CARE
TANGO drafted a Development Activity Plan for CARE-Angola as a follow-up project to current program being implemented by the Consortium for Development Relief in Angola (CDRA). The proposal incorporated environmental concerns of development projects, strategies to mitigate any negative environmental impacts, and greater environmental concerns at the state and regional level. This proposal was performed in accordance with USAID and was submitted as the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the proposed development project area.
Vulnerability Assessment Committee (VAC) Methodology
World Food Programme (WFP)
TANGO provided technical assistance to the World Food Programme (WFP) and their partner institutions in reviewing the methodologies of their regional and national Vulnerability Assessment Committees (RVAC & NVAC). The various approaches sought to provide varied indicators in data collection through qualitative and quantitative methodologies at the household, regional, and national levels. TANGO reviewed each of these approaches in nine different countries, determining the appropriateness and effectiveness of each methodology to answer cross-cutting issues such as linkage of food security to poverty, health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, and education. In addition to examining the appropriateness of data collection methods on the ground, TANGO also reviewed how well the results informed policy and decision-makers.
Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis
Comoros Jan 2006 - Mar 2006 In response to recent volcanic activity, TANGO conducted a Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Analysis (CFSVA) for WFP in the Union of the Comoros. Using mixed data collection methods, the analysis identified the size, location and characteristics of the vulnerable population and the underlying causes of food insecurity in the islands. This assessment provided WFP with baseline information for future food aid interventions in emergency situations.
Baseline Study for PACDEC
Democratic Republic of Congo Jan 2005 - Mar 2005 CARE
TANGO assisted CARE-Burundi and CARE-Democratic Republic of Congo to undertake baseline surveys in both countries. The surveys provide a sound benchmark for future monitoring and evaluation of programming effectiveness or externalities. The surveys utilized the Household Livelihood Security framework to determine appropriate development interventions and future activities. Cote d’Ivoire Livelihood Study of War Affected Populations
Cote d'Ivoire Jan 2004 - Jun 2004 CARE-SWARMU (Southern and Western Africa Regional Unit) / World Bank
Although a peace accord to end the open civil war in Côte d’Ivoire was signed by all parties in January 2003, a climate of insecurity persisted, and the breakdown of basic social services in areas outside government control led to food insecurity in the north and west where many households were forced to eat their seeds. The Government of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (GdRCI) requested the World Bank’s assistance, working with CARE as an implementing planner and TANGO International providing technical support to conduct a qualitative and quantitative study in six geographic areas using a mix of data collection methods taking into account the ethical and protection concerns involved with developing profiles of Internally Displaced Persons and refugees who may have been forcibly displaced. The study report consisted of two parts, first a descriptive narrative and analysis of vulnerability for each of the geographic locations. The second part included a set of recommendations for future programming based on needs and opportunities analysis and recommendations for targeting and for monitoring the impact of the forthcoming Relief, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (RRR) program.