EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is the evaluation of the project “Strengthening Wash Structures and Dialogue in Nine Villages in Puntland, Somalia” implemented by KAALO (local partner) with support of Danish People’s Aid (DPA), between December 2014 and November 2016. The project received a no-cost extension of two months, so that the official end date is 31 January 2017. The project budget was 2,484,462DKK. The project was funded by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DANIDA) through the Civil Society Fund, which is administered by Civil Society in Development (CISU). The project aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Nugaal region of Puntland WASH stakeholders “to contribute towards increased quality of life for citizens in the target areas through improved WASH services”, by providing professional training to WASH stakeholders across 4 districts, focusing on development of WASH facilities, community awareness on WASH issues and holding workshops/trainings on best WASH practices. The project was undoubtedly relevant in that it responded to a need: the professional capacity of Nugaal WASH stakeholders is low, as is their understanding of best WASH approaches including CLTS and PHAST. The use of training sessions and workshops was appropriate to address the issues of capacity building and integration of grassroots representatives at district and regional level on WASH matters. The distribution of provision of Jerry cans, rehabilitation of berkhads and garbage pits, also a useful intervention helping limitation of WASH related risks. However, the project’s relevance suffered from some poor design and strategic thinking especially the limited inclusion of government officials in charge of WASH services in Nugaal region during the capacity building activities as well as conducting rigorous follow up on the progress of the WASH committees and other stakeholders. KAALO has been effective in implementing the planned series of trainings, distribution the water jerry cans, engaging all WASH stakeholders, rehabilitation and construction of WASH infrastructures and in establishing the WASH committees. The project was efficient: activities took place within budget and within the planned period. It may be argued that the cost of the activities such as trainings were high and the initial 4
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