This evaluation assesses the progress made on implementing recommendations from previous evaluations of the IFCD (cycles 7 to 13), identifies lessons learned, and provides recommendations for future governance and implementation. It focuses on relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the IFCD in the context of the 2005 Convention. The evaluation includes document review, interviews, field visits, and a beneficiary survey. Findings will support the Secretariat’s efforts to monitor and improve the implementation of funded projects.