- Evaluation Plan:
- 2013-2017, India
- Evaluation Type:
- Final Project
- Planned End Date:
- 11/2016
- Completion Date:
- 12/2016
- Status:
- Completed
- Management Response:
- Yes
- Evaluation Budget(US $):
- 20,000
Terminal evaluation - Energy Efficiency Improvements in the Indian Brick Industry
| Document | Type | Language | Size | Status | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TOR- Int Consultant-TE of the Energy Efficiency in the Indian Brick Industry -PIMS 3465-.docx |
tor | English | 93.82 KB | Posted | 1191 |
| TOR- Natnl Consultant-TE of the Energy Efficiency in the Indian Brick Industry -PIMS 3465-.docx |
tor | English | 93.54 KB | Posted | 1209 |
 Terminal Evaluation -Summary Report Brick India Brick EE Project 30Dec 2016.pdf |
report | English | 254.30 KB | Posted | 1200 |
| Terminal Evaluation Report GEF PIMS 3465 IND EE Brick Project .pdf |
report | English | 2977.27 KB | Posted | 1740 |
| Title | Terminal evaluation - Energy Efficiency Improvements in the Indian Brick Industry | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Project Number: | 00047625 | ||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Plan: | 2013-2017, India | ||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Type: | Final Project | ||||||||||||||||
| Status: | Completed | ||||||||||||||||
| Completion Date: | 12/2016 | ||||||||||||||||
| Planned End Date: | 11/2016 | ||||||||||||||||
| Management Response: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
| Focus Area: |
|
||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Outcome and Output (UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021) |
|
||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Budget(US $): | 20,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Source of Funding: | |||||||||||||||||
| Joint Programme: | No | ||||||||||||||||
| Joint Evaluation: | No | ||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation Team members: |
|
||||||||||||||||
| GEF Evaluation: | Yes
|
||||||||||||||||
| Key Stakeholders: | |||||||||||||||||
| Countries: | INDIA |
| Lessons | |
|---|---|
| 1. |
|
| 2. | There is need to have independent professional inputs, including international consultant, while developing project document and strong and realistic LFA. In this case the project development process had been a very long process (almost 7 years from 2001 onwards); though fortunately all major stakeholders viz. TERI, MoEF and UNDP remained committed to the project development during despite such long development period. Also though LogFrame and baseline and incremental analysis was included in the approved ProDoc, as also mentioned in MTR, it was very generic and not very closely tailored to the project’s specific context and desired outcomes. Though an updated LFA was prepared by the PFU/PMU but was never implemented, as by the time the updated LFA was ready for consideration in December 2011, as mentioned earlier, the project had effectively ceased operations over the still unresolved issue of TERI staff charge out rates higher (2-4 time) than that specified in the ProDoc |
| 3. | There is need to clearly develop and mention base line scenario in ProDoc for example for number of bank loan for REBs in base year 2008 which has resulted in quantifiably verifying the project impact during the course of execution. In order to avoid such confusion in measuring the project achievements there is need to have very clear and quantifiable benchmark in a such a manner that will help track and monitor efficacy of the project |
| 4. | As mentioned in the mid-term evaluation report also there was confusion about the actual number of REB units implemented additionally during the first year of the project, as many were mentioned as already existing at project start though they did get lot of benefit in the form of facilitation support from the project. There is need to avoid such misunderstanding and confusion in projecting the project achievements |
| 5. | One of the key shortcomings observed during the project execution has been lack of focus on demonstration or replication projects. The so-called 9 “demonstration” projects were in most cases already producing REBS or were no longer interested in producing REBs, which was projects main focus. This might have occurred due to the long time delay in project development and the final approval from the GEF. There is a need to set clear guidelines for the selection of units as project demonstration/ replication units and to provide systematic support in the form of specific technical support to streamline/stabilize and increase the production, monitoring, documentation, and support for market development, so that there is a demonstrable improvement in the production volume/quality/productivity of these units and the project is able to meet at least some significant part of its CO2 reduction target |
| Findings | |
| Recommendations | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fast track inclusion of REB in public sector procurement guidelines |
| 2 | Expedite inclusion of REB in relevant BIS (Bureau of Indian standards) |
| 3 | Need to brand the website and include content in local language |
| 4 | Follow up programme to capitalize on the momentum created by the project to scale up REB producing units |
1. Recommendation:
Fast track inclusion of REB in public sector procurement guidelines
Management Response: [Added: 2017/01/03]
The project made breakthrough in Public Works Department, Government of Punjab included REBs in their procurement schedule. MoEFCC has taken note of this progress and may consider sending circular to state authorities to consider including REBs in procurement schedule.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance the efforts to ensure REB to get included in large number of PWDs and other agencies across the country
[Added: 2017/01/03] [Last Updated: 2019/02/01] |
Ministry of Environment Forest, Climate Change, Urban Development departments of State Governments, Public Works Departments | 2019/01 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The activity was completed and the project has been closed. ] History |
2. Recommendation:
Expedite inclusion of REB in relevant BIS (Bureau of Indian standards)
Management Response: [Added: 2017/01/03]
Two of the project partners, namely The Energy and Resources Institute and Punjab State Council for Science & Technology are in the committee set up by the BIS to revise the standards for REBs. These two agencies have their core mandate to work in brick sector and hence they are expected to be on board and take forward the agenda of getting REBs included in the BIS.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedite follow-up with Chairman of CED-30 committee of BIS to complete inclusion of REBs in relevant standards like IS 2222, IS 3952
[Added: 2017/01/03] [Last Updated: 2019/02/01] |
TERI and PSCST | 2019/01 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The activity has been completed and the project is closed. ] History |
3. Recommendation:
Need to brand the website and include content in local language
Management Response: [Added: 2017/01/03]
Noted. The same will be conveyed to TERI and PSCST to translate the contents to local language by giving copy rights
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing robust frame work for branding and quality control of project website
Make available case studies and key important information available on the website into local (here Hindi or state languages) to have intended impact and enhance utility to end-users.
[Added: 2017/01/03] [Last Updated: 2019/02/01] |
TERI, PSCST | 2019/01 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The project has been closed.] History |
4. Recommendation:
Follow up programme to capitalize on the momentum created by the project to scale up REB producing units
Management Response: [Added: 2017/01/03]
A concept note “Market development for Resource Efficient Walling Materials” has been submitted to MoEFCC for consideration under for any funding. This includes scaling up REB production.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow up on concept note to develop a programme to capitalize on the momentum
[Added: 2017/01/03] [Last Updated: 2019/02/01] |
UNDP, MoEFCC | 2019/01 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The project has been closed] History |