This report is an independent evaluation of SDC‘s work in fragile and conflict affected states. SDC is well positioned to work in fragile states. It has the right mixture of approaches, good instincts operationally, and can play an important and valuable role in the wider international system. To achieve this potential, SDC needs to become more flexible and needs to compliment its technical efforts with political understanding and positioning. While the individual performance of SDC’s instruments is good, there is considerable potential for better performance, by bringing the different instruments together to address root causes of fragility and conflict. Complete Annexes http://www.deza.admin.ch/ressources/resource_en_212177.pdf