This report, written by Fafo researcher Tewodros Aragie Kebede, examined the NORHED programme portfolio and made a programme level performance assessment of 42 projects that started their project activities during 2013-2014 out of a total of 46 projects. It will be launched at at seminar in Norad at the 10th of February. NORHED aims at strengthening capacity in higher education and research in low and middle income countries.