Evaluering
The China Polio Project – Results and Lessons Learned
There was a nationwide outbreak of polio in China during 1989-90 affecting Pi and Shuyang Counties in Jiangsu Province. Norwegian Mission Alliance was well known for its polio work in Taiwan and started collaborating with Amity Foundation in China in 1992 supporting polio victims in Huaiyin. In 1993, Amity requested NMA to support the children affected by polio in Pizhou and Shuyang Counties. Following a pilot period (1993-1996), there have been two phases in the project – one from 1997 to 2001 and the next from 2002 to 2006. The project has been funded by the Norwegian Mission Alliance for 15 years and with support by Norad for 10 years. Total funds allocated to the polio project have been approx. 25 mill CNY (or 22 mill NOK). The overall purpose of the evaluation is to summarise and assess the major achievements of the polio project, identify important lessons learned and provide recommendations for future activities. The objectives are to document and assess the relevance of objectives and models used for rehabilitation, results achieved, efficiency of project management and use of funds and prospects for future institutional and financial sustainability.