Cote d'Ivoire - Forest Investment Project (English)

Ratings for the Forest Investment Project for Cote d'Ivoire were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, the Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and the monitoring and evaluation quality was substantial. Some lessons learned included: mobile transfer payments have had a positive social effect on local forest communities, but better coordination of the payment and transfer mechanism is critical to sustaining the engagement of farmers in results-based agroforestry in support of the GoCI's zero deforestation agriculture. In the context of the FIP project, a crucial lesson learned is the value of cross-sector collaboration, particularly between environmental, forestry, and agricultural sectors. This collaboration is instrumental in addressing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management by enabling a holistic approach to conservation, addressing multifaceted challenges such as deforestation, habitat degradation, biodiversity loss and livelihoods more effectively. Cross-sectoral cooperation has also encouraged institutional knowledge sharing and synergy in resource management and strengthened policy alignment and coordination. By recognizing and fostering partnerships that transcend traditional sector boundaries, projects can leverage diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives to effectively address deforestation and promote the sustainable management of forest resources, ultimately contributing to both environmental conservation and socio-economic development goals.