BRACC Evaluation Synthesis Report

This document describes a summary of evaluations for various programs, including the BRACC and PROSPER initiatives, aimed at enhancing resilience and adaptation to climate extremes and disasters in Malawi. The evaluations used mixed methods to assess the impact on vulnerable households, focusing on strategies like market-based approaches, climate-smart agriculture, and social safety nets. Key findings reveal positive impacts on household resilience, adoption of new practices, and economic independence, particularly among women. However, challenges such as coordination issues, budget constraints, gender and poverty-related barriers, and low crop yield impacts were identified. The evaluations also noted the importance of inclusion, targeting strategies, and the efficiency of implementation. Despite some households still struggling with basic needs, the programs generally improved livelihoods, financial literacy, and environmental management. Recommendations include improving program design, addressing basic needs, and integrating resilience strategies with broader development initiatives. The evaluations emphasized the need for continued stakeholder engagement, evidence-based adaptations, and support for long-term sustainability. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Randomised control trial (RCT)
• RCT methods: No RCT methods listed
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews; Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: February 2022

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes