Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund - Delta 1 Evaluation

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Livelihood and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) program's interventions in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Delta region post-Cyclone Nargis. The program's goal was to aid rice farmers and vulnerable populations by enhancing their income and food security through various means such as agricultural inputs, training, and resources. The evaluation employed focus groups, interviews, and surveys to measure the effectiveness and sustainability of the interventions, which included livestock distribution, agricultural equipment, and training programs. Results showed that while some interventions like buffalo distribution and seed banks were effective, others faced challenges due to local conditions and systemic risks. Training, particularly through Farmer Field Schools, was successful in disseminating knowledge and improving practices. However, issues with targeting, procurement, and the sustainability of cash-for-work programs were noted. The evaluation concluded that while the program positively impacted income and food security, improvements are needed to achieve pre-disaster levels and ensure 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: 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 2013

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