Independent Impact Assessment of the CHARS Livelihoods Programme - Phase 1

This document summarizes evaluations of the Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP) Phase 1 in Bangladesh, which aimed to reduce extreme poverty among char dwellers through asset provision, infrastructure development, and social training. The evaluations employed a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the social and economic impacts of the program. Findings indicated that CLP-1 positively affected household incomes, reduced vulnerability, and improved food security, with some methodological challenges in measuring these impacts. The program also facilitated increased income in sectors not directly supported by CLP-1, improved access to credit, health, nutrition, and social capital. However, sustainability of benefits and systemic changes in market and government systems were limited. The evaluations provided recommendations for future programs, emphasizing the need for clear targets, balanced monitoring, specific participant selection, and improved methodologies. The results and lessons learned will guide the next phase of the program (CLP-2) and contribute to the global evidence base on social protection and support for the extreme poor. **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: Quasi-experimental method
• Quasi-experimental methods: Matching
• 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: August 2011

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