Expertise

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

#education #governance #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey
E-Mail Phone

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Scientific Assistant, MA Development Studies

Sophie Staheyeff

E-Mail
044 368 58 30

Education

MA in Development Studies, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
BLaw in Law, University of Fribourg

Experiences abroad

United Kingdom, Peru, Colombia, Chile

Languages

French, English, German, Spanish

CV DEUTSCH
CV ENGLISH
CV FRANCAIS

Sophie Staheyeff
E-Mail Phone

01020304

2015 - 2023

IFES Institut für Externe Schulevaluation auf der Sekundarstufe II

External school evaluations at vocational schools and grammar schools

The Institute for External School Evaluation at Secondary Level II IFES is an institution of the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education EDK and operates as an associated institute with the University of Zurich.

IFES acts as an institutional cooperation partner for cantons, the federal government, and schools in the area of quality assurance and development at the upper secondary level.

Franz Kehl (since 2015) and Kathrin Frey (since 2019) work as external school evaluators on behalf of IFES. Each year, they evaluate 1-2 high 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

Co-Managing Director, 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

#internationalcooperation #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey
E-Mail Phone

0102030405

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

Co-Managing Director, Partner, M.A. in International Economic

Roman Troxler

E-Mail
044 368 58 15

Education

M.A. in International Economic Policy
M.A. in International Affairs and Governance
B.A. in International Affairs

Working Experience

Albania, Benin, Burkina Faso, DR Congo (South Kivu), Ethiopia, France, Germany, Kosovo, Morocco, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

Key Qualifications

Planning and backstopping of development projects (mainly in the fields of economic development and skills) with logical frameworks and results chains, Project evaluations including cost-benefit analyses, Employment and labour market analyses.

Languages

German, French, English

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 148 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 158 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 193 KB)

Roman Troxler
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

team | Sophie Staheyeff

Scientific Assistant, MA Development Studies

Sophie Staheyeff

E-Mail
044 368 58 30

Education

MA in Development Studies, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
BLaw in Law, University of Fribourg

Experiences abroad

United Kingdom, Peru, Colombia, Chile

Languages

French, English, German, Spanish

CV DEUTSCH
CV ENGLISH
CV FRANCAIS

Sophie Staheyeff
E-Mail Phone

010203040506

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

#economy #regionaldevelopment #evaluation

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

01020304050607

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

Co-Managing Director, 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
E-Mail Phone

team | Niels Rump

Partner, Agronomist and Biologist

Niels Rump

E-Mail
044 368 58 74

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

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

02030405060708

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

Co-Managing Director, 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

#internationalcooperation #evaluation

Dr. Kathrin Frey
E-Mail Phone

03040506070809

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, M.Sc. in Criminal Sciences

Magali Bernard

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 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, Democratic governance, Rule of law, Human rights, 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 / programme design and management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes and strategies; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

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

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

04050607080910

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, M.Sc. in Criminal Sciences

Magali Bernard

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 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, Democratic governance, Rule of law, Human rights, 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 / programme design and management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes and strategies; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

05060708091011

2022

Council of Europe

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

#integration #urbandevelopment #evaluation

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.

team | Magali Bernard

Partner, M.Sc. in Criminal Sciences

Magali Bernard

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 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, Democratic governance, Rule of law, Human rights, 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 / programme design and management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes and strategies; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

06070809101112

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, M.Sc. in Criminal Sciences

Magali Bernard

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 100 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 101 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 106 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, Democratic governance, Rule of law, Human rights, 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 / programme design and management; strategic planning and strategy development; evaluation of projects, programmes and strategies; mentoring institutions on quality assurance; facilitation of workshops and experts group meetings.

Languages

French, English, German

Magali Bernard
E-Mail Phone

team | Marina Häusermann

Scientific assistant, MA History

Marina Häusermann

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 193 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 211 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 195 KB)

Education

MA History, Social Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State, University of Bern
BA Contemporary History, Social Anthropology, University of Fribourg
CAS in Evaluation, University of Bern

Working Experience

Bosnia Herzegovina, Chile, Kosovo, Russia, France, Palestine, Tanzania

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French, Russian

Marina Häusermann
E-Mail Phone

07080910111213

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

Co-Managing Director, Partner, M.A. in International Economic

Roman Troxler

E-Mail
044 368 58 15

Education

M.A. in International Economic Policy
M.A. in International Affairs and Governance
B.A. in International Affairs

Working Experience

Albania, Benin, Burkina Faso, DR Congo (South Kivu), Ethiopia, France, Germany, Kosovo, Morocco, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

Key Qualifications

Planning and backstopping of development projects (mainly in the fields of economic development and skills) with logical frameworks and results chains, Project evaluations including cost-benefit analyses, Employment and labour market analyses.

Languages

German, French, English

CV DEUTSCH (PDF, 148 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 158 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 193 KB)

Roman Troxler
E-Mail Phone

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Co-Managing Director, 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
E-Mail Phone

08091011121314

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

Co-Managing Director, 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
E-Mail Phone

09101112131415

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

Partner, Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator

Carsten Schulz

E-Mail
044 368 85 75

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

CV ENGLISH (PDF, 169 KB)

Carsten Schulz
E-Mail Phone

10111213141516

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

Dieter Zürcher
E-Mail Phone

team | Dr. Kathrin Frey

Co-Managing Director, 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
E-Mail Phone

11121314151617

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

Co-Managing Director, 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
E-Mail Phone

12131415161718

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

Co-Managing Director, 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 DEUTSCH (PDF, 148 KB)
CV ENGLISH (PDF, 158 KB)
CV FRANCAIS (PDF, 193 KB)

Dr. Kathrin Frey
E-Mail Phone

13141516171819

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

Co-Managing Director, Partner, M.A. in International Economic

Roman Troxler

E-Mail
044 368 58 15

Education

M.A. in International Economic Policy
M.A. in International Affairs and Governance
B.A. in International Affairs

Working Experience

Albania, Benin, Burkina Faso, DR Congo (South Kivu), Ethiopia, France, Germany, Kosovo, Morocco, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

Key Qualifications

Planning and backstopping of development projects (mainly in the fields of economic development and skills) with logical frameworks and results chains, Project evaluations including cost-benefit analyses, Employment and labour market analyses.

Languages

German, French, English

Roman Troxler
E-Mail Phone

141516171819

2019

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

Evaluation of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy Ukraine 2015-2019

#regionaldevelopment #strategicdevelopment #expertadvice #peace&security

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

Partner, Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator

Carsten Schulz

E-Mail
044 368 85 75

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

CV ENGLISH (PDF, 169 KB)

Carsten Schulz
E-Mail Phone

1516171819

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

Co-Managing Director, 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