Evaluation of Armenia WFP Country Strategic Plan 2019–2025

The evaluation found that the country strategic plan is aligned with national priorities and needs and based on extensive assessments and consultations. WFP is well positioned to provide support through country capacity strengthening and is considered one of the Government of Armenia’s preferred partners in responding to priority policy needs and developing approaches, models and tools in the areas of school feeding, food security and social protection. There is a need for additional technical assistance for decentralized government entities, particularly in the areas of social protection and emergency response.

The evaluation made five recommendations encouraging WFP to: 

1. Develop a clearer structure for the country strategic plan, with adequate monitoring systems and staffing;
2. Continue to focus on capacity strengthening at the national level, accompanied by adequate implementation at the subnational level;
3. Strengthen the mainstreaming of cross-cutting priorities;
4. Further develop the humanitarian–development nexus approach; and
5. Strengthen strategic and operational partnerships.