PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT

PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT

Completedon 31 Aug, 2008
Evaluation Plan
Planned End Date
Dec 2009
Evaluation Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Evaluation Budget
$50,000
Summary
Conclusion:This project certainly has problems - but it is not a problem project. There is a great deal of good will, enthusiasm and energy among the stakeholders; there is adequate time and budget; and there is the fresh approach being contributed by the PTA. The Project appears poised for a great leap forward through the operationalization of the plans and ideas brought by the new PTA and a lot rests on his shoulders. He would increase his chances of success if the adaptive management approach (as discussed in the Workshop delivered by the Evaluation Team) is applied whereby new predictions are made, new management approaches designed, and new options tested following thorough analysis of the results of monitoring. The Team is optimistic about the Project's future. If the recommendations in this report are considered seriously and implemented, the chances of success of this Project are high. Lessons Learnt: A lesson learnt from the previous World Bank/GEF project and proven by this Project is that without harmony between Government agencies, a project is likely to fail. This is particularly so when one agency is acting as Implementing Agency and other as Executing Agency. Another lesson, which is virtually universal, and which has emerged again from this project is that gaining the respect, credibility and trust of the community takes time. It also takes a special type of approach and expertise. Working with local communities and involving them in the project activities is a slow and difficult process but once they are aware of the benefits and have accepted a share of the responsibilities, they are keen to work towards the project objectives. Rightly or wrongly, the majority of Project staff believe that they do not have job descriptions and the lesson is that team spirit and enthusiasm among Project staff are essential but they are no substitute for a clear job description, leadership and direction.
  • Evaluation Information
Evaluation Title
PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT
Plan Period
Status
Completed
Type
Project
Management Response
Yes
Plan Date
1 Dec, 2009
Quality Assessment
No
Completion Date
31 Aug, 2008
Joint Programme
No
Joint Evaluation
No
Budget
$50,000
GEF Evaluation
Yes
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Expenditure
$0
Stakeholders
Ministry of Environment, SPC
Countries
Syria
Comments
Yes
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  • Corporate Outcome and Output

    UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021

Local and national authorities have the capacities to access and integrate multiple sources of public and private environmental financing in support of sustainable human development, including gender equality and poverty reduction

1: Crisis Prevention & Recovery

2: Environment & Sustainable Development