Evaluation

Policy Coherence

June 05, 2024

Ongoing
Policy Coherence

The GEF operates across sectors, giving it a unique role in advancing policy coherence that curbs environmental harm and redirects financing to sustainable goals.

 

In October 2023, the GEF Council approved a suite of activities to enhance coherence across multiple levels of operation.

This evaluation examines the GEF’s past efforts, assesses preliminary effects of its recent emphasis, and analyzes the mechanisms through which support is provided. The findings are expected to inform future programming, strengthening the GEF’s ability to generate global environmental benefits.

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Evaluation overview

  • It considers the barriers that make institutional coordination difficult and the tensions that arise when national priorities diverge.
  • It highlights where promising practices are emerging and how GEF support interacts with broader reform efforts.
  • It points to the kinds of actions—such as strengthening platforms, improving incentives, and embedding coherence—that could enhance future results.

 

Methodology

The evaluation covers 58 projects across multiple focal areas, drawing on portfolio analysis, document review, and case studies in Brazil, India, and Kenya.

Supporting Documents

Concept Note

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