1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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