An external evaluation of the STDF was carried out by Project Economics Consulting from October 2023 to May 2024. The evaluation takes an in-depth look at the overall performance of STDF’s global partnership across all its work areas, with a focus on the current Strategy period (2020-2024).

The report, which is the fifth evaluation of the STDF to date, highlights STDF's continued relevance and sets out six strategic recommendations to shape its future direction.