Good practices of initiative:
Regional Technical Cooperation Project for Training in Agricultural Economics and Policies and Rural Development in Latin America - FODEPAL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training effectiveness | Effectiveness | Scale | 01-01-1970 | Alta | 07-02-2007 | Alta | FAO, 2007 | |||
| Number of enrolled participants in the program | Impact | Expected number of enrollees / Actual number of enrollees | 01-01-1970 | 0 | 5000 | 07-02-2007 | 5222 | fao, 2007 |
Eficiencia
Efficiency is the assessment of whether a public intervention achieves its objectives while using resources in a way that the costs incurred are proportional to the economic, social, or environmental benefits obtained.
| Indicator | Description | Indicator Type | Measure Unit | Base date | Base | Goal | Measure Date | Measure | Compliance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total average budget execution (expected/actual) | Efficiency | % | 0 | 100% | 100% | FAO, 2007 | ||||
| "Cost/efficiency of the program" | Indicator per approved student | Efficiency | $USD | 1,170 (alternativa adecuada en términos de coste-eficiencia) | FAO, 2007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distance training and effective use of ICTs are crucial for enhancing analysis and sharing experiences in policies and programs. Adaptable pedagogical methodologies are required. | The importance and potential of information and communication technologies for teaching | FAO, 2007 |
| The network organization requires clear shared objectives, effective coordination, participation with defined responsibilities, and tangible benefits for the institutions. The lack of clarity in objectives and structure can lead to high costs without expe | The importance of closely linking participation in inter-institutional networks with commitment, belonging, and action | FAO, 2007 |
| The ICTs are driving a new form of action that integrates training, dialogue, and participatory technical assistance. This approach includes needs identification, technical team formation, dialogue, and training. | The potential of using ICTs to develop activities that combine training with participatory technical assistance into a single operational model | FAO, 2007 |