Meket Livelihood Development Project MLDP (Ethiopia) phase II Evaluation Report

2.1 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.7 Institution and capacity strengthening on IE

Recommendation: 15. Build on existing traditional structures in communities wherever this is possible as it can contribute to appropriateness, motivation and interest of the community with regard to IE issues.

Reference: Tessema, Ato Tsegahun; Tadess, Beyen; Getahun, Zewditu; Buta, Ato Mengistu, 2008, Meket Livelihood Development Project MLDP (Ethiopia) phase II Evaluation Report, Final evaluation, Save the Children UK, Addis Ababa.

Sample evidence: the evaluation noted the use of traditional institutional systems, such as keres, (traditional group associations) in the development of community tourism and grain and seed banks was useful for gaining the motivation and interest of the community.