Completed evaluations
Terminal evaluation of the project "Building climate change resilience in the fisheries sector in Malawi"
18/11/2024
The project aimed to build climate resilience in Malawi’s fisheries sector, focusing on Lake Malombe’s vulnerable fishing communities. Recommendations include streamlining FAO processes, for FAO Malawi to engage in policy influence, strategy in the fisheries sector in the country and promoting local governance capacity, and supporting more business-aligned interventions that meet community needs.
Evaluation of the project “Enhancing resilient livelihoods and food security of host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon through the promotion of sustainable agricultural development”
18/11/2024
The partial success of the farmers' registries did not fully meet their targets due to technical and contextual challenges. The grant schemes provided valuable support but were hampered by process inefficiencies and financial barriers faced by beneficiaries. The project’s efforts in NRM successfully met or exceeded targets but raised concerns about the sustainability of environmental gains.
Terminal evaluation of the project "Smart Adaptation of Forest Landscapes in Mountain Areas"
15/11/2024
While the project showed high technical delivery capacity, delays and staffing issues impacted effectiveness, particularly in fostering community engagement and capacity building. The evaluation recommended to design and implement a follow-up project to facilitate and support a participatory validation process of the forest management plans in the respective communities.
Evaluation of the project “Kutukula Ulimi m’Malawi - Promoting farming in Malawi, Revitalising Agriculture Clusters and Ulimi wa Mdandanda through Farmer Field Schools in Malawi”
15/11/2024
This report focuses on the capacity-building component led by FAO in collaboration with Malawi's Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture Extension Services. Recommendations include aligning agricultural technologies with farmers' needs, strengthening value chain development and market access for FFS groups, increasing focus on livestock studies, and ensuring full integration and comprehensive implementation of the FFS methodology.
Evaluation of the project “Poverty, Reforestation, Energy and Climate Change" - Mid-term report
15/11/2024
The project’s main objective is to improve the resilience of poor and extreme poor households vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and to increase the forest cover in environmentally sensitive areas of Eastern Paraguay. Recommendations entail addressing design deficiencies, strengthening leadership, establishing an exit strategy, and reviewing the Environmental and Social Management Framework.
Evaluation of FAO's work on reducing food loss and waste under Programme Priority Area "better nutrition 4"
05/11/2024
Covering 2015 to 2023, the evaluation aimed to enhance FAO's contributions to FLW reduction. The evaluation found that FAO has positioned itself as a key player on food loss and waste reduction thanks to high-quality publications such as the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2019. The evaluation called for better integration of socioeconomic, environmental and gender considerations in FLW strategies and projects, emphasizing the need for more resources and innovative solutions.
Evaluation of the project “Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi (Pillars 1 and 4)"
05/11/2024
The project aimed to support children’s full potential through nutrition-sensitive agriculture, aligning closely with Malawi’s national priorities in food security, nutrition and resilience building. The project effectively promoted knowledge of animal source foods, increased livestock ownership and biofortified crop production. The project successfully built capacity at grassroots and household levels, enhancing community involvement in food production and financial security.
Evaluation of the project "Strengthening the productivity of plant and animal production in Djibouti"
24/10/2024
The evaluation revealed improvements in water management and crop diversification, while highlighting gaps in adaptability and coordination. The project has benefited various communities but challenges remain, particularly for women. Recommendations include water mobilization, structuring into cooperatives, the agro-pastoral value chain approach, and strengthening technical support.
Evaluation of the project "Adaptation of rural communities to climate variability and change to improve their resilience and livelihoods in Guatemala"
22/10/2024
The evaluation highlights the project's contribution to building resilience in rural communities. It highlights that the strengthening of the infrastructure and equipment of some SMEs generated additional income and job creation, and significantly benefited groups of women and indigenous peoples, although the strengthening was not homogeneous.
Impact evaluation of FAO’s cash-for-work programme in Somalia
15/10/2024
This programme provides temporary employment opportunities in the maintenance or rehabilitation of public infrastructure. Its primary objective is to offer income support to vulnerable individuals while facilitating the development of essential community assets.