OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS THE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SIP) Monitoring and Evaluation Plan July 2006 Midrand, South Africa

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS THE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SIP) Objective of this session is to agree on the results framework and draft M&E plan: 1. Receive recommendations to finalize the SIP M&E plan, to monitor and evaluate joint progress toward the agreed SIP goals and results. 2. Feedback on key success indicators for SIP at the program level. Please see the SIP results framework and M&E plan distributed via and in your packages. The SIP Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Objectives Process for producing the materials Results framework

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS Results Framework reflects detailed input from stakeholders at Dakar SIP preparation workshop Feedback received from versions circulated to the SIP Steering Committee, a temporary group overseeing (only) preparation of SIP Feedback incorporated over past 6 months by a small cooperative working group (UNDP, FAO, NEPAD, ICRAF, WB, M&E specialists) The SIP Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: process for development Objectives Process for producing the materials Results framework

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP PORTFOLIO SIP coordination at NEPAD/RECs  Coordinates Regional Committee  Reports on M&E at program level  Knowledge exchange and advocacy for SLM SIP Regional Committee guides the strategic direction of the SIP The SIP regional programming framework defines project consistency criteria, regional investment priorities, and M&E criteria Countries design funding projects as normal, but aided by their own unique Country SLM Investment Framework (CSIF) NEPAD helps advocate for SLM among countries, promoting country-level partnerships that can leverage SIP GEF pipeline entry on a rolling basis REVIEW: HOW WILL THE SIP WORK? OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS Country project 1 Country project 2 Country project 4 Etcetera…. Country project 3 Program Level M&E Project Level M&E SIP FINANCIAL UMBRELLA: 50% of OP15 (GEF 4) Open to all SSA countries SIP FINANCIAL UMBRELLA: 50% of OP15 (GEF 4) Open to all SSA countries The country-level SIM will allow countries to translate specific SLM priorities into operational priorities

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK What is the Results Framework? Summarizes the logical presentation of the program Basis for building the M&E system Provides a tabular summary of what an operation does Defines program success For SIP, provides phasing triggers to move from phase 1 to phases 2 and 3 of the program OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS Objectives Process for producing the materials Results framework

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS In alliance with partners, we have assembled a late draft of the Results Framework (RF) that lays out the main objectives of the SIP and how they will be measured. We would like to know if the RF is clear and if there are any points or terms that need to be expressed more clearly as the M&E plan is finalized.

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Program Goal (2007 – 2018) Support sub-Saharan countries in improving natural resource based livelihoods by reducing land degradation in line with MDGs 1 and 7 Development Objective ( ) Stakeholders in Phase I countries design, implement, and manage suitable SLM policies, strategies, and on-the-ground investments Global Env’l Objective ( ) Prevent and reduce impact of land degradation on ecosystem services in SIP investments areas Intermediate result 1 SLM applications on the ground are scaled up in country-defined priority agro-ecological zones Intermediate result 2 Effective and inclusive dialogue and advocacy on SLM strategic priorities, enabling conditions, and delivery mechanisms established and ongoing. Intermediate result 4 Targeted knowledge generated and disseminated and monitoring established and strengthened at all levels. Intermediate result 3 Commercial and advisory services for SLM are strengthened and readily available to land users. CSIF component 1CSIF component 2CSIF component 3CSIF component 4

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Program Goal (2007 – 2018) Support sub-Saharan countries in improving natural resource based livelihoods by reducing land degradation in line with MDGs 1 and 7 Key indicators for progress toward this goal: Total % change in social and economic indicators for households, disaggregated by country, land-use type, and investment area by end of SIP phase 3 Total % change in soil carbon content in investment areas by end of SIP phase 3 Total % change in FAO land cover classification type (cropland, woodland, rangeland)

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Development Objective ( ) Stakeholders in Phase I countries design, implement, and manage suitable SLM policies, strategies, and on-the-ground investments Global Environmental Objective ( ) Prevent and reduce impact of land degradation on ecosystem services in SIP investments areas Key indicators for progress toward this objective: Trigger 1: Minimum 10% increase in score on Composite Index for SLM Enabling Environment (see annex) Trigger 2: 80% of Phase 1 investments leveraged at minimum 1:3 ratio by end of Phase I % increased productivity in SIP investment areas by end of Phase I, reported by cropland, rangeland, and woodlands Key indicators for progress toward this objective: % change in soil carbon content in investment areas % change in biological productivity (vegetation cover enhanced with rainfall use efficiency) by end of Phase I

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Intermediate result 1 SLM applications on the ground are scaled up in country-defined priority agro-ecological zones Intermediate result 2 Effective and inclusive dialogue and advocacy on SLM strategic priorities, enabling conditions, and delivery mechanisms established and ongoing. Intermediate result 4 Targeted knowledge generated and disseminated and monitoring established and strengthened at all levels. Intermediate result 3 Commercial and advisory services for SLM are strengthened and readily available to land users. Key indicators % change in SLM applications adopted by land users in investment areas Key indicators At least X new or existing national coalitions and one subregional or transboundary SLM coalition established or strengthened Key indicators X# persons receiving SLM services (from extensionists, commercial or NGO providers) in targeted communities compared to baseline Key indicators All SIP projects have established M&E and learning systems within second year of operation and are reporting on programmatic indicators

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Next steps in finalizing the M&E System (Sept – Dec 2006) Identify projects for testing SIP M&E tools Pilot test and adapt SIP M&E tools: –Composite policy index for SLM enabling env’t –SLM partnership and knowledge sharing assessment tool –SLM advocacy index –Score card for SLM M&E and learning systems Develop SIP M&E toolkit/operations manual Approve manual with NEPAD and partners

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Initial M&E activities under the SIP (2007 onward) Set up team and finalize M&E plan, baselines, and target values Operationalize the M&E system: –Establish M&E databases for program and project levels –Provide planning assistance to teams designing SIP investments Provide M&E technical assistance to SIP project teams Etc.

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK There are large numbers of actors that also have contributions to make to the state of the art for SLM monitoring. Sharing responsibility for staying current on advances and best practices among the stakeholders will help the effort. By its nature, the SIP will require annual review of M&E breakthroughs and best practices to stay current. Monitoring guiding principles

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS SIP RESULTS FRAMEWORK Unlike a discrete country level project, the SIP will be creating baseline as it goes along and adding progressively to accumulated results on key indicators. These will not only inform the “triggering” of additional resources, but will advance the SLM work itself. Linkages among all the actors are critical and will affect the ability to report results. Participatory M&E is featured in SIP operations. The more we all share, the more we will learn. Monitoring guiding principles

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS Needed from the breakout sessions: 1.Receive recommendations to finalize the SIP M&E plan, to monitor and evaluate joint progress toward the agreed SIP goals and results. 2.Feedback on key success indicators for SIP at the program level. Please see the SIP results framework and M&E plan distributed via and in your packages. The SIP Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Objectives Process for producing the materials Results framework

OUR LAND – OUR WEALTH, OUR FUTURE, IN OUR HANDS THE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SIP) Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Please comment on the M&E plan Merci!