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Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa “ADWA (Phase I)” and Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa and the Levant “ADWA (Phase II)” - Clustered evaluation
- eval_number:
- 2346042
- eval_url:
- https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2346042
- lessons_learned:
- themes:
- theme:
- Planning and programme design
- category:
- Organizational issues
- comments:
- The targeted users and beneficiaries of this lesson are project teams, ILO departments, UN agencies, national governments, and other cooperation partners involved in similar initiatives, particularly those working in regions prone to political and economic instability.
- challenges:
- A significant challenge identified was the disruption of project activities and potential setbacks in achieving objectives due to political and economic instability. Without contingency plans and flexible designs, projects faced the risk of stalled progress and diminished outcomes.
- success:
- The successful outcome was the ability to maintain project momentum and achieve objectives despite adverse conditions, facilitated by the development of contingency plans and flexible project designs. This proactive approach allowed for timely adjustments and the mitigation of potential disruptions.
- context:
- This learning occurred within the context of the ADWA projects, which operated in environments characterized by political and economic instability. The precondition was the recognition of the inherent uncertainties and risks associated with such environments, necessitating proactive planning and flexible approaches to ensure continuity and effectiveness.
- description:
- The ADWA projects learned that political and economic instability significantly impacts project implementation and outcomes. This lesson is linked to the action of developing contingency plans and flexible project designs. Various challenges arose from fluctuating political landscapes and economic conditions in the target countries, emphasizing the importance of anticipating potential disruptions and developing strategies to mitigate their impact. By doing so, projects are better positioned to maintain progress and achieve their objectives despite adverse conditions.
- administrative_issues:
- For future projects, it is crucial to allocate sufficient staff resources and time for developing and implementing contingency plans. This includes designing flexible project frameworks that can adapt to changing political and economic conditions. Ensuring regular monitoring and having predefined strategies for potential disruptions will enable projects to respond effectively to instability.
- url:
- https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/2346161
- location:
- country:
- Global
- region:
- Global
- country:
- Africa - regional
- region:
- Africa
- country:
- Egypt
- region:
- Africa
- country:
- Tunisia
- region:
- Africa
- country:
- Morocco
- region:
- Africa
- eval_title:
- Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa “ADWA (Phase I)” and Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa and the Levant “ADWA (Phase II)” - Clustered evaluation
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