented by GIZ engages existing service providers while setting-up new and solid structures in better organizing farmers in two specific value chains: vegetable production in Burgondu and dried plum production using an organic certification scheme in Jerge-Tal in Southern Kyrgyzstan.

In 2019, KEK-CDC was mandated by the Swiss Embassy in Bishkek and conducted an evaluation to assess achievements of the project goals and outcomes in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, impact and sustainability in line with the OECD/DAC guidelines.

The evaluation report finally provides Swiss development cooperation with an external assessment of the project and some key recommendations for a possible second phase.

team | Carsten Schulz

Managing Director, Partner, MSc, MAS NADEL

Carsten Schulz

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 54

Education

Master of Advanced Studies in Development Cooperation (MAS ETH D&C) at NADEL, ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland.
Study of Forest Sciences (M.Sc.) at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Areas of Competency

Thematic:

Natural Resources Management, Rural Development, Income Generation, Private Sector-Development, Decentralization and Local Governance.

Methodic:

Project Management; Facilitation (incl. e-Facilitation); Planning, support and evaluation of projects; Coaching, Counselling and Organizational Development.

Working Experience

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Lebanon, Mongolia, Mozambique, Norway, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Panama, Romania, Tajikistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Key Qualifications

Project Management:

Proven management and leadership experience of managing projects in complex and intercultural situations, using a multi-stakeholder approach.

Facilitation:

Extensive experiences in workshop facilitation (face to face events, conferences up to 200 participants). Facilitation of e-discussions and animation of online networks.

Coaching, counseling and organizational development to organizations, project teams and individuals – including facilitation of team retreats and individual leadership coaching.

Knowledge Management:

Guiding knowledge sharing and learning processes; support and backstopping to thematic networks as well as to project teams and individuals. Capitalization of project experiences and results.

Training:

Conceptualizing, planning and conducting training courses (in an intercultural environment). Topics include all issues in the above mentioned competences as well as project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation.
Private Sector Development in rural development as well as natural resources management. Conceptualizing, planning and managing projects and programs using approaches such as value chain development or market systems development (e.g. M4P).

Languages

German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Carsten Schulz
E-Mail Phone

17181920212223

2018 - 2019

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC Global Programme Health

External Evaluation of Global Malaria Technical & Training Support Package

#health #evaluation

The efforts made to scale-up malaria control measures, have reduced the number of malaria cases and especially the number of malaria deaths. Still, around 220 million people fall ill of malaria annually and 435’000 people, mostly in Africa, die because of the disease.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is supporting malaria control efforts through various contributions (e.g. to the WHO and the Medicine for Malaria Venture), the SDC Global Programme and at country level. Since 2013, SDC has mandated the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute with the implementation of the Global Malaria Technical & Training Support Package (GlobMal). This aims to strengthen WHOs normative role, to support working groups as multi-stakeholder platform and capacity development for malaria experts. The purpose of the evaluation made by KEK CDC was to assess the results and the institutional set-up of GlobMal.

KEK CDC concluded that GlobMal support provided to the Roll Back Malaria Initiative has been relevant in general, very effective and efficiently managed while impact was difficult to gauge and sustainability was found to depend on the role of the different working group leaders.

Report

team | Dieter Zürcher

Partner, M. A. in Geography

Dieter Zürcher

Education

Licentiate in Geography at University of Zurich.

Areas of Competency

Knowledge Management, Organisation performance, Economic transformation, Rural development and income generation, Decentralisation and local governance, Migration, Sustainable development

Working Experience

Albania, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Tansania, Vietnam

Key Qualifications

Participatory conceptualisation of development cooperation projects and programmes with logical framework and result based management concepts, Project and programme management in an interdisciplinary environment, Evaluation and impact assessment of various projects and programmes for public authorities as well as NGOs quality management in development cooperation, Design and implementation of applied research projects, Moderation of groups and organisational development processes, Conceptualisation and delivery of various training courses (in Switzerland, developing and transition countries)

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

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team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#health&socialpolicy #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey

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2018 - 2019

Bundesamt für Gesundheit

Evaluation of the National Dementia Strategy 2014-2019

The Confederation and the cantons implemented the "National Dementia Strategy" (NDS) in 2014-2019 with the aim of reducing the burden associated with dementia and promoting the quality of life of those affected.

The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) commissioned KEK - CDC (management and main responsibility) together with B,S,S. Volkswirtschaftliche Beratung in 2018 to conduct an external evaluation. The aim of the evaluation was to provide a decision-making basis for further action in the field of dementia after 2019.

As part of the evaluation, KEK - CDC together with B,S,S, examined the implementation of the NDS projects and the effects of the NDS among the actors who are active at the cantonal level in the field of dementia care. Based on the evaluation results, we recommended that the FOPH and the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Health Directors should continue their joint commitment in the field of dementia and renew the strategic foundations.

Report
Executive Summary

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#socialpolicy #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey

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2017 - 2019

Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG

Evaluation of the Human Research Act

The Human Research Act (HRA) has been in force since January 1, 2014 and aims to protect human beings in research. In addition, it is intended to create favorable framework conditions for human research and to help ensure the quality and transparency of human research.

In order to take initial stock of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the HRA five years after its entry into force, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) commissioned the Institute of Political Science at the University of Zurich and KEK - CDC to evaluate the HRA. As part of the evaluation, we considered the perspectives of stakeholders in human research, used a variety of methods, and analyzed extensive data.

We found that the enforcement of the HRA is basically appropriate and that the approval procedures for human research projects are proving successful. Based on survey and interview data, we concluded that the protection of research participants has been strengthened by the HRA. However, we identified some potential for optimization and formulated recommendations accordingly.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

#regionaldevelopment #strategicdevelopment #expertadvice #peace&security

Dr. Kathrin Frey

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2019

SDC Cooperation Office Kosovo

Mid-Term Review of the "Enhancing Youth Employment Project" in Kosovo

#vocationaltraining #employment #evaluation

The overall goal of the Enhancing Youth Employment (EYE) project, financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by a Helvetas/Management and Development Associates consortium, is to contribute to a dynamic and socially inclusive labour market that provides more and decent jobs (including self-employment) to young people in Kosovo.

As the project has reached the second half of its phase two, KEK CDC was commissioned by the SDC Cooperation Office in Kosovo to conduct a mid-term review in order to assess the project‘s progress in relation to the expected outcomes of the phase and to provide recommendations for the remaining two years of the project. Moreover, it was asked to give a preliminary outlook beyond 2020.

The mid-term evaluation report formulates three strategic and two operational recommendations to SDC and to EYE project team. It has strongly contributed to the reorientation of the project and to important portfolio development considerations of the SDC.

Report

team | Roman Troxler

Roman Troxler

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2019

Swiss Embassy Kyiv on behalf of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Evaluation of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy Ukraine 2015-2019

From 2015 - 2018, the Swiss Embassy in Kyiv was involved in the implementation of more than 100 projects as Switzerland’s support to the transition in Ukraine with an estimated budget of 142 Mio CHF.

KEK - CDC was entrusted by the Swiss Embassy in Kyiv to evaluate the Swiss Cooperation Strategy for Ukraine 2015-2019, jointly prepared by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Human Security Division.

KEK - CDC together with two peers from SDC and SECO and supported by a national consultant conducted this evaluation with the aim, to assess the strategic orientation of the Swiss involvement in Ukraine in all areas of intervention.

The evaluation included concrete recommendations for the new strategy 2020 – 2023 of the Swiss Confederation in Ukraine and has been published with a Management Response by the involved Federal Offices.

Report

team | Carsten Schulz

Managing Director, Partner, MSc, MAS NADEL

Carsten Schulz

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 54

Education

Master of Advanced Studies in Development Cooperation (MAS ETH D&C) at NADEL, ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland.
Study of Forest Sciences (M.Sc.) at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Areas of Competency

Thematic:

Natural Resources Management, Rural Development, Income Generation, Private Sector-Development, Decentralization and Local Governance.

Methodic:

Project Management; Facilitation (incl. e-Facilitation); Planning, support and evaluation of projects; Coaching, Counselling and Organizational Development.

Working Experience

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Lebanon, Mongolia, Mozambique, Norway, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Panama, Romania, Tajikistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Key Qualifications

Project Management:

Proven management and leadership experience of managing projects in complex and intercultural situations, using a multi-stakeholder approach.

Facilitation:

Extensive experiences in workshop facilitation (face to face events, conferences up to 200 participants). Facilitation of e-discussions and animation of online networks.

Coaching, counseling and organizational development to organizations, project teams and individuals – including facilitation of team retreats and individual leadership coaching.

Knowledge Management:

Guiding knowledge sharing and learning processes; support and backstopping to thematic networks as well as to project teams and individuals. Capitalization of project experiences and results.

Training:

Conceptualizing, planning and conducting training courses (in an intercultural environment). Topics include all issues in the above mentioned competences as well as project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation.
Private Sector Development in rural development as well as natural resources management. Conceptualizing, planning and managing projects and programs using approaches such as value chain development or market systems development (e.g. M4P).

Languages

German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Carsten Schulz
E-Mail Phone

22232425262728

2017 - 2018

Staatssekretariat für Migration SEM

Evaluation of integrated border management

#migration #evaluation

The "Integrated Border Management" strategy and the "Integrated Border Management 2014-2017" action plan have been used by the federal and cantonal authorities to jointly combat illegal migration and cross-border crime. At the same time, the strategy also serves to ensure smooth legal entry.

On behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), KEK - CDC in cooperation with TC Team Consult realized an evaluation, which provides a sound basis for the assessment of the elaboration, the implementation and the impact of the strategy and the action plan. The evaluation results and the resulting recommendations served the SEM and the extended 'Steering Group Border' to design the next strategy phase in the field of integrated border management.

Report

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

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2019 -

Jacobs Foundation

Evaluation der Advocacy Strategie «Politik der frühen Kindheit»

#evaluation #bildung

Die Jacobs Foundation (JF) setzte in den Jahren 2016 bis 2020 die Advocacy Strategie «Politik der frühen Kindheit» um. Ziel der Strategie war es, in der Schweiz einen systemischen Wandel herbeizuführen, um die Chancengerechtigkeit der Kinder bei Schuleintritt zu steigern. Im Kern der «Politik der frühen Kindheit» steht die Forderung nach qualitativ hochstehender frühkindlicher Bildung, Betreuung und Erziehung als gemeinsame Aufgabe des Gesundheits-, Sozial- und Bildungswesens. Die JF wollte mit ihrer Advocacy Strategie relevante Akteur*innen in den vier Bereichen Politik, Verwaltung, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft für dieses Anliegen gewinnen und einen Politikwandel herbeiführen.

Die Evaluation lieferte der JF eine Grundlage für Entscheide im Zusammenhang mit dem geplanten Abschluss der Strategie Ende 2020. Ziel der Evaluation war es, die Zielerreichung der Advocacy-Strategie systematisch zu bewerten. Die Evaluation sollte zudem Erkenntnisse dazu liefern, ob und in welcher Form ein Engagement der Stiftung im Bereich der frühen Kindheit nach dem geplanten Abschluss der Advocacy-Strategie angezeigt ist.

Die Methodik umfasste eine Dokumentenanalyse, Interviews mit JF-Mitarbeitenden und relevanten nationalen Akteur*innen, eine Online-Befragung der an der Advocacy-Kampagne beteiligten Akteure, drei kantonale Fallstudien und ein Ergebnisworkshop zur Validierung und Diskussion. Dieser Methodenmix ermöglichte eine Triangulation von Daten aus unterschiedlichen Quellen und erlaubt eine fundierte Bearbeitung der Evaluationsfragen.

Die Evaluation zeigt auf, dass es der Advocacy Strategie gelungen ist, relevante Entscheidungsträger*innen für das Anliegen einer umfassenden Politik der frühen Kindheit zu sensibilisieren und zu mobilisieren. KEK – CDC empfiehlt, dass JF ihr Engagement für eine Politik der frühen Kindheit in der Schweiz fortsetzen sollte und zeigt auf, wie die JF den angestossenen Politikwandel weiter begleiten und unterstützen könnte.

Die Ergebnisse der Evaluation dienten zudem als Grundlage für eine Publikation zu «Advocacy – die gesellschaftspolitische Arbeit von Nonprofit-Organisationen und Förderstiftungen». Die Publikation entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit Robert Schmuki von Con-Sense Philanthropy Consulting. Sie umfasst eine Einführung mit einer Fallstudie zur Advocacy-Arbeit von Nonprofit-Organisationen und Förderstiftungen in den der Schweiz. Die Publikation ist Teil der Reihe ‘CEPS Forschung und Praxis’ des Centre for Philanthropy Studies (CEPS) der Universität Basel.

Sie finden die Publikation hier.

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Partner, PhD in Political Science

Dr. Kathrin Frey

Education

PhD in Political Science, University of Zurich
Licentiate in Political Science, Business and Economics, International Law, University of Zurich

Areas of Competency

Education, health (prevention and health promotion), evidence-based policy-making

Key Qualifications

Advisory services for public administration at the federal, cantonal and local level, and for non-profit organisation. Design and implementation of evaluations and analyses of measures, projects and programmes. Concept development and moderation of development processes. Design and implementation of workshops, training modules.

Languages

German, English, French

Dr. Kathrin Frey

team | Marina Häusermann

Marina Häusermann

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2022

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Evaluation of WAPRO-Project implemented by Helvetas

#evaluation
#economy

The Water Productivity Project (WAPRO) is a multi-stakeholder initiative to address water efficiency issues in agriculture which started in 2015 and was implemented in five countries in South and Central Asia and one country in Africa, aspiring to improve the lives of more than 60,000 farmers. In 2022, at the end of the second and final phase of the project, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) mandated an external evaluation for the expansion period starting in 2018.

KEK – CDC has carried out this complex multi-country & multi-stakeholder evaluation by using three main tools. Firstly, extensive data was collected through an online survey as well as through online interviews with key implementation staff at Helvetas, the WAPRO consortium partners, SDC and other relevant stakeholders. Secondly, a Cost-Benefit Analysis, which had been started after the first phase of the project, was further developed and completed to shine a light on the efficiency of WAPRO. Thirdly, KEK – CDC has collected change and impact-focused stories by using the evaluation approach of Outcome Harvesting to understand what has changed in the different countries and to what extent these developments could be attributed to the project. Finally, Tajikistan and Pakistan were chosen as in-depth case studies, for which the lead evaluator travelled to both countries and carried out focus group discussions and interviews with the actors in the field. This mix of tools and methods allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the project and its impact, and thus a more accurate evaluation.

At the end of the evaluation process, a workshop with the WAPRO team and selected partners and stakeholders was organised. KEK – CDC presented their findings and learnings, together with recommendations for the future, and all parties commented on these findings and validated conclusions and recommendations.

Please find the final report here.

team | Carsten Schulz

Managing Director, Partner, MSc, MAS NADEL

Carsten Schulz

E-Mail
+41 44 368 58 54

Education

Master of Advanced Studies in Development Cooperation (MAS ETH D&C) at NADEL, ETH Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland.
Study of Forest Sciences (M.Sc.) at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

Areas of Competency

Thematic:

Natural Resources Management, Rural Development, Income Generation, Private Sector-Development, Decentralization and Local Governance.

Methodic:

Project Management; Facilitation (incl. e-Facilitation); Planning, support and evaluation of projects; Coaching, Counselling and Organizational Development.

Working Experience

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Lebanon, Mongolia, Mozambique, Norway, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Panama, Romania, Tajikistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Key Qualifications

Project Management:

Proven management and leadership experience of managing projects in complex and intercultural situations, using a multi-stakeholder approach.

Facilitation:

Extensive experiences in workshop facilitation (face to face events, conferences up to 200 participants). Facilitation of e-discussions and animation of online networks.

Coaching, counseling and organizational development to organizations, project teams and individuals – including facilitation of team retreats and individual leadership coaching.

Knowledge Management:

Guiding knowledge sharing and learning processes; support and backstopping to thematic networks as well as to project teams and individuals. Capitalization of project experiences and results.

Training:

Conceptualizing, planning and conducting training courses (in an intercultural environment). Topics include all issues in the above mentioned competences as well as project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation.
Private Sector Development in rural development as well as natural resources management. Conceptualizing, planning and managing projects and programs using approaches such as value chain development or market systems development (e.g. M4P).

Languages

German, English, Portuguese, Spanish