Many Dutch-funded projects deliver good results for food security, water and climate in the short run. For sustainability and scaling up it is essential to work on long-term strategies with partner countries.

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

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

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