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Book (series)Evaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project “Sustainable forest management under the authority of Cameroonian Councils”
Project code: GCP/CMR/033/GFF - GEF ID: 4800
2023Also available in:
No results found.Project "Sustainable forest management under the authority of Cameroonian councils" (GCP/CMR/033/GFF; GEF ID: 4800) was financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the FAO along with the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife (MINFOF) the Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED), and the Association of Forest Communes of Cameroon (ACFCAM) as well as other national partners as executing agencies. The final evaluation found the project was highly relevant to the needs of national governments and of Cameroonian councils, the FAO, and GEF despite gender and indigenous peoples’ issues not being prioritized. Significant capacity building of local council officials, Peasant Forest Committees (PFCs) and Council Forest Cells (CFCs) were achieved on sustainable forest management issues and carbon management. However, due to significant delays, internal governance conflicts and personal issues within the FAO and between national government partners and executing agencies, the landmark paradigmatic change in forest management approach, whereby council forest management plans would integrate sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and carbon management components have not been achieved. Project gains are likely to continue beyond the project but this is contingent on actions taken to address financial, institutional, social and environmental risks. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Technical bookSmall-scale forest-based processing enterprises 1987
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No results found.Small-scale forest-based processing enterprises comprise an important, but neglected, part of the forestry and forest industries sector. They process a large part of the raw materials from the forest and supply some of the main markets for forest products, in particular in the rural areas of developing countries. Our concern in the work reported on in this publication has been to determine the main features, prospects and problems of such small-scale enterprises and what support could enhance their developmental contribution, and therefore the developmental impact of the forest sector. Many small enterprises are currently unstable, and offer little security or prospect of self-reliance for those engaged in them. These problems need to be tackled by promoting viable enterprises run by rural people through effective participatory organizations which can increase peoples' control over their own economic destiny. External supp ort to increase production and efficiency needs to be compatible with those valuable elements of local culture which still have a role to play in the modern context. -
BookletEvaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project "Reversing deforestation and degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan"
Project code: GCP/PAK/091/GFF, GEF ID 9516
2025Also available in:
No results found.This report summarizes the main findings, conclusions and recommendations from the terminal evaluation of the “Reversing deforestation and degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine Forests in Pakistan” Project, funded through the Global Environment Facility and implemented by FAO. The report used a range of methods to collect evidence – including a desk review of project documentation, field visits to project sites in four provinces, interviews with project beneficiaries and partners and a review of the project theory of change. The audience for this evaluation is primarily project staff in the FAO Country Office. The report concludes with a series of recommendations directed towards FAO regarding the potential for a second phase follow-on project which would consolidate some of the initial impacts made over the life of this project.
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BookletEvaluation reportÉvaluation du projet «Urgence de sécurité alimentaire en Guinée-Bissau»
Code du projet: UTF/GBS/037/GBS
2025Also available in:
No results found.L’évaluation révèle des résultats positifs en termes de sécurité alimentaire malgré les défis liés aux capacités du gouvernement, à la logistique et à la quarantaine animale. Le projet est conforme aux priorités nationales et au Cadre de programmation de la FAO en Guinée-Bissau. Cependant, la conception du projet a mal intégré les capacités limitées du gouvernement et les préférences des bénéficiaires. Les résultats des activités de renforcement des capacités montrent des signes limités de durabilité, tandis que ceux liés à la production, à la réhabilitation et à la distribution des petits ruminants dépendent principalement des capacités du pays. Enfin, la relation et la collaboration entre la FAO et l’Unité de coordination du projet ont souffert de rôles et de responsabilités mal définis, limitant l’efficacité du projet. -
BookletEvaluation reportTerminal evaluation of the project “Establish a Network of Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems”
Project code: GCP/CHI/041/GFF - GEF ID 9068
2025Also available in:
This document presents the final evaluation of the project “Establishment of a Network of Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (NIAHS)”, executed by the Ministry of Agriculture through its Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies and the Institute of Agricultural Development, and implemented by FAO. The project’s objective was the conservation of agrobiodiversity in Chile through the establishment of Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in the High Andean and Northern Precordillera and Cordillera Pehuenche territories.The evaluation found that the project contributed to the conservation of Chilean agrobiodiversity; the application of the GIAHS approach facilitated the creation of sustainable production systems that incorporate diverse species and varieties of agrobiodiversity, while enhancing territorial environmental management and promoting productivity improvements. Valuing local knowledge and traditional practices was essential for sustainability. To enhance sustainability further, it is recommended to establish a collaborative workspace for implementing public policy instruments developed through the project, create partnerships between state institutions and private actors to access new markets, and engage youth in sustainable agricultural practices within future FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture initiatives. -
BookletEvaluation reportEvaluation of the project “Integrated Country Approach for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agrifood system” Phase III (2019–2023)
Project code: GCP/INT/335/MUL
2024Also available in:
No results found.The evaluation highlights the project's strong alignment with national priorities and FAO objectives, effectively addressing the needs of youth organizations and rural youth. It successfully enhanced the capacity of youth in agrifood systems, including agricultural production, digital and financial literacy, and marketing. While progress was made in developing agricultural value chains, further improvement is needed by adopting a strategic market systems approach. The ICA project fostered multistakeholder engagement, strengthening sustainability through national collaboration. However, challenges remain, particularly in access to finance for young agripreneurs and the need for tailored interventions to support diverse youth needs. The evaluation recommends: i) Adopting a strategic market systems approach for sustained systemic change; ii) Continuing a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach to provide comprehensive support to youth; iii) Implementing a two-stage targeting strategy, starting with youth structures and then focusing on individuals, ensuring inclusion of vulnerable groups; iv) Developing an exit strategy that ensures long-term sustainability in countries not continuing in future project phases; v) Establishing a comprehensive results framework and monitoring system for all ICA country projects.