Annual Report on Japan's ODA Evaluation 2021

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A total of five third-party evaluations were conducted in FY2020, consisting of three evaluations of Japan’s ODA to Brazil, Mongolia, and Rwanda, as well as two evaluations of individual grant aid projects implemented by MOFA, namely, the Economic and Social Development Program in Jordan in FY2015 and the Economic and Social Development Program in Mozambique in FY2017. Two studies on evaluation methodologies and frameworks were also conducted.Satisfactory = BHighly Satisfactory = ASatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BPartially Unsatisfactory = CRelevance of Policies/ProjectHighly Satisfactory = AHighly Satisfactory = AHighly Satisfactory = ASatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BAppropriateness of ProcessesSatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BSatisfactory = BFor "Relevance of Policies/Project," for the most part, high ratings were given based on confirmation that Japan’s assistance was consistent with high-level policies such as the Development Cooperation Charter as well as international priority issues including the SDGs and was implemented in line with the needs of recipient countries. The evaluations also revealed that Japan is demonstrating comparative advantages in areas such as the environment and education.Overall, for "Effectiveness of Results," high ratings were also given. Some of the evaluations pointed out that it was difficult to precisely measure the effects of policy implementation, due to the fact that indicators for measuring the degree of achievement of the political objectives had not been set in advance. However, the results of study and analysis confirmed that Japan’s assistance has contributed toward resolving development issues faced by recipient countries.With regard to “Appropriateness of Processes,” none of the evaluations identified any problems with the assessment of development issues or communication with stakeholders within the implementation process, and all confirmed that the needs of the recipient country had been assessed appropriately. However, some of the evaluations pointed out room for improvement in monitoring and recordkeeping after delivery of the procured product as well as public relations, along with the necessity of promoting disclosure of information regarding the details of assistance.EvaluationEvaluation of Japan’s ODA to BrazilEvaluation of Japan’s ODA to MongoliaEvaluation of Japan’s ODA to RwandaEconomic and Social Development Program in Jordan in FY2015Economic and Social Development Program in Mozambique in FY2017Since FY2015, all of MOFA’s ODA evaluations have included evaluation from diplomatic viewpoints, which assesses the effects of ODA on Japan’s national interests. The evaluation criteria consist of “Diplomatic Importance” (why the ODA is important to Japan’s national interests) and “Diplomatic Impact” (how the ODA contributed to Japan’s national interests).Each of the evaluations conducted in FY2020 confirmed the diplomatic importance of implementing ODA for the relevant country and concluded that the implementation of ODA had positive diplomatic impacts that served Japan’s national interests, including stronger bilateral confidence, a greater presence in the international community, enhanced bilateral economic relations, and a deeper understanding of Japan.Evaluation Ratings from Development ViewpointsEffectiveness of Results Evaluation from Development Viewpoints Evaluation from Diplomatic Viewpoints05Annual Report on Japanʼs ODA Evaluation 2021 Summary of MOFA ODA Evaluations in FY2020