Summary: The goal of this project is to develop a biome-level framework for the integrated ecosystem management of the Caatinga Tropical Dry Forest of Brazil by implementing a mix of site-specific demonstrations at the State level and multi-sector capacity building actions to enhance their replication throughout the biome, increasing the sustainability of baseline development and poverty alleviation programs and the capture of multiple global benefits. The present internal assessment aims at reviewing the project implementation to date and proposing changes into project design and implementation mechanisms so that project?s objectives are fully accomplished. Lessons learned: Not applicable in this type of evaluation.