Overall, the SAIC Program was found to be highly relevant to both DFID and IDRC, embodying and advancing their distinct and shared global, institutional and regional priorities.
The evaluation assesses the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the programme (including its overall value-for-money), as well as the quality of the research.
The world became predominantly urban in 2007. Urbanization brings with it possibilities of improved access to jobs, goods, and services for poor people in developing countries.