LEARNING, EVALUATION, AND ANALYSIS PROJECT-II (LEAP-II) FINAL REPORT
Summary — The Learning, Evaluation, and Analysis Project-II (LEAP-II) provided economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation support services to USAID's Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3). The project implemented 36 activities in 30 countries, generating evidence for development and improving the effectiveness of USAID programming.
Key Findings
- LEAP-II generated evidence for development, improving the effectiveness of USAID programming.
- The project implemented 36 activities in 30 countries, covering a wide range of technical areas.
- LEAP-II helped Bureaus and Missions apply USAID Program Cycle Principles and increased compliance with the USAID Evaluation Policy.
- The project provided data and information required to align resources against country strategies and re-allocate resources toward activities that are demonstrating meaningful results.
- LEAP-II deliverables presented findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on facts, evidence, and data.
Full Description
The Learning, Evaluation, and Analysis Project-II (LEAP-II) was a $14 million project that provided economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation support services to USAID’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment (E3). LEAP-II aimed to increase access to rigorous, independent technical evaluation and analysis within and beyond USAID. The project implemented 36 activities in 30 countries, including performance and impact evaluations, economic analyses, and cost-benefit analyses, covering a wide range of technical areas such as water, energy, trade, agriculture, nutrition, finance, and gender.