Impact Evaluation of the Protracted Relief Programme II, Zimbabwe

This document summarizes evaluations of poverty reduction programs in Zimbabwe, focusing on the Protracted Relief Programme II (PRP II) and the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). PRP II, running from 2008-2012, aimed to aid vulnerable populations in recovery and development, emphasizing food security, social protection, and community capacity building. The evaluation used the DAC criteria and various data collection methods, revealing successes in increasing household incomes and access to clean water, but faced methodological challenges and sustainability concerns. The PRP aimed to support agricultural production and improve livelihoods, showing improvements in household incomes and women's resilience, but noted issues with coordination and sustainability. Both programs were assessed for their relevance to Zimbabwe's development strategy, effectiveness in reducing poverty, and the impact on the livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable, with PRP II also focusing on climate resilience. Despite some limitations and mixed impacts, the evaluations concluded that the programs played significant roles in poverty reduction, with recommendations for future improvements in program integration, sustainability, and detailed analysis of efficiency and value for money. **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: April 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