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Evaluation Review of the Clean Air Agenda Adaptation Theme: Review of Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement Findings
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The following section sets out overall conclusions regarding the relevance and performance of the CAA Adaptation Theme. Given the fact that the evaluation findings were based on evidence from programs early in implementation, the conclusions are limited in scope.
Relevance
The Adaptation Theme appears to be a relevant government activity based on the results of the Adaptation Evaluation Review. The programs funded under the Adaptation Theme addressed ongoing climate change and air quality issues that would not be otherwise addressed.
Performance
Given the limitations noted earlier, we can draw only tentative conclusions on the performance of the Theme.
- The evidence, both financial and non-financial, on expected implementation, plus the generally positive comments made by Theme stakeholders on the overall management and accountability of the Adaptation Theme, appears to indicate that the programs within the Adaptation Theme constitute the appropriate preliminary steps to implement the Theme.
- The available outcome evidence also indicates that the programs are moving toward achievement of the goals of the Theme, albeit at a very early stage in their progress.
- Furthermore, although stakeholders indicated that the Adaptation Theme was viewed as less cohesive than other Clean Air Agenda Themes, the Theme management structure, particularly the Directors General Management Committee, appears to be operating effectively.
- Evidence on early lessons learned noted the importance of engaging with external stakeholders and recognized that adaptation is one of many competing priorities and that sustained effort on the part of all partners will be required to address the issues.
Given the early indicators of success and the statements made by Adaptation Theme stakeholders regarding the uncertain future of the Theme beyond March 2011, there is a need for additional, formal planning as a Theme to decide how to move forward based on the preliminary evidence of success.
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