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Evaluation of the project "Support to Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development"

Project code: GCP/PHI/069/ROK

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 60 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Series number 08/2025

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd4709en

Synopsis (short abstract) This evaluation report provides a comprehensive assessment of the "Support for Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development" project, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in Mindanao by supporting small farmers, marginal fishers, and Indigenous populations. The evaluation assessed the project's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, gender, and social inclusion.Key findings indicate that the project has increased agricultural productivity and income, enhanced market access, and successfully combined Indigenous Peoples' farming knowledge with modern technologies. The project aligns with FAO and KOICA's strategic objectives, enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting environmentally friendly practices, and modernizing agriculture.The project has made progress in providing economic opportunities for women in some areas. However, the evaluation notes the need to increase women's access to various jobs and organizational roles.Although global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the project's efficiency and resulted in procurement delays, adaptive strategies and donor flexibility helped mitigate some financial strains. The evaluation suggests that some actions would be needed for future similar projects to make a bigger impact. These include streamlining procurement processes, strengthening gender-focused interventions, documenting and scaling successful business models, and ensuring long-term sustainability through policy support at local level and search for more collaborative funding.

Annex 1. Terms of reference

Evaluation highlights

Management response

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FAO. 2025. Evaluation of the project "Support to Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development" – Project code: GCP/PHI/069/ROK. Project Evaluation Series, No. 08/2025. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd4709en

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