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MENARID Iran-ICARDA, Ex-ante Assessment: Case Study
Kamkouyeh VillagePrepared by Sara Torabi
Environmental Economic expert, MENARID Iran
Background & Scope of the work• Within the scope of MENARID, ICARDA plans to support a full
and details impact study that captures the adoption of all INRM technologies implemented by the Iran MENARID project titled "Institutional strengthening and coherence for Integrated Natural Resources Management"
Benefits of ICARDA-MENARID study• An independent consultant could provide us with a fair methodology and
assessment • ICARDA-MENARID is conducting knowledge transfer and sharing it in the
region• An opportunity for academic validation of best practices documentations• Ex-ante impact study from its implemented sub-projects• Developing a practical and replicable methodology • Future opportunities opening up with ICARDA involvement in MENARID-
Iran project (Using ICARDA experiences on Agriculture, Water,…)• To know more about range of information needed for such a study
Project activities in Kamkouyeh Village• (P1): Implementation of irrigation water supply project - pipeline system for
improving water supply efficiency;• (P2): Rangelands rehabilitation through different SLM practices like seeding and
plantation in hilly landscapes/terrains;
• (P3): Cultivation of medicinal plants; • (P4): Vermicompost production;• (P5): Beekeeping and Honey production
• (P6): Raising public awareness at communities level through workshops and field visits;
• (P7): Institutional strengthening by establishment of the VDG, establishment of micro credit fund for providing financial support for the project interventions at village level.
(P1)- Implementation of an irrigation water supply project
(P2 :)Rangelands rehabilitation
(P3): Cultivation of medicinal plants
(P4 :)Producing Vermicompost
• (P5): Beekeeping activity
(P6 :)Public awareness
Participatory Planning
Preparatory Meetings Site Selection Methodology Goal Setting
Data Sharing
• Providing Information Base line studies Detailed Questionnaires
supported by MENARID Table of administrative and
managerial costs Other relevant reports
(e.g. Concept note, Cost-benefit analyses, etc.)
Field Implementation
• Facilitation Field Work and interviews with local
community Interviews with Provincial and National
experts
Monitoring and Evaluation
Constant communication and review meetings
Future Benefits
• Improving impact assessment methodology• New valuable experience to the project• Helps transparency, accountability and
Knowledge transfer• More detailed information on new concept
notes and ToRs of sub-projects• Impact assessment regarding socio-economic
and environment
Recommendations based on lesson-learned
1. Team Selection: For a multi-disciplinary study, a team of different technical expertise is needed (esp. social and economic, technical)
2. Identifying the best practices(Selecting Best Indicators)
3. Methodology: Proposed methodology needs to be followed step-by-
step for the Impact Study to be independent and not biased.
Tool: Choosing the right tools
Recommendations based on lesson-learned
Multi disciplinary structure needed to conduct impact study
• 4. Information Adequate and accurate data and information available Coordination: Make further data gathering possible Facilitation: Facilitate collaboration of different
organizations and stakeholders• 5. Credibility: Such studies add credibility and allow
sharing of experience at international level
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