Endline Evaluation of the Somaliland Terminating Oppression of women and girls Programme II (STOP II), Somaliland

Endline Evaluation of the Somaliland Terminating Oppression of women and girls Programme II (STOP II), Somaliland

February 7, 2025Posted inHuman Capital and Public Sector Reforms, Social Research
Funded by the European Union, Health Poverty Action (HPA) implemented the Somaliland Terminating Oppression of Women and Girls Programme II (STOP II) to address the urgent challenges of gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somaliland. Running from January 2021 to September 2023, the project focused on the Togdheer and Sool regions, specifically targeting the districts of Burao and Ainabo. [showhide] STOP II sought to raise community awareness about GBV and FGM, improve access to multi-sectoral response services, and advocate for necessary legal and policy reforms. Building on the successes and lessons learned from its predecessor, STOP I, which focused on increasing service access and raising awareness in pilot areas, STOP II expanded its efforts to reach more communities while deepening its impact. INSIGHTS conducted the endline evaluation of the STOP II project to assess its effectiveness in achieving its overall and specific objectives and to evaluate the impact of its outcomes on the targeted communities. The evaluation examined the extent to which the project raised awareness, improved service delivery, and influenced policy and legal frameworks related to GBV and FGM. It also analyzed the project’s contributions to enhancing the well-being of women and girls in the region. The findings provided valuable insights and practical recommendations to inform future programming, ensuring sustained progress toward achieving gender equality and addressing the critical challenges faced by women and girls in Somaliland. [/showhide]
Comprehensive Gender Assessment

Comprehensive Gender Assessment

February 7, 2025Posted inAgriculture and Market Systems, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Human Capital and Public Sector Reforms, Social Research
INSIGHTS conducted a comprehensive Gender Analysis consultancy to support Action Against Hunger (ACF) Somalia in developing gender-transformative programming across its projects and sectors. The primary objective of the consultancy was to analyze gender dynamics and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the integration of gender-transformative approaches across ACF’s programs in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, and livelihoods. The analysis focused on five key domains: laws, policies, and institutional practices influencing decision-making; cultural norms and beliefs; gender roles, responsibilities, and time use; access to and control over assets and resources; and patterns of power and decision-making.In addition to addressing these domains, the study examined best practices for integrating gender considerations into relevant activities. [showhide] It identified current opportunities and proposed strategies and recommendations to address gaps, enabling ACF Somalia to adopt gender-transformative approaches and develop standalone gender and protection programs. The gender analysis was conducted in key regions of Somalia, including Banadir, Bay, Bakool, Lower Juba, Sool, and Nugaal, with final locations determined in consultation with ACF and the consultant. The findings and recommendations are expected to guide ACF Somalia in enhancing program effectiveness and sustainability while addressing gender inequalities and fostering inclusive development. [/showhide]
Development of Community-Level Disaster Risk Management Guidelines in Hirshabelle and Southwest States in Somalia

Development of Community-Level Disaster Risk Management Guidelines in Hirshabelle and Southwest States in Somalia

February 7, 2025Posted inClimate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Human Capital and Public Sector Reforms, Social Research
World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia Country Office together with Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) and Ministries of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (MOHADM) is currently implementing a project, titled “Strengthening and linking federal and state early warning systems” with financial support from the World Bank. The project objective is to strengthen community-oriented disaster early warning systems and capacities in Hirshabelle and Southwest States. [showhide] Through this project, the proposed interventions will pilot disaster early warning systems and approaches, while linking them to national disaster risk management, with the goal of improving national and community disaster preparedness and response capacities. This project is strongly aligned to the Somalia Crisis Recovery Project (SCRP’s) development objectives which is to support the recovery of livelihoods and infrastructure in flood and drought affected areas and strengthen capacity for disaster preparedness nationwide. Taken with the other components of the SCRP, this project will support an integrated flood-drought response and preparedness regime to mitigate against climatic shocks. INSIGHTS is supporting the development of 4 key documents namely Development of community-level disaster risk management guidelines, revise contingency plans, and develop regulatory framework and standard operating procedures for early warning and response efforts on floods and droughts. [/showhide]