Executive Summary: Final Evaluation of the CASIP Project (April 2022 - March 2025)

This document presents the final evaluation findings for the Civil Society Accountability for the Security Sector Institutions in Palestine (CASIP) project, implemented from April 2022 to March 2025. Funded by FCDO with a budget of £1 Million and implemented by AMAN, CASIP aimed to enhance the accountability, transparency, and inclusivity of the Palestinian Authority Security Sector (PASS). The evaluation assesses CASIP's performance, effectiveness, relevance, impact, and sustainability, identifying successes, challenges, lessons, and recommendations to inform AMAN, FCDO, and future programming.

Overall Performance and Key Achievements

• CASIP demonstrated highly satisfactory performance, significantly progressing towards its objectives and exceeding many targets
• The PASS Integrity Index rose from 55% (2021) to 62% (Sept 2024), surpassing the project target and indicating enhanced ITA within PASS institutions
• The project successfully implemented its planned activities, fostering both internal PASS reforms and external oversight mechanisms
• High team morale and dedication were noted as contributing factors to its success

Performance Against Outcomes

• Outcome 1: CASIP effectively empowered civil society, citizens, and media, significantly exceeding targets for community engagement and accountability efforts
• Outcome 2: The project substantially enhanced PASS's institutional capacity, surpassing targets for implementing ITA improvements and developing integrity plans
• The successful development and follow-up of action plans and guiding documents indicate effective capacity building and progress towards institutionalizing ITA principles within PASS

Key Evaluation Findings

• The project was highly relevant, addressing critical needs for improved security sector governance, accountability, and public trust in Palestine
• CASIP was highly effective, employing a successful two-tier approach combining external pressure with internal capacity building
• The project had a measurable impact, evidenced by the improved PASS Integrity Index, enhanced civil society oversight capacity, and increased PASS responsiveness

The final evaluation of the CASIP project highlights significant achievements in enhancing the accountability, transparency, and inclusivity of the Palestinian Authority Security Sector. The project's success in empowering civil society, strengthening internal PASS capacity, and fostering community engagement provides a strong foundation for future initiatives. The recommendations and lessons learned from CASIP will be instrumental in guiding ongoing and future efforts to improve security sector governance and public trust in Palestine.