MACH-II Completion Report – Volume- 2 MACH Performance Monitoring
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MACH-II Completion Report – Volume- 2 MACH Performance Monitoring Baikka Beel Permanent Sanctuary, Hail Haor June, 2007 A project of the Government of Bangladesh Supported by USAID Project Partners: Winrock International Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) CARITAS Bangladesh MACH-II Completion Report Volume-II June 2007 Winrock International Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies Center for Natural Resource Studies CARITAS Bangladesh Table of Contents Preface SO 6 Indicators Summary Sheet Revised Result Framework Tab-1 Indicator 6.a Extent to which best practices from USAID projects are used elsewhere Tab-2 Indicator 6.b Maintaining or increasing Fish production of natural resources in targeted area (kg/ha/year) Increase in wetland and riparian trees Tab-3 Indicator 6.c Maintaining or increasing biodiversity Tab-4 Indicator 6.1a Area of floodplain where sustainable management is implemented. Tab-5 Indicator 6.2a Aquatic habitats converted from seasonal to perennial in targeted Areas (ha). Tab-6 Indicator 6.2b Riparian habitat improved in targeted areas.(km) Tab-7 Indicator 6.2.1a Number of new sanctuaries established Tab-8 Indicator 6.2.1b Number of wetland/riparian trees successfully established Tab-9 Indicator 6.2.2a Average annual increase in targeted individual RUG member supplemental income (Tk) Tab-10 Indicator 6.2.2b Number of RUG fishers having reduced effort Tab-11 Indicator 6.2.2c Total number of AIG loans Tab-12 Indicator 6.3a Number of water bodies leased to community resource management groups in targeted areas. Tab-13 Indicator 6.3b Number of communities adopting the following key regulation in target areas. Tab-14 Indicator 6.4a Number of individuals reached by public awareness activities in the country. Tab-15 Indicator 6.4b Percentage increase in awareness of wetland resource issues from Baseline Tab-16 Indicator 6.5a Number of local government (Upazila and Union level) meetings where resource management issues discussed. Tab-17 Indicator 6.5b i) Official circulars for UDCC agenda item and ii) Permission for RMO members to attend UP meetings as needed. Tab-18 Indicator 6.5c UFC formed with charters/GoB circulars in place linking local Government to resource management organizations Tab-19 Indicator 6.5d Trust Fund established for Institution MACH II Completion Report Volume 2: Performance Monitoring Preface This volume summarizes the activities and achievements of the Management of Aquatic Ecosystems through Community Husbandry (MACH) projects (MACH-I and MACH-II). The first phase project (MACH-I) was initiated in September of 1998 and was completed in 2003. In October of 2003 the second phase or MACH-II started and has been completed with the writing of this completion report in June 2007. The fieldwork of MACH began at two sites (Hail Haor in Sreemangal and the Turog- Bangshi site in Kaliakor) in June of 1999 after an initial inception period. Fieldwork at a third site (Kongsha-Malijhee in Sherpur) began in July of 2000. Hence this report represents the achievements in the field of nearly 8 years in the case of two sites and 7 years in the case of the Sherpur site. This file is in effect an updating of the MACH Project Performance Monitoring Report (produced earlier as part of the MACH first phase completion report) in line with the USAID SO 6 Performance Monitoring Plan as revised in November of 2001 and subsequently for MACH-II. The performance indicators for MACH were changed half way through the first phase of the project. Some indicators remained the same; some were removed while others were added. Further adjustments were made in late 2003 as a part of the 2nd phase adjustments. The text that follows is shown in nineteen sections representing all 19 indicators and sub-indicators that applied to MACH under the SO system. Each section has a tab number that is referenced in a summary sheet at the beginning. Within each section there is a cover page showing the indicator in that section, a reference sheet for the indicator, and a series of descriptions and tables that provide the reader with the background on how the indicator targets and results have been derived. In addition if appropriate, maps have been provided demonstrating the location and position of the accomplishments. With this document the reader is able to understand how results have been derived (methods used) and to what extent the project has achieved its target indicators. Background data in some cases has been provided in greater detail so that verification is simplified. SO 6 Intermediate results and indicators for MACH-II SO 6: Improved Management of Open Water and Tropical Forest Resources x Indicator 6a: Extent to which best practices from USAID-funded projects are used elsewhere x Indicator 6b: Increased production of natural resources in targeted areas x Indicator 6c: Increased biodiversity in targeted areas. Intermediate Results Indicators IR 6.1: Effective Community Based Indicator 6.1a: Area of floodplain where Resource Management Mechanisms sustainable management is implemented. Implemented IR 6.2: Select Habitats and Ecosystems Indicator 6.2a: Aquatic habitats converted from Improved seasonal to perennial in targeted areas Indicator 6.2c: Riparian habitat improved in targeted areas IR 6.2.1: Innovations and Best Practices Indicator 6.2.1a: Number of sanctuaries Adopted established Indicator 6.2.1b: Number of wetland/riparian trees successfully established IR 6.2.2: Alternative Incomes Realized for Indicator 6.2.2a: Average annual increase of RUG Target Groups member supplemental income Indicator 6.2.2b: Number of RUG fishers having reduced effort Indicator 6.2.2c: Total number of new AIG loans IR 6.3: Select Policies Implemented that Indicator 6.3a: Leases of water bodies to Support IRs 1 & 2 community resource management groups granted in target areas. Indicator 6.3b: Number of communities adopting the following key regulations in target areas: x Restrictions on the use of inappropriate fishing methods and gear x Restrictions on the fishing season and harvesting of fish fry x Restrictions on the areas of fishing IR 6.4: Public Awareness of Key Issues Indicator 6.4a: Number of individuals reached by Increased the public awareness activities Indicator 6.4b: Percentage increase in awareness of wetland resource issues from baseline (% households aware of issues) IR 6.5: Improved Institutional Capacity Indicator 6.5a: Number of local government meetings where resource management issues discussed Indicator 6.5b: Official circulars for UDCC agenda item and permission for RMO members to attend UP meetings as needed Indicator 6.5c: UFC formed with charters/GOB circulars in place linking local government to resource management organizations Indicator 6.5d: Trust Fund established for Institution SO6 Results Framework SO 6: Improved Management of Open Water & Tropical Forest Resources IR 6.1: IR 6.3: Effective Community- Select Policies IR 6.2: Select Habitats & Based Resource Implemented that Ecosystems Improved Management Support IR6.1 and Mechanisms IR6.2 Implemented IR 6.2.1: Innovative Best Practices Adopted IR 6.2.2: Alternative Incomes Generated for Targeted IR 6.5: Improved Institutional Capacity X-cutting IR 6.4: Public Awareness IRs of Key Issues Increased IR 6.5.1: Foundation Established (Forestry) Strategic Objective 6 Indicator 6.a: Extent to which best practices from USAID projects are used elsewhere June 2007 Management of Aquatic Ecosystems through Community Husbandry (MACH) Strategic Objective 6: Improved Management of Open Water and Tropical Forest Resources Indicator 6a: Extent to which best practices from USAID projects are used elsewhere. A. Description Unit of measure: Precise Definition of Indicator: Number of occasions where a new or innovative best practice, identified or supported by a USAID project, is used by other organizations Year Planned Actual (e.g. other donors, NGOs/communities or the GOB). Specific examples of best 0 practices are: Baseline 1. Co-management of natural resources 2000 2. Sanctuary development MACH-I 3. Alternate income generating activities for Natural Resources dependant population Unit of Measure: Number of occasions 2001 Disaggregate by: N/A Justification/Management Utility: This provides a sense of whether local best practices and models are replicated more broadly. This is important because replication 2002 of the best practices nationwide will ensure a better sustainable management of natural resources resulting in increased production and enhanced biodiversity and, at the same time, rehabilitation of degraded ecosystem. 2003 143 * B. Plan for Data Collection by USAID MACH-II Data Collection Method: Examples throughout the year will be collected and reported on an annual basis. 2004 3 3 Method of Acquisition by USAID: Receipt of Semi-Annual Reports from Winrock Data Source(s): Project reports from implementers and other donors, information from the LCG and the Wetland Network. 2005 33 Frequency/ Timing of Data Collection: Information will be recorded as available. Estimated Cost of Collection: low Responsible Individual(s) at USAID: Team Leader 2006 3 6 C. Data Quality Issues Date of Initial Data Quality Assessment: Known Data Limitations (if any): This indicator, although set at the SO level, may not be a direct outcome of USAID’s program implementation efforts. When complimented with the other indicators, it will provide more depth to SO performance. Actions Taken or Planned to Address Data Limitations: None. Date of Future Data Quality Assessments: Procedures of Future Data Quality Assessments: D. Plan for Data Analysis, Reporting, and Review Data analysis: Semi-annually, particularly prior to the semi-annual reviews Presentation of Data: Table Review of Data: Semi-annual for project management purposes and portfolio reviews. Reporting Data: R4, internal mission and CBJ D. Other Notes Notes on the Baselines/Targets: Baseline is zero Location of Data Storage: M:\EGFEpub\Environment\PMP\Data Comments: This indicator is a special status indicator.