{"id":4970,"date":"2021-05-19T15:34:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T15:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alg.expert\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:01:57","slug":"evaluation-du-programme-lesaiv-landliche-entwicklung-im-sahel-developpement-rural-au-sahel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africalabel.com\/reliant\/evaluation-du-programme-lesaiv-landliche-entwicklung-im-sahel-developpement-rural-au-sahel\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluation of the LESAIV Sahel Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

This report presents the findings of the external evaluation of the projects executed under the <\/span>LESAIV Sahel Program (Lutte contre l’Exode et pour le Soutien aux Activit\u00e9s de Valorisation \u2014 Fight against Exodus and for the Support of Valorisation Activities)<\/b>. The primary objective of this assessment was to meticulously analyze the activities and results achieved by the constituent projects and to definitively determine the extent to which these efforts have contributed to the attainment of the overarching program goals focused on rural development in the arid Sahelian zone. The evaluation was not only retrospective, focusing on past performance, but also forward-looking. A significant aim was to formulate actionable recommendations to enhance goal achievement during the remaining implementation period of the current program phase and, critically, to provide strategic insights and concrete proposals for the design and formulation of a potential subsequent phase, ensuring sustainability and scale-up.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Evaluation Mission Details<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Element<\/b><\/td>\nSpecification<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mission Title<\/b><\/td>\nExternal Evaluation of the LESAIV Program (Rural Development in the Sahel)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Client Name<\/b><\/td>\nEIRENE-Sahel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country of Focus<\/b><\/td>\nNiger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year of Execution<\/b><\/td>\n2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Scope of Services Provided by ALG<\/b><\/p>\n

ALG (name of consulting firm, implied) was contracted to provide a comprehensive suite of services to ensure a rigorous and multi-faceted evaluation. The scope of work encompassed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Program Performance and Impact Analysis:<\/b> A detailed and systematic analysis of the program\u2019s management structure, operational execution, concrete achievements, and observable socio-economic and environmental impacts. This analysis was conducted strictly in relation to the established program objectives, defined goals, and the optimal utilization of available financial and human resources.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Critical Assessment of the Project Approach:<\/b> A rigorous and critical assessment of the innovative development approach adopted and deployed by the LESAIV program. This included an objective evaluation of its effectiveness, replicability, and inherent value as a potential model or best practice for similar rural development interventions within the broader Sahel region.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Formulation of Concrete Recommendations:<\/b> The provision of specific, pragmatic, and actionable suggestions aimed at immediately improving the program’s methodology and overall approach. Furthermore, this included detailed recommendations for potential medium- and long-term program continuation, specifically addressing the feasibility of national or regional expansion, complete with targeted and realistic proposals for implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ALG Expert Team for this Mission<\/b><\/p>\n

    The evaluation was conducted by a specialized team from ALG, combining deep regional knowledge with technical expertise in rural development and program evaluation:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • ISSIFOU ISSA SOULE:<\/b> Team Leader. Responsible for the overall direction, methodological integrity, synthesis of findings, and quality control of the final report.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Adamou GAOH:<\/b> Mission Assistant. Provided critical support in data collection, fieldwork logistics, analysis of project documents, and stakeholder interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Alio BOUKARI:<\/b> Mission Assistant. Focused on quantitative data analysis, resource utilization assessment, and documentation of local impacts and case studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Program Effectiveness and Future Trajectory<\/b><\/p>\n

      The ultimate goal of this external evaluation is to furnish EIRENE-Sahel and its partners with a comprehensive and objective understanding of the LESAIV program’s effectiveness in achieving its anti-exodus and valorization objectives. By rigorously identifying both the successful strategies and the operational bottlenecks, the evaluation seeks to pinpoint clear and sustainable pathways for immediate program enhancement. The successful implementation of the recommendations is intended not only to ensure that the program meets its immediate, phase-specific objectives, but, more crucially, to lay a robust and well-documented foundation for informed decision-making regarding future initiatives, ensuring that subsequent interventions build upon proven successes and address identified shortcomings for a more profound and lasting impact in the Sahel.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      This report presents the findings of the external evaluation of the projects executed under the LESAIV Sahel Program (Lutte contre l’Exode et pour le Soutien aux Activit\u00e9s de Valorisation \u2014 Fight against Exodus and for the Support of Valorisation Activities). 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