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External Evaluation of the Swedish Cooperation Strategy with Bolivia 2016–2020

External Evaluation of the Swedish Cooperation Strategy with Bolivia 2016–2020

Sweden’s contribution to eradication of gender-based violence, strengthening of democracy, urban planning, climate change and the transition from aid to trade

  • År: 2020

  • Publikationstyp: Decentraliserad utvärdering

  • Författare: Carsten Schwensen, Jocke Nyberg, José Antonio Perez Arenas, Louise Scheibel Smed, Penny Hawkins, Pilar Uriona

Sammanfattning

The purpose of this Evaluation is to assess results from implementation of the 2016–2020 Swedish Cooperation Strategy with Bolivia and provide recommendations for the planning and implementation of the coming Swedish strategy in Bolivia (2021–2025). The evaluation conclude s that the relevance of the contribution portfolio is high and that the Embassy has managed to adapt to evolving demands, including in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The portfolio composition is well-balanced across key strategic areas and includes a number of new innovative approaches and concepts. While progress has been affected by COVID-19, this has at the same time created new opportunities for cooperation. The evaluation recommends maintaining a strong strategic focus on support to eradication of gender-based violence, strengthening of democracy, urban planning, climate change and the transition from aid to trade. In addition, a continued and strengthened focus on multi-stakeholder approaches is encouraged, further emphasising participation of grassroot organisations and social movements. Sustainability aspects need to be strengthened.

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  • Tematik: Demokrati och mänskliga rättigheterEkonomisk utvecklingJämställdhetMiljö och klimat

  • Geografiskt område: Bolivia

  • Språk: Engelska

  • Publikationsnummer: 2021:12

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