Initial Report of the WV Haiti La Gonâve EFSP Final Evaluation
Summary — This report presents the findings of the final evaluation of the USAID-funded Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP) implemented by World Vision in La Gonâve, Haiti. The evaluation assesses the program's achievements in providing food access and promoting good health and nutritional practices to vulnerable households.
Key Findings
- The project fulfilled the relevance criterion by addressing the priorities of vulnerable households.
- The profitability/efficiency criterion was not fully met due to internal system delays.
- The project's impact criterion was met as the 5,770 targeted households were reached.
- The sustainability criterion was moderately met, with community savings and loan groups showing potential for continuation.
Full Description
The Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP), implemented by World Vision in La Gonâve, Haiti, aimed to provide immediate food access to communities in crisis and promote good health and nutritional practices. This final evaluation report analyzes the program's achievements against its goals, objectives, and outputs. The evaluation used both quantitative and qualitative methods, surveying 726 beneficiaries and conducting key interviews and focus groups with project stakeholders. The findings cover various aspects, including the characteristics of beneficiary households, the program's relevance, profitability, effectiveness, impact, sustainability, and linkages with other initiatives.