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Qualitative aspects of
results measurement in
conflict-affected
environments SDC, Thun, 15 May 2013
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Jim Tanburn, Coordinator, DCED
Key elements in the DCED Standard
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1. Articulating the results chain
2. Defining the indicators of change
3. Good measurement practices
4. Handling attribution
5. Wider change in the system or market
6. Relating to programme costs
7. Reporting results
8. Managing the system
Programme facilitates training to small scale farmers
Small scale farmers increase knowledge of post-harvest practices
Programme facilitates inputs to target groups on credit
Small scale farmers use improved inputs
Farmers improve post-harvest practices
Increased yield of paddy rice
Young people better able to provide for themselves and their families
Increased social status of young people
Better inter-generational relations
Less conflict
Community do not understand how beneficiaries were selected
Jealousy, frustration and tensions in community
Increased conflict
Farmers see benefits of improved practices and inputs
Farmers purchase inputs from commercial suppliers in future
An example of a results chain in a CAE
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Who is using the DCED Standard?
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Qualitative information is essential for…
• Project management
• Systemic change
• Assessing participant satisfaction
• Assessing unexpected results of project (positive and negative)
• Estimating impact of project on conflict
• Attribution
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Example from SEED programme in Somalia
• Early warning signs of conflict
– Boycott of programme meetings by invited parties
– Unofficial meetings with a negative agenda convened locally to discuss the Programme
– Reluctance by state officials/interest groups/beneficiaries to participate in Programme interventions
– Expression of grievances/discontent around resource distribution
The DCED provides some support
• The Standard (EFS), Walk-through, FAQs etc.
• Guidance for use of the Standard in CAEs
• Implementation Guidelines, case studies, Reader (English/French) ...
• Consultant market-place
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For more information, please visit the DCED
website > DCED Guidance > DCED
Standard for Results Measurement
www.Enterprise-Development.org/page/measuring-and-reporting-results
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