The closure and evaluation phase of a project is the final stage of the FRC project cycle. It refers to the cessation of activities planned as part of a project, and the subsequent closure and evaluation process. The contractual dates and procedures for the cessation of activities and the closure of contracts are specific to each donor funding the FRC. It is necessary to consult the Department of Institutional Partnerships and the Department of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for any support on institutional and private donors and the management of contracts according to the requirements of each.

When a project ends, it is possible to decide to continue with similar or complementary activities depending on the context and whether or not there are persistent needs. Monitoring and a final evaluation are crucial to help decide whether to continue or terminate the project. In any case, an analysis of the situation will make it possible to anticipate an exit strategy or the continuation of a new project cycle.

At the end of the project, a closing workshop, internal and/or external, allows for a review of the project and the preparation of communication to the communities on the follow-up to the completed project. In addition, when a project comes to an end, it is necessary to objectively evaluate its achievements and performance in order to analyse whether it has achieved its objectives and results, and to analyse the problems encountered and the solutions provided, etc. In continuity with the evaluation, the formal learning stages must be carried out.

The closing and evaluation phase consists of four key stages:

• the formal and administrative closure of the project,

• the final evaluation,

• learning and capitalisation,

• feedback to the communities and the various stakeholders in the project.