Publications and Assessments
CAAP prioritizes evidence-based programming and decision-making, transparency, and knowledge sharing to drive impactful changes. Our publications and assessments provide valuable insights, research findings, and program evaluations that inform stakeholders, partners, and communities about our work, ensuring our programs remain effective, accountable, and aligned with community needs.
1. Research and Assessments
CAAP conducts in-depth assessments to analyze key challenges affecting women, children, and vulnerable communities in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. These studies help shape policy recommendations, program interventions, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that women, girls, and marginalized communities are at the center of our interventions.
- Baseline and Needs Assessments – Identify gaps in gender equality, food security, health, education, and livelihoods.
- Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) Surveys – Conducted more than 15 PDM surveys to assess the impact and efficiency of food, Non-Food Items (NFIs), and cash distributions.
- Baseline Assessment for the Resilience and Institutional Support to Empower Women (RISE) Project – Evaluates women’s economic empowerment and resilience-building initiatives in the Somali Region.
- Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Needs Assessments – Identifies barriers and opportunities for integrating climate resilience strategies into local farming practices.
- Third-Party Monitoring – CAAP served as TPM between September 2022 and April 2023 conducting independent monitoring of WFP’s nutrition programs in the Somali Region, providing actionable recommendations to enhance program quality and accountability.
- Program Evaluations such as Endline surveys, to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of CAAP’s interventions.
- Impact Studies: CAAP conducts success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from CAAP’s projects.
- Gender and Protection Assessments – Analyze barriers to women’s empowerment and protection needs.
- Gender Analysis: CAAP has extensive experience in conducting gender analysis, systematically examining the roles, opportunities, and constraints faced by men and women within their social, economic, and cultural contexts. This includes assessing gender disparities, power dynamics, and structural barriers that hinder women’s development. Through evidence-based research, CAAP identifies key entry points for interventions that address the root causes of gender inequality, ensuring that programs are designed to foster inclusive, equitable, and transformative change.
2. Policy Briefs and Reports
CAAP publishes policy briefs, annual reports, and thematic studies to provide stakeholders with data-driven insights into key development and humanitarian challenges. These include:
- Annual Reports – A comprehensive overview of CAAP’s achievements, impact, and financial accountability.
- Thematic Reports – Focus on climate resilience, disaster response, gender-based violence (GBV), and safeguarding.
- Policy Briefs – Advocacy documents that support evidence-based decision-making at local, national, and international levels.
3. Learning and Knowledge Sharing
CAAP is committed to continuous learning and innovation. Our publications serve as knowledge resources for government agencies, humanitarian organizations, academic institutions, and community partners.
- Training Materials and Toolkits – Capacity-building resources for community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Case Studies – Real-life experiences showcasing the impact of CAAP’s initiatives.
- Community Voices & Testimonials – Stories highlighting the transformative change in beneficiaries’ lives.
Stay Updated
All publications and assessments are available for download on our website. We encourage researchers, policymakers, and development partners to utilize these resources for collaborative action and advocacy.
📩 For inquiries or research collaboration, contact us at: meal@caapeth.org
🌍 Visit our Publications Section: www.caapeth.org/publications
