Frequently Asked Questions
- Who carries out the final / ex-post evaluations of FC
projects?
The evaluations are conducted by independent external or internal experts. - How can I apply to take part in an ex-post evaluation
as an expert?
You may generally apply to work as an expert for ex-post evaluations; in a next step you can announce your interest in taking part in a specific evaluation on a case-by-case basis. - When are ex-post evaluations of FC projects typically
carried out?
Ex-post evaluations are usually carried out between three and five years after a project is completed or starts operating. - Are all FC projects subjected to an ex-post
evaluation?
Yes. - What is the typical procedure of an ex-post
evaluation?
During an ex-post evaluation the entire project cycle ? from the project definition to the definition of needs all the way to operational experience and impacts ? is once again subjected to a close review. The expert uses project files to become familiar with the project and conducts local interviews of representatives of the project-executing agency and the target group. The expert then prepares a report using this as a basis. - How are the results of ex-post evaluations made
available to the public?
The abridged versions of the ex-post evaluation reports are published in the Internet. In addition, every two years KfW publishes summaries of reports on the results of the activities of KfW Entwicklungsbank. - What criteria are used to measure a project?s
developmental success?
Three key criteria are applied in every ex-post evaluation: effectiveness, relevance/significance and efficiency. - What performance rating levels are
there?
A rating scale with six levels is used to measure a project?s success. - How does KfW Entwicklungsbank define
?sustainability??
KfW considers a project sustainable if the project-executing agency and/or the target groups are willing and able to carry on with the project once the external support comes to an end. - What causes FC projects to fail?
FC projects fail for a variety of reasons. Some reasons for their failure are, for example, difficult overall sector conditions, deficiencies in the project design, inefficiency of the project-executing agency or unfavourable overall framework conditions.
