Longitudinal Monitoring and Independent Impact Assessment of CLP-2

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Chars Livelihood Programme (CLP-2) in Bangladesh, which aims to alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods on remote riverine islands. The program, supported by international funding, focuses on economic development, sustainability, and women's empowerment. A mixed-methods approach, including quantitative and qualitative research, was used to assess the program's impact on economic wellbeing, savings, assets, and empowerment. The findings reveal positive outcomes, with many households meeting graduation criteria and showing economic improvements. However, the report suggests that gains are not consistently rising and recommends future efforts to enhance productivity, market development, and resilience. The evaluation also examines the program's cost-effectiveness and sustainability, noting that while CLP-2 has reduced poverty and introduced sustainable practices, ongoing monitoring is necessary to ensure long-term success. Key challenges such as environmental shocks and social barriers are acknowledged, and strategies for addressing these issues are proposed. **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: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: 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: June 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

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