Evaluation of Diakonia’s multi-year programme for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Resource Desks in Stockholm, Beirut, Bamako and Jerusalem (2017–2020) and Diakonia’s Jerusalem IHL Program (2004–2017)

This Sida-commissioned evaluation found that Diakonia’s 2017–2020 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Centre programme hashad significant achievements, including establishing itself as a credible source of IHL knowledge and advice. It has recruited highcalibrestaff who have delivered good quality work and met the priorities of key stakeholders. However, the programme has set itselfa goal that is unmeasurable and not possible for it to deliver. It also lacks adequate tools to report on results beyond the output level.Therefore, it needs to develop a clear strategy for delivering change, with realistic and measurable objectives. The programme hasalso struggled with organisational and administrative challenges, including a lack of funding diversity, because it does not fit well withDiakonia’s existing structures, systems and policies. There is a strong ongoing need for the programme’s work so Diakonia shouldaddress the organisational challenges (a few of which are long-standing) urgently. This would contribute to making the programmeadministratively and financially sustainable. It would also reassure Sida as it considers future funding for the programme.