Goals
To provide an independent external evaluation of the project achievement results against what was expected to be achieved and draw lessons that can improve the sustainability of benefits from this project and aid in the overall enhancement of future programming.


Project Summary
GEF (Global Environment Fund) supported the collaboration between Conservation International (CI) and the Government of Timor Leste to implement a project titled “Securing the Long-term Conservation of Timor-Leste’s Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services through the Establishment of a Functioning National Protected Area System and the Improvement of Natural Resource Management in Priority Catchment Corridors” (TLSNAP).

The TLSNAP Project was conducted from June 2018 to January 2024. It was implemented in 10 villages in two protected areas: Mount Fatumasin/Kutulau Protected Area and Mount Legumau Protected Area.

DMP conducted the evaluation from August to December 2023. For this, they conducted a desk review and qualitative data collection methods, such as FGD and KII. For the FGD and KII, DMP interviewed the project beneficiaries, staff of the implementing and executing agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.