2.Final Evaluation of the 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: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Nutrition, SMEs
Evaluation Type: Final Evaluation
Target Groups: Fisherfolk, fish traders, households, community members

Evaluation Objectives

Evaluation Objectives
1. Assess project relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability
2. Evaluate nutrition and livelihood outcomes achieved by the project
3. Examine functionality of fisheries value chains and SME engagement
4. Generate lessons learned and recommendations for future programming

Background & Rationale

Background & Rationale
The Fish-for-Nutrition Project (FNP) was implemented to improve nutrition outcomes while strengthening fisheries-based livelihoods in Kismayo. By linking fish production, value chains, and nutrition awareness, the project aimed to address both food security and income generation.

To assess overall project performance and impact, GIZ commissioned a final evaluation to measure results, document lessons learned, and inform future nutrition and livelihood programming in coastal and fragile contexts.

Scope of Work

Scope of Work
1. Reviewed project documentation and monitoring data
2. Designed and implemented the final evaluation framework
3. Conducted quantitative and qualitative field assessments
4. Analyzed nutrition, livelihood, and market outcomes
5. Prepared the final evaluation report and facilitated validation workshops

Methodology & Approach

Methodology & Approach
1. Applied a mixed-methods evaluation design
2. Conducted household surveys with beneficiary communities
3. Held KIIs with project staff, fisheries actors, and local authorities
4. Facilitated FGDs with fisherfolk and traders
5. Applied OECD/DAC evaluation criteria and ethical safeguards

Key Outputs & Deliverables

Key Outputs & Deliverables
1. Final Evaluation Report
2. Cleaned and analyzed datasets
3. Findings and recommendations matrix
4. Validation workshop materials
5. Stakeholder presentation

Key Findings & Results

Key Findings & Results
1. The project contributed to improved dietary diversity and fish consumption
2. Fisheries-based livelihoods and SMEs showed improved income stability
3. Infrastructure and cold-chain improvements reduced post-harvest losses
4. Sustainability depended on continued market access and institutional support

Beneficiaries & Stakeholders

Beneficiaries & Stakeholders
1. Fisherfolk and fish traders
2. Household consumers
3. SME actors in fisheries value chains
4. Local authorities and institutions
5. GIZ and partner organizations