This study aims to review the ODA evaluation systems and to explore ways to improve current monitoring and evaluation systems of ODA for health and social protection. We look into issues of monitoring and evaluation of ODA for health and social protection.
We also review types of evaluation that have been applied to measure the efficiency and efficacy of ODAs. ODA monitoring and evaluation varies by contents and types of ODAs. It includes project evaluation, program evaluation, policy evaluation, sectoral evaluation, thematic evaluation, and country assistance evaluation. This study, especially, focused on the impact evaluation which is recently highlighted in the ODA monitoring and evaluation. Impact evaluation is to put value on whether the ODA actually impacts and/or benefits the recipient’s life well-being not to figure out whether the ODA meets the planned activities.
In addition, this study explores what and how a multilateral organization(i.e., WHO) and bilateral donors(i.e., England and Japan) monitor and evaluate ODA efficiency and effectiveness. We also analyze the current ODA monitoring and evaluation system in South Korea with a focus on child and maternal health.
Findings of this study highlights the importance of strengthening the capacity for monitoring and evaluation of ODA for health and social protections. This study recommends a more rigorous and objective evaluation scheme. We also need to improve existing feedback system and transparency of monitoring and evaluation.