Final evaluation : Bolivian productivity and competitiveness project (BPC)

(IBTCI). The purpose of the final evaluation (FE) was to: (a) evaluate the performance of project results and deliverables from September 30, 2009 through June 30, 2012; (b) highlight lessons learned and best practices developed for MSMEs and public-Private-Alliances (PPAs) that could be replicated; (c) provide recommendations on strategies to promote PPAs in new programs under the Country Development Cooperative Strategy (CDCS) for the period 2012 through 2017 and in the design of new projects; and (d) provide important information of activities that should be taken into account in future projects, methodologies and strategies to be replicated for technical assistance, training and developing PPAs. The evaluation, which took place from October to December 2012, included a review of each of the project objectives: (1) Improve the competitiveness and productivity of selected value chains (2) Strengthen local institutions that support the development of MSMEs; (3) Promote dialogue between key stakeholders to improve the business environment and competitiveness of value chains and MSMEs; and, (4) Leverage funding from the private sector, other donors and public institutions using public-private alliance (PPA)1 funds and other sources of funds. (Excerpt, modified)