Final Report - Ex-post Evaluation of - Selected German government co-financed projects

The selection of sites for school constructions predominantly fol- lowed criteria of complementarity in view of already existing government schools, aspects of the remoteness of an area of intervention, as well as the particular circum- stances of disadvantaged and/or conflict and war affected ethnic groups and minori- ties. [...] One of the key instruments of the ex-post evaluation is the use of so-called “proxy indica- tors”. [...] The unique planning and design for the construction of the school buildings excellently stood the test and should be maintained for any school construction in the future. [...] The strong poverty-related school operation, together with the support of ethnic and discriminated minorities, should also play a crucial role in Catholic education projects in the future in order to compensate obvious deficits and giving the opportunity of school attendance to the rural poor. [...] Looking at the level of existing needs in education, on the very heterogeneous multi-ethnic situation, and on the constantly existing risk of violent clashes, ongoing support of private non-profit schools is highly recommended in this part of India.