2. The problem
How to reach large numbers of poor
to improve their material wellbeing
and political power
……Where state institutions are
weak, incapable and/or unwilling
3. CDD – one response
Direct block grants
Facilitation
community decision making,
implementation and review
5. Change model
OUTPUTS
- Technical
assistance (design,
program rules)
Building Social Capital
(trust, association,
community activities)
Small-scale Infra:
e.g. roads, irrigation,
health centers,
schools built, of high
quality & tailored
towards community
needs
Improved Access and
Use of services – e.g.
access to roads and
markets, school
enrollment, attendance,
professional deliveries,
access to healthcare
Improved local governance
Community skills
improvements
Improved educational and
health outcomes
Training provided
to communities
Funds (Loan, govt
& community
contributions)
Community
participation in
activities
Income-generating
activities supported
INPUTS
INTERMEDIATE
RESULTS
Jobs created
LONGER TERM
OUTCOMES
Community empowerment
Household welfare
increases (consumption,
income, assets)
Sustainable job creation
RISKS/ASSUMPTIONS
Funds are available and disbursed
in a timely manner
Design promotes real participation
rather than patronage
Qualified project staff are in place
Communities are given genuine
opportunities to receive info &
participate
TA & capacity building provided is
sufficient and of high quality
Quality of supply-side interventions
Economic growth
Enabling environment for social, political reforms
External shocks are minimized
(economic, financial, crises, natural disasters)
Thanks to Susan Wong, CDD Impact Evaluation
