- Author: Dahri Tanjung
- From: Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Empowerment, The Insitute of Research and Community Empowerment, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
Abstract:
Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS) introduced strengthening community livelihoods program that resistant to climate risks in West Timor. Thus the evaluation study aims to (1) evaluate the results and impact of the project intervention activities and (2) analyze socio-economics of the project performance. This study sampled in three villages in two districts in NTT. Data and information are collected from documentation, interviews, observation, and focus group discussion. While the analysis of data using qualitative analysis techniques that processed based on categories of data which further described in accordance with the purpose of research. Beside that is used of quantitative analysis techniques to determine the increase of farmers? income targets from before to after program, and financial analysis of water infrastructure investment. Based on the analysis above, it can be stated that empowerment has been successfully performed, as demonstrated by the economic approach as income of the group has increased and they feel their social status increases. Financial analysis showed that water infrastructure investment is profitable and feasible. Based on these results we proposed recommendation to conducted next steps, such as the development programs to other areas with a similar pattern to the location of the existing program.
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