Reports

Evaluation of Global Health Days 2019-2023

Owl RE carried out this global evaluation for WHO on their Global Health Days; using mixed-methods, data collection included a review of campaign evaluation dashboards, a resource analysis, key informant interviews and focus group discussions, an online survey, and case studies of two Days, – World Blood Donor Day and World No Tobacco Day – and one Week, – World Immunization Week.

This evaluation served both accountability and learning purposes, supporting WHO’s responsibility to stakeholders, including Member States, the Executive Board and participants in WHO-led global health campaigns. Recommendations focused on sustainable improvements in coordination, measurement, and learning.

Evaluation of the IOM Development Fund

Owl RE carried out this evaluation of the IOM Development Fund in 2024-2025. The evaluation was structured around the six OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and evidence was collected through a document review, project proposal analysis, meta-evaluation analysis, reconstruction of the Theory of Change (ToC), online surveys and onsite visits to Albania, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. In total, 357 IOM staff, external stakeholders and MS representatives provided feedback for this evaluation.

Evaluation of ICRC Learning Culture

Owl RE carried out this evaluation of  the learning culture within the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The evaluation employed a mixed-methods and participatory approach to data collection and analysis. Specific data collection activities included: ToC workshop, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, staff survey, and document review. The evaluation supported the ICRC to understand and build on its learning culture, with the aim to improve organisational performance.

ICRC Digital Health Framework

Owl RE supported the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the development of their 2024-2027 Digital Health Framework. Through a series workshops and interviews, the Owl RE team supported the creation of this new Framework, using an inclusive and interactive process, providing support in facilitation, analysis and drafting.  

Scouts for SDGs Final Evaluation

Owl RE supported the World Scout Movement in carrying out this evaluation of their Scouts for SDGs initiative. The evaluation used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, with the evaluation informing future strategies for this global youth movement and their development goals. 

Evaluation of ICRC’s Support Relationships in Armed Conflicts Initiative

Owl RE carried out this evaluation of Support Relationships in Armed Conflicts Initiative (SRI) of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The evaluation used a mixed-methods approach including a document review, an online survey and interviews with ICRC staff. The evaluation supported the ICRC to design the next phase of the SRI. 

Rapid Evidence Assessment on Socioeconomic (Re)integration Interventions for Migrants and Returnees

A team from Owl RE carried out this Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) for IOM using the established REA methodology. The REA aimed to contribute to further the understanding of how the socioeconomic (re)integration of migrants and returnees can be carried out successfully. The report is available in Spanish with the executive summary available in English.

Evaluation of ICRC’s Analysis and Evidence Strategy

Owl RE carried out this evaluation of the Analysis and Evidence (A&E) Strategy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The evaluation used a mixed-methods approach including a document review, an online survey and interviews with ICRC staff, a comparative benchmarking of strategies of four comparable organisations and a self-assessment of A&E Strategy action plans.

Evaluation of the Sixth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research 2020

Owl RE carried out the evaluation of the Sixth Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2020), which was held online in late 2020 and early 2012. The research conducted for the evaluation included a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods including an online survey and discussion groups. The report was used to provide feedback to key stakeholders and shape future HSR events.