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Programmatic impact evaluation in the energy sector in Kosovo : final report

2012English"Prepared under Task Order AID-167-TO-12-00004 Under the Evaluation Services IQC" | Evaluated project title: Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) network and supply | Evaluated project title: Energy component -- economic management for stability and growth (EMSG) | Evaluated project title: Advisory services to assist in privatization of the electricity distribution company in Kosovo (KEDS) | Evaluated project title: Preparation of scoping statement for environmental assessment for rehabilitation of thermal power plant Kosovo B | Evaluated project title: Additional energy sector support | Includes "statement of differences" from an implementer Energy (General and research)Kosovo

Metadata

Authors
Kruze, Arvid | Tomiak, Richard | Yi, Eun Joo
Contract/Code
AID-167-TO-12-00002 | AID-RAN-I-00-09-00018 | RAN-I-00-09-00018-00 | EPP-I-00-03-00004-00 | GEG-I-00-04-00004-00 | AID-EPP-I-00-03-00004 | AID-GEG-I-00-04-00004
Institution
8414 - Mendez England and Associates 10393 USAID. Mission to Kosovo | 13413 Bur. for Policy, Planning Learning. Ofc. of Learning, Evaluation Research
Keywords
Air pollution | Business enterprises | Contractors | Electricity | Markets | Networks | Plants | Privatization FA00 Energy conservation (1358.15) | Alternative energy technology (655.2) | Energy technology (607.5)
ID
PDACU492
File size
1861 KB
Source
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Abstract

This is a report on the impact evaluation of USAID's assistance provided to the Kosovo energy sector since 2007.  The evaluation covered a total of five projects.  The evaluation was conducted during the period of June August 2012, by a team of three international consultants that consisted of two Energy Specialists and one Energy and Natural Resource Specialist.  The main objective of this impact evaluation was to provide USAID/Kosovo with up-to-date information of the overall impact/results achieved by USAID/Kosovo energy programs.  The evaluation used an integrated mixed methods approach including document review, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis from information drawn from interviews, as well as specific analyses including: (1) inflection point analyses; (2) an analysis of the political and donor environment in Kosovo; (3) a SWOT analysis of the USAID strategies in the energy sector as observed in the projects' analyses; and (4) lessons learned analysis.  Findings for each of the projects are outlined as well as lessons learned.  The later includes: (1) there has to be a well-defined strategy to rationalize USAID involvement in Kosovo; (2) donor coordination is key to effective support programs; (3) on balance, open-ended scopes of work have had a negative impact; (4) there is a need within the energy sector for a "fast track" advisory service; and (5) good procedures are of no use if they are not implemented properly.  Also included are recommendations for future program design, environmental considerations, and suggestions for specific areas of involvement for the future.  (Excerpt, modified)