The objective of this interim evaluation was to assess the relevance, coherence, EU added value, effectiveness, and efficiency of the implementation of the Regulation establishing the EU Aid Volunteers initiative (EUAV). This evaluation covers the period from mid-2014 to mid-2017. The overall...

The Network of Humanitarian Action (NOHA) is an international association of universities that aims to enhance professionalism in the humanitarian sector through higher education accredited courses. This study provides an independent assessment of the European Commission's Directorate-General...

Natural and man-made disasters affect the lives of European citizens, the European economy and the environment every year. Whether of natural or man-made origin, disasters are becoming increasingly extreme and complex, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change in our interlinked economies,...

This evaluation provides an independent assessment of the European Commission's interventions in the humanitarian health sector during the period 2014 to 2016. The evaluation concludes that Commission-funded humanitarian health actions addressed important health needs and at output level, the...

Natural and man-made disasters affect the lives of European citizens, the European economy and the environment every year. Whether of natural or man-made origin, disasters are becoming increasingly extreme and complex, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change in our interlinked economies,...

Natural and man-made disasters affect the lives of European citizens, the European economy and the environment every year. Whether of natural or man-made origin, disasters are becoming increasingly extreme and complex, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change in our interlinked economies,...

This independent study examines approaches to assess the cost-effectiveness of ECHO's humanitarian aid operations. It comes at a pertinent time internationally with the World Humanitarian Summit Grand Bargain calling for humanitarian actors to work together efficiently, transparently and...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

As we navigate an evolving disaster risk landscape in Europe, we should acknowledge the lessons we have learned and the progress we have made in finding solutions to some of the challenges we have been grappling with. Several initiatives funded by the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) have...