Zimbabwe RFSA Inception Workshop/Process Evaluation Report

The report evaluates the effectiveness of the inception workshop process for the Zimbabwe Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA). The PCS Associate Award supports implementing partners to design and implement evidence-based activities that result in substantial and sustainable food and nutrition security gains. The inception workshop aimed to facilitate a joint review and discussion of key information gaps, refine formative and implementation research plans, gain a common understanding of expectations for stakeholder engagement strategies, and build working relationships to facilitate future collaboration. The workshop was attended by RFSA teams, BHA staff, and FSSM representatives. The report highlights the achievements of the inception workshop, including the joint review and discussion of key information gaps, refinement of formative and implementation research plans, and development of a shared understanding of refinement year expectations and deliverables. The PCS adaptations, including ideas for BHA to consider, are also presented in the report. The evaluation found that the pre-inception technical assistance strengthened partner capacity, with 75% of respondents stating that the assistance improved their understanding of the RFSA's objectives and scope of work. The quality of pre-inception technical support was also rated highly, with 85% of respondents agreeing that the support was of high quality. The report also presents the results of surveys conducted among Inception Workshop participants, which showed high levels of satisfaction with the workshop and the technical assistance provided. The surveys also highlighted the importance of community engagement and the need for continued learning and capacity building. The PCS Associate Award made several recommendations to enhance the pre-inception process, including the need for more effective communication and coordination between BHA and RFSA teams. The report concludes by highlighting the importance of continued collaboration and coordination between BHA, RFSA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the RFSA. The report also presents several tables and figures, including a summary of key challenges and proposed adaptations, survey response rates among Inception Workshop participants, and the number of participants in pre-inception TA sessions. These tables and figures provide additional information on the evaluation findings and recommendations. Overall, the Zimbabwe RFSA Inception Workshop/Process Evaluation Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the inception workshop process and highlights the achievements and challenges of the RFSA. The report provides valuable insights for BHA, RFSA teams, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the RFSA.