they are better able to cope with droughts at the household and community levels
through enhanced access to clean water over longer drought periods, leading to
improved household hygiene. They are also experiencing less armed conflict
between communities which increases the success of any adaptation strategies
they are involved in.
15.7 Lessons Learnt
• Adaptation indicators not necessarily different from development indicators
depending on the context.
22 As can be seen from the indicators developed by
communities and the dimensions of resilience, most of the indicators are measuring people’s/communities well-being. What distinguishes the two is the
contextualization of the results using climate data. However this was not possible at the time of the study.
• Communities that have been trying to adapt to a changing climate are able to
understand M&E concepts when simplified, of short and long term changes to
their livelihoods due to adaptation interventions and are able to assess progress
in change pathways depicted in a theory of change.
Table 15.4 Outcome assessment from Sericho ward
Indicator
1
2 3 4
5
Explanation on rating
Not
achieved
Fully
achieved
Access to
water for
livestock
X
Water is available in short distances
unlike in the past due to water being
available in the pans. Livestock have
separate water points with clean water
Access to
water for
domestic use
X
Only 2 out of 5 locations don’t have
water, water is available in the pans and
wells. Humans have separate water
points with clean water
NRM (dedha)
meetings held
X
Dedhas have been successful in resolving conflicts. They have one official
meeting day per month but can be called
upon anytime there is conflict
No. of
resource based
conflict cases
X
The only conflicts that still exist in the
area are quarrels which don’t result in
armed conflict. The dedha have been
able to manage the conflicts arising
Source: LTS Africa (2015). Indicator Review
22 See note 11.
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through enhanced access to clean water over longer drought periods, leading to
improved household hygiene. They are also experiencing less armed conflict
between communities which increases the success of any adaptation strategies
they are involved in.
15.7 Lessons Learnt
• Adaptation indicators not necessarily different from development indicators
depending on the context.
22 As can be seen from the indicators developed by
communities and the dimensions of resilience, most of the indicators are measuring people’s/communities well-being. What distinguishes the two is the
contextualization of the results using climate data. However this was not possible at the time of the study.
• Communities that have been trying to adapt to a changing climate are able to
understand M&E concepts when simplified, of short and long term changes to
their livelihoods due to adaptation interventions and are able to assess progress
in change pathways depicted in a theory of change.
Table 15.4 Outcome assessment from Sericho ward
Indicator
1
2 3 4
5
Explanation on rating
Not
achieved
Fully
achieved
Access to
water for
livestock
X
Water is available in short distances
unlike in the past due to water being
available in the pans. Livestock have
separate water points with clean water
Access to
water for
domestic use
X
Only 2 out of 5 locations don’t have
water, water is available in the pans and
wells. Humans have separate water
points with clean water
NRM (dedha)
meetings held
X
Dedhas have been successful in resolving conflicts. They have one official
meeting day per month but can be called
upon anytime there is conflict
No. of
resource based
conflict cases
X
The only conflicts that still exist in the
area are quarrels which don’t result in
armed conflict. The dedha have been
able to manage the conflicts arising
Source: LTS Africa (2015). Indicator Review
22 See note 11.
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