In 2013, EDEKA, SAB Miller and GIZ started a strategic alliance (STA) with the aim of supporting water stewardship initiatives in several countries (Egypt, Columbia, Honduras), which is allocated at develoPPP within GIZ. Fresh-Thoughts Consulting GmbH was contracted to develop an external mid-term evaluation of the Strategic Alliance and its Partnerships, according to OECD/DAC and WORKS criteria.
The activities performed included: Evaluate the existing project framework, including legal, regulatory and institutional aspects of water management, and assess their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability; Draft recommendations for improving the project implementation, Mission to project locations, Interviews with stakeholders, Workshops for discussing draft evaluation results, Prepare draft and final report.