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Aid Evaluation Policy

15 November 2016

Category: Aid

In developing the policy ODE drew on the recent Review of Operational Evaluations. ODE also examined the evaluation systems of other development partners including the UK, the USA and the World Bank. The policy was considered by the Independent Evaluation Committee and approved by the DFAT Executive.

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Last Updated: 15 November 2016
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