Health and HIVAIDS Cross-Cutting Elements

11.3 Tasks, Milestones, Dates, Status, Comments

Tasks still pending, completed during, or added as of March 31, 2007

11.4 Priorities for Next Quarter April 1 – June 30, 2007

• Advertise for volunteers for Tanzania • Orient and dispatch volunteers to Ecuador and Nicaragua. • Evaluate membership with on-line Giving Portal • Interview returned volunteers and post stories on web site and to Volunteers for Prosperity

12. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

12.1 Background

The SUCCESS monitoring and evaluation ME activity includes two components: 1 Performance Management and 2 Learning. The background to and accomplishments of the second component are described in the science for management section of this report. The SUCCESS Performance Management Plan PMP was approved in January 2006. A summary of the SUCCESS Program PMP indicators and results for January-March 2007 is attached in Appendix 1. It includes fifteen indicators collected quarterly that feed into the indicators and strategic objectives of the USAIDEGAT NRM team. In the first year an a half of the SUCCESS Program, the field teams sent their PMP data via email to the PMP coordinator at CRC. However, in the end of year two, a web-based database system was launched that allows field site personnel to directly input their PMP data. Partners were introduced to and trained in the system during the SUCCESS Annual Partners meeting in July 2006. All partners are now using the web-based data input system and we are in the process of improving the report-writing feature and revising the indicator names and definitions based on a recent revision of the PMP. Under the learning component, activities are underway to promote applied research and adaptive management. The three major elements, described in the science for management section, are: Task Date Due Status CommentsChallenges Constraints Recruit and screen volunteers July 2007 On-going Recruit volunteer for Tanzania Orient and assign volunteers June and July 2007 On-going Nicaragua and Ecuador Evaluate and make recommendations for volunteer program September 2007 On-going Identify detailed volunteer job description for posting on the CRC web site. July 2007 On-going Continue to receive new volunteer assignments for posting To decide on continuation with the Volunteer for Prosperity Giving Portal July 2007 On-going Participation has been at no- charge. If this changes we will re-evaluate participation. Update CRC web site with new volunteer assignments July 2007 On-going 47 • The SUCCESS learning agenda including IMCAFS learning • Governance baselining • Biodiversity threats assessments new element in third quarter

12.2 Report Period Accomplishments January 1 – March 31, 2007

The SUCCESS PMP was revised in January 2007 to more fully correspond with USAID’s indicators. This has included revising the names and definitions of four indicators. The new indicator names are: Indicator 1. Number of hectares in areas of biological significance under improved management Indicator 2. Number of hectares in areas of biological significance showing improved biophysical conditions for selected parameters Indicator 3. Number of policies, laws, agreements, or regulations promoting sustainable natural resource management and conservation implemented Indicator 6. Number of people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation. As part of revising the indicator names and definitions, the program also undertook a review of the targets. While the targets for indicator three and six remained the same, the targets including the baseline for hectares under improved management were changed. This included changing the reporting to define the hectares as marine or terrestrial. The new indicator definitions are presented in Appendix 1. During the second quarter of FY 07, initial preparations were made for a mid-term evaluation of the SUCCESS program. This included using the Tanzania biodiversity threats assessment to analyze current program activities together with the field program staff. In the third quarter, a full review of all program components, including the on-the-ground results will be conducted and a plan will be established to guide the programs activities during years four and five.

12.3 Tasks, Milestones, Dates, Status, Comments

Tasks still pending, completed during, or added as of March 31, 2007 Task Date Due Status CommentsChallengesConstrai nts PMP indicators and targets revised April 15, 2007 Completed Web-based monitoring system developed June 2006 Completed Ongoing System established, but reporting formats options being expanded. Mid-term program evaluation and review of program activities June 2006 Ongoing Workshop on program elements 2-4 will be in April. The on-the- ground results will be in May.

12.4 Priorities for Next Quarter April 1 – June 30, 2007

• Conduct mid-term program review • Revise web-based PMP data entry and reporting system 48