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he evaluation will not cover delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA, where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate. The evaluation will focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated cooperation from the delegates perspective. In addition, the partner countries perspectives will be explored through case studies. The perspectives of the EU administration will only be considered insofar as they have direct implications for the use of the modality as seen from the perspective of the entrusted delegate and the partner countries. In terms of the OECD/DAC evaluation criteria, the focus is expected to be mainly on relevance, coherence and efficiency. In relation to the criteria of effectiveness and sustainability, this shall be addressed in relation to the assessment of whether and how the delegated cooperation as an aid modality has been conducive to achieving effective and sustainable results. Impact is not expected to be in focus. Due to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, the evaluation is expected to cover the entire portfolio (see approach and methodology). Additionally, in-depth case studies based on country visits are required for a select number of delegated cooperations. These case studies will encompass up to three co