Building on insights from the initial 9-month pilot phase (EPAP I), EPAP II was designed to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of FCDO’s Ethiopia’s programme portfolio by proactively identifying and addressing risks across the supply chain. The initiative focused on enhancing the capacity of FCDO, its implementing partners—including the Government of Ethiopia, multilateral agencies, and INGOs—to mitigate operational risks while ensuring value for money.
The programme reviewed and supported improvements in governance structures, financial management, safeguarding protocols, and monitoring and evaluation systems. It delivered flexible, value-for-money, targeted technical support, contributing to capacity strengthening across FDCO Ethiopia staff, partner organisations, downstream partners and relevant government departments.
As a result, FDCO Ethiopia programmes witnessed improved efficiency and effectiveness, with safeguarded funds more likely to reach intended beneficiaries. By addressing systemic governance gaps, the initiative also enhanced internal efficiencies within partner organisations and facilitated smoother fund flows. The programme significantly deepened understanding of the financial ecosystems through which FDCO resources were delivered, ultimately contributing to stronger, more accountable development outcomes.
