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This approach paper outlines the plan for the Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Country Ownership Approach. Approved by the GCF Board at its 40th meeting, the evaluation will assess how effectively the Fund’s country...

This Approach Paper outlines the framework, methodology, and analytical pathways guiding the Independent Evaluation of the GCF's Approach to and Portfolio of Climate Information and Early Warning System Interventions (...

Overview In the terms of reference for the Independent Evaluation Unit, the GCF Board requested the IEU to develop the Evaluation Policy for the GCF. In developing the policy, the IEU undertook extensive consultations....

This document summarizes the key elements of the work plan and budget of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for 2026. It provides an overview of the IEU’s achievements in 2025, presents the IEU’s work plan and budget...

In decision B.37/21, the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved the 2024 workplan of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) of the GCF. The workplan includes, among other things, the undertaking of a synthesis on...

Approved at the fortieth meeting of the GCF Board (B.40), this formative Gender Synthesis consolidates insights from past evaluations, assessments, and studies to inform the forthcoming Independent Evaluation of the GCF...

This synthesis document offers an overview of existing evaluative evidence on various dimensions of importance to RPSP based on the findings of previous IEU evaluations, including repeating selected findings from the...

This 2-page brief presents synthesized findings from the evidence review on the effectiveness of results-based payment interventions in the context of climate change, conducted by the IEU in 2020.

This document provides a report of the key activities of the Learning-Oriented Real-Time Impact Assessment (LORTA) Programme of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) for 2024. It reports on the programme’s outputs,...

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2023. It is Annex 5 of a report of the IEU's key activities for the period of January to December 2023, which reports on the IEU outputs...

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2018 - Phase I.

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2019 - Projects.

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2020. 

This document provides a report of the key activities of the LORTA Programme for 2021.

The IEU's 2026 Work Plan and Budget  At its forty-third meeting in October 2025, the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF)  approved the IEU’s 2026 work plan and administrative budget, 2026-2028 work plan and ...

Synthesis work The Independent Evaluation Unit undertakes synthesis work to bring together findings and results from evaluations, reviews, and studies conducted by the IEU. Synthesis products aggregate existing evidence...

The synthesis of Direct Access in the Green Climate Fund was conducted to assess and provide learning on the Fund’s implementation of the direct access concept and approach and to improve the relevance and performance...

The synthesis study was a desk study and examined existing evidence on accreditation. It systematically and objectively synthesized key findings and made recommendations for the GCF’s accreditation strategy. The aims of...

This synthesis brings together findings from previous evaluations conducted by the IEU that include a country ownership dimension. It contributes to the upcoming Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Approach to Country...

This synthesis report is an early, stand-alone SPR product and analytical tool that seeks to lay a foundation for common understanding of what is known about the current status of the GCF for all key stakeholders...

The evidence review on the private sector will inform the GCF’s strategic positioning and programming by synthesizing global trends, identifying gaps, and assessing the effectiveness of current engagement strategies....

This page refers to the evaluation undertaken in 2018. For the 2026 evaluation, please visit RPSP2026 linked here. The Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (RPSP) was launched in 2014. The basis of the RPSP is...

This page refers to the evaluation undertaken in 2018. For the 2025 evaluation, please visit RPSP2026 linked here. This report presents the findings of the Independent Evaluation of the Readiness and Preparatory Support...

This Approach Paper outlines the mandate, scope, and methodology for the evaluation of the Green Climate Fund's Project Preparation Facility. It presents the evaluation’s objectives, background, analytical framework,...

This report presents the findings of an Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) desk-based assessment of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) portfolio, examining the evaluability of funded activities. It builds on insights from...