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Good practices of initiative:
Capacity Building and Development of Implementation Strategy for Agro-environmental Policy Guidelines in El Salvador, within the Framework of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
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.
| Framework | Description | Ambit | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Environmental Policy of El Salvador | Progress was made in developing guidelines for updating the National Environmental Policy, incorporating an agro-environmental approach to address chemical pollution resulting from the use of pesticides and fertilizers. | National | El Salvador | Link |
| Forest Law of El Salvador | A draft Forestry Law with an agro-environmental focus was drafted to strengthen forest management in the context of climate change and disaster risk management. | National | El Salvador | Link |
| General Regulation of the Irrigation and Drainage Law | A draft Irrigation and Drainage Law was developed to address the difficulty of soils storing water due to the high degree of erosion, improving agricultural water management. | National | El Salvador | Link |
| Sustainable agriculture strategy adapted to climate | A Climate-Adapted Sustainable Agriculture Policy (PASAC) was formulated, incorporating strategic axes related to the combination of basic grain production for self-consumption with other more profitable crops, with a vision compatible with the environment. | Regional | El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador El Salvador | Link |
| El Salvadors National Climate Change Plan | The project contributed to reducing the impact of climate change on the livelihoods of the rural population, strengthening resilience to extreme weather events that primarily affect rice, corn, and bean crops. | National | El Salvador | Link |
| UN: Sustainable Development Goals | It presents a retrospective thematic alignment with seven SDGs: SDG 1 (small and medium-sized producers in high-poverty areas as direct beneficiaries); SDG 2 (intervention in four key chains for regional food and nutritional security: maize, beans, sweet peppers, and cassava); SDG 8 (improvement of rural income and employment through strengthening associations and access to markets); SDG 9 (building agricultural innovation capacities through multi-actor consortia and regional networks); SDG 12 (identification of eco-efficiency as a goal in various consortia); SDG 13 (explicit response to the challenges of climate change and soil degradation); and SDG 17 (model of alliances between INIAs, universities, municipalities, cooperatives, and regional platforms such as FONTAGRO, INNOVAGRO, and CAC-SICTA). | Global | World (aggregate) | Link |
Effectiveness
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of national public policy instruments improved and enriched | Product | Number of regulatory instruments | 01-04-2017 | 0 | 2 marcos de política | 29-10-2018 | 5 marcos | 250 | Link |
Efficiency
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per strengthened beneficiary institution | Efficiency | USD per institution | 2017-04-01 | No especificada | $120,000 USD por institución (240,000 USD / 2 instituciones principales: MAG y MARN) | Link |
Sustainability
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-institutional governance mechanism for agro-environmental policies | MAG-MARN Inter-institutional Technical Committee established as a necessary governance mechanism to lead agro-environmental projects in a sustainable manner. | Sustainability | Technical Operational Committee | 2017-04-01 | 0 (no existía coordinación interinstitucional previa) | 1 comité técnico interinstitucional funcionando | 1 comité técnico conformado con funcionarios clave de ambas instituciones | Achieved - The committee was established with key institutional representatives | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Paradigm Shift | The initiative moved from a sectoral and product-based approach to a more holistic one, aimed at strengthening livelihoods and food security. Inter-institutional coordination is essential for addressing complex agro-environmental issues. | Link |
| Importance of Governance | The formation of the inter-institutional Technical Committee was key to the project's success and sustainability. Institutional representatives with direct access to decision-makers are essential. | Link |
| Participation and Consultation | The participatory methodology (12 regional workshops, 4 national events with 560 participants) significantly enriched the normative products. The inclusion of diverse actors (civil society, private enterprise, academia, NGOs, women's and indigenous organizations) strengthened the legitimacy of the proposals. | Link |
| Regional Cooperation | The exchange of experiences with Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, and Paraguay provided valuable lessons and best practices. South-South cooperation is effective for building capacity in agro-environmental policies. | Link |
| Overcoming Risks | Technical leadership and an agro-environmental approach provided citizen participation and overcame political limitations. | Link |
| Gender Approach | The promotion of balanced participation of women and men (69% men, 31% women) demonstrated the importance of gender inclusion in agro-environmental policies. | Link |
| Multiple Products | Exceeding quantitative targets (250% compliance) through a comprehensive approach allowed addressing various regulatory frameworks simultaneously. | Link |