The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiative was launched under UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 to address the impact of warfare on civilians, especially women. Nearly 80 countries have developed National Action Plans to implement WPS commitments through policy change and community-level action. Cynosure International conducted an evaluation of the regional WPS program in the Arab States - Phase II in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, and Libya. The evaluation aimed to retrospectively assess the project's efficacy and generate learnings for future projects. The evaluation used OECD/DAC criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and contribution to impact.

The Guinean Forests of West Africa (GFWA) CEPF investment strategy was implemented from July 2016 to June 2022, with a budget of USD 10.1 million. BirdLife International was awarded a grant to lead the small grants mechanism and coordinate the CEPF investment in the GFWA hotspot. Cynosure International conducted an evaluation to assess the performance of the Regional Implementation Team (RIT) led by BirdLife. The evaluation focused on the RIT's role in the GFWA hotspot, capacity of local civil society, budget allocation, and achievement of grant agreement deliverables. The evaluation used a mixed methodology combining primary and secondary data sources, including key informant interviews and in-depth interviews with stakeholders.