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Project Title: "N'Gurdam Leydi": Projet de renforcement des mesures de conservation des eaux et des sols et de la fertilisation au Sahel1 Contractor: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) - UK CRIS Status: Closed Location: Burkina Faso End of Activities: 31/01/2012 Documents2: FR, LF, ROM 2011, External evaluation report 2012 CRIS Number: 152196 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: 5-Desertification 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Sustainable land management (including desertification and land tenure policy and reform): The work focus on the implementation of the EU 2004 land guidelines, on the principle and approach of the EC-ACP joint paper on Drought and Desertification of May 2003 and of the 2007 UNCCD 10-year strategic plan. The programme focus on actions relating to (i) governance of natural resources, (ii) promotion of innovative and alternative sustainable land practices and livelihoods, (iii) promotion of sustainable management of pastoral lands in developing countries, (iv) implementation of the UNCCD reform and (v) initiatives to improve land degradation assessment.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) - Proven successful experiences in the rehabilitation of degraded land, - Increased active participatory in the sustainable management of natural resources by local communities, - Strengthened role for community based institutions for natural resource management.

1.3. Objectives of the Project

- The overall objective of the project is to improve the socio-economic situation of the Seno province through the fight against desertification, the protection and the sustainable management of natural resources. - The specific objective of the project is that 30 villages in the target area have improved natural resources and stakeholders have a better practice of managing these resources.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results

The level of achievement of the project is over 100% and the results of the project are achieved. R.1: Technical capacities of the actors involved in the protection and management of natural resources are strengthened. 150 People Resources Farmer (PRP) are formed and can deliver training on 7 themes advocated to the fight against desertification, 6000 farmers were trained. R.2: The people in the target zone implemented concrete action related to better management of natural resources. At least one soil and water conservation techniques (CES) or soil restoration techniques (DRS) is applied to 1,500 hectares of degraded or unused land. 30 field schools are established. The number of functional and stabilized compost pits increased by 20%. 150 ha of land have been reforested and recommended seedlings are planted (or protected) in individual plots (agroforestry), with a survival rate of 60%. R.3: The EU approach to natural resource management and environmental protection has improved. Two municipal action plans for the environment were adopted and implemented. 30 village communities have established committees for the protection and the management of natural resources (GRN) involving different users. At least 20 village communities have developed zoning agreements. Each GRN committee organizes an annual consultation on the monitoring arrangements at the village level.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement

According to the external evaluation report, the project implemented successful activities and achieved significant results on sustainable management of natural resources and local capacity improvement. In addition, the project has played a catalytic role in the process of strengthening the village development committees and the local farmer's

1"N'Gurdam Leydi": strengthening the water and soil conservation measures and the fertilization in Sahel. 2 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

Mélina Blanc organizations. A conscious rural society, organized and strong enough to defend its interests emerged. The results were beyond expectations. Not only, the project had a strong impact in improving the living conditions of people in the project area but it had also a positive impact on the environment of the target zone, by improving the canopy, increasing the availability of water and increasing reforestation. Thus, the project contributes to soil conservation and biodiversity. Moreover, while having an impact on the socio-economic conditions of the stakeholder's, the project had positive impact on the economy of the region. Therefore the project responds to the objectives of the ENRTP Strategy in that it promotes the implementation of oriented sustainable natural resource management community initiatives. It contributed to the food security through a sustainable management of natural resources and through the implementation of the decentralization policy and land management. It strengthened the capacity of stakeholders toward a better natural resources management (NRM) at the village level but also at a regional level. According to the ROM report, the project is also in line with the Cooperation Strategy of Burkina Faso. Rural development and food security are indeed a focal area of the Country Strategy. Also, the project has a community approach in accordance with the strategic guidelines for the management of the environment and natural resources, both at national level and the EU cooperation. The project successfully met the objective of the CfP of proven successful experiences in the rehabilitation of degraded land by improving the productivity of agricultural land and by covering food needs to more than 90 %. Indeed, the project has developed best practices for soil conservation and the activities implemented assure the soil maintains and/or recovery. With improved areas of managed land and increased yields, the project assuredly contributed to the improvement of the socio -economic situation of the population. The project also contributed to the CfP objectives to increase active participatory in the sustainable management of natural resources by local communities, and strengthen the role for community based institutions for NRM. Indeed, the project support the reforms of the institutional system of decentralization and the creation of CVD (Village Development Councils), competent in natural resources management, particularly through the Environmental Action Plans communal, where local actors lack training. Also, the project strengthened the capacity of NRM because it aims to provide the technical (training) and institutional (development and strengthening of CVD and management committees) tools to GRN ensuring better soil conservation and fertilization. Moreover, the project meets the needs of the target groups, as they must find ways to improve their resilience to climatic conditions affected by food insecurity. The indicators described in the final report match the ENRTP strategy indicators (increased of community lands that receive technical GRN, the rate of vegetation cover, the yields in fields arranged…)

2.3. Level of influence It should be noted that the promotion of the common general meeting of CVD obviously convinced local actors beyond the two municipalities in the area of intervention. The adoption of this assessment framework / common programming appears as an unexpected positive result and can spread in the Sahel region.

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues

The cooperation with DUE has been very satisfactory. According to the final report, exchanges were conducted with a good spirit of partnership. The local team was pleased to have such regular exchanges with the DUE program manager. Also the DUE field mission which led to recommendations was highly appreciated. The project could coordinate its actions with other projects, but it seems that there were significant differences in the steps / intervention logic (including building CVD). However, according to the ROM report no overlapping has been reported in the villages concerned.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results The community participatory approach is appropriate, as it meets national policy priorities marked by the recent land and agrarian reform that place a high participation and village level.

Recommendation for a case study: I will recommend this project as a case study due to the results, well in line with the objectives, that were beyond the expectations.

Monika Bernhart

PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Desarrollo de un modelo integral de gestión mancomunada sostenible de los recursos forestales e hídricos identificados en el territorio de la Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Frontera Norte de Guatemala1. Contractor: Fundación Paz y Tercer Mundo (Fundación Mundubat) CRIS Status: Closed Location: Guatemala End of Activities: 1/11/2012 Documents2: FR 2012, ROM 2011 CRIS Number: 152298 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/Multi Lot: Forest

1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU Initiatives and internationally agreed. (i)Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers, creating synergies across countries & regions; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources; (v) encourage private sector investment in sustainable forest management;

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of

local communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests.


The general objective is the promotion of a sustainable management of forests and natural resources. The specific objective is the development of a comprehensive model of sustainable joint management of forest and water resources within the territory of the Union of Municipalities of the Northern Border of Guatemala.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results Implemented activities: (i) the union of the five municipalities have strengthened their institutional and technical capacities, such as a local territorial management of forest and water resources and the set-up of three protected areas for reforestation; (ii) municipalities have achieved the conditions to implement a legal framework for the land and forest tenure and its integration into the development process, based on environmental sustainability. it must be noted that the elaboration of cadastral studies in 20 different communities was ended earlier to focus on more efficient activities and also only 10 out of 20 community land management plans were delivered; (iii) Indigenous communities were empowered in relation to the management and sustainable use of forests and water, moreover their participation into the land management was improved, always with an horizontal focus on gender issues; (iv) Developed technical tools, socially and culturally appropriate to the conservation of natural resources and renewable energy.

2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement 1 Development of an integrated model of sustainable joint management of forest and water resources identified in the territory of the Union of Municipalities of the Northern Border of Guatemala. 2 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

Monika Bernhart

The project is relevant to the Strategy and the CfP, with a significant impact on the area involved. It would probably need more time to consolidate the results achieved due to the extension of the area and the number of activities implemented. As a matter of fact some of the activities (shooting of documentaries on natural areas identified thanks to the project or the recovery of some recreational areas for the population to repossess public space) had to be cancelled because of budget restraints or the impossibility of implementing them. In some other cases they had to be suspended: the creation of 20 groups for reforestation was suspended following the requests of the local community, followed by personal threats to the representatives of one of the project' partners. Trainings as 'Guardianas del Agua' (Water Guards) replaced the trainings as forest rangers. 2.3 Level of influence The project is conceived to enhance and strengthen local communities' capacities on land and forest management with a growing and more inclusive participation of the population in the design and implementation of those regulations. This was achieved in the majority of the municipalities. Furthermore there was an extensive approach to gender issue and women empowerment all throughout the activities, there was a specific attempt to make the population aware of importance of the role played by women. The actual situation is quite hard due to the patriarchal system and the barriers for women to the access, use and control over resources and means of production. Nevertheless there was an improvement and a conscious acknowledgement on the gender issue by the male population. It is still to be clarified the reason why a local community refused to work with one of the partners, threatening their representatives not to come to the area anymore.

1. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues The project was effective and the majority of the actions were implemented. According to the ROM 2011 some critics have to be made: there were no indicators for the General Objective, the lead partner didn't improve the LF as suggested in the previous ROM, the OVIs were not clear, the annual programming was to be improved, the project was too ambitious in terms of area covered and the articulations and number of activities foreseen. In my personal opinion the general and specific objectives were too broad and too generic in their formulation. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results It is considered to be a flagship project on gender issue. Further investigation on the role played by the partner rejected by the local community. Positive the link with other initiatives, such the 'Programa Municipios Democraticos' to foster local governance capacities and improve democratic approach in the country. Recommendation for a case study. No.

PROJECT SHEET Juan Manuel Banez Romero Project Title: Forest Governance Integrity Programme, Phase I: Anticorruption Advocacy, Forest Governance Systems analysis and Monitoring Contractor: Transparency International CRIS Status: Closed Location: China, Indonesia, Malayia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands End of Activities: 02/03/2011 Documents: IR 2009, FR 2011 CRIS Number: 152358 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: FLEGT 1. Objectives

Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) 1.1. Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments.

Illegal logging and forest governance. In many countries the misuse of forests forms part of a vicious cycle of corruption and profiteering, which destabilises governments, provoking and sustaining conflict. The EU FLEGT Action Plan sets out a new and innovative approach which seeks to step up reforms in governance in developing countries with the leverage and incentives offered by the EU market. Activities will include (i) Support for implementation of voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs); fund activities which underpin the development of VPAs, such as regional FLEG processes, dialogue with developing countries, lesson learning between countries and regions, policy analysis; (ii) support for NGO and private sector initiatives which build the capacity of non-state actors to implement and monitor the VPAs and (iii) Support for forest governance reforms where VPA inappropriate instrument, but where political commitment to governance reforms is strong; such as commitments made at regional FLEGs, as well as actions to address forest governance challenges following conflict.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP)

3- Increased number of transparency initiatives in forest sector; 4- More information on forests and their use in the public domain. 5- Increased advocacy capacities of developing countries NGOs.

1.3. General Objectives of the Project

General Objective: Contribute to improve and strengthen transparency, integrity and accountability of forest governance systems and related target groups in national, transnational and subnational sector governance in Asia Pacific. Specific objectives: To contribute to the prevention of corruption and corrupt practices that facilitate illegal and unsustainable deforestation and weak forest governance systems in Asia Pacific by 1) increasing awareness and knowledge of systems and challenges of forest sector corruption, by 2) developing and implementing monitoring tools, and by 3) strengthening cooperation among relevant stakeholders addressing the challenge, in coordination with ongoing initiatives including East Asia FLEG and FLEGT.

2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results (Short description of project's activities actually performed, any substantial deviations from the original scope) (output level) (5 lines max)

Activities focused on: (i) Project management & operational development and the establishment of a Forest Governance Integrity Centre (Regional) and Local Units in partner countries; (ii) Sustainability and fundraising, (iii) Communications and knowledge management, (iv and v) Forest Governance Monitoring, Research and System Analyses, (vi) Cooperation and (vii) Outreach.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement (According with the Final Report, how have the activities contributed to achieve the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level)

According to the FR, the project's outcomes are aligned with the ENRTP Strategy paper as well as the expected results of the CfP, contributing to put the issue of corruption on the political agenda and to raise awareness of its impact. Moreover the project has developed research that will directly benefit stakeholders in order to address corruption. From the activities described in the project, it is highlighted: - Transparence International (TI) Forest Governance Integrity (FGI) Regional Centre & 7 Local Units in partner countries.

- Manual to analyze corruption risks in the forest sector (manual for corruption risk assessment and monitoring) which is available to any national or local context and can be used and tailored by other stakeholders. In that respect, it is worth noting that the final report also mentions the inefficiency in translating this report into the local needs, so it looks like there has not been easy to adapt it as well as the need for some capacity building for local partners in order to implement it. Through activities vi and vii, the project seem to strength the relation between the partner countries in anti-corruption issues as well as boosting a better forest governance management. Remarkable are also the following information: - A VPA has been signed in Indonesia by the time of running this project - The Forest Stewardship Council has proposed to introduce criteria on anti-corruption in the certification scheme. Those 2 outcomes seem to be related to the project, but it is not clear whether they are outcomes from the project or just was happening in parallel. In general terms, the results vary depending on the country as well as local partners, making difficult to evaluate the global correspondence of the project in relation to the expected results. Overall, there has been an improvement in putting the corruption issues on the agenda and in strengthening the collaboration at the local, national and regional level in those matters. On the other hand, it is shown how governments' attitude towards anti-corruption measures are not always as proactive as they described in the initial project. However, although the governments' openness to the issue is variable according to the countries, the local partners have been cooperating and consulting with government agencies and ministries elsewhere. In general, getting substantial input from governments for the research proved difficult. This reluctance from them seems to show that the change of attitude that TI wanted to achieve from governments' actors has not been achieved in the measure described in the project.

2.3. Level of influence (According with the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to

address the policy objective? How did the NGO “used” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?)

The project has allowed the Consortium to strength its influence and presence in the region in tacking corruption and transparency issues. The role of the NGO and local partners seem to have increased, although they remain marginal vis-à-vis to other key actors.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues Regarding the role of the Commission (EU Delegation) , they highlight: Communication with EU Delegation is fluid and even though there has not always been regular communication along the project implementation, relationship with the EC was very good and helpful when answering questions re the project. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Even though the FR is clear in terms of activities and outcomes performed, the document itself is not clear in terms of explaining the overall objective of the project, lacking some literature and explanations about the general and specific objectives. This problem seems to be the consequence of the guideline established in the CfP in order to fill in the Final Report, as the document does not include a preliminary part in which the general objective has to be described. This lack of 'introduction' makes very difficult to understand the overall objective of the project, unless one uses other documents as references.

Recommendation for a case study Not applicable

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Household energy efficiency and renewable energy use in Zeravshan Valley Location: Nigeria Contractor: International Institute for Environment and Development EoA1: 01/04/2015 CRIS Status2: Ongoing Documents3: LF, IR 2012, ROM 2010, ROM2013 CRIS Number: 152374 Call for Proposal/Lot Num.: Europeaid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Sustainable energy 1. Objectives

1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, non-governmental organisations, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP - Improve sustainable management of energy resources and reduce energy losses - Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency through dissemination and use of best practices - Adoption of sustainable energy management related legislation in district development plans


Overall objective: to contribute to the reduction of poverty and conflict and achievement of the MDGs and the Nigerian government's goals of National Vision 2020 by enhancing the potential for Nigeria to resolve its energy crisis using its own energy resources in a sustainable manner. Specific objective: to catalyse the development of natural gas and renewable energy markets and sustainable community based energy facilities within and beyond target communities and the target states, through policy reform and by demonstrating that alternative community-based energy facilities can provide sufficient power for meeting rural and urban community needs.


Policy reform and enhanced investment climate for sustainable energy service delivery:i) Waterfront event -ii) workshop with civil society iii) regular meetings and engagement with Shell's performance team; Gas demonstration project: there are no outputs yet for the gas-to-power component, however the project intends to install (phase 1) 3 by 250 kW gas generators, (2 operating, 1 on standby), construction of the power house and the associated distribution lines; Scaling up/replicating renewable energy pilot projects: the RE component has two solar water pumping demonstration sites now functional; Creation of institutions to extend the impacts beyond the life of the project: An Energy Policy Forum involving representatives of industry government and civil society was set up as well as the creation of several Community Energy Councils in target communities Despite the project being extended by 24 months (2 years), the gas to power component is behind and is very unlikely that the component will be completed in the specified timeframe.

1 EoA- End of Activities (DD/MM/YYYY) 2 CRIS Status: On-going / Closed 3 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework


-The project is experiencing difficulties in contributing to a better legislative framework in the environmental sector. The failure of the policy to ban gas flaring is a good example. As long as the ban on gas flaring is not imposed, international oil companies are likely to remain uninterested in replication of the Gas to Power (GtP) technology. Accordingly, politics is the main external factor likely to jeopardize the operation’s impact. The policy framework in the country is not well coordinated and its enforcement is weak considering that there is one State and Federal Governments, which may have different agendas. - The project is contributing to promote the renewable energy through dissemination and use of best practices. The renewable energy demonstration component of the project has been implemented well and the quality of both systems is good, although there could be some minor improvements that could have been done.

2.3. Level of influence

Awareness raising and advocacy has been done locally, with government and civil society. In this sense, various stakeholder meetings relating to gas to power component were held, aimed at continuously engaging stakeholders within the project progress. The organizational structure of partners is strong. The selection of locally based partners was a very positive approach as some of them have been working in the region or are based in the region, so they have some strong relationships with the target groups. There is no steering committee, IIED manages and coordinates the project from its UK based office. It should be highlighted that face to face activities with partners are considered the most effective method and thus, a continuous presence on the ground to liaise with different stakeholders should be guaranteed.

3. Considerations

• With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results The project has no operational financial sustainability plan in place to sustain the project after the funding period (potential sustainability). Given the technical expertise needed for building and maintaining the RE, the sustainability of the projects should be thoroughly designed throw capacity buildings activities aimed at training local engineers and masters to build, maintain and repair the facilities.

• With regard to the implementation and project management issues According to the ROM report, whilst efforts are being put in place to have activities back on track, little progress in being made in that respect. Therefore, given the progress so far, it seems very unlikely that the PP will be fully achieved within the remaining project period (less than 12 months), particularly if further delays are experienced. It is remarkable that the identification of the site for the construction of the pilot project on RE has not been finalised (4 years since the project started). The implementation of the project despite the challenges faced has been generally efficient Communication with the EU Delegation in Abuja is generally good; reports have been produced and delivered as expected.

• Recommendation for a case study

No. The gas to power component is behind and is very unlikely that the component will be completed in the specified timeframe.

Written by Francesca Cerri

PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Strengthening Sustainable Livelihoods and Forest Management in Ethiopia (SSLFM) Contractor: Farm Africa CRIS Status: On-going Location: Ethiopia End of Activities: 31/12/2014 Documentsi: IR 2011, QR 2013, Mid-Term review 2013 CRIS Number: 152400 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forests: (i) Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources; (v) encourage private sector investment in sustainable forest management.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests.

1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: to secure the sustainable management of Ethiopia’s forests and reduce environmental degradation Specific objective: 1) to further contribute to the long-term conservation and improvement of forest condition in Ethiopia through

adoption, expansion and implementation of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) in four regions; 2) to increase the contribution to poverty alleviation and improvement of livelihoods (of) forest dependent

communities through identification and development of viable Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) enterprises; 3) to ensure the adoption of PFM by federal and regional forest policy, regulations and practice so sustainably

managing forest resources and protecting user rights of local communities including indigenous populations.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results: The main activities carried out per specific objective are: 1) Establishment of Regional Advisory Support Units (RASUs) embedded within the 4 regional governments; support to the harmonization of Guidelines for implementing PFM; 26 forest areas under sustainable management; 40 Forest Management Groups (FMGs) legally registered and further 34 established; some 935 government staff from all levels received training on a range of subjects including PFM principles and practice; commissioned a study on the financial analysis of PFM; 32 PFM plans signed by the FMC and government and a further 61 plans under process; 2) Some 90 NTFP businesses under 40 FMCs established; forest-based livelihood assessments conducted in all Regions; training, financial and material support provided to about 40 FMCs; grants provided to 27 FMCs; 113 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) established; around 1000 community members trained in business development; 3) Three federal and regional forest policies adopted PFM-supportive approaches; pro-PFM Forest Proclamations published by Regional Governments.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement: The project has significantly enhanced local capacity to manage natural resources through support to the formation, registration and capacity building of FMGs. The project has also contributed to positive changes in the wellbeing and livelihoods of beneficiary populations across the four Regions through the support provided to developing NTFP enterprises, increasing production and revenue. In fact, the project has recently also supported and facilitated the development and signing of a partnership between private enterprises and established NTFPs to work together on honey and gum marketing. Furthermore, the project has supported the development of regional forest policy, laws and regulations which

Written by Francesca Cerri incorporate PFM and user rights of forest-adjacent populations and has enhanced accessibility to natural resources for marginalized indigenous communities and strengthened local rights through the ratification of PFM agreements between communities and government. These include a dramatic reduction in illegal activities in those forests where ownership has been transferred to communities, and a switch from unsustainable to sustainable levels of use and regeneration of forests in degraded areas is taking place. PFM support has been included in Government work plans although increased operational budgets and qualified staff, especially at field level, are still inadequate. It is important to underline that the inclusion of a component on livelihood support is particularly relevant, since PFM implemented alone would not be sufficient to create positive incentives for long-term local management and support.

2.3. Level of influence: The project has established good relations with state, federal and regional authorities, undertaking joint planning and review of activities, conducting joint national and international experience tours, organizing training and national/regional conferences. The positive relation between Farm Africa and the Government has allowed both to be cost effective, time efficient and, more importantly, reinforced the common effort to promote PFM in Ethiopia. As matter of fact, the concept of PFM has been mainstreamed into government policies and strategies, proving that PFM provides a clear mechanism for forests' protection and sustainable management; and that it is also a viable tool to ensure the rights of forest-dependent communities. For instance, the project became key leader in the setting up of regional PFM working groups. Additionally, close work with and support to the Environmental Protection Agency have ensured that PFM is a key strategy in the national REDD strategy; and constant working relationship with Ethiopia Forestry Society to identify national issues of concern in the forest management has helped to strengthen the Society's role. Therefore, the project has clearly demonstrated the NGO approach to implementing PFM is certainly replicable as the positive experiences to date could be expanded, scaled up and replicated. Partnerships between international/local NGOs and government staff are potential means to develop the capacity of government and community groups to sustainably manage the forests. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the role played by the RASUs in the four Regions was a key factor to reach the achievements made by the project and implementing partners. According to the Mid-Term Review, some concerns were raised by the government regarding the relatively short time horizon of the project. This may be seen as a request to the implementing organization to continue its intervention.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues

• According to the Mid-Term Review, the project should focus on strengthening NTFP enterprises, which is considered critical to the long-term sustainability of the FMCs;

• According to the Mid-Term Review, the project should not expand its area of intervention to new forest areas. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results

• According to the Mid-Term Review, a strategy for partnerships between Government and national NGOs should be developed (capacity assessment, roles and responsibilities, clear mechanisms for communication and co-ordination and, where necessary, a gradual transfer of responsibilities along with targeted capacity building);

• According to the Mid-Term Review, the project and the EU should use their networks and influence and the vast evidence-based data to lobby for greater government investment to scale up PFM nationwide;

• In the Mid-Term Review no reference is made to the CfP or the ENRTP Strategy but to Focal Sector II, Rural Development and Food Security budget line.

Recommendation for a case study: a range of positive impacts with regard to forest management and conservation have been achieved and the Mid-Term review provides a good assessment of the overall performance at the level of specific objectives and results. Therefore a case study can be built. i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Juan Manuel Banez-Romero Project Titlei: Proteccion de la Biodiversidad nativa de Galapagos Contractor: FUNDAR CRIS Status: Closed Location: Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz Islands End of Activities: 23/07/2012 Documents1: LF, FR 2012 CRIS Number: 152409 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Biodiversity 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority II: "Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and helping developing countries to meet internationally agreed commitments (including those under Multilateral Environmental Agreements) on the environment and sustainable management of natural resources […] at international and regional level and across national boundaries" Biodiversity: Activities will take account of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan for Economic and Development Cooperation and will be based around the external component of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond. Monitoring of resources state and trends [and] capacity building are recognised to be of the utmost importance to pursue these objectives [as well as] connectivity with economic and social dimensions. (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP)

- Improved sustainable management of biodiversity resources; - Improved management of protected areas; - Increased cross-border collaboration and networking (capacity building, awareness raising)

1.3. Objectives of the Project General Objective: Protecting biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands to ensure that evolutionary processes continue. Specific Objectives: (i) Strengthen and promote the public institutions' integration directly related to entry and control of alien species to achieve synergy and greater impact, (ii) Reducing the impact of exotic species introduced in the endemic and native biodiversity, promoting the restoration of degraded ecosystems; (iii) Increase active participation and empowerment of the local community in the conservation of Galapagos.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results The project was focused on the following results: (i) improvement of legislation and management capacity of public organizations in charge of biodiversity protection; (ii) Improving the effectiveness of health inspections at harbours and airports; (iii) Reducing the impact of the introduction and spread of exotic species, including genetic modification, while restoring degraded ecosystems. (iv) Strengthening the local voice for conservation and the action of citizens and NGOs According to the Final Report, the first and second objectives related to the strengthening of institutions and the entry control of alien species to the islands was completed successfully, being improved the legislation to control the entry of products to Galapagos Island and creating (by Executive Order 1319) the Agency of Regulation and Control of Biosafety for Galapagos, also environmental units of GADs and technical staff was strengthened through training that contributed to its better job performance. The third goal was also successful and engaged institutions such as the Galapagos National Park and the farmers of the province to achieve the proposed goal of reforesting 300 hectares of Scalescia, some associated with organic crops such as coffee and cocoa. Currently the Galapagos National Park , which contributed to the project with nurseries for planting native and endemic plants and consumption of organic products , is committed to further promote reforestation associated with organic crops are planted and even now as well as coffee and cocoa , citrus organic crops will improve the towns of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabela. The forth objective was also met and managed successfully, empowering the community on important issues such as the conservation and protection of the rights of nature. Sector Conservation Science and Education activities designed to promote social participation and conservation today is driven by the various civil organizations that are committed to the care and management of protected areas of Galapagos. 1 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement The project's outcomes seem to be perfectly aligned with the ENRTP Strategy paper as well as with the expected results of the CfP for biodiversity. As aforementioned in the section 2.1., the project addressed the three main objectives proposed on the CfP (Improved sustainable management of biodiversity resources; Improved management of protected areas and increased cross-border collaboration and networking (capacity building, awareness raising)). The expected results were not only successfully reached, but also surpassed in some cases (given the empowerment of the target groups and the fact that they took as proper the projects' initiatives). The success of the activities led to the development of the agro ecologic tourism in the region, as well as an empowerment of the local community and authorities. One of the lessons highlight from the FR is that, even though the government's engagement can be considered as quite positive, sometimes when talking about goals that have to do with government decisions, the time estimated within the project can be short compared to the process and the time that decision making involves in a large scale to the province and the country in general. As it can also be deducted from the FR, part of the success of this project may be attributed to the good understanding and commitment and partnerships established between the consortium and local & national authorities and the fact that the project faced biodiversity from a holistic perspective (that is it, capacity building, better governance system, civil society empowerment and market-led support). 2.3. Level of influence Among the unexpected positive effects, there is an increase of communication's channels and cooperation between different public authorities and partners as well as with other NGOs (such as Charles Darwin Foundation, Sea Shepherd, amongst others).

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues According to the FR, the relation with the EC has been quite positive, facilitating the management of the project. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Even though the FR is clear in terms of activities and outcomes performed, it is lacking some literature and explanations about the general and specific objectives. This problem seems to be the consequence of the guideline established in the CfP in order to fill in the Interim and Final Report, as the document does not include a preliminary part in which the objectives have to be described. This lack of 'introduction' makes very difficult to understand the objectives of the project, unless one uses other documents as references. On the other hand, the inclusion of an 'Executive summary of the Action' at the beginning of the FR facilitates the overall comprehension of its state-of-the-art. Recommendation for a case study: This project could be recommended as a case study. i Protection of the native biodiversity of Galapagos Island

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PROJECT SHEET

Project Titlei: Projeto Fronteiras Florestais (PFF): Promovendo a inclusão socio ambiental das populações em zonas de ocupação da Amazônia brasileira por meio da gestão territorial e adoção de práticas de manejo sustentável dos recursos florestais Contractor: Instituto Internacional de Educação do Brasil – IEB CRIS Status: Closed Location: Brazil End of Activities: 30/04/2013 Documentsii: FR, ROM 2012, Evaluation carried out by IEB CRIS Number: 152459 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests

1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority 2: Promoting Implementation of EU Initiatives and Internationally Agreed Commitments Forests: (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources.


1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: Contribute to the reduction of deforestation's rate in the Brazilian Amazon. Specific objective: Promote the socio-environmental sustainable development of two regions of the "Arc of Deforestation" in the Brazilian Amazon by: (1) Improving the coherence of public policies implemented at regional level, notably land policies, colonization and environmental policies; (2) Strengthening the organizations and communities of the two border regions of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, aiming to improve their control over their lands and natural resources and their effective participation in public spaces for formulation of policies, including the spatial planning; (3) Disseminating alternatives for sustainable use of agricultural land and forestry resources for the populations and communities of the two border regions of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results: The project has achieved three main results: R1: Strengthened the capacity building of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and local public authorities in sustainable territorial planning and management; R2: Promoted alternatives to predatory use of natural resources (i.e. agriculture, sustainable forest management) for local communities and CSOs; R3: Developed capacity building of CSOs to influence the public policies to support the family production and sustainable territorial management and to actively participate in committees, forums and local councils of sustainable rural development. The main activities carried out can be summarized as follows: (i) Training of leaders and local technicians in producing and interpreting data and maps; (ii) Establishment of a network of environmental monitoring; (iii) Creation of sustainable alternatives for production; (iv) Preparation of plans on sustainable use of natural resources; (v) Participation of local organizations in regional forums focused on the promotion of agreements and proposals for public policies in territorial management and sustainable forest management; and (vi) Dissemination of results through studies, surveys and publications (i.e. 9 bulletins entitled "Forest Transparency" on the disseminating of deforestation's indexes).

2.2 Analysis/Level of Achievement: The PFF project was able to effectively support the institutional strengthening of local organizations in order to build sustainable alternatives for the use of natural resources, as well as participate in promotion and discussion of public policies for land planning and management and sustainable production. The partner institutions have established cooperation agreements with different stakeholders and developed a system of financial administration. The partners received appropriate tools for spatial management (maps, images, newsletters) and were

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involved in monitoring the deforestation in the two targeted regions. Additionally, the project has generated a basis of sustainable practices and some pilot actions have been replicated. In the last year of the project, partnership for joint actions on components of recovery of degraded areas and sensitization and mobilization of family farmers were established. Furthermore, it is worth to mention that the strong cooperation developed with other similar interventions in the area brought to a significant achievement. The bulletins of forest transparency show that the rate of deforestation has decreased by more than 50% since the beginning of those interventions in the area. The management of the financial and technical components can be considered successful, due to the efficient allocation of tasks and responsibilities to each partner, valuing the diversity and complementarity of their competencies. Finally, the evaluation carried out in November 2012 was produced to collect beneficiaries and partners' feedback on the project implementation. Then, conclusions and lesson learned were disseminated among partners, donors and external public in order to foster participation of local populations in territorial management and in the development of sustainable practices in production and management of natural resources. 2.3 Level of influence: The project supported various programs of the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Agrarian Development, the State of Municipalities and the Federal Public Ministry through the provision of monitoring and technical assistance which filled the gaps of other interventions. The partnership with the institutions produced great synergy in the generation and use of spatial information on natural resources. The result of the actions carried out in partnership significantly built up the relations between CSOs and public bodies. Moreover, the synergy among projects' activities reinforced the objectives and expected impacts of each intervention and increased the chances to actually achieve their results. The participation of civil society and public authorities in a variety of public spaces was very effective, bringing together in a common dialogue producers, farmers and indigenous population with public institutions at municipal, state and federal levels with the goal of influencing public policies on environmental barriers.

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues:

There is no strategy for gender mainstreaming;

Exchange rate between local currency and euro was not correctly taken in consideration, causing financial management problems. Therefore, particular attention shall be paid to the exchange rate fluctuations, how to foreseen losses and their possible recovery.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results

Adding a specific paragraph on gender mainstreaming and collection of gender sensitive data;

Adding reference to Annex 4 (indicators of the ENRTP strategy);

Introduction of a paragraph where the beneficiary can list MoU or any other agreement establishing the management structure of the project;

Adding specific paragraph/attention on exchange rate (not sure if already foreseen by the application form);

Use of the final report format.

Recommendation for a case study: already existent as case study on intranet, uploaded in March 2012. It could be updated with the final report's data.

i Forest Frontier Project: Promoting socio – environmental inclusion of the populations in occupied zones in the Brazilian Amazon, through territorial

management and adoption of sustainable management of forestry resources. ii FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework


Project Title: Bamboo as sustainable biomass energy: a suitable alternative for firewood and charcoal production in Africa Contractor: International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) CRIS Status: On going Location: Ethiopia End of Activities: 31/10/2013 Documents1: IR 2012, ROM 2012 CRIS Number: 152513 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Sustainable energy 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, and GEEREF Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) - Improve sustainable management of energy resources and reduce energy losses - Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency through dissemination and use of best practices - Adoption of sustainable energy management related legislation in district development plans

1.3. Objectives of the Project - The overall objective of the project is to increase the use of bamboo as a source of energy for the poor of Ethiopia and Ghana thereby providing a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and economical option to firewood and charcoal. - The specific objectives of the project are (i) to develop over a four year period the bamboo resource base in Ethiopia and Ghana so that the appropriate varieties are available for long-term firewood and charcoal use; (ii) to develop a small-scale private bamboo firewood and charcoal sector to ensure appropriate supply for target populations; (iii) to put into place the institutional support needed for bamboo to be widely adopted as each country's primary source of energy for the poor, through development of appropriate policies, capacity building and awareness raising.

2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results

The project activities focus on 3 expected results : (i) a sustainable local resource base for bamboo will be in place in both Ghana and Ethiopia (inventory analysis of bamboo resources, introduce bamboo species with pilot demonstrations, develop plantation management system); (ii) an increased number of local households using bamboo as their energy source and an increased number of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) producing bamboo charcoal (tests and analysis of bamboo properties for charcoal and firewood, establish bamboo charcoal technology centres and pilot site for demonstration of best practices, training, develop a national marketing strategy); and (iii) both governments will have issued policy recommendations, and at least one national level MSE association in each country will be in place (established associations, develop policy recommendations, dissemination). The planned results of the intervention have not been achieved so far and it is very unlikely that in the remaining months of the implementation the project will be able to compensate for its shortcomings. The original year 4 Action Plan has to be modified in order to achieve the expected results and to fit within the budget.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement 1 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

Mélina Blanc The project portends to substitute wood with bamboo in order to improve the lives of the target groups and reduce the impact on the environment. The project has not been effective in producing the expected outcomes. According to the EUD, recently reported project achievements and impact might be overestimated in terms of quality and quantity and require independent verification which makes the analysis based on reports available difficult. In general, the project is successful in achieving its scientific and technical outputs, but struggles to gain a wide adoption of the available results. There are very few signs that the target groups will adopt the new technologies made available. Therefore, the objective of the CfP to disseminate and used best practices for renewable energy and energy efficiency has not been achieved. However, according to the ROM report, the project had considerable impact at a policy level. Bamboo has been included in the public agenda and in the development plan which is one of the objectives of the CfP. Also, the strategy's objective to create a favourable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy is achieved given the interest of 2 private entrepreneurs in creating a market for bamboo charcoal in Accra and exporting the product aboard.

2.3. Level of influence It is not quite clear if the impact of this project at a policy level is due to the Chinese grand beneficiary influence or to the partners. In Ghana, the draft of the energy policy includes a reference to bamboo, whereas before the beginning of the intervention there was no mention of it among the different types of biomasses. In Ethiopia, the official recognition of bamboo for energy purposes will remove major legal and policy barriers for trade in bamboo-based energy products.

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues

The collaboration between the grand beneficiary and the EUD is not efficient with a lot of complain from the EUD (a "lengthy and painful negotiation process with INBAR to amend the original year 4 Action plan and related budget forecast accordingly"….) In Ghana, the three partners are based in Accra and in Kumasi (Ashanti region), while the activities with target groups take place in Tandan and Daboase (Western Region). Although the partners complement each other well, there is no institutional presence at project sites, where the activities are supervised by a local coordinator, who is also one of the members of the association of charcoal producers. Without a continuous presence on the ground and a strong support to take care of day-to-day issues and liaise with the different stakeholders, the project does not have enough momentum to promote stronger adoption rates. The elaboration and management of the budget has caused significant problems. Firstly, 54% of the budget has been allocated to human resources, a cost that seems hardly justified when compared to the scarce presence of personnel at project sites. Secondly, the budget was elaborated without consulting local partners or prices in Ghana, causing a discrepancy between the available funds and the real cost of goods on the market and of services provided by partners. Finally, some of the activities mentioned in the proposal did not have adequate financial provision.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Recommendation for a case study: I will not recommend this project for a case study because the expected outcomes are not achieved.


PROJECT SHEET

Project Title: Tanzania Participatory Forest Management Project - TPFMP Contractor: Food And Agricultural Research Management - FARM CRIS Status: On-going Location: Tanzania End of Activities: 31/12/2012 Documents: FR, External final evaluation CRIS Number: 152629 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority 2: Promoting Implementation of EU Initiatives and Internationally Agreed Commitments Forests: (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local

communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective is to promote sustainable forest management through improved Participatory Forest Management (PFM) systems and tangible forest-based livelihoods to meet local and national needs. Specific objective is to improve forest condition and forest-based livelihoods through the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative PFM systems and enterprises, with particular emphasis on the active participation of women and youth.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results: The results achieved can be described as follows: R1 Improvement of forest management and condition through PFM: assessment of forest resources and demarcation of forest management areas; creation of village environmental committees (VECs) and village patrol teams; development of forest by-laws and forest management plans; 6 village land forest reserves established through PFM process; R2 Development of sustainable forest based livelihoods: identification and provision of support to introduce alternative income generating activities (IGAs) for improved livelihoods (e.g. raffia weaving, beekeeping for honey production, mushroom farming, tree nursery and fish farming); R3 Development of partnerships, collaboration and capacity building: signature of a MoU with Forest and Beekeeping Division in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania Forest Conservation Group, Tanzania Natural Resource Forum and Babati and Mbulu District Councils; signature of Joint forest management plans between 5 villages and the Ministry of Natural Resource and Tourism; capacity building activities and trainings for partners; conduction of a number of field visits and studies (i.e. Participatory Forest Resource Assessment, two studies on Cost and benefit, a study on gender participation in PFM); R4 Publication and dissemination of lessons and experience to influence policy: production of a total of 28 publication materials (i.e. Participatory Forest Resource Assessment (PFRA) Baseline report, the result of the Mushroom trial, livelihood assessment processes and E-newsletter) to facilitate experience and lessons sharing among actors including the general public.

2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement: In line with the ENRTP strategy's indicators, the project strengthened forest management institutions at local level with operational by-laws and by-law enforcement structures, increased awareness on PFM regulations and conservation needs, increased scope of livelihood options in the target population, improved forest conditions and initiated institutional partnerships for PFM implementation in the region. According to the external final evaluation conducted by JFK, it appears that thanks to the project's activities the forest exploiters and degraders became forest managers by adopting a combined approach development – conservation. Furthermore, the evaluation process revealed that through the TPFMP local communities had good awareness of the importance of the forests and

Written by Francesca Cerri their attitude towards the forests was positive. Through the project, diverse local level income generation enterprises, associations and social networks were constituted. It is widely reported and acknowledged in the target area that the forest conditions improved. As matter of fact, forest cover is reported to have increased and the return of wild animals to forests and increased volume of water in water sources in the forests were used by villagers as indicators of improved forest conditions. This can be also explained by the participation of PFM implementers in lobbying and advocacy activities on the ground which aimed to influence policy. It was reported that the frequency and intensity of illegal activities decreased in the target forests (i.e. no new cut stamps in the forests). Additionally, it is stated that cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDs were emphasized in most of the meetings in the income generating groups; women participation in various activities improved as they were greatly involved in the Joint Forest Management and Community Based Forest Management processes and in forest based livelihood activities. Hence, the project improved policies for sustainable management of natural resource and shared the field experience by creating synergies with similar on-going interventions in the respective districts and widely disseminating information materials. Finally, it is pointed out that the cooperation with the contracting authority was very good. Farm Africa’s requests for addressing particular project implementation issues were quickly and positively responded by the EU. Moreover, the beneficiary highly value the different filed visits conducted by the EU staff, meetings held at the EU office and information shared by the EU to assist project implementation.

2.3 Level of influence: The Project worked with several structures: at the group level, at the village level, at the district level, and at the regional and national level. The collaboration with the District Council, Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), community institutions and other NGOs working on forest sector has significantly contributed to the action's sustainability. The cornerstone of this collaboration was the signing of a MoU between Farm Africa and the Government of Tanzania. Additionally, Farm Africa is currently a member of a joint national advocacy programme that promotes improved forests governance through awareness and education on forests rights and responsibilities with the Tanzania Natural Resources Forum (TNRF). This forum enabled Farm Africa to share project lessons and experiences to national audiences and to be part of the national policy debate. The Project strengthened forest management institutions at local level with operational by-laws and by-law enforcement structures; motivated village level actors to sustain PFM on the ground; and formed farmers' networks and associations for the livelihood related interventions. Therefore, the implementation of the TPFMP demonstrated that it is possible for projects operated by NGOs at the district level to operate as semi-autonomous entities but yet to contribute to the overall development of the districts by creating synergies and adding value to what the districts are doing. This is possible when strong implementation partnerships with the district authorities are developed and modalities of collaboration are clearly spelt out and agreed upon by both parties. PFM has been legally endorsed as an acceptable approach aimed to achieve improved forest governance and it's in line with the national strategy for growth and reduction of poverty.


• Some challenges outlined by the evaluation report: delayed implementation decisions, inadequate human resources, the institutionalization and operationalization of forest management institutions at village level, the implementation of livelihood projects and the over-whelming demand for support to livelihood activities. In case a second phase of the project is funded, please see par.10 of the external evaluation report for detailed recommendations on the way forward.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results • Adding a specific paragraph on gender mainstreaming and collection of gender sensitive data; • Adding reference to Annex 4 (indicators of the ENRTP strategy); • Adding a paragraph in the IR/FR to describe deviations/difficulties encountered; • Adding Annex in IR/FR on political achievements.

Recommendation for a case study: highly recommended as the final report and the external evaluation provide a comprehensive understanding of the project's impact through tangible and quantifiable results. The evaluation itself identifies indicators which suggest that project's interventions can be supported on the basis of institutional, financial and social sustainability. Above all, the NGO was a key actor for the achievement of successful results.

PROJECT SHEET Constance von Briskorn Project Title: Biodiversity Program in Amhara Contractor: Welthungerhilfe CRIS Status: Ongoing Location: Ethiopia End of Activities: 31/01/2014 Documents1: IR, LF, ROM 2009, ROM 2012 CRIS Number: 152682 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Biodiversity 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority II: "Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and helping developing countries to meet internationally agreed commitments (including those under Multilateral Environmental Agreements) on the environment and sustainable management of natural resources […] at international and regional level and across national boundaries" Biodiversity: Activities will take account of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan for Economic and Development Cooperation and will be based around the external component of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond. In particular, measures will address Policy Area 2 of the 2006 Plan […] and its 3 related objectives for biodiversity and eco-system services: strengthening the effectiveness of international governance; substantially strengthening support through EU external assistance; and substantially reducing any negative impact of international trade. Monitoring of resources state and trends […], [indicators and] capacity building are recognised to be of the utmost importance to pursue these objectives [as well as] connectivity with economic and social dimensions (adapted from the ENRTP Strategy). 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP - Improved sustainable management of biodiversity resources; - Improved management of protected areas; - Increased cross-border collaboration and networking (capacity building, awareness raising) 1.3. Objectives of the Project

Overall objective: contributing to the goal of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) to use the world’s living resources in ways that are socially, economically and ecologically sustainable Specific objective: efficiently promoting the conservation and restoration of biodiversity in communally-managed natural forests of the Amhara Region and demonstrating the processes in two exemplary development cases

2. Achievements

1.1. Description of Results As a response to deforestation resulting from resettlement and illegal activities carried out in the project's area, the project's activities are organized around an advocacy and a pilot project component, achieving so far following results: 1. Advocacy work to enhance common understanding of/ awareness about participatory forest management (PFM)

via meetings, workshops, discussion fora allowing experiences sharing among lowlands and highlands stakeholders respectively; preparation of a documentary film, radio reports; dissemination of information materials

2. Pilot projects – Lowlands: supporting community-based and participatory forest management via capacity building towards administrations and communities (i.a. trainings towards PFM groups in non-timber forest products' marketing) and technical support (nursery management)

3. Pilot projects – Highlands: same as above.

2.1. Analysis / Level of Achievement Focused on promoting and disseminating the approach of participatory forest management (PFM), the Project's activities are well in line with the ENRTP Strategy's objectives and meet two of the Call for Proposal's objectives in particular. - With its overall objective of supporting the implementation of the CBD in the country, the Project explicitly meets

the Strategy's objectives. - Clearly structured so as to address both the institutional and the ecological sides of PFM, the project is delivering

results both in terms of sustainable management of biodiversity resources, and awareness raising and cross-regional collaboration. The Project contributes to the objective of a sustainable management of biodiversity resources by increasing capacities among local communities and administration as regards the implementation of PFM in the project's areas (institutional support, support to communities as regards the production and marketing

of non-timber forest products, agroforestry and nursery management), leading to alleviating the pressure put on natural resources and to successful forest conservation and restoration activities. As regards the third Call's objective, a key observation is that from its very design phase, the project was intended to be replicated: designed as "an advocacy campaign at regional level, supported by innovative and exemplary field experiences" (LF), the project has managed to raise the profile of PFM at regional level via numerous awareness-raising activities.

- Thanks to its core target of promoting PFM and the sustainable use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), the project also achieved results in terms of poverty alleviation via more diversified and sustainable livelihoods and via market-based approaches to biodiversity use/conservation (beekeeping, incense production). By doing so and by involving strongly local developments agents in getting buy-in from communities as regards PFM (via negotiations, discussions), the project also delivered against cross-cutting issues such as empowerment and good governance.

3.1. Level of influence

The contractor is successfully liaising with its partners and the project's stakeholders, both at local and regional level. - At regional level, thanks to a regional steering committee, the contractor has achieved coordination among the

project's implementing partners, enabling them to work together in making important decisions (for example as regards transferring responsibilities to PFM groups, fostering marketing opportunities among them, or setting up in the future a regional protected area to be managed by local communities). Basing on the long year's partnership between one of its key local partners and the regional government, the contractor managed to raise the level of influence of its initiative of PFM at regional level.

- Thanks to the success of the project's advocacy programme, the project also manages to embed the principles of biodiversity conservation in local structures and to mobilize community cooperatives to adopt natural resource management plans under PFM standards.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues

Relationships between the project partners are good and overall the implementation is going well. Difficulties relate mainly to delays in procurement of materials intended for supporting the PFM groups.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results - First considerations relate to the wording of the CfP 2007 in relation to biodiversity. Although the approach of a

biodiversity-based poverty reduction is a grounding concept both in the Strategy and in the Call, this linkage is not clearly expressed in the paragraph listing the expected results. In addition, the third expected result ("increased cross-border collaboration" on one side, networking on the other side, puts together objectives which are somewhat unrelated and should be dealt with separately.

- A second major consideration pertains to how to foster market-based approaches in EU development aid as regards biodiversity. This particular project highlights the potential of such approaches when it comes to linking biodiversity conservation with social and economic dimensions. It is fair to wonder how future CfPs could best attract projects that include this component.

- A third consideration raised by this specific project is the fact that this project, which has been funded under the biodiversity lot, includes forestry as a major sub-theme. This raises the question of how to design future CfP so as to harness co-benefits resulting from synergies between different topics while avoided overlapping.

Recommendation for a case study

Featuring an interesting and so far successful implementation of PFM in a very poor country, and built on two sound principles (collaborative approach to advocacy, ecosystem approach), the project could be considered as a case study. According to ROM 2012, "the successful impact of the project has become increasingly obvious […]. Through activities such as bee-keeping for honey production, agroforestry for fruit and vegetables, scientific tapping of trees for incense and gum, as well as reforestation for increased wood and wood products, communities that previously encroached on public resources have become responsible agents of change towards biodiversity conservation. Within one area of the highlands, local community action to prevent free-grazing and to install watershed protection measures has begun to show positive signs of the return of indigenous vegetation, just after one rainy season." 1 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework


PROJECT SHEET Project Titlei: Manejo comunitario de bosques basado en el conocimiento tradicional indígena como un nuevo modelo integrado de conservación y desarrollo en el semiárido chaqueño Contractor: Alter Vida CRIS Status: On-going Location: Paraguay End of Activities: 14/09/2014 Documentsii: ROM 2013, IR August 2011 – May 2012 CRIS Number: 153153 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forests: (i) Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: To secure the conservation of forests and other ecosystems of the semi-arid Paraguayan Chaco. Specific objective: To generate replicable model that integrates the conservation and management of forests and other ecosystems in the semi-arid Chaco, and economic development, based on the traditional knowledge of indigenous communities of the semi-arid Chaco.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results: There are delays in the implementation of the activities on the basis of the original schedule. Currently, 8 Forestry Management Plan (FMP) are pending approval by the Secretaría del Ambiente (SEAM) and the Instituto Forestal Nacional (INFONA); 2 FMP are still waiting for approval at Municipality level. Pilot projects on alternative income generating have not started yet and a training process for the Union of the Natives of Chaco (UNCH) was suspended due to the floods in 2012. 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement: The project appears to be relevant in tackling the issues of deforestation, environmental degradation, lack of livelihood and political and organizational representativeness of the indigenous communities. The two implementing partners have good experience in forest issue and indigenous rights. The project is placed in a highly risky context (institutional weaknesses, low motivation, centralized system, cultural aspects, livestock incursions, land disputes, dispersion and soil conditions, and climate effects). Currently none of the 10 FMP is approved and consequently the expectation of approved environmental licenses is very little, discouraging the communities. The planning and follow-up are done more at the cabinet level between the two partners and they do not involve the communities, showing a degree of unawareness and low participation. Moreover, there is a lack of exchange between experts of both organizations at the field level; project's results ownership and capacity building are not enough ensured given the little presence of experts in the field and the lack of tangible products. Despite the fact that the project has been positively advocating for the rights of indigenous people on land access, it is difficult to ensure the quality beyond the FMP. The current legislation and the costs of procedures (renewal of the FMP every 5 years and environmental licenses every 2 years) in addition to technical and organizational difficulties make difficult to expect project' sustainability. It is not clear if the project's weaknesses are related to a deficiency in the system of information and communication or to an incorrect methodology. According to the ROM carried out in March 2013, it is extremely important to initiate a process of organizational strengthening that supports the progress of the

Written by Francesca Cerri FMP and the income generating activities towards skills development, ownership and empowerment of the entire community to obtain greater local impact. 2.3. Level of influence: The competent authorities (i.e. SEAM and INFONA) understand and support the objectives (SEAM has signed an agreement with Alter Vida), but they have not necessarily translated it into a concrete support to the project due to a lack of political will and clear institutional organization. Monthly meeting with the Institutions are taking place (i.e. meeting with the Directorate General of Forest Management of INFONA in March 2012 for the approval of the FMP).

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues: According to the ROM carried out in March 2013:

• Gender issues are underestimated in the design despite the high proportion of women in the communities; • Budget is relatively limited for an extended period and in such difficult context (scattered communities; relevant

institutions centralized in Asuncion). These conditions lead to limited intervention, little social presence in the communities and high operating costs;

• Design Quality: 1) to update the IOV (SMART), especially at the level of the OG (to measure the impact), OE (to quantify the goals to achieve) and results (to demonstrate the desired effects); 2) Update the analysis of risks and assumptions and design a risk mitigation strategy;

• Improve project ownership by the communities; • Perform an institutional and organizational mapping (SWOT analysis) to identify potential points of synergy with

other relevant actors; • Increase dissemination (e.g. forums, newspapers) to generate a broader knowledge at community and

institutional levels.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results • Introduction of e-Reporting and e-Application systems;

Recommendation for a case study: It is appropriate to wait for the FR to fully assess the project's impact and achievements. Please note that the Delegation of Uruguay has looked in ARES system for the recent IR without success. It seems the report was meant to be sent in August 2013. They will contact the organization and keep us informed. i Community forest management based on the indigenous traditional knowledge as a new model of integrated conservation and development in the arid Chaco ii FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework


PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Conservation of the Sierra Leonean Western Area Peninsula Forest Reserve (WAPFR) and its watershed Contractor: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe CRIS Status: On-going Location: Sierra Leone End of Activities: 28/02/2014 Documentsi: IR 2012 and 2013, ROM 2013 CRIS Number: 153865 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forests: (i) Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources; (vi) contribute to the design of financial mechanisms for forest conservation and management and innovative financial strategies, and promote fiscal policies. 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall Objective is: Participatory processes in decision making on the sustainable use of natural resources are introduced and contribute to reduce rural poverty in the Western Area Peninsula (WAP). Specific Objective is: The Sierra Leonean Western Area Peninsula Forest Reserve (WAPFOR) and its watershed are conserved and sustainably managed for the benefit of the adjacent population, particularly the poor.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results: The WAPFR project is well on progress. Major results realized so far are: proclamation of the Western Area Peninsula as National Park by the Government; publication of WAPFOR on the tentative list for World Heritage of UNESCO; MoUs on Forest Protection with adjacent communities; demarcation of the WAPFR and zonal management plans established; Voluntary agreements and by-laws with communities on the buffer zones on going; forest guards in place, provided with equipment and training programs in design and implementation of conservation measures; developed a great number of agroforestry, ecotourism and job creation activities, leading to new income generation options in more than 50 villages; established a decentralized water supply system based on mini dams, connecting 8 communities to water dam systems; REDD+ Scoping Study for the WAPFOR completed; Ethno-botanical study on medicinal plants started; a great number of media products delivered, including a newspaper and cinema shows. 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement: The project has produced interesting outcomes in terms of policy and capacity building as well as raising awareness of both communities and government officials. Above all, the legally binding demarcation of Western Area Peninsula and zonal management plan is the precondition for the strengthening the institutional capacities for the efficient enforcement of forest laws and regulations and the establishment of sustainable management patterns, the awareness of the vital importance of WAPFR for the water supply of Freetown at the highest political level and within the city's population through mass media campaigns, and the advocacy and lobbying capacities of civil society organisations through ENFORACii. Given the law enforcement aspects of WAPFOR management and the reinforced management capacity of forestry department, good signs of political commitment and ownership are visible. Moreover, communities' ownership and awareness and income generation potential were strengthened, not only through forestry activities and training, but also by the different media approaches adopted by the project. As matter of fact the environmental awareness raising

Written by Francesca Cerri programs is considered crucial to the success of the project. Apart from providing vital educational and public awareness to the communities around WAPFOR, the use of media is a main advocacy strategy to convince leaders of the country to protect the WAPFOR. Finally, despite the fact that the project does not have a specific gender mainstreaming strategy, gender concerns are reflected at different levels where women are the target of some capacity development activities and gender differentiated data are available in the project baseline, among others. 2.3. Level of influence: The National Commission on Environment and Forestry, the Forestry Department in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS) and the Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and Environment (MLCPE) were fully supportive of the idea to establish a demarcation and zonal management plan for WAPFOR. Additionally, the project has also supported the MAFFS in its efforts to introduce a National Protected Area Authority and Conservation Trust Fund. The Project Steering Committee (PSC), chaired by the Minister of MAFFS, has evolved from formal coordination meetings to ad hoc thematic meetings (biodiversity, law enforcement, ecotourism, etc) and an organizational chart was elaborated with tasks for each partners. Although the constitution of WAPFOR as a National Park has still to be voted on by the Parliament of Sierra Leone, it lays a strong foundation for future land-use planning. It is also worth to mention that the WAPFOR will become part of the recently created Department of Protected Areas. In view of coordination and harmonization of strategies, the project has developed synergies with other activities in the area, particularly in the context of livelihoods and food security and a WASH project with DFID funding.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues: According to the ROM carried out in March 2013:

• The LF has some deficiencies at the objectives level, given that the Overall Objective and the Specific Objective seem to overlap;

• Indicators should be improved; • Financial Sustainability after the end of the project is not guaranteed.


• Adding reference to Annex 4 (indicators of the ENRTP strategy) and relevant Lot of the CfP; • Adding a paragraph in the IR/FR to describe deviations/difficulties encountered; • Adding Annex in IR/FR on political achievements.

Recommendation for a case study: already existent in the biodiversity interactive map and in the database. i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework ii Environmental Forum for Action is the local partner and it is an umbrella organization for a consortium of twelve local NGOs with different expertise and areas of performance


PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Integrated Mangrove Forest Management Initiative (IMFORM Initiative) Contractor: Concern Universal CRIS Status: On-going Location: Nigeria End of Activities: 04/12/2013 Documentsi: ROM 2011, IR 2012, Budget and LF Amendment 2012 CRIS Number: 156181 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority 2: Promoting Implementation of EU Initiatives and Internationally Agreed Commitments Forests: (i) Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources.


1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: reduce poverty by empowering rural communities towards participatory and environmentally sustainable development and management of the mangrove forests. Specific objective: ensure that communities and authorities manage natural mangrove forest resources with more concern for the sustainability of their productivity whilst rural livelihoods are enhanced through the diversification of income generating opportunities.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results: R1 Communities are able to generate income from snail farming, grass-cutter farming, bee-keeping, mushroom farming, garri and palm oil processing: 21 communities were supported to establish small scale businesses; a Palm oil market survey was carried out; 8 palm oil processing facilities, 5 cassava processing facilities, 3 grass-cutter farms, 4 fishery facilities and sustainable livelihoods Cooperatives were established. R2 Reduced quantities of mangrove wood used for fuel and fish smoking: 4 communal fish smoking ovens. R3 Regeneration of degraded areas of indigenous species in the mangrove forests of Cross River State: planting of mangrove seedlings; mangrove forest education activities at the communities' level; action building workshop with a cluster of forest management committees. R4 Communities benefiting directly from income generating activities involving Nypa palm usage: Research on Nypa Palm use for economic gain. R5 Increased knowledge and awareness of mangrove forest issues amongst young people and community members: in-school training for 14 Secondary Schools and 11 Primary Schools; Institutional visits to Government Establishments (i.e. Forestry Commission, Local Government Councils); school club meetings and excursions to mangrove sites. R6 Improved legal protection at state level for mangrove forest ecosystem: policy engagement and advocacy for Mangrove Forest Protection Laws and Guidelines. R7 Increased capacity of local civil society organisations to ensure the sustainable development of communities within the mangrove forest zone: 10 communities have identified future land use plans in their land use plan document; capacity building workshop on Forest Inventory for Forest Management Committees and Civil Societies. 2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement: The project is relevant to the Strategy and CfP's objectives. It has raised great awareness and commitment both in schools and in communities to addressing mangrove forest loss. In addition, forest management committees, income generating committees and other community members have received training on business development, mangrove management and HIV/AIDS awareness. To some extent, this has contributed to poverty reduction and empowering communities towards participatory and environmentally sustainable development and management of their mangrove forests. This strategy suggests that with such alternative means of income generation, communities will be less dependent on the mangrove forest for sustenance, and so ease off pressure to

Written by Francesca Cerri allow the mangrove forest to regenerate. Furthermore, the project continues strengthening civil societies and local communities' institutions to raise their voice in forest governance. This led to the creation of networks of rural institutions across several villages beyond the project's target communities, thus expanding the scope of impact. Engagement with the Local and State Governments has continued to provide partnerships and policy support to ensure best practices in participatory forest governance. It appears that one of the main strengths of this project is its potential for replication. If the advocacy campaign is able to successfully lobby for the creation of the first protected mangrove area and for and integrated mangrove forest management, then this will set a precedent for the creation of further protected mangrove forest areas in other parts of the country and other areas of West and Central Africa. In truth, the establishment of mangrove management committees to enable communities to manage and sustain their forest resources is a concept that can be applied to mangrove management projects across Southern Nigeria. Concerning cross-cutting issues, gender issues have been mainstreamed into implementation. The project involves women, who are amongst the most marginalized in such communities, in all aspects of the project and make sure they have full access to project's benefits. Good governance is also a central theme of this intervention. Good examples are the forest management committees and participatory principles in the management of natural resources with the collaboration of state agencies and local communities. 2.3 Level of influence: The project has facilitated a process where the Cross River State Forestry Commission was able to engage directly with communities at community town hall meetings for practical forestry activities like management planning and regeneration. The Commission has established a Mangrove Unit to improve their efficiency in networking and responding to mangrove forests issues. The project has received policy support from the state, as well as taking advantage of existing skills within government to facilitate implementation. The solid collaboration with the government is bringing the mangroves to be selected as one of three pilot sites for the United Nations' Reduced Emission from Deforestation and Degradation Plus (UN-REDD+) programme in Nigeria, with Cross River as pilot State. Throughout the duration of the project, Concern Universal is building the capacity of the local partners in organizational restructuring, project cycle management, financial reporting systems, general management information systems and governance, to ensure that viable and self-sustaining organizations remain following the project closure. This project has gained very strong sustainability at institutional level through the creation and operation of autonomous community based structures which will operate with the knowledge and support of local government and state government agencies. The Mangrove Forest Management Committees in each of the 30 communities will be responsible for ensuring that communities implement their own mangrove management plans. They will be supported and advised in this role by the Cross River State Forestry Commission. Therefore, at policy level the action will lead to improved legislation regarding the protection of Cross River State mangrove forests at state level. It is also mentioned that a bill will be passed through the State House of Assembly leading to the designation of a protected mangrove forest area as well as introducing measures to complement existing legislation. If the final report confirms the successful adoption of the bill, it can be evaluated as great project's achievement. This project was built on previous intervention, funded by the Development Cooperation of Ireland, and on other stakeholders' efforts which represent a good example of aligned and harmonized action.


• In October of 2011, the project signed a MoU with the Cross River State government to provide funding for the income generation component of the project. Government bureaucracy delayed the release of funds until May 2012, consequently delaying the implementation of this component;

• According to the ROM carried out in July 2011, target communities were only involved in the planning and implementation of both the mangrove regeneration and livelihood diversification activities and not in the design process. As known, the bottom-up approach can more likely anticipate activities' feasibility and it represents the best method to guarantee project's ownership and sustainability. Hence, it is important to stress that this approach must be taken in consideration during the design phase through specific activities.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results • Annex work plan to be filled in to provide a state of play of the project.

Recommendation for a case study: Given the weaknesses shown by the ROM 2011 and the strengths shown by the IR 2012, the analysis of the final report is deemed necessary to evaluate if this project is a case study. i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Promotion of sustainable development strategies in the renewable energy technologies sector through piloting of demonstration projects based on usage of solar energy and agricultural wastes Contractor: Moldova Social Investment Fund (MSIF) End of Activities: 31/12/2013 Location: Moldova Documents: LF, IR 2012, ROM 2013 CRIS Status: Ongoing CRIS Number: 219911 Call for Proposal: Europeaid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot 14: Sustainable energy for Eastern European Neighbourhood countries

1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority

Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, and GEEREF (Global Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fund) Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, NGOs, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP -Better convergence of legislative and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector. -Increased use of renewable energy (RE) sources and improved energy efficiency (EE) and energy savings. -Increased development and use of clean energy technologies. -Improved access to sustainable energy in particular in remote and rural areas. -Improved energy security in the region including with respect to energy infrastructures.

1.3. General Objectives of the Project Overall Objective: To overcome barriers in the use of solar and biomass energy production technologies by providing examples of best practice as a viable alternative to gas, oil and coal and as a sustainable way of environmental protection and addressing energy supply problems in rural communities. Specific Objectives: i) Contribute to the implementation of the legislation and capacity building of local public administrations (LPAs) in RE sector; ii) Increase the responsibilities and commitment of the LPAs towards the approach to the RE and Environmental Protection Strategies; iii) Conduct awareness raising campaign among population and decision makers about the advantages for using solar and biomass energy for water and buildings’ heating; iv) Reduce the national dependence on the imported energy sources; v) Promote partnerships between local and foreign companies and research institutions in order to develop the innovative technology-transfer market; vi) Promote technologies for alternative heating energy production; vii) Protect environment by reducing the CO² noxious emissions in the atmosphere; viii) Disseminate and replicate the experience to other communities desiring to implement RE technology.


Improved access to sustainable energy in poor rural areas: this has been made by the conclusion of feasibility studies, identification, design and implementation of 75 pilot projects, including 39 subprojects for Solar Water Heating (SWHS) and 36 for Biomass Heating Systems (BHS) that are installed in kindergartens, hospitals and social care centers in rural area all over Moldova. All sub-projects are at the final stage of their realisation and no risk is identified that could prevent their completion Increased awareness and capacity building: two study visits in Sweden and Italy were organized for 27 persons The Contractor requested the overall contract extension till 31/12/2013 to ensure follow-up of the BHS sub-projects during the guarantee period; to verify the thermal effect of the installed equipment during the cold season and to conduct the beneficiary impact assessments. The extension is justified and was agreed with the EU Delegation.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement - The project is contributing to increase the development and use of clean energy technologies through the introduction of efficient technologies for energy generation and properly organised awareness campaign, involving regional/local authorities, focus groups and population, which are expected to promote further use of RES in Moldova. Furthermore, according to MSIF,

cost-effectiveness of the equipment, installed within the project (75 pilot projects), is much higher than the one promoted by the other sector actors, which proves the achievement of their installation. - The project is enhancing the role of energy as means of income generation for the poor. Accordingly, the achieved outcomes have contributed to the increased use of RES and improved EE and energy savings; improved access to sustainable energy in poor rural areas and improved living conditions for poor layers of the population. Moreover, each of the 75 implemented sub-projects will generate considerable savings in the budgets of local communities. - The project is contributing to the promotion of innovative financing approaches by providing examples of best practice in using solar and biomass energy, as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, the project provides strong contribution for solving energy problems in rural areas. Operation of SWHS and BHS facilities will generate financial benefits for the local communities. This should stimulate the Government to introduce changes to the normative base for creating incentives for the local communities and national stakeholders to use RES. As an example, Hincesti district hospital, inspired from Orhei district hospital’s experience, is willing to install a SWHS from its own financial sources, and it is already elaborating the technical drawings. -The project supports the development of a better convergence of legislative and regulatory frameworks through the realisation of the EU Policy Support Programme “Support to Reform of the Energy Sector”, which provides good grounds for improving legal and regulatory frameworks, required for extensive use of RE technologies. More close cooperation between MSIF and the newly established Energy Efficiency Fund could generate additional synergy in the sector as there is a huge demand for usage of alternative energy sources in the country.

2.3. Level of influence The project achieved strong results in terms of developing capacities among local communities and NGOs, public administration and joining efforts with donors active in the sector: -MSIF has more than 10 years of experience in implementation of large scale infrastructure projects and programmes in cooperation with grass-root level organisation and local/regional public administrations. For the project realisation MSIF has ensured close communication with the EU Delegation, the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction, Ministry of Environment, National Agency for Energy Regulation, Energy Efficiency Fund other national authorities and international donors active in the sector. -MSIF team joined efforts with donors active in RES and energy efficiency (EE) sector. The launched MSIF sub-project at the Orhei Hospital, which renders its services to the population of four districts, encouraged contributions of other donors amounting to nearly EUR 1.5 M, which resulted in synergetic effects in Hospital development. The Hospital has been awarded the prize for the best EE Project in public sector within the contest “Moldova Eco Energetica” organised in December 2012. -The local communities have been closely involved in the planning of the sub-projects, providing significant inputs for the selection and implementation. The realization of such projects has generated changes in population responsibility regarding EE and use of RES. Accordingly, the likelihood that local communities will continue to make use of the project results is good due to well elaborated MSIF policy regarding selection and evaluation of sub-projects. Moreover, the implemented sub-projects have inspired different stakeholders at local, national and international levels to develop different small, medium and larger projects in RES field.

3. Considerations -With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results More close cooperation between MSIF and the newly established Energy Efficiency Fund could generate additional synergy in the sector as there is a huge demand for usage of alternative energy sources in the country. -With regard to the implementation and project management issues -The project has achieved good progress. The SWHS sub-projects have been completed and all facilities are fully operational. The BHS sub-projects are at the final stage of their realisation. Accordingly, the project has good prospects for effectiveness, impact and sustainability. Moreover, according to MSIF, cost-effectiveness of the equipment, installed within the project, is much higher than the one promoted by the other sector actors. -The project supports close policy dialogue through active involvement of EUD. -Recommendation for a case study - Yes, with special mention of the Orhei Hospital, which was awarded the prize for the best EE Project in public sector within the contest “Moldova Eco Energetica” organised in December 2012


PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Pilot effective models for governance and implementation of REDD+ in Small Island Developing States to provide equitable benefits for forest dependent local and indigenous people Contractor: Live & Learn Environmental Education CRIS Status: On-going Location: Fiji and Vanuatu End of Activities: 15/12/2015 Documentsi: IR 2012, ROM 2013 CRIS Number: 220003 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forests: (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (vi) Contribute to the design of financial mechanisms for forest conservation and management and innovative financial strategies, and promote fiscal policies.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Countries with actions funded under the call develop clear and credible framework for future financing under REDD climate change agreement; 3. Proposals contribute to the development of effective cross-sectoral policies to reduce deforestation and combat forest degradation; 4. National level policies influence the international forest policy and climate change agendas. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: Pilot and demonstrate effective models for governance and implementation of REDD in Melanesia that provide equitable benefits for forest-dependent local and indigenous people. Specific objectives: 1. Develop local capacity and mobilize communities; 2. Pilot REDD projects owned by forest-dependent local and indigenous people; 3. Draw from practical local level experience and seek to influence national, regional and international policy

responses; 4. Demonstrate a practical mechanism to reverse negative trends in degradation and deforestation.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results: in 2012, the main completed activities were: Rapid Assessment of Perceptions (RAP) activities and reports completed in Fiji and Vanuatu; the Climate Change and REDD+ Education (CCRE) manual and program published and implemented in target communities; 2 animated short films to support climate change and REDD+ education for indigenous communities produced; REDD+ certification standards assessed and Plan Vivo certification standard selected for the pilot projects; a draft project methodology (including technical specifications for measuring project carbon benefits) developed; a draft REDD+ Business Development Manual completed and implementation commenced; transparent and easily communicated financial management system "The Money Story" established; a range of communication activities implemented under the guidance of the Communication and Visibility Plan. 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement: The action is relevant at three levels: at the community level, it is responding to the needs of sustainable land management, natural resources conservation and generation of incomes. At the national level, the project is providing lessons learned and practical application on the ground to help drive policy and programmes on REDD+. At the regional level, it is creating an easy and affordable methodology to develop REDD+ projects in other Pacific Island Countries. So far, the target groups have gained a basic understanding of REDD+ and an enhanced understanding of climate change. As matter of fact, the preparation of the CCRE program has contributed to increase local and indigenous

Written by Francesca Cerri participants knowledge and capacity to make informed decisions relating to climate change, forest carbon and REDD. In Fiji, Live & Learn actively participates at the National REDD Steering Committee (SC) to contribute to the REDD+ policy dialogue, to share lessons learned and for coordination with other REDD+ activities. Through the SC, Live & Learn chairs

two sub‐working groups that are drafting REDD policy recommendations: (a) Safeguards working group, and (b) the

Awareness & Information Knowledge Management & Education and Training working group. A draft MoU was signed with the Department of Forestry and it will be finalized as soon as the bureaucratic process of central Government is concluded. In Vanuatu, Live & Learn is member of the thematic working group for REDD of the National Advisory Board on climate change. It is the main civil society organization contributing to the development of a REDD+ policy with a community sensitive approach. Additionally, as a significant contribution to the GIZ regional workshop on carbon rights was provided, Live & Learn were contracted by the World Bank to develop a national REDD communication strategy under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) REDD Readiness process. As expression of the strong cooperation on REDD and implementation of other programs, in 2012 Live & Learn signed a MoU with the Department of Forests and with the Provincial Council. Generally in both countries, Live & Learn is increasing the readiness of the national authorities with independent advice and sharing lessons learned for a proper future REDD+ implementation. The ongoing development of the national REDD policy is useful and the project has the potential to shape policy development. 2.3. Level of influence: Live & Learn has a long history of cooperation with state agencies, which has been further developed and strengthened through the REDD project and its membership of the key national decision-making bodies. The National REDD+ awareness and outreach benefits from the work of the project, helping the government to meet its commitments to international obligations such as UNFCCC/Kyoto. The action increases the institutional capacity of the national and provincial authorities and Live & Learn local staff. The project has a very good relationship with GIZ which was significantly strengthened in 2012. The GIZ technical advisors have been a primary source of advice on REDD+ for the Governments of Fiji and Vanuatu, facilitating the policy development process. Hence, as key advisor to the Government, GIZ association with Live & Learn is extremely important. As result, Live & Learn was chosen for the WISE project in Vanuatu for the support of networks, policymaking, engagement of other ministries and agencies and capacity building of officers on REDD+, where some current project's outputs (i.e. CCRE Manual) could be used to integrate environmental and social considerations into policies.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues: According to the ROM carried out in October 2013:

• The project LF does not have adequate indicators; • The relevant stakeholders are involved only in the implementation and not in the design of the action; • Gender mainstreaming not fully considered; • The vertical hierarchy of the LF is incorrect, with an Overall Objective that is in fact a Project Purpose; • The action has experienced low performance, with financial and implementation delays; • M&E system has not been implemented yet.


• Adding reference to Annex 4 (indicators of the ENRTP strategy); • Adding Annex in IR on political achievements.

Recommendation for a case study: at this review's stage, it is not possible to consider it as case study yet.

Written by Francesca Cerri i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Bio-fuels policies and practices for sustainable socio-economic development in Zimbabwe Contractor: WWF - WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE EoA: 27/07/2015 CRIS Status:Ongoing Documents: LF, IR 2011, IR 2012 CRIS Number: 220068 CfP: Europeaid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot 11: Sustainable energy for Sub-Saharan Africa 1. Objectives

1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, non-governmental organisations, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP

-Increased capacity to develop and implement sustainable regional energy policies and regional energy markets -Adoption of open and incentivising national legislation regarding regional energy markets: -Increase of energy exchanges

1.3. General Objectives of the Project The overall objective of the Action is to contribute to carbon footprint reduction and poverty alleviation by promoting bio-fuel production and utilization

2. Achievements


The project aims to promote bio-fuels policies and practices for sustainable socio-economic development in Zimbabwe. The country’s bio fuel policy is not specific on strategies, institutional frameworks and supporting legislation for policy implementation. Furthermore, they are not harmonized with other sectorial policies that impact on bio-fuels development. The expected results are: i) facilitate the development of a comprehensive national bio-fuels policy and strategy; ii) promote bio-fuels production and utilization at community level; and, iii) support research and development (R&D) on the production and utilization of jatropha as a bio-fuel feedstock

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement (According with the Final Report, how have the activities contributed to achieve

the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level)

The project’s activities are successfully meeting both the Call for Proposals’ and the ENTRP strategy’s objectives - The project is contributing to increase capacity to develop and implement sustainable regional energy policies through i)the production of a comprehensive paper that describes the four pillars of the proposed national bio-fuel policy namely: economic, social, environmental and institutional, which was shared with key state actors responsible for spearheading the policy formulation process; and; iii) convene targeted multi-stakeholder consultation meetings to review the draft national policy and strategy. In this sense, the paper was presented at a national workshop on climate change, bio-fuels-livelihood nexus in June 2013 - The project is contributing to the adoption of open and incentivising national legislation regarding regional energy

markets. It produced a study which highlighted community understanding of climate change issues; impact of climate change on crop productivity, food security, natural resource exploitation and land use change. - The project is contributing to increase energy exchanges by enhancing bio-fuels production in the country. It has facilitated community level production, processing and marketing of jatropha in pilot districts based on “best practice” models. The project has a strong commitment with R&D initiatives as it conducts jatropha agronomic research on jatropha processing, utilization and marketing at cottage industry, national and international levels.

2.3. Level of influence (According to the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to address the policy objective? How did the NGO “use” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?)

Given its cross cutting nature, the influence of the NGOs activities within the national bio-fuel policy making process presents a slow start. However it has pick up, especially after the tour of India by policy makers from the three focal ministries (Ministries of Energy and Power Development; Environment and Natural Resources Management; and Agriculture, Mechanization & Irrigation Development) with the intention to familiarise with India’s biofuels industry.

3. Considerations

• With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results No major issues to underline

• With regard to the implementation and project management issues It seems difficult to influence national policy makers, particularly when the policy affects different Ministries due to its cross cutting nature. More external political support (by the EU Delegation, or high level EU representatives) could help to raise the awareness of the need to harmonize the impact on bio-fuels development.

• Recommendation for a case study

- No. At the moment there are not concrete commitments from the competent local Ministries

PROJECT SHEET Constance von Briskorn Project Title: Testing and modelling preventative measures to limit the spread and ecological impact of invasive species in Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) Contractor: Live & Learn Environmental Education CRIS Status: Ongoing Location: Vanuatu End of Activities: 29/02/2016 Documentsi: IR, ROM 2011 CRIS Number: 220124 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Land Biodiversity in non-ENPI

countries - Invasive species 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority II: "Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and helping developing countries to meet internationally agreed commitments (including those under Multilateral Environmental Agreements) on the environment and sustainable management of natural resources […] at international and regional level and across national boundaries" Biodiversity: Activities will take account of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan for Economic and Development Cooperation and will be based around the external component of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond. In particular, measures will address Policy Area 2 of the 2006 Plan […] and its 3 related objectives for biodiversity and eco-system services: strengthening the effectiveness of international governance; substantially strengthening support through EU external assistance; and substantially reducing any negative impact of international trade. Monitoring of resources state and trends […], [indicators and] capacity building are recognised to be of the utmost importance to pursue these objectives [as well as] connectivity with economic and social dimensions (adapted from the ENRTP Strategy). 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (adapted from … ) Improved information and understanding of the dynamics of invasive species; development of replicable models to limit their spread and social, environmental and economic impact. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Project purpose: Improve and increase the quality of information in Vanuatu about Invasive species and develop a model to limit their spread and impact Specific objectives: I) restore areas of Vanuatu’s most critical and globally important island ecosystems (ii) develop, test and apply education resources to support action on invasive species and (iii) strengthen the capacity of Government to control invasive species.

1. Achievements

1.1. Description of Results Activities are implemented following 4 phases and have achieved so far following results: - Phase 1 – Research and assessment: with the aim to determine the perception of the invasion of Merremia peltata,

taking into account the social, economic and environmental issues pertaining to it, and to determine the baseline on which results of actions taken over the 5 year period are to be bench-marked against. The research and assessment phase was conducted on 4 sites.

- Phase 2 – Support for the management of invasive species and signboards: the development of a design for the Invasive Species' project's sign boards designed and erected for several project sites – 8 being completed so far; information materials crated and disseminated for M. peltata

- Phase 3: No information provided - Phase 4 – Control and eradication of invasive species: Based on the results from the research and assessment phase,

project sites were selected: Lorum (East Santo), Port Resolution (Tanna) and Ipota (Erromango), with communities being involved in the selection process.


This project is in line with both the Strategy's and the Call for Proposal's objectives. Aiming at improving knowledge about, awareness of and management/control of Merremia peltata, an invasive species occurring in Vanuatu, the project is well in line with the objectives of the Strategy in terms of "monitoring resources state and trends", addressing "capacity building" and addressing the "connectivity with economic and social dimensions", as well as with the objectives

of the Call in terms of improving "information and understanding of the dynamics of invasive species. The project's first results (distribution of information stakeholder workshop, establishment of National and Provincial Project Coordinating Committees; establishment of MOU with Tafea Province; site selection) are likely to contribute positively to the objectives underlined above. Furthermore, as stated in ROM 2011, the projects objectives are "directly linked with the realisation of the 7th Millennium Development Goal (Poverty Reduction Strategies), and National Development Plans including the National Biodiversity Action Plan." Level of influence While it is difficult to assess given the project's timeframe, the project's level of influence seems promising so far. In particular, the fact that the project is strongly involving local communities is likely to enhance its impact. Indeed, as stated in ROM 2011, "the project methodology seeks to develop an effective model and resources through collaborative partnerships between communities, government departments and civil society groups and this model will be embedded in local provincial and national institutions and structures". In addition, it should be noted that "the Vanuatu Government presently has a Climate Change (GCCA) project with the EU which supports policy development to mainstream Climate Change adaptation in all sectors thus helping to make these sectors more eligible for EU Budget Support. Reforestation using the Whitewood which appears immune to the merremia peltata), as a major Climate Change mitigation activity could be supported through this mechanism." (ROM 2011). If harnessed, these synergies also enhance sustainability prospects. 3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues / With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results / Recommendation for a case study This project seems promising so far and could as such be selected as a Case Study. However, the quality of the reports is not very good, which hampers the evaluation and makes it more difficult to highlight achievements. i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework .

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PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Supporting the integration of legal and legitimate domestic timber markets Contractor: Stichting Tropenbos International CRIS Status: On-going Location: Ghana, Guyana (Regions in West and Central Africa and South

America) End of Activities: 31/03/2015 Documentsi: Full AF; LF; ROM 2013; Annual Report CRIS Number: 220198 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: FLEGT 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Illegal logging and forest governance: in developing countries poor governance and misuse of forests are closely linked, leading to an instable and hostile situation. The EU FLEGT Action is intended to perform reforms in governance with the leverage and incentives offered by the EU market. Activities will include: (i) Support for implementation and development of voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs), such as regional FLEG processes, dialogue with developing countries, lesson learning between countries and regions, policy analysis; (ii) Support for NGO and private sector initiatives towards the capacity building of non-state actors to implement and monitor the VPAs.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 2. Concerns of non-state actors, including indigenous people integrated into the actions of FLEGT VPAs. 3. Effective implementation of FLEGT VPAs as a result of greater societal involvement. 4. Market share of tropical timber forest products from countries with FLEGT VPAs maintained or increased in EU.

1.3. Objectives of the Project The general objectives are: 1. the promotion of viable livelihoods in poor forest-dependent communities; 2. To ensure adequate supply of legal timber on the domestic market in compliance with the sustainable

production capacity of the forest resources and the socio-economic development of forest dependent communities;

3. To improve consistency between the objectives of VPA/FLEGT and those of socio-economic development of actors dependent on timber production and trade.

The specific objective is: an affective incorporation of domestic market issues into FLEGT VPAs in Ghana, Guyana and other countries. This action focuses on the broad theme of forest governance of domestic timber markets in Ghana and Guyana, dominated by chainsaw milling, in the context of VPAs and efforts to reduce poverty in chainsaw-milling dependent communities.

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2.1 Description of Results Implemented activities: (i) Broad-based agreement achieved in Ghana and Guyana about domestic market issues between stakeholders, such as: 3 National Multi Stakeholder Dialogue (MSD) meetings organized with an attendance of 252 stakeholders, a Multi-stakeholder Dialogue-Steering Committee (MSD-SC) responsible for the management of the multi-stakeholder process was established, 30 District Level MSD meetings organized, in 12 districts MSD members and leaders of key stakeholder groups benefit of capacity building activities; (ii) Communities dependent on chainsaw milling produce timber in a regulated and sustainable way, for example 470 people were involved in illegal chainsaw milling (CSM) have been trained to encourage the establishment of legal associations, undertake artisanal milling and develop viable alternative livelihood activities (ex. plantation development), CSM groups in 3 communities are been supplying with milling machines and have been trained to develop new models of artisanal milling; (iii) Fair, transparent and equitable framework for legal and sustainable domestic timber market supply in place; (iv) International and regional stakeholders promote inclusion of domestic timber market issues into VPAs (or related initiatives) with the organization of workshops to share experience in addressing domestic timber market issues and the participation in various policy meetings in Europe. 2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement 80% of local timber market is supplied by chainsaw milling (CSM) but we register two different approaches: in Ghana it is illegal while in Guyana it is managed and promoted as an economic activity. Nevertheless the exploitation of forests and the regulation/enforcement of existing laws have to be addressed. The main issue for this project is a late implementation due to the overlapping with another project run by same lead partner, in the same area, on the same issue (Developing alternatives for illegal chainsaw lumbering through multi-stakeholder dialogue in Ghana and Guyana - ENV/2007/133-003). Many activities from the previous project are support the implementation of the activities of the current project. Nevertheless during the first year there was a low level of execution. 2.3 Level of influence The current project, as well as the previous action, is being implemented in a positive/responsive contest. The lead partner has a strong credibility on the ground.

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues The ROM is stating that the activities are not clear, the OVIs are not always measurable, but, as already mentioned, the project is implemented in a positive context. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Consider the effectiveness of funding two projects on the same topic/area overlapping: intensification of efforts or dispersion? Recommendation for a case study. No. The project is mentioned in the FLEGT Interactive Map.

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PROJECT SHEET Constance von Briskorn Project Title: Mainstreaming the management of invasive alien species to preserve the ecological integrity and enhance the resilience of Seychelles World Heritage Sites Contractor: Seychelles Islands Foundation CRIS Status: Ongoing Location: Seychelles End of Activities: 31/01/2015 Documentsi: ROM 2013, IR CRIS Number: 220252 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Land biodiversity in non-ENPI

countries – invasive species 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority II: "Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and helping developing countries to meet internationally agreed commitments (including those under Multilateral Environmental Agreements) on the environment and sustainable management of natural resources […] at international and regional level and across national boundaries" Biodiversity: Activities will take account of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan for Economic and Development Cooperation and will be based around the external component of the EU Biodiversity Action Plan to 2010 and Beyond. In particular, measures will address Policy Area 2 of the 2006 Plan […] and its 3 related objectives for biodiversity and eco-system services: strengthening the effectiveness of international governance; substantially strengthening support through EU external assistance; and substantially reducing any negative impact of international trade. Monitoring of resources state and trends […], [indicators and] capacity building are recognised to be of the utmost importance to pursue these objectives [as well as] connectivity with economic and social dimensions (adapted from the ENRTP Strategy). 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP. Improved information and understanding of the dynamics of invasive species; development of replicable models to limit their spread and social, environmental and economic impact. 1.3. Objectives of the Project Overall objective: to develop, implement and mainstream a strategic programme applying the ecosystem approach to limit the spread, and assess and reduce the impact of invasive alien species (IAS) in Seychelles World Heritage Sites. Specific objectives: 1. To assess and enhance understanding of the threats posed by the presence and potential introduction of terrestrial

IAS to the ecological integrity and resilience of the WHS. 2. To research, develop and implement protocols to manage specific IAS, limiting their introduction and/or spread, as

well as reducing and/or eliminating their impacts in both an open and a relatively ‘closed’ ecosystem. 3. To integrate ongoing monitoring and evaluation of actions into operational planning, alongside creation of an early

warning system. 4. To drive meaningful national, regional and international level collaboration and knowledge sharing to generate long-

term strategic partnerships, extending beyond the duration of the Action. 5. To integrate awareness-raising and engagement of stakeholders within all phases of the Action, highlighting the

threats IAS pose to the ecological and economic values of the Sites, as well as Seychelles and elsewhere. 6. To build local capacity amongst partners, associates and stakeholders in IAS management at the ecosystem level and

in accordance with their needs. 7. To fully engage in processes for the development and implementation of IAS legislation and policies as necessary for

the national long-term success of IAS management.


Activities are grouped around 7 components, according to the specific objectives. While the first year of the project has concentrated on inception activities and consolidation of partnerships, during the second year, major results were achieved as regards culling of feral species and visibility/ communication. Following results have been achieved so far: 1. Feasibility studies and trials for the eradication of avian IAS from Assumption Island as well as a comprehensive

plant survey of the Vallée de Mai and the surrounding Praslin National Park have been completed; 2. Feral goats were successfully eradicated from Aldabra; plans to eradicate at least one avian IAS from Assumption

Island, and the ring-necked parakeet from Mahé are underway; 3. Preparations to develop biosecurity protocol recommendations have started; 4. Activities aiming at disseminating knowledge sharing experiences, generating feedback, promoting engagement and

mutual understanding have been conducted; 5. Awareness-raising work has been carried out via public talks and symposia, newspaper articles, television slots,

publicity materials (posters, banners, stickers and leaflets) and the dissemination if a monthly newsletter; 6. In-country skills and experience have been improved, with local member of staff taking on leading responsibilities 7. Engagement in the ongoing process for the development and implementation of IAS legislation and policies for the

national long-term success of IAS management under the parallel UNDP project ("Mainstreaming Prevention and Control Measures for Invasive Alien Species into Trade, Transport and Travel across the Production Landscape")


Aiming at developing and implementing a holistic and integrated strategy to limit the spread and reduce the impact of IAS in Seychelles' World Heritage Sites, the project's is delivering very well against both the Strategy's and the Call's objectives. Focusing on addressing the threat of IAS in two World Heritage Sites, the Aldabra Atoll (inscribed in 1982) and the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve (inscribed in 1983), the project directly contributes to helping the Seychelles meeting commitments under the World Heritage Convention. It also helps the country meeting its targets under CBD as regards invasive species control. The successful eradication of feral goats in Aldabra in August 2012, which brings to an end a 30 years old programme, represents a major achievement in terms of IAS control and might be used to inform other programmes. Furthermore, including knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices as a main objective, the project is indeed liaising with international networks of experts (e.g. IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group) as well as other projects taking place in the area (IUCN project "Island and Invasive Species" funded by the European Union, UNDP project "Mainstreaming Prevention and Control Measures for Invasive Alien Species into Trade, Transport and Travel across the Production Landscape") – thus fully achieving the Lot's objectives.

3.1. Level of influence So far, the contractor, the Seychelles Islands Foundation, has demonstrated a strong level of influence, in particular as regards capacity-building among local staff, with results exceeding initial targets. As regards State authorities (in particular the Ministry of Environment), the contractor managed to obtain the approval for legalizing the ring-necked parakeet eradication, following the restructuring of government in 2012. Overall, there are strong relationships between project partners (which have been formalized in four Memoranda of Understanding). 3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues Besides some minor HR issues, the project experienced difficulties as regards activities related to IAS eradication: - Regarding the IAS bird eradication on Assumption/Aldabra and on Mahé, the number of birds was found to be higher

than expected and the authorization process for the eradication was difficult and lengthily. Yet it should be noted that the contractor managed to obtain the approval following the restructuring of government in 2012 – which represents a significant achievement.

- In addition, the introduction of an invasive bird species occurred from Assumption to Aldabra over the course of the project – the invasion being detected due to intensive project activity in this area for the goat eradication project. The Assumption activity was launched precisely to prevent such an invasion so it has been a serious setback to realise that the eradication started just too late to prevent the birds' spreading to Aldabra, but it has also validated the threats and fully justified the reasons for the Assumption eradication (particularly because many people had considered it unlikely that the birds would be able to fly over 30km of water to Aldabra).

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Recommendation for a case study Well designed and achieving so far promising results, this project could be suggested as a Case Study. 1FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Juan Manuel Banez Romero Project Title: Establecimiento de Sistemas de Garantia de legalidad a partir de la Certification de Sostenibilidad para la Produccion Forestal y para la cadena de custodia con PYMES en Colombiai Contractor: Fundacion Natura CRIS Status: Ongoing Location: Colombia End of Activities: 30/04/2014 Documentsii: IR 2012, ROM 2012 CRIS Number: 220297 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: FLEGT 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Illegal logging and forest governance. In many countries the misuse of forests forms part of a vicious cycle of corruption and profiteering, which destabilises governments, provoking and sustaining conflict. The EU FLEGT Action Plan sets out a new and innovative approach which seeks to step up reforms in governance in developing countries with the leverage and incentives offered by the EU market. Activities will include; (iii) Support for forest governance reforms where VPA inappropriate instrument, but where political commitment to governance reforms is strong; such as commitments made at regional FLEGs, as well as actions to address forest governance challenges following conflict. 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 2.- Concerns of non-state actors, including indigenous people integrated into the actions of FLEGT VPAs. 4.- Market share of tropical timber forest products from countries with FLEGT VPAs maintained or increased in EU. Possible Indicators: Market share of tropical timber forest products from countries with FLEGT VPAs. Greater coverage in media of forest governance and law enforcement. Number of private sector initiatives promoting the establishment of legality assurance systems 1.3. Objectives of the Project General Objective To promote the establishment of legality assurance systems in Colombia through certified schemes in forest industry, specifically in forest certification and certification of chain of custody. Specific Objectives: (a) Analyse EU trends in supply and demand in forestall products coming from sustainable management models, assuring that the demand of those certified products will be satisfied under specific markets, taking into account the environmental considerations. (b) Create a commercialization's strategy for SMEs and indigenous small companies in order to improve their position in the market through the establishment of sustainable management systems.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results (Short description of project's activities actually performed, any substantial deviations from the original scope) (output level) Results expected focused on: (1) categorization of SMEs groups according to its ability of being certified in any possible scheme. (2) By the end of the project 50 companies will be certified in forest management and chain of custody or they will have renovated its certification. (3) Will create a strategy of continuity for 'forest productivity chain of furniture and woods products' to promote the SMEs certification in chain of custody and forest management. (4) Will increase the number of new experts and authorized auditors in forestall certification processes. (5) Companies participating in the forestall chain will have the opportunity of enhancing their network with EU companies, allowing to increase their technological level and participate more efficiently in the European market. The comments about the level of achievements of activities are mentioned in point 2.2. 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement (According with the Final Report, how have the activities contributed to achieve the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level) According to the IR and the ROM, the project's outcomes are (in principle) aligned with the ENRTP Strategy paper as well as the expected results of the CfP, contributing to the establishment of voluntary legality assurance systems in Colombia through certify schemes in forest industry, specifically in forest certification and certification of chain of custody. However, due to the mid-stage of the project (being this IR delivered at the middle of its implementation), it is not possible to have an overview about the real impact of the activities proposed in relation to the ENRTP strategy

objectives or even the ones of the CfP. According to the ROM report, the project has dedicated its first and a half year in activities of capacity building as well as the ones re the result (1). Positive signals have been shown so far through the implementation of this first part of the activities, mainly in the increasing interest of local governments and companies in knowing more about schemes processes as well as demanding more information about the forest sustainable management issues, increasing local awareness about the need of fulfilling with international standards in order to improve their position in the international market. At the same time, the project presents already some risks in relation to the time-implementation of all expected results. I.e. They propose to change the logical frame in order to reduce and make more flexible the expected result (2), as they are not sure to have by the end of the project 50 companies already certified, so they want to include within the result those companies who are 'in the process' of getting the certification as well as reducing the total number. 2.3. Level of influence (According with the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to address the policy objective? How did the NGO “used” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?) The project has allowed the Consortium to strength its influence and presence in the region but, according to the IR, it seems that is the partner's associate (Industrial Federation of Wood - FEDEMADERAS) who is increasing the visibility of the whole project. The IR and ROM docs show how FEDEMADERAS already had a considerable networking amongst the local governments and business' sector, something that the Consortium has made the most of it to boost the visibility strategy of the project.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues Not mentioned in the IR. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Even though the IR is clear in terms of activities and outcomes performed, the document itself is not clear in terms of explaining the overall and specifics objectives of the project, lacking some literature and explanations about the general and specific objectives. This problem seems to be the consequence of the guideline established in the CfP in order to fill in the Interim and Final Report, as the document does not include a preliminary part in which the objectives have to be described. This lack of 'introduction' makes very difficult to understand the objectives of the project, unless one uses other documents as references. Recommendation for a case study. Not applicable. i Establishing legal assurance systems in Colombia through Sustainable Certification and focused on forest and chain of custody. ii FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

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PROJECT SHEET Project Title: Conservación de Bosques y Desarrollo Comunitario Sostenible para la mitigación del cambio climático1. Contractor: Oro Verde – Die Tropenwaldstiftung CRIS Status: On-going Location: Guatemala End of Activities: 01/01/2015 Documents2: ROM 2013; IR 2012 CRIS Number: 220394 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/Multi Lot: Forest

1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU Initiatives and internationally agreed. (i)Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers, creating synergies across countries & regions; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Countries with actions funded under the call develop clear and credible framework for future financing under

REDD climate change agreement; 2. Reduction in deforestation rates; 3. Proposals contribute to the development of effective cross-sectorial policies to reduce deforestation and combat

forest degradation; 4. National level policies influence the international forest policy and climate change agendas.


The general objective is to contribute to the EU objective of reducing the rate of deforestation, mitigate global climate change and to MDG 1 (eradicate extreme poverty) and 7 (ensuring environmental sustainability). The specific objectives are: • reducing deforestation through a pilot project in the Lacandon National Park; • Supporting the development of national and international mitigation policies for climate change, contemplating

biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results Implemented activities: (i) A local pilot project to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is established with social participation, creating a new financial mechanism for biodiversity conservation; (ii) The government of Guatemala has included into the national environmental law concepts of environmental services and REDD, based on lessons learned from the implementation of the pilot project; (iii) identified from pilot REDD influence international policies that provide the framework for forestry projects, considering the integration of local people and biodiversity conservation. 2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement The project is supposed to end in January 2015 and, according to the ROM and IR 2012, progresses are reported to be irregular but positively growing. For the first result most of the activities are implemented up to 97%, whereas

1 Forest Conservation and Sustainable Community Development for Climate Change Mitigation. 2 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

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results two and three are achieved up to 20%-30 %. This is actually logical since the implementation of the pilot project is the ground on which the next two activities will be built. We can highlight the following data: qt the local level (activity i), those were the achievements: two forest nurseries with native species (about 20,000 plants grown from seed stands of native species within the park), 6 trainings on prevention and control of forest fires, incentives delivered to three communities for the protection of natural forests, with particular microcredit funds (this is the only activity that involves directly and specifically women). At the national level (activity ii), it has to be highlighted that from May/June 2013 in Guatemala the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) has started its implementation phase (this is confirmed by the REDD Readiness Progress Fact Sheet3). At the international level (activity iii), the project is being reported in various international forums (Panama , Belgium, Germany , Qatar) 2.3 Level of influence The lead partner has been capable of engaging stakeholders from different levels (from local to international) therefore the project's activities have the concrete chance of becoming effective and to contribute to a significant change within the country and the area where the pilot project has been implemented. The involvement of governments at the local and national level implies also a capacity building process, as well as an increasing awareness on the topic. The gender issue has not been really addressed by the project though with the exception of the microcredit fund for women.

1. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues The structure of the IR is clear. The lead partner is particularly well organized. The LF and the OVIs are well done so to make it easier to understand and verify the achievements of the project. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Recommendation for a case study. It would be a case study if we had the latest documents available. The analysis is based on documents from 2012 so I do not recommend proceeding.

3http://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/sites/fcp/files/2013/Guatemala%20FCPF%20REDD%20Readiness%20Progress%20Sheet_March_2013_Draft

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Project Title: ELKAP- ELECTRIFICATION OF KAPANGA-MUSUMBA-NTITA Contractor: Pères Salvatoriens CRIS Status: On going Location: RDC End of Activities: 31/03/2014 Documents1: IR 2011, LF, ROM 2012 CRIS Number: 220423 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: 11-Sustainable energy for Sub-Saharan Africa 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, and GEEREF2 Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, non-governmental organisations, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) -Increased capacity to develop and implement sustainable regional energy policies and regional energy markets -Adoption of open and incentivising national legislation regarding regional energy markets -Increase of energy exchanges

1.3. Objectives of the Project - The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the achievement of MDGs 1 & 7 by ensuring the remote and deprived region of Kapanga of energy supply. - The specific objective of the project are (i) to leverage local economic and social development by promoting sustainable energy options for the target region; (ii) to improve the local population's awareness for the potential and advantages of renewable resources, notably hydro-energy, while at same time reducing the dependence on fossil energy resources and consequent environmental damages; (iii) to foster multi-stakeholder cooperation and to strengthen the role of civil society and the local population for rural development in the target region, (iv) to strengthen the capacity of regional and local governments in planning and managing electrification projects (as well as other rural development activities) and to pave the way for an incentivising and more open legislation on regional energy markets.

2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results

The actions focus on 6 main expected results: R1: Ensured local energy supply by implementing an off-grid hydro-energy power plant and a distribution network (construction and operation of the small hydro-energy station and distribution network and Implementation of a local Electricity Development Agency called ELKAP); R2: Increased awareness of the potential and benefits of renewable energy sources among local population and relevant stakeholders; R3: Increased reliability of local basic infrastructure and enhanced information & communications services (information and awareness raising of the local population and NGOs); R4: Trained local staff will ensure maintenance and replication (technical training of local staff in building and maintenance of hydro-energy plants), R5: Local development plans and projects for replication are defined; R6: Improved coherence of local/regional strategies with national action plans and improved legislation regarding the emergence of local energy markets (creation of a Commercialisation Agency called KASUKAP) According to the interim report 2011 and at this stage of implementation, priority was given to the construction of the small hydro-energy-station at the expense of equally important activities related to the other results.

1 FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

2 GEEREF: Global Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fund

Mélina Blanc 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement

The main expected result of the project is to sure and stable local energy supply by implementing an off- grid run-of-river hydro-energy power plant and a distribution network. In general terms, it will help the population to reach the overall objective (MDGs 1 : reducing poverty and hunger), because, as also the Africa-EU Energy Partnership affirms, ensured local energy supply is an indispensable condition for reaching the MDGs. Indeed, access to energy is a fundamental right constituting a key prerequisite for ensuring essential human needs (e.g. education, health, nutrition, and gender equality) and facilitating "pro-poor" economic growth. As this fundamental right is being accomplished in an environmentally sustainable way, also the other half of the overall objective is being reached (MDG7: ensure environmental sustainability). According to the ROM report, the project is in line with international and national policies (Africa-EU Energy Partnership) considering energy as a main driver underpinning the achievement of the MDGs. The successful implementation of a small-scale hydro-energy plant will lead to an increased reliability of local basic infrastructure and to enhanced information & communications services, which are prerequisites for local economic and social development. At this stage of implementation, the action partially matches the objective of the ENRTP strategy by improving access to sustainable energy services for poverty alleviation. However, if the governance tools are not developed as expected in the proposal, the actual access for the target group to electricity would be hypothetical. The institutional, socio-economic and organizational components are insufficiently implemented. Therefore, the objectives of the CfP will not be met if nothing is done to improve the capacity of stakeholders to develop and maintain a sustainable and affordable energy services. The institution anchoring of the project regarding the decentralization and the empowerment of local actors and decision-makers is still very low; delays on the institutional and economic aspects are worrying. .

2.3. Level of influence The project is backed by local and provincial government which invited the Pères Salvatoriens to take responsibility for the implementation of a hydro-energy plant on the waterfalls of the Rushish River. The governorate is an associate of the project. During official meetings, the governor, heads of administration and the minister all guaranteed their political and financial support for the implementation of the action thanks to the influence of the grand beneficiary.

3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues The charitable institution Salvatorian "Casa del Generalizia Divine Salvatore" and the Regional Government of Katanga design together the project idea. The financial and political commitment of the provincial government of Katanga (DRC) is an important indicator of its level of involvement. Actions on the ground are conducted in connection with regional and local policy makers. However, relations with these regional and local actors are not formalized (lack of clear definition of consultation frameworks and management of the implementation of the action). The project has not yet established a formal framework for dialogue and/or control which brought together all the stakeholders.

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results The lack of socio-economic and institutional studies prior to investment and the very little consideration of environmental, legal and sociocultural aspects, particularly in regards to the exploitation of a natural resource (water) and the influence of medium voltage lines (MT) on the private spaces agricultural crops can potentially jeopardize the achievement of the results.

Recommendation for a case study: I will not recommend this project for a case study because the objectives are not met at the time being.

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PROJECT SHEET Project Title: A Strong Seat at the Table : Effective Participation of Forest-Dependent Communities and Civil Society Organisations in FLEGT Contractor: Forest Peoples Programme – UK CRIS Status: On-going Location: Cameroon, Congo, DRC, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia End of Activities: 01/01/2014 Documentsi: ROM 2013, Case Study fiche. CRIS Number: 220433 CfP: EuropeAid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot: FLEGT 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper)

Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Illegal logging and forest governance: in developing countries poor governance and misuse of forests are closely linked, leading to an instable and hostile situation. The EU FLEGT Action is intended to perform reforms in governance with the leverage and incentives offered by the EU market. Activities will include: (i) Support for implementation and development of voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs), such as regional FLEG processes, dialogue with developing countries, lesson learning between countries and regions, policy analysis; (ii) Support for NGO and private sector initiatives towards the capacity building of non-state actors to implement and monitor the VPAs.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Positive and focused civil society and private sector contributions to the development and negotiations of VPA in

more countries. 2. Concerns of non-state actors, including indigenous people integrated into the actions of FLEGT VPAs. 3. Effective implementation of FLEGT VPAs as a result of greater societal involvement. 5. Increasing numbers of countries entering into dialogue on FLEGT VPAs.

1.3. Objectives of the Project The general objective is: Improving governance in the forest sector through effective participation of forest peoples and civil society in the FLEGT process by means of legal support and capacity-building to strengthen their ability to effectively influence legal aspects of VPA implementation and negotiation. The specific objectives are: (1) to increase legal capacity of civil society organisations and indigenous peoples’ organisations active in national FLEGT processes; (2) To increase financial management capacity of civil society organisations active in national FLEGT processes.

2. Achievements 2.1 Description of Results Foreseen activities: (i) Researching, identifying and documenting, with the target groups, best practice examples and sharing these with target groups and beneficiaries; (ii) Legal training and coaching of local NGOs on all relevant aspects of FLEGT processes, and in particular on the development of new legislation and planned forest law-reform processes; (iii) Identifying, analyzing, and recommending particular forest law reforms suitable for each target country and aligned with the needs and objectives of local NGOs; (iv) Legal training and coaching of local NGOs on how to utilise the FLEGT negotiating process as well as other available levers to effectively advocate for desired forest law reforms and ensure their proper implementation; (v) Training local NGOs in long-term healthy financial management, to create long-term sustainable NGOs; (vi) Supporting and facilitating the exchange of information and experiences across different countries, and producing written and oral reports to disburse this information.

2.2 Analysis / Level of Achievement On paper, according to the full application form the project proposal is strongly committed towards the objectives of the call and of those included in the Strategy. On the other hand, according to the ROM 2013, the effective

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implementation and management of the activities has been identified as problematic. Different aspects, both internal and external to the project, are involved. Internal aspects: - The lead partner doesn't have an inclusive approach towards the local partners, thus creative a dependent relationship with them. No effective capacity building for legal expertise, financial capacity building and advocacy skills has been implemented. Only a part of the targeted groups will be included. - The activities foreseen in the projects are not taking into account the effective expertise of the local human resources, it is therefore not clear what are and will be the contributions to the project of the local partners. This is extremely important not only for the sustainability of the project but also to its effective implementation in the field. External aspects: - It is not clear the level of support and involvement of the EU Delegations in the targeted countries, - Local government are not respecting or implementing the agreements and the legal reforms within the FLEGT initiative (Gabon and Cameroon are mentioned). - the specialised support provided by EU subjects has outnumbered the local human resources, thus the reform process is actually too sophisticated to be respected by locals.

2.3 Level of influence NGOs and CS have very little influence within this project. The major threat is that all reforms and implementation of the agreements within the VPA-FLEGT process can be stopped or become subject to mayor delays because of this sophistication of the reforms and of the legal framework.

3. Considerations With regard to the implementation and project management issues Negative, the project is totally unbalanced towards the local partners. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Marked as complementary project with nr 151770 "Ensuring a seat at the table for local NGOs and communities in VPA negotiation and implementation."

Recommendation for a case study. The project is already mentioned in the Database (http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/documents/case-studies/cameroun_forestry_ced_en.pdf) and in the FLEGT Interactive Map.

i FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Implementation of new concepts for wet peatland management for the sustainable production of biomass-based energy (weatland-energy) Contractor: Michael Succow Foundation for the protection of nature End of Activities: 28/12/2015 Location: Republic of Belarus Documents: LF CRIS Status: Ongoing CRIS Number: 220473 Call for Proposal: Europeaid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot 14: Sustainable energy for Eastern European Neighbourhood countries

1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, and GEEREF (Global Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fund) Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, NGOs, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP -Better convergence of legislative and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector. -Increased use of renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency and energy savings -Increased development and use of clean energy technologies -Improved access to sustainable energy in particular in remote and rural areas

1.3. General Objectives of the Project The overall objective of the project is to establish sustainable energy production within a pilot and demonstration measure by implementation of new concepts for wet peatlands management for sustainable production of biomass based fuel. Specific Objectives: (i) establishment of the project, implementation of project structure and management; (ii)establishment and application of joint management concepts for biomass use, biodiversity and rural economy benefits; (iii) select and establish pilot projects sites for paludiculture; (iv) economic evaluation of paludicultures in Belarus on a national scale; (v)build up a site adapted production chain for harvesting and manufacturing biomass; (vi) assessment of carbon balance on the project sites under natural conditions and after vegetation harvesting; (vii)awareness raising on institutional level and capacity building for linking nature protection and sustainable energy supply production; (viii) establish sound communication strategy to disseminate information of project targets beyond the framework of the project.

2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results The main project activities could only start with severe delay, mainly due to the fact that the country registration of the project could only be realized by October 2012. In addition, the availability of funds for expenditures at the other Belarusian partners could only be done after the budget has been additionally registered for at the Ministry of Economy (March-April 2013). This caused further delays in the procurement of equipment and in field activities, which are dependent on the vegetation period.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement The lack of approved interim report or ROM mission makes impossible to assess this particular point

2.3. Level of influence The information available don't give us sufficient information to assess this particular point

3. Considerations

-With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results -With regard to the implementation and project management issues According to the responsible person in the EU Delegation to the Republic of Belarus, the contract is very problematic. It has many delays in implementation due to both, the authorities and the contractor. The Delegation is now in the stage of invoicing. However, the interim report will not be received before the end of 2013 or January 2014. Therefore, there is not any approved narrative and financial report yet. -Recommendation for a case study No, there is nothing to show due to the immense delay it has experienced

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Awareness rising campaign on energy efficiency for construction related stakeholders Contractor: Baltic Environmental Forum Deutschland e. V. (BEF Germany) End of Activities: 01/03/2015 Location: Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine Documents: LF, IR 2012, ROM 2013 CRIS Status: Ongoing CRIS Number: 220493 Call for Proposal: Europeaid/128320/C/ACT/Multi Lot 14: Sustainable energy for Eastern European Neighbourhood countries


Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, and GEEREF Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, NGOs, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP -Better convergence of legislative and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector. -Increased use of renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency and energy savings

1.3. General Objectives of the Project Overall Objective: to lay a foundation for energy efficient construction and energy saving technologies among construction related stakeholders in the area of residential housing. Specific Objective: (i)to understand limitations and opportunities to implement energy efficiency measures by the target stakeholders; (ii)to present and discuss sound technical solutions under current conditions; (iii)to enable non-state stakeholders, especially NGOs, to think about soft measures for energy saving and efficiency enhancements; (iv) to implement capacity-building measures by trainings, e-learning courses and an extensive web-based information platform containing information on various aspects in three languages Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian, to ensure long-term sustainability by having the results lead to follow-up actions. 2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results -Recommendations on legal, financial and social aspects in the Building sector: (i) Publication of national fact sheets on legal, financial and social issues, (ii) Drafts of the country dossiers (background papers) were developed and discussed with local stakeholders. The country dossiers outline the findings for each partner country. (iii)Recommendations for actions on local level on legal, financial and social issues were developed. -Implementation of pilot projects: the procedure for selection of pilot projects was agreed. The pilot projects in Ukraine were selected and agreed: two buildings in Odessa. Baseline studies are completed and development of specific recommendations for building is underway. Training for home owner associations is planned for spring 2014. -Technical issues: National seminars are already planned and proper representation of the national stakeholders is foreseen. In all cases about 80-100 participants are currently estimated. -Awareness raising and capacity building: (i) Study visit to Berlin and Hamburg held on August 2012 and formed by 23 participants from all partner countries). (ii) Four issues of the Info sheets were prepared and placed on web-site. -Development of Web portal: (i) A dedicated ARCEE web-site has been launched and is well maintained as source of information on project activities. It provides links to the project sites in the partner countries. The project intervention logic was heavily criticised in the previous monitoring report. It was seriously reconsidered and project design was improved. The revised Logical Framework Matrix was presented to the EU Delegation and duly adopted. Also, the poor overall scoring in the previous monitoring report were caused partly by non-compliance with the DCI rules.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement After a problematic start, the project is currently contributing well to the ENRTP and CfP objectives: -The project is addressing the promotion of increased use of energy saving and energy efficiency measures with the help of a common web-based information facility which takes into account national peculiarities. It is providing a foundation for professionals, NGOs and potentially also municipal administrations and the general public to get state of the art information on solutions about how to reduce the energy consumption of buildings and what are the benefits when implementing the

different measures. -The awareness raising and capacity building through the construction of pilot projects have received a greater importance compared to what was reflected in the original description of the action. It shows a solid awareness potential and the stakeholders have stressed their interest for such action. The implementation of the pilot projects (two buildings in Odessa) will definitely have a positive impact at least on local and regional level in Ukraine. Moreover, the selected pilot projects in Odesa shall be listed in the Odessa City Energy Saving Strategy 2013-2015. -The E-learning modules on (i) technical solutions and (ii) on legal financial, legal and social issues present a notorious impact among stakeholders and the Universities. These courses have a potential for national impact in all partner countries. The design of the course compiles the formal requirements for upgrading of the professional qualification. The participating universities are getting valuable benefits from the project since they have been involved in the development of the concept of the course from the very beginning. As the product is being tested and applied during the project duration, it will be advertised in order to attract interest of other institutions of higher education in the target regions -The project is experiencing difficulties in contributing to a better legislative framework in the building sector as the policy support is not adequate in Ukraine. The housing code is not yet in place and shall come sometime in future. This means a high uncertainty for the process of refurbishment initiated by home owner associations. Other major obstacle in Ukraine is the lack of suitable financial instruments due to the non-existence of suitable legislation and legal instruments since the competent institutions do not see any sense in initiating their solutions to establishing more attractive financing instruments. Therefore, a more ambitious dissemination strategy is needed. The contractor must develop national conferences with the local partners and to start promptly practical preparation of the conferences.

2.3. Level of influence The Project partnership consists of seven Partners from Germany, Latvia, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The applicant, BEF Deutschland, has experience in the implementing of the EU funded partnership projects and all Partners also have previous experience of mutual cooperation and of implementation of grant financed projects. There is a full agreement and mutual support between the project partners. The main target groups are involved in the project through various meetings, trainings, conferences and study visits. Most of the events organised were well attended and stakeholders from all partner countries have demonstrated their commitment and significant interest in the project (i.e. study visit to Germany). The project events were also regularly and positively reported in the different regional mass media In order to support impact prospects, the project is seeking involvement of the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine. The project has established contacts with the International Department of this Ministry and will maintain these contacts for submission of the project outputs, such as recommendations and other materials developed. The project is in touch with two particular initiatives to receive awareness-raising materials and to participate in events: the Municipal Heating Reform project supported by USAID and GIZ initiatives together with the Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management, and Kiev National University of Building and Architecture. The training and education materials have been exchanged. 3. Considerations -With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results The need for the improvement of energy efficiency in the building sector is very important for the Governments due to high price on natural gas. However, the policy support is unfavorable in Ukraine. The housing code is not yet in place and shall come sometime in future. It means a high uncertainty for the process of refurbishment initiated by home owner associations. Accordingly, the project is experiencing difficulties in contributing to a better legislative framework in the building sector. -With regard to the implementation and project management issues According to the last ROM mission (September 2013), the project is currently well on track towards achieving its expected outcomes. The resources are managed efficiently and in a transparent manner as proved in the project financial report. All inputs are delivered at planned costs and without critical delays. The likelihood that the project purpose will be reached is really high, taking into account commitment demonstrated during the monitoring mission. However, the project effectiveness depends not only on the achievement of the planned results but also on the availability of the project implementation and dissemination strategy which is still lacking. -Recommendation for a case study No. Despite the fact that the implementation work is positive, the project is experiencing difficulties in contributing to a better legislative framework in the building sector, which is one of its main goals.

PROJECT SHEET Juan Manuel Banez Romero Project Titlei: ''Bosques y Territorios Étnicos en el Chocó-Darién Colombo-Ecuatoriano: Protección Territorial, Manejo y Comercialización Responsable de Productos Forestales''. Contractor: Oxfam GB CRIS Status: Ongoing Location: Colombia & Ecuador End of Activities: 14/07/2012 Documents: FR, LF CRIS Number: 151979 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forest 1. Objectives

1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forest: (i)Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers, creating synergies across countries & regions; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources; (v) encourage private sector investment in sustainable forest management; (vi) contribute to the design of financial mechanisms for forest conservation and management and innovative financial strategies, and promote fiscal policies.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP 1.- Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2.- Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local communities and indigenous groups; 3.- Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests.

1.3. General Objectives of the Project General Objective: Contribute to the development of a management's model that keeps the ecological integrity of the forests, located in Chocó-Darién, and provide a better sustainable style of living of the local and indigenous communities of the region. Specific Objective: Strengthen local communities rights at the institutional and social level (regionally and nationally) in six ethnic-territorial associations (benefiting 42 communities), which play in favour of a more comprehensive management of ethnic territories and their forest resources.

2. Achievements

2.1. Description of Results (Short description of project's activities actually performed, any substantial deviations from the original scope) (output level) (5 lines max) Activities focused on: (i) local communities empowerment (specifically indigenous, women and youth groups), (ii) promotion of a more forest sustainable management, (iii) enhance the institutional collaboration (involving the local, regional and national level) and finally (iv)the increase of public awareness about local and indigenous rights.


the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level) According to the FR, the project perfectly matches the expected results from the CfP as well as the objectives of the ENRTP strategy. The project has contributed to the development of a sustainable forest governance approach based on the tenure rights and local community empowerment. Most of the outcomes are related to an increase of the wellbeing of local families, specifically from their food security perspective, as well as protection and defense of their land tenure rights. - It aims at enhancing human rights of local and indigenous groups. With a gender empowerment perspective.

- Territory management, defense of human rights and management of local/armed conflicts. - Enhancement of local sovereignty and food security. - Remarkable is that, for the first time, the country has established a legal demand of wood's trade system with a legal origin track. - The project has also Increased the public awareness about the role and rights of indigenous communities. - The project also stresses the need of involving national and regional official actors in the sustainable management model of the territory. Increase and strength the forest governance - According to the FR, the project has been presented from a human rights perspective, giving to the local and indigenous communities the tools needed to defend their land tenure rights.

2.3. Level of influence (According with the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to address the policy objective? How did the NGO “used” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?) The project has allowed the Consortium to complement their understanding of the land tenure approach in combination with a sustainable management of the forest, all under the umbrella/perspective of the human rights of indigenous communities. The role of the NGOs and local indigenous communities in the management of the forest governance seem to have been clearly increased, becoming key actors in the sustainable management model in the region.

3. Considerations

• With regard to the implementation and project management issues Regarding the role of the Commission (EU Delegation) , they highlight: - Communication with EU Delegation is fluid and the role of the task manager essential in the success of the project. - They consider crucial de capacity building given by the Commission on how to follow the administrative procedures of the call, helping them to better execute the project according to the directions of the EC.

• With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results Even though the FR is clear in terms of activities and outcomes performed, the document itself is not clear in terms of explaining the overall and specifics objectives of the project, lacking some literature and explanations about the general and specific objectives. This problem seems to be the consequence of the guideline established in the CfP in order to fill in the Interim and Final Report, as the document does not include a preliminary part in which the objectives have to be described. This lack of 'introduction' makes very difficult to understand the objectives of the project, unless one uses other documents as references.

• Recommendation for a case study The project is published as FLEGT case study (interactive website) but not in the database website. i Forest and Ethnic Territories in the Chocó-Darién Colombo-Ecuatoriano: Territorial Protection, Management and Sustainable Commercialization of Forest Products.


PROJECT SHEET

Project Titlei: Développement d’Alternatives Communautaires à l’Exploitation Forestière Illégale – Phase 2, DACEFI 2 Contractor: WWF International CRIS Status: On going Location: Gabon, Cameroonii End of Activities: 31/12/2014 Documentsiii: ROM 2013, IR 2012, Activity report March/April 2013 CRIS Number: 152063 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Forests 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper): Priority 2: Promoting Implementation of EU Initiatives and Internationally Agreed Commitments Forests: (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (v) encourage private sector investment in sustainable forest management.

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 1. Promotion of policy reforms addressing land tenure and forest rights; 2. Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local

communities and indigenous groups; 3. Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests.

1.3. General Objectives of the Project General objective: (i) the social and community forestry contributes to the sustainable management of the forests of central Africa; (ii) the forestry jobs and the incomes of the local population have increased; (iii) the illegal exploitation and mismanagement of natural resources is reduced. Specific objective: Develop the technical, institutional and organizational aspects of the social and community forestry in the periphery of protected areas in Gabon and Cameroon.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results: R1: actors concerned by the social forestry are informed, trained and strengthened in Cameroon and Gabon: more than 75 villages were informed on the concept of community forestry and on the forestry law through seminars and dissemination material; a number of agents of the administration have benefited from training in management, negotiation and contracting, preparation of business plans, and preparation of local development plans; R2: entities of Community Forests (CF) are created and/or strengthened in Gabon and Cameroon: 5 village associations were officially recognized and have begun the process of legalization of CF; 8 villages were engaged in the process of social and community forestry; a technical committee on the CF was created for the implementation of the CF policy; several training organized for strengthening the organizational and technical capabilities of the members of UFCOMBI (federation of 9 CF); around 10 bills for the establishment of the regulatory framework governing the CF in Gabon were drafted; R3: demonstration sites of collective initiatives in social forestry and agroforestry are strengthened and/or put in place in Gabon and Cameroon: a few nurseries and banana plantations were put in place; 12 Partner sites accompanied R4: CF with Simple Plans of Management are exploited in Gabon and Cameroon: 4 sites partners had their CF bounded and 1 site has its CF Plan of Management; R5: experiences and lessons learned from the project are capitalized and disseminated in Cameroon and Gabon: 7 Schools and several hundred students sensitized on the sustainable management of natural resources; significant awareness campaign was put in place and different material was produced and distributed; production and distribution of a manual of procedures for CF.

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement: The project is in line with the priorities of the CfP and ENRTP Strategy, mostly by promoting the development of institutional reform for Community Forestry and by strengthening the role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests. Therefore, on one side, the project has closely worked with the administrations to develop the legislative framework relating to the CF and shared with the institutions its technical opinion based on the field experience. The project particularly supports the overall Administration for Waters and Forests to define its regulatory framework in forest management. As matter of fact, the project has considerably contributed to the development of the decree n.018 (approved in January 2013) laying down

Written by Francesca Cerri the conditions for the allocation of CF. Through the technical data sheets, the project has also helped to identify and propose solutions to other questions of legal order, such as the overlap of permits. On the other side, the communities have been critically supported in the process of legalization of their CF. Despite the implementation of training sessions, joint field missions and a database tool, the need for capacity building on management of the CF, both at the community and administration levels remains high. One of the main outcomes is certainly linked to the visibility and dissemination campaign to ensure that the project's products can be shared among decision makers and stakeholders. To further increase the outreach of this campaign, partnerships were established with a local Radio and a platform of NGOs, universities and research institutions for the exchange of students and trainees. In the framework of promotion of social and community forestry, DACEFI-2 collaborates with other projects within and outside the target area, including the project Makala (DCI-ENV/2008-151-384) in Congo. Generally, a social dynamic is already visible (i.e. support for the creation of community associations, development of agroforestry initiatives) and it is slowly being translated in actual social cohesion, fundamental for the implementation of the CF itself. Additionally, the project has encouraged private sector investment in sustainable forest management through the facilitation of the procurement of contracts between a private company (OLAM) and the communities for the production of plants and the sale of wood. Finally, even if the CF legalization process appears to be on the right track, it is not completed and therefore it cannot allow the communities to benefit from exploitation yet.

2.3. Level of influence: Concerning the Gabon component, the collaboration with the Ministry and Provincial Directorates of Waters and Forests through the Direction of Community Forests is ensured by regular working sessions and, most of all, by the MoU, signed in January 2012. Other local authorities are constantly informed through the vast awareness campaign put in place. In addition, the Gabonese Government is in the process of negotiating an Agreement of Voluntary Partnership (APV) in the framework of the FLEGT. Moreover, in 2012, the Executive Agency for the activities in the sector of forest-timber industry was created and is responsible for the implementation of the CF policy. Concerning the Cameroon component, the project continues its close collaboration with MINFOF (Ministry of Forestry and Fauna). Excellent relations are established with the members of the office of the union of community forests (UFCOMBI) through several coaching and capacity building activities.

3. Considerations With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results

• Please note that the second phase of the project is based on a first phase (DACEFI, ENV/ 2004-81135) positively evaluated by the EU and appreciated by local population and administrations.

With regard to the implementation and project management issues • In order to overcome organizational (like the closure of the component "Cameroon" and distribution of tasks

among partner) and financial issues experienced in the first 2 project's years, an Amendment was signed in June 2013;

• Gender issues have not been clearly and fully taken into consideration. Recommendation for a case study: already existent in the interactive map for FLEGT projects. Given that performance indicators for the Gabon component of the project were put in place, it is worth to review the project once ended and update the existent case study. i Development of Community Alternatives to the illegal logging - Phase 2, DACEFI 2 ii The Cameroon component covers the years 2011-2012 and it was officially closed in June 2013 with the approval of the amendment request iii FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy

Project Title: Building a sustainable Mozambican biomass supply chain for energy generation Contractor: Stichting solidaridadt, Utrecht, Holland End of Activities: 01/12/2014 Location: Mozambique Documents: LF, IR 2011, 2012; ROM 2010, 2011 CRIS Status: Ongoing CRIS Number: 152135 Call for Proposal: Europeaid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Sustainable energy


Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, non-governmental organisations, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP - Improve sustainable management of energy resources and reduce energy losses - Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency through dissemination and use of best practices -Development of viable demonstration projects - Adoption of sustainable energy management related legislation in district development plans


Overall objective: to develop a sustainable biomass industry in Mozambique Specific objective: to contribute to the development of certified economically, environmentally and socially sustainable pilots, supplying processed biomass (woody and bagasse) to the domestic and export energy industry.


- A Biomass processing plant established with local ownership: according to an exchange of mails with the EU Delgation in Maputo, Solidaridad will not pursue the development of a pole processing plant. The reasons are that such installation would distort fair competition, the plant proposed was too small, and because the remaining timeframe is too short to complete the development of such plant. - An ecologically and socially sustainable supply chain of biomass material is produced: this result is no longer possible due to the cancellation of the construction of the Biomass processing plant. -The project has contributed to government policy on energy, agriculture and climate change: Solidaridad has attended several meetings and conferences,

2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement (According with the Final Report, how have the activities contributed to achieve the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level)

Despite the fact that project’s expected result successfully met both the Call for Proposals’ and the ENTRP strategy’s objectives, the level of achievement of them is very negative since the two main expected results, namely: i) the construction of a Biomass processing plant established with local ownership, and ii) the creation of a sustainable supply

chain of biomass material has been cancelled. According to Solidaridad, the reasons are that such installation would distort fair competition due to the fact that there is already a commercial entity in the region that does pole processing, the plant proposed was too small, and because the remaining timeframe is too short to complete the development of such plant in a diligent manner. Moreover, general speaking, the project has not contributed to government policy on energy, agriculture and climate change. However, it continues to meet with Government officials to ensure that the project retains a visibility and the work is relevant to policy development, but there is no clear influence yet.

2.3. Level of influence (According to the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to address the policy objective? How did the NGO “use” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?)

Solidaridad has attended several meetings and conferences. Moreover, Abiodes, the partner in action, has an excellent working relationship with the National Government of Mozambique as well as provincial and district authorities which means that the project has support at all levels.

3. Considerations

With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results No remarks

With regard to the implementation and project management issues The relation between Solidaridad and Abiodes, according to an email exchange with the EU Delegation in 2013 seems to be deteriorated due to the fact that the Abiodes sent its proposal about the pole processing plant to the EU Delegation without prior consultation and consent of Solidaridad. This show a lack of consensus which should not be accepted in the future.

Recommendation for a case study Not at all as the main expected results won't be achieved because the activities have been cancelled.

PROJECT SHEET Juan Manuel Banez-Romero Project Titlei: Community-based land and forest management in the Sagarmatha National Park (SNPBZ- Everest), Nepal Contractor: CESVI CRIS Status: On going Location: Nepal End of Activities: 31/12/2012 Documentsii: Annex I Description Action, LF, FR 2013, ROM Dec.2011 CRIS Number: 152147 CfP: EuropeAid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: 3 FOREST 1. Objectives 1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority (Adapted from the ENRTP strategy paper) Priority II: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments. Forest: (i) Activities should emphasise sustainable forest management to alleviate rural poverty; (ii) Activities should aim to influence national, regional and international policy development and to promote exchange of experience between decision makers, creating synergies across countries & regions ; (iii) Activities which could be supported include innovative actions which address the challenges of sustainable forest management in developing countries, helping poor communities in particular to conserve and make sustainable use of forest resources, including forest biodiversity; (iv) address local and indigenous people's rights over forest land and access to forest resources. 1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP (Adapted from the CfP) 2.- Increase in forest area under sustainable forest management (SFM) based on secure tenure rights, especially of local communities and indigenous groups; 3.- Strengthen role of community based institutions in the sustainable use and conservation of natural forests. 1.3. Objectives of the Project (transcript from the Annex I: Description of the Action) Overall objective: Contribute to sustainable management of Natural Resources in the Himalayan region. Specific objective: Improve community-based land and forest management in SNPBZ.

2. Achievements 2.1. Description of Results (Short description of project's activities actually performed, any substantial deviations from the original scope) (output level) Activities were focused on (1) Community Forests and Community Resource Areas sound operational plans development (2) Lessons learned and best practices exchange with national and regional Parks (3) Tree plantation and community forest management activities through re-granting scheme (4) Training and capacity enhancement for target groups in Natural Resource management (5) Strengthening and empowerment of local participatory institutions responsible of resource use and resource management According to the FR and ROM, the overall implementation of activities has been affected by a series of delays and structural deficiencies, from the very beginning of project's inception and throughout its course. The coordination with the local partner, Mountain Spirit (MS), has proved to be a difficult one. During the final phases of the project, the coordination between CESVI and MS has been rather successful, enabling thus the project to complete in the period from May to December 2012 not only the activities that were left pending (a procurement for fire-control kits, the research on NTFP, a training on business and marketing skills, a workshop on lessons learned and best practices) but also activities that had been eliminated (the op. plans and a regional exchange visit) as well as new activities (an additional training on business plan development and office management and an additional workshop in Lukla on lessons learned). 2.2. Analysis / Level of Achievement (According with the Final Report, how have the activities contributed to achieve the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level) The project's outcomes seem to be aligned with the ENRTP Strategy paper (Forest goals) as well as with the expected results of the CfP for lot 3 Forest. However the FR points out how the precarious relationship between CESVI and MS lies at the core of many of the project's under-performances, considering in particular the logistics aspect of the project. This situation has jeopardized the whole project, affecting the implementation, execution and expected results. Be the Mid-term evaluation be the ROM, both have highlighted the poor level of efficiency due to the lack of coordination between the partners. Even the own contractor recognizes clearly in the FR that the project has proved to be unsuccessful on many levels.

As it is included in the FR, CESVI acknowledged that the failure to establish a proper working partnership with MS has undermined the overall project performance. MS possessed not only the technical knowledge and expertise required by the project, but also the essential socio-cultural "embeddedness" in the Sherpa community of Solukhumbu. MS represented thus the "gatekeeper" of the area, without whose support very little a foreign actor suck as CESVI was likely to achieve. 2.3. Level of influence (According with the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to address the policy objective? How did the NGO “used” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?) According to the FR and ROM, the relationship between the contractor and its local partner has been quite difficult, which may have affected the impact of the NGO in the region. 3. Considerations

With regard to the implementation and project management issues According to the FR, the relationship with the EU has been excellent, with constant support and understanding being offered to CESVI throughout the duration of the project. The cooperation between the two actors resembled that between two working partners rather that between Donor agency and contractor. With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results As general remark, the guideline of the FR, in section 1.11 'Results and Activities' ask 'what is your assessment of the results of the Action so far?'. I would exclude the 'so far' as it is the FR. (As mentioned in others PS) Even though the IR is clear in terms of activities and outcomes performed, it is lacking some literature and explanations about the general and specific objectives. This problem seems to be the consequence of the guideline established in the CfP in order to fill in the Interim and Final Report, as the document does not include a preliminary part in which the objectives have to be described. This lack of 'introduction' makes very difficult to understand the objectives of the project, unless one uses other documents as references. Again, the inclusion of an 'Executive summary of the Action' at the beginning of the IR facilitates the overall comprehension of its state-of-the-art. Recommendation for a case study. Not applicable. i Reducing rates of deforestation and degradation of native forests in Chile and Argentina ii FR: Final Report / IR: Interim Report / ROM YEAR / LF: Logical Framework

PROJECT SHEET Adolfo Roy Project Title: Household energy efficiency and renewable energy use in Zeravshan Valley Location: Tajikistan Contractor: DEUTSCHE WELTHUNGERHILFE EVFRIEDRICH EBERT STRASSE EoA1: 31/12/2011 CRIS Status: Closed Documents: LG, FR CRIS Number: 152181 Call for Proposal.: Europeaid/126201/C/ACT/Multi Lot: Sustainable energy 1. Objectives

1.1. Relevant ENRTP priority Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions, Sustainable energy: Improving access to sustainable and affordable energy services for poverty alleviation and enhancing the security of global energy supplies and protection of the global environment. Activities which could be supported include the integration of sustainable energy in development plans and strategies, developing institutional support and technical assistance, creating a favorable legislative and policy framework to attract new business and investors in renewable energy, enhancing the role of energy as a means of income generation for the poor, promoting innovative financing approaches, and encouraging regional cooperation between governments, non-governmental organisations, researchers and the private sector

1.2. Relevant objectives/ expected results in the Lot of the CfP - Improve sustainable management of energy resources and reduce energy losses - Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency through dissemination and use of best practices - Adoption of sustainable energy management related legislation in district development plans


Overall objective: The application of natural resource management approaches, especially technologies on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources as well as their regulations and promotion by local authorities have a positive impact on the rural livelihoods in Zeravshan valley Specific objective: Vulnerable households of Ayni and Gorno Matcha districts of Zeravshan valley have improved their livelihoods in a sustainable manner by enhancing household energy efficiency and applying renewable energy sources

2. Achievements


The project aims to improve the living conditions of vulnerable households in the two districts of Ayni and Gorno Matcha in Zeravshan valley through the promotion and support of activities focusing on the efficient use of natural resources and utilization of renewable energy sources. Activities focused on: i) awareness raising on the importance of efficient use of natural resources, ii) introduction of innovative low cost technologies at district, community and household level, and iii) facilitation of information exchange and cooperation between beneficiaries, local authorities and other important stakeholders. Due to very complex project activities, the project was extended by 12 months in order to achieve its objectives.


the expected results of the call for proposals and relevant objectives of the ENRTP Strategy?) (outcome level)

The project’s activities successfully met both the Call for Proposals’ and the ENTRP strategy’s objectives

- The project contributed to increase the energy efficiency of resource poor households by applying different technical

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improvements which significantly contributed to reduce the consumption of fuel material and increase the use of cow dung as organic fertilizer due to significant saving on fuels. A clear indicator of this achievement are the 1003 people trained on different household energy efficiency measures (e.g. use and benefits of the use of modified cook stoves and heat exchangers, joint bread baking, pressure cookers, house insulation, etc…) - The project contributed to the adoption of best available technologies on energy efficiency and on the use of renewable energy by the Communities. A study on energy efficiency and renewable energy according to the specific conditions of the Zeravshan Valley was conducted in coordination with local authorities, followed by trainings to local masters and engineers as well as the implementation of demonstration projects. Such actions are clearly in line with the objectives of developing institutional support, local technical assistance and encouraging regional cooperation. - The project supported local authorities to increase capacities to plan and implement activities in the field of integrated natural resources. It successfully sensitized local authorities by incorporating representatives of all targeted communities in the project activities. Furthermore, the project assisted in the identification of appropriate measures to be included in the district development plants. Last but not least, the project supported the establishment of an information point for dissemination of the best practices of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy resources, which is equipped with demonstration materials as well as a computer connected to internet in order to be update on energy efficiency measures.

2.3. Level of influence (According to the Final Report, what is the scope and level of influence the NGO has had to

address the policy objective? How did the NGO “use” this project beyond the project activities, at a more policy level at local and regional level?)

The project has successfully deepened the local authorities’ understanding on the importance of enhancing energy efficiency and integrated natural resource management by different means, such as workshops, trainings and the authorities close involvement in project activities. Furthermore, since the local authorities have been involved in planning and in the implementing processes, they are not only well aware of the different sustainable energy options, but they are also expressing their commitment to promote these activities in the future by having included them in the district development plans. In this sense, the project has incorporated subjects related to the project proposal into the district development plans.

3. Considerations

• With regard to the effectiveness of possible future calls for proposals, supported projects and their results One of the activities foreseen by the project, namely the collaboration with local organisations in order to offer micro credits for alternative energy investments, could not be accomplished as none of the local credit institutes were interested in offering special credit lines for energy efficiency & renewable energy measures. Moreover, it became apparent that only the households which are well-off compared to most others would consider taking a loan. People among all villages kept unfortunately their concern over a credit for items which would not pay off within less than one year and the high interest rate of averagely 30%. Accordingly, the promotion of innovative financing approaches needs more financial support and flexibility in order to reach the critical mass needed to attract private finance

• With regard to the implementation and project management issues The project has been technically a very well defined project. At the same time, it was a very ambitious project to be implemented within 24 months. The low cost approach of this project made it a considerable success. One of its measures, the use of modified cook stoves, achieved a realization of this action of 240% compared to the originally planned due to the unexpectedly high replication rate.

• Recommendation for a case study Could be selected as a case study (technically well defined, low cost approach, high replication rate, etc…)

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