Participation key factor for successful phasing out

No two exit processes are alike. Therefore, it is important to avoid applying general models or standardised time schedules in exit or transformation of development cooperation. This is the overall message in an international joint evaluation of 14 exit and transformation processes in Botswana, Eritrea, India, Malawi and South Africa. However, even if each phasing out process is unique, there are a number of general factors that should always be taken in account in order for the phase out to be as successful as possible.