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Support the reintegration of returnees in Ethiopia - Final Independent Evaluation

eval_number:

2436

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2436

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Programme implementation

category:

Organizational issues

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comments:

Programme managers and target groups

challenges:

When many actors are involved, project designers should be aware that different situations, which are difficult to anticipate during the design phase, are likely to emerge during the implementation phase. The assumption that the implementation rules and guidelines are going to be understood after an induction workshop could be a risky assumption. The high turnover of civil servants at regional level is probably one of the factors that counteracts the efforts made to set the implementation structure.

success:

Setting a common understanding of the project regulations and guidelines is not a “one off” action, it is likely to be an ongoing process requiring a constant effort to update the different stakeholders and adapt the mechanisms in place

context:

The implementation of a project involving a variety of actors from different institutions and geographical areas requires some time at the start of the project to engage with the stakeholders (particularly at the grassroots level) in order to create a common understanding around the project and provide those that will be in charge of the implementation with the necessary technical and financial guidance to apply these processes later on.

description:

Allocating the necessary time and resources for preparatory arrangements at the start of the project will eventually ease the implementation mechanisms and increase the quality of the services provided.

administrative_issues:

It is deemed advisable to allocate some time and resources in advance to update and refresh the regional stakeholders on the implementation arrangements and project guidelines.

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/202109

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location:

country:

Ethiopia

region:

Africa

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eval_title:

Support the reintegration of returnees in Ethiopia - Final Independent Evaluation