Preparation and Facilitation of training on Rights Based Approach in Development Cooperation, Sida, 2011
The training was supposed to aim at providing the participants with the opportunity to enhance their awareness, understanding and skills to implement the approach in practice. The training increased the participants’ awareness and understanding of human rights in general and about the human rights approach to development in particular.

Process consultant for a study of Danida’s review mechanism, Danida, 2011
The objective of the study was to make an assessment of the experiences of conducting reviews of development programmes in the period 2007 – 2010, with special focus on joint reviews. Through in-depth interviews with Technical Advisors in the Technical Advisory Services (TAS) of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with staffs of selected Danish embassies the study captured and summarised their experiences from carrying out programme reviews bilaterally and with other donors. Furthermore the study reviewed over a hundred and twenty documents from 54 reviews in all sectors and a number of countries with a view to assess their compliance with existing guidelines and approaches. The study addressed issues raised by the Danish State Auditors and drew out a number of additional aspects concerning the preparation and implementation of reviews, the use of consultants and the collaboration with other donors in joint reviews. The study informed management decisions on potential adjustments to the Aid Management Guidelines (AMG) and/or adjustments to the way the guidelines are applied.

Revision of EVAL Guidelines for Evaluation of Development Cooperation, Danida, 2010
In 2010 the Evaluation Department decided to revisit the evaluation guidelines again in order to better reflect the experience gained from joint evaluations and the increased focus on documentation of results of development cooperation. The objective of the assignment therefore was to assist the Evaluation Department (EVAL) in the preparation of revised and up-dated guidelines for evaluation of development cooperation. The revision took into account international developments in the field of evaluation of development cooperation; comments and recommendations received in 2010 by the National Auditors regarding the way evaluations are conducted and used and developments with respect to the regulations for tendering processes that had been introduced in 2010 and further developed in 2011.

Mapping study on the role of research in enhancing result orientation in Development co-operation, Danida, 2010
In June 2010 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) initiated a mapping study of international trends in research, evaluation, monitoring and communication of development results with a view to provide the MFA with guidance and a basis for decisions on the future focus, content and partners in the new research programme, that was launched by the Minister for Development Cooperation in November 2010. The mapping study reviewed best practices and lessons learned in results documentation across a range of donor agencies. Focusing specifically on 5 international development cooperation agencies and various research institutions and think tanks, the report outlined the international trends in using research in the documentation of results in development cooperation, and how research was used in relation to other methods for results documentation (evaluation and monitoring). Moreover the study looked at trends in communication of results – both internally in the aid administering agencies and to external stakeholders and finally provided recommendations for the design of the design of the Danish research programme.

Evaluation of progress on policy targets and organisational and management structures of the Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims (RCT), RCT, 2010
In 2004, the Board of RCT approved a new vision and policy - RCT Challenges and Targets in a Changing World. The policy identifies seven concrete targets with indicators to be achieved by RCT by 2015. It was decided to evaluate progress towards these targets every five years. The Board decided in March 2010 to 1) evaluate progress on the seven policy targets and to assess results and relevance of the policy targets, and 2) assess if the organisational and management structures are conducive to deliver according to policy, resources and cross cutting interest from donors.

Inclusion of fragile states module and up-dating of gender e-learning course, 2011, Danida
Updating of Danida’s e-learning course on gender equality: ’Gender Equality in practice’ is a five module course covering gender issues in all major aspects of development processes. The updating included the drafting of a module on gender issues in fragile situations and fragile states. The updating also included the redirecting the course to become more relevant for partners. The services provided development of contents on gender issues in fragile situations, preparation of text, quizzes and a group case and revision of existing modules so they became more partner focused

Evaluation of Women in Africa, Danida, 2010
The overall objective of the evaluation was to contribute to the continued improvement of the support to gender equality in Africa, by assessing results and identifying lessons learned from the overall approach and the specific experiences of the activities funded under the “Woman in Africa”- grant. In particular, the evaluation was expected to help enhance the foundation for future selection of activities and partners, by assessing the added value of the approach and the funded activities. The evaluation was focused on:

•The extent to which the portfolio of activities financed through the Women in Africa appropriation had been relevant for the promotion of gender equality in light of Danish policy priorities
•The extent to which the portfolio of activities had promoted African ownership of gender equality initiatives by working with relevant regional networks and NGOs promoting gender equality in Africa.
•The extent to which the expected outputs and outcomes had been delivered, and the degree to which capacities, networks and practices of inter-organizational learning for enhancing gender equality had been strengthened.
•The extent to which the funds allocated had been efficiently spent, both in relation to the individual activities selected, and in relation to the portfolio of activities.
•The extent to which the results achieved were sustainable, with emphasis on the issues of ownership and capacity.

By investigating these questions, the evaluation was expected to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the portfolio of activities; both at the overall level and by looking more in depth at selected activities.

Gender mainstreaming in Bhutan, Danida, 2009-2011
The government of Bhutan has committed to achieving all of the gender equity goals in the various global compacts that it is party to, including the MDGs and SDGs, and implementing the full provisions of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). To facilitate achievement of these national and international gender goals and targets, a National Plan of Action (NPA) on Gender was formulated. The government, in the area of governance, adopted strategies to integrate a gender perspective into policies and legislations; assess and address the causes for low participation of women; and increase women’s representation at all levels especially in local government.  The major task included providing technical assistance in support of Gender Mainstreaming efforts by NCWC and NGFPs and relevant agencies. The tasks were broadly divided into a number of activities ranging from reviews, identification, facilitation to gender mainstreaming.

Capacity Assesment of Danish Refugee Council, Danida, 2009
The capacity assessment was to examine the extent to which DRC had the professional and administrative capacity to carry out its Danish supported Humanitarian and Regions of Origin activities considering the full existing and planned portfolio of the organisation. It also provided the basis for a mutual learning process and dialogue for DRC and Danida, including concerning the scope for a strategic partnership.Particular focus was on DRC’s approach to “protection” based on a rights based approach

Facilitation of Gender E-learning Course, Danida, 2009
In order to increase the competencies of staff in the Danish ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry’s competence centre developed an e-learning course in gender equality. The course was mandatory for all MFA staff that works with development policy and cooperation including advisers, representations and the multilateral missions. The course was implemented in October 2009.

Gender Analysis of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Uganda, Danida, 2009
The objective of the study was to examine the gender dimensions within the occurrence and effects of corruption as well as the strategies to eradicate it.  The Consultancy Team worked on the basis of the following research questions: what are the various effects of corruption on men and women? (including a mapping of its different forms supported by examples, what are the constraints and opportunities for addressing corruption (individually and institutionally) and how can the gender perspective be strengthened in the accountability sector?  The study was undertaken in both a rural and an urban area in Uganda in order to capture the different needs, rights, experiences, opportunities and constraints for women and men in rural and urban areas respectively. This necessitated a case study approach and the study areas were Kampala and Pader where the effects of corruption on men and women respectively had not previously been studied. The study focused on low-income earners.

Climate screening of development assistance, Danida, 2008
The climate screening of Danida’s development programmes in Mali and Burkina Faso started February 4, 2008.These screenings was a first step in the identification and management of risks related to climate changes and the implementation of adaptation measures in order to reduce the countries’ vulnerability and risks of disasters.The objective of the present assignment was to climate screen sector programmes in the two countries and to assist the Embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso in operationalising their sector programmes taking into consideration climate change risks in accordance with the national action plan for adaptation to climate change.