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Kunstenaar maakt activistische graffiti tegen kindhuwelijken in Mozambique
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Decoratieve foto van een computerchip
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Rice farmers working in the field
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Drijvende markt in Bangladesh
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Luchtmobiele brigade in Mali
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The Policy and Operations Evaluation Department (IOB) is the independent evaluation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. We conduct research on the results of Dutch foreign policy for the purpose of accountability and to use the findings for future policymaking. Our work covers the ministry’s entire field of operations, from foreign affairs and foreign trade to development cooperation.

IOB evaluations are available to the public and shared with both houses of Dutch Parliament.

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Refugee integration proving more challenging than anticipated

Image: ©UNHCR Jordan / Diego Ibarra Sanchez

Despite Dutch support and some positive short-term results, refugees’ prospects in the Syrian region have deteriorated.

Evaluation SRHR policy: Consistent Efforts, Persisting Challenges

Image: ©UNFPAMozambique/Alejandra Perez

Across the globe, sexual and reproductive health and rights have come increasingly under pressure. Have Dutch efforts in this field been effective?

Humanitarian assistance: more room for local actors

Image: ©EU/ECHO/Anouk Delafortrie

Our evaluation of six years of humanitarian policy shows that the Netherlands makes good choices. But, the role of local partners should be strengthened.