8.Final Evaluation: Fish-for-Nutrition Project (FNP)

Final Evaluation of the Fish-for-Nutrition Project (FNP).

Project Snapshot

Client: GIZ
Location: Kismayo, Somalia
Implementation Period: 2022
Status: Completed
Sector: MERL, Nutrition, SMEs
Evaluation Type: End-line Evaluation
Target Groups:
Kismayo fishermen, fish traders, and community members

Evaluation Objectives

The evaluation sought to:
1. Assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the program
2. Measure changes in school attendance, learning environment, and nutrition outcomes
3. Examine livelihood benefits for local farmers and women-led suppliers
4. Provide practical recommendations to inform future school feeding interventions

Background & Rationale

The Fish-for-Nutrition Project (FNP) was implemented to enhance food security and nutritional status by leveraging local fisheries in Kismayo. In a region where malnutrition and food insecurity are prevalent, improving the efficiency of the fish value chain is a strategic necessity.

Tropical Consult was commissioned to conduct a final evaluation to measure the project's nutritional and infrastructure impacts. This assessment was crucial for determining how effectively the project addressed fish losses, catch rates, and market demand while improving community access to nutritious food sources.

Scope of Work

Tropical Consult delivered the following services:
1. Assessment of fish losses, catch, and demand patterns.
2.Application of OECD/DAC criteria to measure relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.
3.Preparation of comprehensive endline evaluation reports.
4.Organization and facilitation of validation workshops with project stakeholders.

Methodology & Approach

Tropical Consult applied a rigorous evaluation framework:
OECD/DAC Criteria:
Utilized global standards to evaluate project performance and impact.
Value Chain Analysis:
Specifically focused on the dynamics of fishermen and fish traders to assess economic and nutritional flow.
Stakeholder Validation:
Ensured findings were accurate and locally owned by facilitating workshops with community and project stakeholders.
Infrastructure Impact Assessment:
Evaluated how project-supported infrastructure influenced fish handling and nutrition outcomes.

Key Outputs & Deliverables

1.Final Evaluation Report:
A detailed document assessing project effectiveness and impact.
2.Validated Dataset:
Cleaned data capturing fish catch and market dynamics.
3.Validation Workshop Reports:
Documentation from sessions held with key stakeholders to review findings.

Key Findings & Results

Effectiveness Measurement:
1. The evaluation provided a clear measure of how the project met its goals in improving nutrition through the fisheries sector.
2.Value Chain Gaps:
Insights were generated regarding fish losses and market demand, offering lessons for future SME and nutrition interventions.
3.Documented Success:
The evaluation captured the positive impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen and traders in Kismayo.

Beneficiaries & Stakeholders

Primary beneficiaries:
Fishermen, fish traders, and the broader Kismayo community.
Key Stakeholders:
GIZ and local fisheries authorities.
Geographic Coverage
The evaluation was conducted in Kismayo, Somalia, focusing on the local fishing industry and market infrastructure.