Thematic
Thematic evaluations deal with selected aspects or themes in a number of development
activities. These themes are often borne out of policy statements and often termed
"cross-cutting issues". This implies that they are to be systematically integrated in
all sectors of aid, in all stages of the project cycle and in all aid forms. Usually,
thematic evaluations cut across different sectors, countries and aid forms. Some of the
factors that have been highlighted in recent years are the gender aspects, institutional
development, human rights, and environmental aspects.