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Project to Strengthen Rural Actors in the Popular and Solidary Economy

Relevance
It measures the alignment of the initiative with existing policy frameworks in the country. In addition, the scalability of the initiative to other realities and geographies is valued.
Marco Description Ambit Country Source
Ecuadors National Plan for Good Living 2013-2017 The project is linked to the plan through its axes of agrarian revolution for food sovereignty, promotion of decent work, change of the productive matrix and strengthening of the Popular and Solidarity Economy (EPS). National Ecuador Link
Eficacy
This measures how well the objectives and goals set out in the initiative were fulfilled, as well as the extent to which the results achieved are attributable to the actions implemented by the initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Households benefiting from the program's services Total number of beneficiary households supported by the project Effectiveness Number of beneficiary households 07-09-2025 0 959 01-08-2022 1768 184 Link
Supported rural producer organizations by the project Total number of rural producer organizations that received some type of support from the project Effectiveness Number of rural producer organizations supported 07-09-2015 0 21 01-08-2022 66 314 Link
Trained personnel as needed It measures the total number of people trained in the thematic areas defined by the Comprehensive Strengthening Plan (PFI) Effectiveness Number of people trained 07-09-2015 0 1016 01-08-2022 1164 114 Link
Groups of agricultural producers with support in sustainable management Percentage of agricultural producer groups receiving support to sustainably manage natural resources and climate risks Effectiveness Percentage of agricultural producer groups supported 07-09-2015 0 100 01-08-2022 76 76 Link
Sustentaibility
It measures the installed capacities or actions identified to maintain or improve the results of the policy initiative.
Indicator Description Indicator Type Measure Unit Base date Base Goal Measure Date Measure Compliance Source
Members of households that adopted sustainable practices Absolute number of people in households that adopted these environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient practices and technologies Sustainability Number of people who adopted practices 2015-09-07 0 1918 3636 It complies Link
Learned lessons
Gained knowledge from implementing, evaluating, and managing a policy intervention, including why it was or was not effective and how it could be improved in the future.
Lesson Description Source
Administrative autonomy for efficient acquisitions Strengthening the project's administrative team in national regulations and giving them greater autonomy in the pre-contractual stage improves control and reduces delays in the contracting processes. Link
Collaboration with external entities on specialized topics In areas without prior institutional experience (climate change adaptation, natural resource management), partnering with national institutions and territorial actors made it possible to incorporate these issues despite the cancellation of funds. Link
Decentralized intervention models An integrated management unit within the implementing entity is effective only if there is leadership, institutional ownership, and a long-term commitment to resource allocation; its absence leads to delays and restructuring. Link
Proper sizing of equipment in short-term projects Small or poorly paid teams overload functions and affect product quality; hiring staff outside of state salary structures could ensure greater stability and a suitable profile. Link
Early alignment of design with the national budget cycle Aligning the design from the outset with the country's priorities, regulations, and budget timeline (including providing for an external operator not subject to public sector restrictions) reduces the risks of delays due to government approval. Link