This independent final evaluation was carried out in January 2017, and was funded by The Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE). The project was implemented in Pakistan, more specifically in Charsadda, Nowshera, Lower Dir and Upper Dir districts. The general objective was to “continue reducing the vulnerability and improve the resilience to disaster of KPK province, Pakistan”. The specific objective was to “enable communities to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of disasters using participatory methods aimed at strengthening the self-reliance capacities of the population and reinforcing or adapting infrastructure.” The project was implemented within the sector Disaster Risk Management (DRM). Some recommendations include:
- To ensure sustainability, Action Against Hunger should conduct follow up visits to mobilise the Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) and Union Council Disaster Management Committees to have regular meetings, arrange refresher capacity building training.
- Currently there is limited cross learning between VDMCs. It is recommended to systematically encourage cross learning, learning exchange activities and information sharing amongst the VDMCs.
- The project commissioned five different research studies through the University of Peshawar. Such research can influence policy level changes at district and provincial level and Action Against Hunger should consider further building on the key findings and recommendations from the research.
- Increasing Government Ownership and Profile Building. There is a need to engage other relevant government departments such as civil defence, health, etc. in the project activities.