Midterm Performance Evaluation of the Program Participatory Action against Corruption: Towards Transparency and Accountability

Final Report

  • År: 2025

  • Publikationstyp: Decentraliserad utvärdering

  • Författare: Bunafsha Gulakova, Khaled Ehsan

Sammanfattning

Purpose and use

This mid-term evaluation of the PACTA programme implemented by Transparency International Bangladesh assesses relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and 2 explores options for downsizing/repositioning under funding constraints. It is intended for Sida, SDC, FCDO, the Netherlands, TIB and partners to inform decisions on future programming and a viable, cost-effective model.

Conclusion

PACTA strengthened citizen-led accountability via CCC, ACG and YES structures and digital tools, aligning with national frameworks and prompting administrative responses. However, MEL remains output-focused and financial shortfalls require consolidation. Of the options analysed, programme redesign is the most balanced; systemic change offers longer-term sustainability but needs greater resources.

Recommendation

Prioritise core functions and key sectors (health, education, land); adopt a hybrid model with a small Dhaka HQ, 2–3 regional hubs, and expanded digital tools; reduce CCCs to divisional hubs; strengthen MEL with outcome indicators and full PACTApp integration; diversify funding via a mobilisation unit, CSR, and local partners; and formalise local ownership through MoUs.

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  • Tematik: Demokrati och mänskliga rättigheterFredliga samhällen

  • Geografiskt område: Asien

  • Språk: Engelska

  • Publikationsnummer: 2025:12