PED guidebook main sxn rev6. FINAL.pdf - LGRC DILG 10

Project Evaluation and Development2.2.4 In the preceding step, the PED analyst needs to refer back to the PDIP. Oneshould watch out for projects that have been forcibly subdivided in order toescape being subjected to a complete PED. A possible red flag is forprojects that are proposed to be implemented in the same locality.Example (h): Consider again the P 10 million Communal Irrigation Project. Theexpected output is a communal irrigation system that will generate 100 hectares ofirrigation service area. The expected outcome is increased cropping intensity,leading to increased palay production and reduced volatility in the supply of palay.The expected impact is increased farm income of the farmer beneficiaries andreduced volatility in income stream. The pathway may be illustrated as follows:P 10 million projectAdmin costIncreased Cropping intensityIncreased Palay outputReduced volatility in supplyIncreased Farm incomeReduced volatility in income streamThe main diagnostic question is: Is the irrigation system all that is needed toincrease cropping intensity, increase palay output and reduce volatility in supply?In other words, does it qualify as a stand-alone project? Obviously not.Constructing an irrigation system will not be enough to produce the outcome thatthe project promises. We know that, in addition to good weather, there has to beadequate water supply for the CIS to be able to provide irrigation service. Thus,we should include as project component systems for watershed managementand proper operations and maintenance of the CIS. Proper farm managementhas a direct effect on farm output. We may want to enhance current practices byproviding technical assistance to farmers. Now, from increased farm output toincreased farm income, there is the intermediate process of postharvest andmarketing. We may want to include components in the project that enhance theefficiency of postharvest facilities and improves the marketing strategies of thefarmers.RGEdillon January 200622