MFF Programme Evaluation

The Mobilising Finance for Forests (MFF) program is a GBP 152 million blended finance initiative designed to enhance private sector investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use (FSLU) projects. The MFF program is designed to achieve three main objectives: reduce deforestation through partnering for sustainable land use systems and forestry, expedite the transition towards sustainable supply chains, and facilitate increased mobilization of private finance for forest preservation. To accomplish these goals, MFF is responsible for directing concessional capital towards FSLU projects in developing or emerging economies. The MFF program is set to operate from 2021 to 2036, with most MFF investments occurring in the first 5-year phase. This evaluation will offer an early, external assessment to determine MFF''''''''s alignment with its strategic objectives and its progress towards anticipated outcomes, for the period 2021-2024. It will also identify common project-specific obstacles and program-level challenges. At this stage, the evaluation will not aim at measuring impact, as it is too soon to observe significant results, though it will look at emerging early results and potential impacts. The evaluation will employ the OECD-DAC criteria, specifically relevance, coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency, and will also evaluate additionality. The methodology consists of a theory-based approach, non-experimental design that combines conventional and participatory quantitative and qualitative methods. Based on the evaluation matrix, data will be collected, aggregated and triangulated to generate credible evidence-based findings and recommendations. Data collection and evaluation tools will include: i) desk review, ii) evidence gap analysis, including literature review, iii) remote and in-person key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with different groups of stakeholders, iv) logframe and M&E data assessment, and v) case study (combination of previous tools, including a field visit).


Project Details
Country WORLDWIDE
Start date 2024.05.13
End date 2024.12.16
Client Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO)
Sector EVALUATION
Sub-sector Project/Program
Ref. ADE A669