Integrating and Expanding Evaluation Criteria: Enhancing Disaster Management Through the Triple Nexus Approach

ABSTRACT This study examines the integration and expansion of evaluation criteria across humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts within the Triple Nexus framework. Using institutional ethnography, literature review, and document analysis, the research assesses the effectiveness of current evaluation practices, highlighting gaps and proposing enhancements to better address the complexities of Triple Nexus interventions in disaster management. The research explores practical applications of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) criteria, Effective Humanitarian Assistance (EHA), and peacebuilding evaluation frameworks, focusing on enhancing causality analysis to improve the implementation of the Triple Nexus approach. The study identifies synergies, overlaps, and challenges in coordinating interventions that span these three interconnected domains. Findings emphasize the growing recognition of the Triple Nexus's potential to foster resilience, sustainability, and peace. However, coordination challenges and the need for a more holistic approach to causality remain, suggesting a need for methodological advancements. The study proposes a novel evaluation framework that incorporates Contribution Analysis (CA) and Process Tracing (PT) to enhance causal inferences and provide a more comprehensive assessment of Nexus interventions. The conclusions underscore the necessity of adopting multidisciplinary approaches to improve the evaluation of Triple Nexus efforts. The insights gained from this research offer valuable guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers seeking to improve the effectiveness of interventions in fragile, conflict‐affected, and disaster‐prone regions.