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Country case study: Tajikistan (HWFW2024)
This case study was undertaken as part of the independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Result Area (RA) “Health and Wellbeing, and Food and Water Security” (HWFW). The evaluation was launched in April...
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Country case study: Paraguay (IPs2024)
This country case study report is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples, assessing how effectively the GCF implements its Indigenous Peoples Policy across...
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Infographic (PPWW2024)
This infographic presents key findings and recommendations from the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to and Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses (PPWW2024). It highlights insights from...
Document > Evaluation brief
Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to and Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses
The GCF Board adopted the Policy on the Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses in 2018 with the objective of safeguarding GCF from prohibited practices and other forms of wrongdoing. Paragraph 73 of the Policy...
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Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples
This report presents the findings and recommendations of an independent evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) approach to Indigenous Peoples (IPs), undertaken by the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU). The...
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Country case study: Colombia (IPs2024)
This country case study report is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples, assessing how effectively the GCF implements its Indigenous Peoples Policy across...
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Country case study: Vanuatu (IPs2024)
This country case study report is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples, assessing how effectively the GCF implements its Indigenous Peoples Policy across...
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Impact evaluation baseline report for FP034: Building resilient communities, wetlands ecosystems and associated catchments in Uganda
This baseline report evaluates FP034, a wetland restoration and community resilience project in Uganda, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Assessed under the Learning-Oriented Real-Time...
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IEU Work Plan and Budget for 2025
This document summarizes the key elements of the work plan and budget of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for 2025. It contains: (i) an overview of the IEU's deliverables during 2025; (ii) key elements of the IEU’s...
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Country case study: Philippines (IPs2024)
This country case study report is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples, assessing how effectively the GCF implements its Indigenous Peoples Policy across...
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Annexes to the Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Approach to Indigenous Peoples
This document provides the annexes to the Final Report of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Approach to Indigenous Peoples.
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IEU webinar: SAP, COA, CIEWS Evaluations and an M&E Synthesis
On March 12th, the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) presented on its four ongoing initiatives, sharing insights into the approach, methodology, and evaluation matrix. The webinar provided an overview of key focus areas...
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REDD+ Results-Based Payment Pilot Projects: Enhancing Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the 37th session of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board in October 2023, the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) presented its proposed Work Programme and Budget for 2024. The document committed the IEU to...
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Country case study: Botswana (IPs2024)
This country case study report is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples, assessing how effectively the GCF implements its Indigenous Peoples Policy across...
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COA2019: Approach Brief
Note: This page refers to the evaluation of country ownership undertaken in 2019. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit COA2025 here.
Country ownership is central to the GCF’s pursuit of a paradigm shift towards low-...
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COA2019: Final report on the independent evaluation of the GCF's Country Ownership Approach
Note: This page refers to the evaluation of country ownership undertaken in 2019. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit COA2025 here.
The GCF Independent Evaluation Unit conducted this evaluation as part of its 2019...
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GEvalBrief 04: COA2019
Note: This page refers to the evaluation of country ownership undertaken in 2019. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit COA2025 here.
Country ownership is central to the GCF’s pursuit of a paradigm shift towards low-...
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GEvalNote 04: COA2019
Note: This page refers to the evaluation of country ownership undertaken in 2019. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit COA2025 here.
Country ownership is central to the GCF’s pursuit of a paradigm shift towards low-...
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COA2019: Independent evaluation of the GCF's Country Ownership approach
This page refers to the evaluation of country ownership undertaken in 2019. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit COA2025 linked here.
An independent assessment of the Fund’s success in ensuring country ownership will...
Evaluation > Thematic
SAP2020: Approach Paper for the Independent Assessment of the GCF SAP Pilot Scheme
Note: This document refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 linked here.
This document presents the approach the IEU...
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SAP2020: Approach Brief
Note: This document refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 linked here.
The simplified approval process pilot scheme (...
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SAP2020: Final report on the independent assessment of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) Pilot Scheme
Note: This document refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 linked here.
At the twenty-fourth meeting of the Board (B.24...
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GEvalNote 07
Note: This document refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 here.
The simplified approval process pilot scheme (SAP) aims...
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GEvalBrief 07: SAP2020
Note: This document refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 linked here.
The simplified approval process pilot scheme (...
Document > Evaluation brief
SAP2020: Independent Assessment of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process Pilot Scheme
This page refers to the evaluation of the GCF's Simplified Approval Process (SAP) undertaken in 2020. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit SAP2025 here.
As of the last Board meeting (B.24, November 2019), 12 SAP...
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Scoping Study on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Climate Change Evaluations
Commissioned by the evaluation units of the Adaptation Fund, CIF, GEF, and GCF, this 2025 study explores the potential of AI to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of climate change evaluations. It examines...
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To serve the needs of our stakeholders, the IEU issues a variety of publications related to our work, including in the context of evaluations and learning. Keep up with the IEU’s latest publications here.
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Country case studies: LAC2024
This country case study compilation is part of the Independent Evaluation of the Relevance and Effectiveness of the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Investments in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) States. It includes...
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GEvalBrief 22: IPs2024
This 4-pager summarizes the main conclusions and recommendations of the Independent Evaluation of the Green Climate Fund’s Approach to Indigenous Peoples (IPs2024).
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