PEMconsult was subcontracted to conduct an evaluation of Phase II of the Environmental Governance Programme, running from 2020-2023. The programme was funded by Sida and jointly implemented by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the UN Development Programme. The programme consists of two sub-programmes, one of which targets sustainable mining governance in 10 participating countries, while the second sub-programme supports the implementation of the UN Sustainability Strategy and therefore aims to promote sustainable practices within the UN. PEMconsult evaluated both subprogrammes, using a mixed-method approach including a survey, semi-structured interviews, a desk review, and more. Field visits were undertaken to Kenya and Zambia and while remote in-depth studies were done on Liberia and Colombia.

Pakistan’s textile and fashion sector, concentrated mainly in Punjab, is the country’s most significant sector, contributing 8.5% to the GDP and constituting 54% of exports. Despite its significance, the industry is lagging behind regional counterparts when it comes to productivity rate while also facing substantial environmental and social problems. Meanwhile, the rising demand from global buyers for textiles produced sustainably is putting pressure on Pakistan and imposing demands of a substantial modernisation of the country’s textile and fashion industry. Therefore, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) aims to promote sustainability in Pakistan’s textile and fashion sector by improving productivity, competitiveness, and economic resilience through the programme Improvement of labour-, social- and environment standards in the Pakistani textile Industry. PEMconsult has conducted an evaluation of the improvements of the labour, -, social-, and environmental standards recommending both public and private sector entities to embrace the standards within the industry. The

The Government of Rwanda is aiming to increase its development by digitalising the country’s economy and society. Investments have been made in various aspects, including digital infrastructure, public services, and enhancing digital skills among the population. Achieving widespread digitalisation is dependent on strengthening responsible public institutions, particularly the Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA). Supported by The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), this project focuses on advancing the digital transition in Rwanda. A key objective is to ensure that the benefits of digitalisation reach all segments of society, including marginalised groups such as women and people with disabilities. PEMconsult has now finished an evaluation of the project. The evaluation used a mixed-method approach and included fieldwork in Rwanda.

The “People Partner with Nature for Sustainable Living – Integrating Livelihoods and Conservation, Phase III (PPN III)” programme was launched in January 2022 by Civil Society in Development (CISU). Implemented in Kenya, Uganda, and Nepal, PPN III aims to conserve forest sites while generating sustainable benefits for biodiversity, people, and the climate. The main aims of the programme include 1) strengthening sustainability and climate change resilience of local community land-use and livelihoods, 2) maintaining and improving the conservation status of PPN forests, and 3) contributing to the sustainability and upscaling of participatory forest management. PEMconsult was assigned by CISU to conduct a mid-term review of PPN II. The review’s overall objective is to assess the first two years of PPN III implementation, including evaluating the strategic approach of the programme, assessing preliminary results, and reviewing budget performance.