Evaluation of the Cerise+SPTF’s inclusive and responsible finance projects (CZZ2244-CZZ3352)

The first project’s objective was to support the Social Performance Task Force (SPTF) to promote responsible practices of financial inclusion actors, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The second project aimed at supporting national regulators in developing responsible public policies that promote the protection and voice of customers in the area of financial inclusion.

Conclusions of the evaluation:
1. The project-level evaluations demonstrated that, with limited amounts of grant, Cerise+SPTF achieved significant outreach and had a clear positive impact on the financial sector as a whole.
2. Both projects show the same weaknesses in terms of monitoring processes, although their respective levels of achievement are eventually very satisfying.
3. Cerise+SPTF’s operating methods, based on collaboration and co-creation, are likely to ensure a high level of durability of the two projects’ results.
4. Cerise+SPTF’s offer is relevant and brings significant added value to the responsible finance sector. Further grant support is required to continue scaling activities and adapting to new end-beneficiaries’ needs.