Final Evaluation of Ghana - Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law and Accountability Programme (ARAP) (2021)

The overall evaluation process was led by a Reference Group (RG), comprising of representatives  from the Coordination Unit of ARAP which is managed by FIIAPP, one representative each  from STAR Ghana and NCCE, the National Authorizing Officer (NAO-Ministry of Finance), and the Evaluation Manager. Each phase of the evaluation has been presented and discussed with the RG and the key institutions.

The overall purpose of the evaluation, as noted in the terms of reference, is to provide an independent assessment of ARAP including whether ARAP has produced the intended outputs, and the reasons behind the observed  ARAP successes and/or failures; to identify lessons learnt; and to make recommendations to inform the EUD, EU member States and Ghana, as well as future programming. The evaluation is based on a review of 98 documents, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs),16 remote interviews, a number of semi-structured interviews with 46 participants, and one field visit in Koforidua district including a vi- sit in Anyinan mining area.

The EU Programme named "Accountability, Rule of Law and Anti-corruption Programme” (ARAP) aimed to support the efforts of the Republic of Ghana and to provide timely support to changes to the legislative and institutional framework. It sought to contribute to fight against corruption by enforcing reform processes in the area of rule of law, accountability, through key institutions, while at the same time increasing the ability of the public, media to hold duty bearers to account.