Sthlm Policy Group

Evaluation of the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights Aug 27

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The End Review was commissioned by The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) and carried out by Sthlm Policy Group AB between December 2023 and June 2024.

The scope of the End Review comprised three country cases, including investigative interviewing in Brazil (capacity-building of professional groups, including police in Brazil); university teachers in China; and strengthening the religious functionaries and religious personnel in Indonesia.

Review of Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law European Commission Funded Action on “Support to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission” Aug 27

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The review was commissioned by Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and carried out by Sthlm Policy Group AB between December 2023 and March 2024.

Mapping of Sida’s support to democracy movements and human rights defenders Aug 27

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Spot-check of Integration of Human Security/Conflict Sensitivity Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Spot-check of Integration of Human Security/Conflict Sensitivity in the work of Sida/CIVSAM’s Strategic Partner Organisation Plan International Sweden

Evaluation of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

This End of Project Review and Lessons Learned was commissioned by UNDP-ABC and carried out by Sthlm Policy Group between April and August 2023.

Evaluation of Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The evaluation was commissioned by Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and carried out by Sthlm Policy Group AB between November 2022 and June 2023.

Evaluation of Civil Rights Defenders Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Evaluation of Civil Rights Defenders’ support to human rights organizations along the border Colombia and Venezuela, July 2020 – March 2023

Strategic support to Operation 1325 Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

Sthlm Policy Group advised Operation 1325 on women's participation in peace processes.

Support to Afrikagrupperna Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group supported Afrikagrupperna (AG) with designing a monitoring and evaluation framework for the theory of change underpinning AG’s programme.

Mentoring students at Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm (EHS)/ University college Stockholm (UCS) Sep 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group mentored students at EHS studying human rights and democracy who are pursuing bachelor and master degree in human rights.

Evaluation of of Raoul Wallenberg Institute Oct 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group was commissioned by Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) to evaluate the Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Programme, 2016-2021. The evaluation focused on the effectiveness and relevance of the programme in the Zimbabwean context. The evaluation assessed RWI's academic partnership with law faculties at four universities in Zimbabwe, with a particular focus on of RWI’s methodology to strengthen the human rights capacity of the academic institutions, such as the use of clinical legal education (CLE) for strengthening the competence of human rights in an effort to improve student learning. Furthermore, the evaluation focused on RWI's partnerships with several commissions in Zimbabwe, such as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS).

Utvärdering av strategiska sekunderingar som del av svenskt påverkansarbete Oct 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In collaboration with researchers at Stockholm University, Sthlm Policy Group undertook an evaluation of Swedish strategic secondments to multilateral organisations (United Nations, World Bank) and the European Commission. The evaluation was commissioned by the Expert Group for Aid Studies a Swedish government committee mandated to evaluate and analyse the direction, governance and implementation of Sweden’s official development assistance with a specific focus on results and effectiveness. The report can be accessed here.

Evaluation of the Folke Bernadotte Academy Apr 01

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 8

In collaboration with Tana Copenhagen, Sthlm Policy Group undertook an evaluation of the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA). The evaluation was commissioned by the Expert Group for Aid Studies (EBA), a Swedish government committee mandated to evaluate and analyse the direction, governance and implementation of Sweden’s official development assistance with a specific focus on results and effectiveness.

The overall purpose of this evaluation was to answer two main questions: (i) whether and how FBA's past activities have contributed to the agency’s overarching long-term objectives and (ii) whether these are effectively coordinated with relevant actors in Sweden and internationally, including in conflict and post-conflict countries.

Assessment of Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s Regional Africa Programme Apr 01

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 8

The Assessment of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Regional Africa Programme (RAP) focused on assessing the tools and processes for ensuring the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of RAP.

Guidance Note and method support on identifying root causes of conflict Mar 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 8

Sthlm Policy Group and Tana Copenhagen were commissioned by Sida to provide input to identify relevant conflicts in all phases of conflict (including risk of severe violence and conflict as in contexts of submerged or rising tension).

Evidence Brief for identifying root causes of conflict Mar 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 6

Sthlm Policy Group and Tana Copenhagen were commissioned by Sida to provide input to strengthen Sida’s peace and conflict work. The task aimed to strengthen Sida’s capacity to commission, develop and make use of conflict analyses.

Evaluation of a peace promotion project in the Philippines Nov 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 28

The evaluation focused on a Public Empowerment and Community Engagement (PEaCE) for Good Governance project in the Philippines. The evaluation was commissioned by Conciliation Resources.

Capitalization of 7 years of Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative, 2014-2020 Aug 18

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 38

Integration of a conflict perspective and conflict sensitivity for the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR) Feb 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 52

Sthlm Policy Group held a digital presentation for the Regional Coordinators about integration of the conflict perspective in operations, and its relevance to the The Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP). The SWP programme was analysed from a conflict/human security perspective, identified the programme’s potential drivers for conflict-prevention and/or positive impact(s) on human security, and provided recommendations to the programme implementation team on how to optimize the potential positive effects on human security, and in the same time prevent/mitigate potential risks.

Evaluation of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute Turkey Human Rights Capacity Development Programme, 2015-2020 Jan 11

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 53

This evaluation of the RWI Turkey Human Rights Capacity Development Programme assessed the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and sustainability of the programme. The purpose of the evaluation was to inform RWI, Sida and its partners whether and how the Programme had achieved its expected results during the period of evaluation, and to identify lessons learned that programme partners can benefit from, as well as provide inputs on the continues needs for support of partners.

External Review of Geneva Water Hub Programme Jan 11

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 44

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) commissioned Sthlm Policy Group to evaluate the Geneva Water Hub.

Integration of the conflict perspective in SwedBio's operations Jan 11

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 40

The objective was to assess how the conflict perspective is integrated into SwedBio's operations and give recommendations on how it can be further strengthened in a new programme phase.

Mid-term review of Raoul Wallenberg Institute Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme, 2016-2021 Jan 11

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 34

The objective of the mid-term review was to assess the effectiveness, relevance and efficiency of Raoul Wallenberg Institute's Zimbabwe Programme. The mid-term review identified factors influencing positive results achievement, and proposed adjustments to ensure effective Programme delivery.

Evaluation of Civil Rights Defenders’ support to human rights organizations in Cuba, 2014-2019 Apr 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 46

This evaluation of Civil Rights Defenders' (CRD) Cuba Programme focused on identifying and describing the effectiveness, sustainability and impact, as well as assessing the relevance and efficiency of the programme. Furthermore, the evaluation made recommendations to improve the strategic framework and CRD's activities. The evaluation was commissioned by CRD.

Facilitation of workshop on nexus between humanitarian, development and peace actions Apr 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 34

Sthlm Policy Group in collaboration with NovoSpection were commissioned by Sida Partnership Forum to facilitate a three-days workshop with 30 participants from nine international humanitarian and development organisations to share experiences and work together to develop and improve their ongoing/planned programmes. This was the second workshop on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

Assessment of conflict perspective Apr 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 24

Sthlm Policy Group conducted a conflict sensitivity assessment of a 5-year proposal by Olof Palme International Center. The assessment was commissioned by Sida.

Mid-term review of RWI’s Regional Asia Programme on Human Rights and Sustainable Development 2017-2021 Oct 18

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 22

This mid-term review report of Raoul Wallenberg Institute's (RWI) Regional Asia Programme on Human Rights and Sustainable Development focused on assessing the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the Programme. It aimed to identify factors that have influenced results achievement positively, but also factors that have contributed to non-performance issues. The review proposed changes to the programme strategies, design, result framework and management. The review process assessed activities aiming to strengthening knowledge among key actors in the Asia Pacific region on connections between human rights, gender equality and environment in the region. It included assessing regional research Initiatives on human rights and environment, climate change and gender; regional thematic study on climate change and migration (covering ten countries); regional thematic study on human rights protection at the local level (in seven cities), linked to sustainability agendas and within the frame of human rights cities concept; thematic study on the right to safe, clean and sustainable environment human rights and environment in ASEAN countries. In addition, the review also assessed activities aiming to strengthening multi-sector synergies, collaboration and rights-based action towards Agenda 2030 targets. The review also assessed activities aiming to promoting accountability, including cross-border violations and actions of private actors, and adequate measures for marginalised and discriminated groups.

Evaluation of Geneva Peacebuilding Platform Oct 16

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 14

Sthlm Policy Group led an evaluation of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform (GPP). The evaluation was commissioned by GPP, and focused on assessing overall achievements since the previous evaluation in 2014; and opportunities for the future development of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform. The main conclusions of the evaluation are referenced in GPP's annual report 2019.

Facilitation of workshop on interlinkages between humanitarian, development and peace actions Oct 16

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 14

Evaluation of shrinking civic space: Impediments, challenges, possibilities and strategies of change Aug 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 14

Sthlm Policy Group in collaboration with Rightshouse were commissioned by the Olof Palme International Center to undertake an "Evaluation of shrinking civic space: Impediments, challenges, possibilities and strategies of change in Russia, Hong Kong, Israel, Palestine and Egypt”.

Conflict Analysis of the North Africa Region Aug 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 14

Sthlm Policy Group led a conflict analysis of the North Africa Region. The assignment was commissioned by Sida.

Assessment of the Swedish Workplace Programme Aug 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 10

Sthlm Policy Group conducted a conflict sensitivity assessment of the Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP), a collaboration between IF Metall and the International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR). The assessment was commissioned by Sida.

Facilitation of peacebuilding in Libya Jan 28

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 11

Sthlm Policy Group facilitated a project development process with five UN organisations in Libya to empower youth in Sirte in Libya to participate in the local peacebuilding process. UNSMIL commissioned the assessment.

The facilitation included coordinating the proposal writing with emphasis on the peacebuilding context, main drivers of conflict, peace capacities, policy context, implementation strategy with theory of change and outcome areas. The proposal was successfully submitted to the UN Peacebuilding Fund in New York. The proposal was approved by the UN Peacebuilding Support Office.

Assessment of a risk capital fund for the Middle East and North Africa Oct 18

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 6

Sthlm Policy Group led an assessment of an investment initiative in the Middle East and North Africa. The assessment identified key conflict drivers in five countries (Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Morocco, and Tunisia). Sida commissioned the assessment.

Assessment of IFC’s system for integrating a conflict perspective Oct 17

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 4

Sthlm Policy Group led an assessment of International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) system for integrating a conflict perspective, and provided advice on a submitted programme proposal from a conflict perspective. The assessment was commissioned by Sida.

Evaluation of local democracy programmes in Africa Oct 17

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 6

Sthlm Policy Group led a mid-term evaluation of The Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD). The evaluation was commissioned by ICLD, and focused on ICLD's strategy and theory of change for the period 2016-2020.

Review of the Management Structure of the Global Framework for Climate Services Oct 16

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led and facilitated a multi-stakeholder consultation process for United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organisations to design a management structure for the Global Framework for Climate Services.

Evaluation of a capacity building programme for nurses and midwives in Palestine May 28

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led an evaluation of a health system programme support in Palestine. The evaluation was commissioned by the Swedish Association of Health Professionals (Vårdförbundet). The evaluation focused on assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the support provided by the Vårdförbundet.

Design of a risk management system for operations in fragile and conflict-affected states Apr 09

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led the development of a risk management system for International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC).

Evaluation of a capacity building programme for Palestinian diplomats Apr 09

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led an evaluation of a capacity building programme in Palestine, commissioned by Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA). The evaluation focused on assessing the relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and impact of the support provided by FBA.

Evaluation of strategies for working in difficult human rights environments Mar 14

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led an evaluation of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI)’s work methods. The evaluation was commissioned by Sida.

Conflict sensitivity assessment of non-governmental organisations in difficult human rights environments Nov 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led assessments of four of Sida partners: Church of Sweden, Union to Union, We Effect, and World Wide Fund for Nature. The assessments aimed to bring clarity about how the organisations identify conflict risks in their operational environment, and developed risk mitigation strategies to allow them to continue with their operations, and to contribute to peace building.

Method support and advisory services Nov 14

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group supported Forum Syd in general problem-solving.

Evaluation of transboundary water management projects in the Middle East and North Africa region Nov 13

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group led an evaluation transboundary water management projects in the Middle East and North Africa region. Sida commissioned the assignment.

Conflict sensitivity assessment of non-governmental organisations in difficult human rights environments Jul 05

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Sthlm Policy Group and Saferworld conducted six assessments of integration of conflict sensitivity of six civil society organizations: the Africa Groups, Forum Syd, Plan International Sweden, Save the Children Sweden, the Swedish Mission Council, and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Evaluation of a food security programme for West Saharan refugees May 31

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Sthlm Policy led an evaluation of a food security programme for West Saharan refugees. The evaluation was commissioned by Sida.

Evaluation of Human Rights Programme in Cambodia May 19

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Sthlm Policy Group led a mid-term review of Raoul Wallenberg Institute's Cambodia Human Rights Capacity Development Programme 2013-2017.

Organisational assessment of an international humanitarian organisation May 18

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Sthlm Policy Group led an organisational assessment of ACAPS. The evaluation was commissioned by Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

Evaluation of Syrian Peace Process Oct 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group was contracted by the European Institute of Peace (EIP) to evaluate the Institute's work to promote the Syrian peace process in 2015 and 2016. The evaluation was conducted through an in-depth desk review and interviews with the EIP team and other key stakeholders.

Conflict sensitivity training for local governance project in Tunisia Oct 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group facilitated a conflict sensitivity workshop for SKL International. The training aimed to provide SKL's project team for Tunisia with adequate skill set and tools for conflict sensitive planning and implementation.

Conflict sensitivity training for the Swedish Red Cross Sep 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The training focused on raising the knowledge and understanding of conflict sensitivity to strengthen their leadership on incorporating conflict sensitivity in programming in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Myanmar. Swedish Red Cross (SRC) commissioned Sthlm Policy Group.

Conflict sensitivity training for the Swedish Red Cross Sep 10

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The training focused on raising the knowledge and understanding of conflict sensitivity to strengthen their leadership on incorporating conflict sensitivity in programming in Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia and Uganda.

Evaluation of UN Women - Sida Partnership Framework Sep 01

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In cooperation with SIPU International, Sthlm Policy Group participated in a global evaluation of the Strategic Partnership Framework 2011-2015 between UN Women and Sida.

Evaluation of human rights programme in Sub-Saharan Africa Jun 22

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group has evaluated the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law's (RWI) Regional Africa Programme. The evaluation covered the RWI programme in Sub-Saharan Africa 2011-2015.

Renewed Sida Framework Agreement as Helpdesk on Human Security and Humanitarian Assistance Apr 28

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group AB, in consortium with Saferworld, CDA, Global Emergency Group, and Swisspeace, have been awarded the Framework Agreement for Helpdesk on Human Security and Humanitarian Assistance, by Sida.

Mid-term review of a strategic plan Apr 25

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

SPG led a mid-term review of Swedish Committee for Afghanistan's (SCA) Strategic Plan 2014-2017. The SCA commissioned Sthlm Policy Group.

Framework Agreement for Evaluation Services - Sida Mar 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group AB, in Consortium with SIPU International, and ITAD Ltd were awarded the Framework Agreement for Evaluation Services by Sida. The core group, consisting of 10 experienced evaluators, will together with our quality assurance experts ensure high quality in all our undertakings.

Conflict sensitivity training in Somaliland Nov 29

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group held a workshop in Somaliland in November 2015 on managing change processes in complex environments in times of fragility.

Assessment of a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning System Nov 20

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group (SPG) led and facilitated a process to assess and design a monitoring, evaluation and learning system for LO/FTF Council in Denmark. LO/FTF Council commissioned SPG.

Evaluation of a dialogue project in Palestine Nov 13

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

SPG was commissioned in 2015 by the Conflict Management Institute (CMI) Martti Ahtisaari Centre to evaluate CMI’s entire work in Palestine, consisting of two separate but complementary projects, namely: “Supporting Palestinian Dialogue and Consensus” implemented since April 2010 and “Facilitation of thematic dialogue with relevant national actors” implemented as a separate project in 2012-2014. Since the beginning of 2015 all CMI’s work in Palestine has been incorporated under the “Supporting Palestinian Dialogue and Consensus” project.

Evaluation of peace building programmes in Somalia, DR Congo and Regional Horn of Africa Oct 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group was contracted to conduct a mid-term review of Life and Peace Institute’s Conflict Transformation Programmes in Somalia and DRC, as well as the Horn of Africa Regional Program. The review focused specifically on relevance, effectiveness, and gender mainstreaming. Field missions were undertaken in DRC, Ethiopia and Kenya. A local team of consultants conducted interviews with stakeholders in Somalia.

Evaluation of women empowerment programme in Liberia Oct 30

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Having conducted the mid-term review of Kvinna till Kvinna’s ‘Women’s Empowerment Programme in Liberia’ in 2013, Sthlm Policy Group was commissioned to conduct also the final evaluation of the programme.

Evaluation of Security Risk Management Programme in the Middle East Oct 23

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In 2015, SPG was contracted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to carry out an evaluation of UNRWA’s Security Risk Management (SRM) programme. The assignment aimed at contributing to accountability and learning and to attribute the SRM Programme contributions to the achievement of the organisation’s overall Safety and Security mandate. The evaluation made recommendations to the Commissioner General, Agency Security Focal Point/Director of Administrative Support and Safety and Security Division (SSD), on how to make further improvements of the SRM programme in the future.

Evaluation of Kvinna till Kvinna in the Middle East Sep 28

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In the summer of 2015, SPG was commissioned by Kvinna till Kvinna, to evaluate the organization’s programme Women as Agents for Peaceful Development and Democratisation in the Middle East (2011-2014).

Evaluation of a peace building programme in South Sudan Sep 10

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

Concordis International (CI) commissioned Stockholm Policy Group to conduct an evaluation of the project ‘South Sudan Community / Cooperation Agreement Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding’, funded by the EU Instrument for Stability (IFS), during the period March 2014 – August 2015.

Evaluation of human rights programme in Turkey Aug 24

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Since December 2014, Sthlm Policy Group has been working with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) in Turkey, reviewing the RWI Turkey Programme 2011-2014 and supporting the development of a results framework and baseline data for the coming programme period.

Evaluation of Swedish Support with Information Management Officers to the UN in response to the crisis in Syria May 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group was contacted to conduct a desk-based evaluation of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency's (MSB) support with Information Management Officers (IMO) to the UNDP, UNRWA, UNICEF and UNHCR - in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey - in the response to the Syria crisis in 2012-2014. The evaluation focused on assessing the results as well as the relevance and added value of Swedish support.

Organisational assessment of a global institute for justice against international crimes and human rights violations Apr 20

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In 2014, SPG was contracted by the Human Security Division (HSD) of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to carry out an evaluation of the organisational development of Justice Rapid Response (JRR). The assignment aimed at ensuring the organisational readiness of JRR to adequately address current and future demands, and to meet the needs of its clients and an increased demand for its services.

The assessment sought to assess JRR's current organisation and identify critical areas for improvement. The evaluation will also provide a basis for the dialogue between HSD and JRR in order to define Switzerland’s future support to JRR.

Organisational Assessment of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) Feb 06

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

Sthlm Policy Group was commissioned by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), to review key processes and internal control, including budget, accounting, reporting and supporting procedures used in the organisation. The overall purpose was to assess weather Norwegian People's Aid has internal control mechanisms and necessary and relevant human resources to manage the programme portfolio in accordance with adequate daily financial management operations. NPA's theory of change and collaboration with partners was of key interest.

Organisational Capacity Assessment - Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Jan 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

Sthlm Policy Group was commissioned by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct an organisational capacity assessment of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). The main purpose was to assess DRC's operational and administrative capacity to pursue, underpin and operationalize the priorities of the strategy for Danish Humanitarian Action.

Assessment of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for programmes in the Middle East and North Africa Dec 10

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In 2014 SPG was contracted by the Danish International Development Cooperation Agency (Danida) to strengthen its monitoring and evaluation framework for the Danish Arab Partnership Programme (DAPP).

Review of ProCap and GenCap Oct 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

SPG has reviewed the Protection Standby Capacity Project (ProCap) and the IASC Gender Standby Capacity Project (GenCap) with the overall objective to ensure a cost efficient and effective management system and a governance model that contributes to reaching the objectives set out in the project strategies.

Study on international justice sector support Oct 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Stockholm Policy Group was commissioned by Sida, in the spring of 2014, to map and assess Swedish contributions to the strengthening of the justice sector in partner countries between 2010 and 2013, as well as the support provided to strengthen partner states’ capacity and political will to address international crimes, i.e. ‘complementarity’ support, in the same period.

Organisational assessment Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Sep 28

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Stockholm Policy Group was commissioned by the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) to conduct an assessment of the organization with a view to create a deepened understanding of key organizational strengths and weaknesses, identify critical adjustments needed to optimize and support the implementation of the Strategic Plan 2014-2017, and provide recommendations for SCA’s continued organizational development process, both in relation to content and process.

Evaluation of Forum Syd’s Somalia Diaspora Programme Sep 23

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 7

In the spring of 2014, Stockholm Policy Group was commissioned by Forum Syd to evaluate the pilot phase of the Somalia Diaspora Programme. The programme was governed by a Facility agreement between Forum Syd and Sida, aimed at supporting the engagement of the Swedish-Somali Diaspora in development cooperation initiatives in Somalia (May 2012 – April 2014). As Hosting Organisation of the Facility, Forum Syd supported 20 projects that were implemented in cooperation between Swedish-Somali diaspora organisations and local civil society organisations in Somalia.

Evaluation of justice programme in Tunisia Jun 03

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Stockholm Policy Group was commissioned by the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC) in the fall of 2012 to design a framework for a baseline study of ILAC's program in Tunisia – Training of Tunisian Judges.

Book on Gender Perspectives in Military Peace Organisations and Operations May 14

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

The results of the research project on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and the integration of a gender perspective in the operations of the Swedish Armed Forces has been published at Palgrave Macmillan. The book is authored by Robert Egnell, Visiting Professor and Director of Teaching with the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University, Petter Hojem, project leader at Centre for Business and Policy Studies (SNS), and SPG's Hannes Berts.

The book can be ordered here.

Seminar on “The Role of the private sector in supporting the New Deal” Apr 09

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

In conjunction with the 2014 Stockholm Forum on Security and Development ‘Freedom from Violence’, organized by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on 27 March, Stockholm Policy Group (SPG) led a seminar on “The Role of the private sector in supporting the New Deal”. The seminar raised the issue about that the increasing expectations of the private sector to partake and contribute to the management of global challenges. We asked the questions: Is this a realistic role for the private sector? If so, in what capacity?

Country Corruption Risk Assessment of Somalia Jan 21

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In late 2013, Stockholm Policy Group completed a "Country Corruption Risk Assessment for Somalia" for Sida. The assessment was undertaken after Sweden's approval of a five-year results strategy for development cooperation with Somalia to support the strategy implementation.

Evaluation of Concordis International's Cross-Border Peacebuilding program in Sudan and South Sudan Published Nov 18

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Earlier this year, Sthlm Policy Group (SPG) conducted a participatory analysis and evaluation of the cross-border peacebuilding program implemented by Concordis International (CI). As part of the process, SPG traveled to South Sudan in May to participate in a conference supported by CI and to meet with stakeholders of the program from both sides of the border.

Organisational assessments of six international non-governmental organisation Nov 14

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In October 2013, Stockholm Policy Group, in partnership with Sipu International, finalized a year-long organizational assessment project of civil society organizations (CSO) in view of possible qualification as Sida's framework and/or strategic partner organizations. During the project period SPG conducted six organizational assessments: Diakonia, Forum Syd, Merlin, Norwegian Refugee Council, PMU Interlife, and Swedish Red Cross. The organizational assessment of Merlin was stopped in July as the organization merged with Save the Children UK.

Book release - Management in Complex Environments: Questions for Leaders Nov 09

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

A year long book project on business and social performance of companies operating in fragile contexts was presented in November 2013 at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs' CSR-event held in collaboration with the International Council of Swedish Industry. The book represents conversations with more than 100 company managers from more than three dozen companies. It presents questions for leaders that can guide more thoughtful and rigorous strategies for businesses operating in complex environments.

The book can be downloaded here.

SPG to Liberia for Kvinna till Kvinna Aug 06

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

SPG is in the process of conducting a review of the NGO Kvinna till Kvinna's program for Women's Empowerment in Liberia.

Study on NGO Contributions to Development in Afghanistan Published Mar 19

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

In November 2012, Sthlm Policy Group joined Nordic Consulting Group (NCG), Norway, in conducting a study of NGOs receiving Norwegian financial support in Afghanistan. The study was commissioned by Norad and Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Kabul.

Organizational assessments of Civil Society Organizations Mar 11

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

In the fall and winter of 2012/2013, SPG, in partnership with Sipu, conducted three organizational assessments of Diakonia, PMU Interlife and the Swedish Red Cross in view of possible qualification as Sida's framework and/or strategic partner organizations.

Report on Gender in Military Operations Published Feb 22

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Since the fall of 2011, Sthlm Policy Group has been involved in a research project on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and the integration of a gender perspective in military organizations and operations. The work was led by Uppsala University, Department of Peace and Conflict Research, and commissioned by the Swedish Armed Forces. The final report of the project, authored by Robert Egnell and Petter Hojem of Uppsala University and SPG's Hannes Berts, has now been published by Uppsala University.

SPG supports peacebuilding initiatives in Somalia and Somaliland Feb 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 1

Sthlm Policy Group was one of several international experts leading a workshop in Hargeisha in December 2012 on strengthening the Somali and Somaliland civil societies to promote human rights and democracy for peace, security and development.

Leadership for Complex Markets Oct 17

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SPG joins as one of seven international organizations the Expert Advisors to NIR's project on Leadership for Complex Markets.

SPG and NCG back in Afghanistan Oct 16

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group has joined Nordic Consulting Group (NCG), Norway, in conducting a study of NGOs receiving Norwegian financial support in Afghanistan. The study is commissioned by Norad and Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Kabul.

ILAC Evaluation Report presented May 15

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

Sthlm Policy Group presented an evaluation report during the annual general meeting of the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC).

Sida Help Desk on Human Security Apr 16

Sthlm Policy Group · Comments: 0

SPG and partners have signed a three years contract for Helpdesk Services on Human Security with Sida.

SPG assesses peace building and state building policies Feb 02

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Sthlm Policy Group has been engaged to assess contemporary international policy on peace building, state building and conflict prevention.

SPG supports peacebuilding initiative in Somaliland Nov 10

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Sthlm Policy Group was one of several international experts leading a workshop in Somaliland in October 2011 on strengthening the Somali and Somaliland civil societies to promote human rights and democracy for peace, security and development.

SPG five-year celebration Sep 02

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SPG celebrates five years in 2011. Partners and colleagues were invited to celebrate SPG's 5th anniversary. SPG extends its warmest thanks to all of you who had the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary with us, but also to all other global partners and colleagues who could not be present. SPG looks forward to many more exciting years of collaboration with you!

We have uploaded photos from the celebration here.

Review of NRC Afghanistan Published Aug 11

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The Review of the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) work in Afghanistan, that Sthlm Policy Group undertook in cooperation with the Nordic Consulting Group earlier this year, has now been published on Norad's website. You can find the full version of the report here.

Evaluation of Swiss Peace Mediation Programme May 13

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SPG has been commissioned to conduct an evaluation of the Peace Mediation Programme of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Situation Analysis in Colombia Apr 12

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Sthlm Policy Group has travelled with a delegation of Swedish Government Agencies to Colombia to take part of a situation analysis in relation to the democratic control of security forces.

Evaluation of OPC in Turkey Apr 11

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SPG has been commissioned to conduct an evaluation of Olof Palme International Center's Turkey Programme.

Study on Democratic Development through the UN Published Mar 31

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The Evaluation of Norwegian Democracy Support through the UN system, in which SPG participated, has been published by Norad.

Norwegian Church Aid in India and Pakistan Jan 14

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SPG has been commissioned to conduct an evaluation of Norwegian Church Aid in India and Pakistan.

New Year – New Address Jan 03

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From January 1, 2011, Sthlm Policy Group we are working from our new offices at Västra trädgårdsgatan 15, Stockholm.

SPG whishes everyone Happy Holidays! Dec 22

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As we approach the end of another exciting year at Sthlm Policy Group, we want to take this opportunity to whish all of our clients and partners Happy Holidays!

Presentations on DDR Review in Sudan Dec 13

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The Review of the DDR programs in Sudan is wrapped up with presentations of the Team’s findings and recommendations in Khartoum and Juba.

Review of the Norwegian Refugee Council’s work in Afghanistan Dec 07

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SPG will participate in an evaluation of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Afghanistan.

SPG Evaluation of Conciliation Resources Finalized Nov 19

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Sthlm Policy Group has conducted an evaluation of the work of Conciliation Resources (CR) over the past 10 years.

DDR Evaluation for UNDP in Sudan Nov 09

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Sthlm Policy Group has been contracted by the UNDP to conduct an evaluation of the DDR programs in Sudan.

Lessons Learned study for International Legal Assistance Consortium in Liberia Oct 13

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Sthlm Policy Group to Liberia in late October.

New book release on female diplomatic profiles from Alva Myrdal to Anna Lindh Sep 30

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Former SPG employee Emy Wängborg produced a chapter about Ambassador Cecilia Nettelbrandt

SPG sponsors Uppsala Crisis Simulation Sep 29

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Pax et Bellum arranges role-play simulation

SPG welcomes Gabriel Andreasson to the team Aug 17

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As we prepare for an exciting fall, SPG welcomes Gabriel Andreasson to the team.

SPG welcomes Timm Anton Jun 08

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Timm Anton joins SPG for a summer internship, June-July 2010.

Evaluation of Sida's South East Asia Strategy published Jun 03

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Sida’s Regional Strategy for Cooperation with South East Asia, 2005-2009

Evaluation of Conciliation Resources May 27

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SPG has been commissioned to conduct an evaluation of Conciliation Resources.

Snapshots from Eastern DRC May 26

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Two of Sthlm Policy Group consultants spent a month in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to review international efforts for stabilisation and peace building in the Eastern part of the country.

Emerging Markets Apr 15

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Meeting with Business Region Göteborg and West Sweden Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

SPG summarizes 2009 Feb 03

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2009 was a dynamic and important year in the history of Sthlm Policy Group. We now look forward to new exciting projects in 2010!

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