Problem Analysis (I) Collect relevant background information Ensure lessons learned from previous similar projects are considered Identify key stakeholders and ensure the ‘right’ people participate Prepare a problem tree which provides a simplified but robust version of reality

Problem Analysis (II) Why? The problem tree establishes cause and effect to ensure that root problems are identified and addressed. Main steps are: Identify one or two (initial) major problem(s) affecting the target group(s) in terms of their livelihood and/or access to services Identify related problems/constraints Analyse and identify cause and effect relationships Check the logic Draft the problem tree diagram

Problem Analysis (III) The problem tree helps to establish the cause/effect relation between problems Income of artisanal EFFECTS fishermen in decline Reduction of the Low selling prices for fish resources fishermen in the villages Destruction of the Illegal fishing Poor quality of Limited access to CAUSES natural habitat and practices the catch market mangroves

Analysis of Objectives To convert the problems into positive achievements through means/ends relationships ENDS I ncome of artisanal fishermen increased Depletion of the natural Selling price for fish stock reduced or fishermen stopped increased Natural habitats of Illegal fishing Processing of the Access to MEANS fish resources practices significantly catch improved markets improved protected reduced 11

Strategy Analysis (I) It aims to: Analyse the identified (potential) objectives in relation to a set of ‘feasibility’ criteria; Select an appropriate strategy for project implementation

Strategy Analysis (II) SOME POSSIBLE CRITERIA Availability of financial resources, expertise, etc. Complementarities with projects financed by other donors Importance given by the target group Contribution to the reduction of inequalities (e.g. gender) Existing potentials and capacities (of target group) Urgency Relevance for the EC/partner country agreed strategy (CSP/NIP) Social acceptability

Strategy Analysis (III) These excluded statements should be considered in the analysis of assumptions/risks OVERALL OBJECTIVE Income of the Income of the artisanal fishers artisan fishers increased increased Access to the markets improved Depletion of the Selling price for the PURPOSE natural fish stock fishers increased reduced or stopped Natural habitats of Illegal fishing RESULTS Processing of the Processing of the halieutic resources practices significantly catch improved catch improved protected reduced Fish stock control strategy Market orientation strategy Decision based on policy priorities, budget, human resources, urgency, social acceptability, etc