USAID/Egypt : end of project performance evaluation of avian and pandemic influenza program

The purpose of the evaluation was to: (1) review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of USAID-funded API activities to date in achieving program objectives and completing deliverables; and (2) assess USAID/Egypt's contribution to improving API prevention and control. The task of the evaluation was to produce findings that would inform the direction of future USAID/Egypt API funding and become the basis from which to draft a scope of work (SOW) for a follow-on integrated API program. The evaluation addressed the following five questions: (1) to what extent has the API Program with its different components achieved the intended goals and results?; (2) to what extent were the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems of the API Program, with its different components, effective for monitoring progress?; (3) to what extent were the technical components and approaches of the API Program effective in achieving the desired outcomes/impacts?; (4) to what extent were the management structures, administrative support, and partnerships effective?; and (5) what are the lessons learned, best practices, and the corresponding recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the API Program? The audience for the evaluation report was USAID/Egypt, specifically the Office of Health; USAID/Washington; and future implementing partners of API activities. The evaluation was also to provide feedback to each of the partners to help them understand both their strengths and areas where technical, administrative, and management efforts could be improved. In addition, Government of Egypt (GOE) counterparts would learn how to better benefit from implementing partner technical assistance (TA). (Excerpt, modified)