Independent evaluation of the climate approach of SECO’s economic cooperation division since 2017

• Research unit: SECO
• Project number: 2025-WEQA/SECO-065.5-7/3

Key words (English)

climate change, Paris alignment, adaptation, mitigation, independent evaluation

Short description (English)

The independent evaluation of the division’s climate approach and portfolio is a) an instrument of accountability, addressed to the Swiss Parliament and the interested broader public and b) an important opportunity for institutional learning. The evaluation shall thus be based on a transparent assessment of the division’s past and current practice, as well as draw key lessons learned and evidence-based recommendations from the assessment. The expectation is that the climate evaluation informs ongoing preparatory works for the next strategy on International Cooperation (2025-28) as well as guide operational sections for the implementation of their interventions.

Public policy examined (English)

economic development cooperation activities since 2017

Legal basis for the evaluation (English)

Federal Act of 19 March 1976 on International Development Coopération and Humanitarian Aid (SR 974.0) and the associated ordinance of 12 December 1977 (SR 974.01)

Policy-relevant conclusions of the Federal Council (German)

Keine

Publication language (English)

anglais

Publications / Results (English)

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