Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Increasing Investments in District Energy Systems in Cities – a SE4ALL Energy Efficiency Accelerator" (GEF ID 9320) (2017-2021)

This report is a Terminal Evaluation of a UNEP “Increasing Investments in District Energy Systems in Cities – a SE4ALL Energy Efficiency Accelerator" (GEF ID 9320) project implemented between 2017 and 2021.The project's overall goal in the reconstructed Theory of Change was to reduce GHG emissions and local air pollution due to increased Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The evaluation sought to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project, including their sustainability. The evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UNEP, and the relevant agencies of the project participating countries.