Impact
Impact considers the positive and negative changes produced by an
adaptation intervention, directly or indirectly, intended or unintended.
This involves the main impacts and effects resulting from the activity
on the local social, economic, environmental and other development
indicators. The examination should be concerned with both intended and
unintended results and must also include the positive and negative
impact of external factors. When evaluating the impact of an adaptation
project, it is useful to consider the following questions:
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What has happened as a result of the adaptation project?
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What real difference has the adaption project made to the
beneficiaries?
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To what extent has the adaptation project reduced vulnerability and/or
enhanced adaptive capacity?