Assignment Name: Mid-Term Review of the Child-Centered Climate Change Adaptation (CCCCA) Project

Country: Bangladesh

Client Name: Save the Children

The “Mid-term Review of the Child-Centred Climate Change Adaptation (CCCCA) Project” was commissioned to assess the project’s progress, effectiveness, and alignment with its intended goals. Implemented by Save the Children and funded under the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), the CCCCA project focused on increasing the adaptive capacities of children and their communities to respond to climate change. The CCCA project emphasized child participation, disability inclusivity, and gender equality in its interventions.

The project was operational in Dhaka, Khulna, and Sirajgonj, targeting vulnerable children, youth, and community groups through schools, local government bodies, and community organizations. Key components included capacity building, development of climate adaptation tools, integration of child-centred approaches into climate policies, and resource mobilization for local-level adaptation measures.

The mid-term review aimed to:

• Assess the current situation of beneficiaries in line with baseline indicators.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of child-centred climate change adaptation tools and planning processes.
• Analyze barriers to gender and disability inclusivity in climate adaptation interventions.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve project implementation and sustainability.

The review adopted a mixed-method approach, using both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. The findings served to refine project strategies, ensure alignment with goals, and enhance the sustainability of outcomes.

The following services were meticulously planned and executed by our team to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the project’s progress, effectiveness, and alignment with its goals, while providing actionable insights for enhancing implementation and sustainability.

Project Planning and Inception:

• Conducted an inception meeting with Save the Children to finalize objectives, methodologies, and work plans.
• Developed an inception report detailing the study design, sampling framework, tools, and timelines.

Document Review:

• Reviewed baseline reports, progress documents, and relevant climate policies (e.g., BCCSAP, NAPA, and iNDC) to contextualize the mid-term review.
• Analyzed project-specific documents, such as annual work plans and the logical framework, to align data collection tools with project indicators.

Tool Development:

• Designed quantitative and qualitative tools, including survey questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guides, and Key Informant Interview (KII) checklists.
• Pre-tested and refined tools to ensure contextual appropriateness and reliability.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Trained enumerators and field supervisors on data collection protocols, digital data entry, and ethical considerations, including child safeguarding.
• Conducted pilot testing of tools and provided feedback to improve field readiness.

Data Collection:

• Conducted 953 household surveys across Dhaka, Khulna, and Sirajgonj, covering school children, youth, and community members.
• Facilitated 16 FGDs with Green Club members, community disaster management committees, and other stakeholders to understand local adaptation practices and challenges.
• Conducted 32 KIIs with sub-national government officials, school management committees, and implementing partners to evaluate institutional capacities and engagement.

Data Management and Quality Assurance:

• Utilized tablet-based data collection tools (KoBoToolbox) for real-time data capture and GPS tagging.
• Implemented rigorous quality control measures, including daily data reviews, spot checks, and back checks.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyzed quantitative data using statistical software to measure progress against baseline indicators and assess impact.
• Synthesized qualitative data to provide insights into community practices, gender and disability inclusivity, and institutional barriers.
• Triangulated findings from various sources to ensure reliability and validity.

Stakeholder Engagement and Validation:

• Organized validation workshops with Save the Children and local stakeholders to discuss preliminary findings and gather feedback.
• Presented key findings through a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and a narrative report.

Recommendations and Reporting:

• Provided actionable recommendations to enhance project implementation, particularly in the areas of child participation, gender sensitivity, and disability inclusion.
• Delivered a final report detailing progress, challenges, and strategies for the remaining project period.

Key Deliverables:

• Comprehensive mid-term review report with quantitative and qualitative findings.
• Dataset and analysis aligned with project indicators.
• Validation workshop proceedings and stakeholder feedback documentation.
• Recommendations for improving project sustainability and aligning with policy frameworks.

This mid-term review offered critical insights into the CCCCA project’s effectiveness and areas for improvement, ensuring a more targeted and impactful approach to child-centred climate change adaptation interventions.