Population Council Research that makes a difference

As part of UNICEF's plan of action for contributing toward eliminating FGM/C in Egypt, UNICEF's FGM Abandonment Program (FGMAP) supports initiatives to prevent FGM/C at the subnational level in 40 communities in four governorates in Upper Egypt. The FGMAP uses the positive deviance approach, which focuses on individuals who deviate from conventional societal expectations to circumcise girls. The Population Council's evaluation examines the implementation and results of project activities. Specifically, the evaluation addresses issues of program relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency with the objective of improving the design and performance of future interventions.