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Good practices of initiative:
ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural performance in projects supported by CAF | Assess the impact of CAF interventions on agricultural productivity based on the adoption of new technologies. | Effectiveness | Percentage (%) of average yield increase. | 01-01-2014 | 0 | 30 | 01-01-2024 | 28 | 93 | Link |
| Average income of producers benefiting from irrigation programs | It measures the effect of investments in irrigation on family income and agricultural production. | Effectiveness | Percentage (%) increase in revenue | 01-01-2014 | 0 | 47 | 01-01-2024 | 40 | 85 | Link |
| Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices | Evaluate the effectiveness of projects in promoting the adoption of practices such as water harvesting, silvopasture, and the use of improved seeds. | Effectiveness | Percentage (%) of beneficiary producers who adopted new practices | 01-01-2014 | 30 | 70 | 01-01-2024 | 65 | 93 | Link |
| Access to markets and agri-food logistics services | Measures the effectiveness of actions aimed at marketing, storage, and traceability of production. | Effectiveness | Number of producers benefiting. | 01-01-2014 | 0 | 15000 | 01-01-2024 | 12500 | 83 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Execution of the total program budget | Evaluates the financial efficiency in the use of funds allocated to the project. | Efficiency | Percentage (%) of budget execution | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 100 | 96 | Link | ||
| Projects that meet established implementation schedules | It measures operational efficiency based on compliance with the implementation deadlines of the projects financed. | Efficiency | Percentage (%) of projects. | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 90 | 85 | Link | ||
| Projects with technical and financial reports submitted on time | Evaluates administrative efficiency in institutional accountability and monitoring. | Efficiency | Percentage (%) of projects. | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 95 | 92 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects with regenerative agricultural practices implemented | Assess environmental sustainability through the adoption of practices that restore soil fertility and capture carbon. | Sustainability | Percentage (%) of projects | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 90 | 88 | Complies | Link | |
| Projects that guarantee community participation in productive management | It measures social sustainability by including local communities in decision-making and resource management. | Sustainability | Percentage (%) of projects. | 2014-01-01 | 60 | 95 | 95 | Complies | Link | |
| Projects that keep their production systems operational three years after closure | Assess the long-term economic sustainability of the systems implemented. | Sustainability | Percentage (%) of projects | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 85 | 84 | Partial | Link | |
| Average water use in technical irrigation systems | Measures environmental sustainability through the efficient use of water resources. | Sustainability | Percentage (%) reduction | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 20 | 18.4 | Complies | Link | |
| Projects that maintain institutional or financial partnerships after completion | Assess institutional sustainability through the continuity of cooperation and financing networks. | Sustainability | Percentage (%) of projects. | 2014-01-01 | 0 | 90 | 90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability requires a combination of financing and technical assistance. | Projects with access to credit must be accompanied by ongoing technical assistance to ensure that investments generate sustainable productive and environmental improvements. | Link |
| The territorial approach enhances efficiency and local ownership. | Interventions involving territorial planning and the participation of local actors achieve greater impact and reduce operating costs, improving institutional efficiency. | Link |
| Technological innovation must be adapted to the social and climatic context. | Technology transfer is most successful when it takes into account agroecological conditions, local knowledge, and the socioeconomic constraints of producers. | Link |
| Measuring impact facilitates policy sustainability. | Having robust monitoring and evaluation systems in place makes it possible to demonstrate results, attract additional investment, and sustain policies beyond the initial funding. | Link |
| Inter-agency cooperation amplifies results. | Coordination between governments, development banks, and multilateral organizations increases the efficiency and scope of programs in the agricultural sector. | Link |