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ResearchDevelopment SectorAfghanistan — Nationwide2023

Baseline study for a multi-province agricultural livelihoods program

We delivered the baseline study for a USAID-funded agricultural livelihoods program — across eight provinces, within one quarter.

Client
USAID Implementer
Region
Afghanistan — Nationwide
Year
2023

Problem

The implementer needed a donor-grade baseline across eight provinces ahead of program launch. The sampling frame had to support credible end-line comparison four years later.

Approach

  1. 1

    Designed a stratified random sample across eight provinces and three enterprise types.

  2. 2

    Trained and deployed 42 enumerators with real-time data-quality monitoring.

  3. 3

    Delivered KIIs with sector stakeholders and FGDs with target beneficiaries.

  4. 4

    Produced an indicator matrix and dataset aligned to donor M&E requirements.

Result

The baseline was accepted by the donor on first submission and became the reference dataset for the program's mid-term and end-line reviews.

“A disciplined, well-documented baseline that we could defend to the donor without revision.”
M&E Director
USAID Implementer

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