Gaps in information collection, analysis and dissemination identified, capacity development support to establish linkage between humanitarian response and food security provided, personnel support to bridge technical gap provided.

The agency has been supported through procurement of vehicles, communication equipment, shelter materials, kitchen utensils, rub halls to strengthen the capacity in non food areas.The DPPA information center was also supported through procurement of IT equipment, assignment of International and national staff to support the modernization process. Independent evaluation was carried out by international consultant, need assessment conducted and discussed among stakeholders, Digital library established. Final report submitted to CID and another report to USAID is under preparation.
Assessment to identify gaps carried out and findings discussed among multi-stakeholders, digital library established, capacity building training provided for DPPA staff.

Strengthened MoTI & ECCSA with  technology equipment,  commission for impact assessment study, preparation for WTO negotiation

Conducted impact assessment studies on SPS, TBT, TRIMS & custom valuation.
Strengthen the WTO reference center with office machines, books, internet and the center is serving as a source of information for those interested in WTO & related areas. 
For easy access of information website developed for Export Promotion Dept at MoTI.

Income/livelihood diversified, social services improved to pastoralists, capacity development to government and civil society promoted, environment rehabilitation and development strengthened.

Community based saving and credit system developed, 10 income generation women groups established and seed capital provided, Artisan training on ventilated latrine and fuel saving stoves provided. 8 Veterinary clinics and livestock handling facilities constructed, water supply schemes rehabilitated and shallow wells dug, Alternative basic education facilities constructed, Hafir dam constructed,  Nursery stations established and about half a million seedlings raised and planted. Different capacity development training on gender, conflict prevention, social mobilization and HIV/AIDS provided.

Enhance the capacity of the Ethiopian Institute of the Ombudsman to receive investigate and follow up on complaints related to mal-administration  and Expand public outreach programs and public awareness on the activities of the institution.

Various operational Manuals and work guidelines  for the institution have been developed and put into use,  Capacity building trainings have been conducted to strengthen the professional staff to discharge their responsibilities and equip them with necessary tools. Media and other IEC materials have been used extensively to raise Public awareness and promote Human Rights.

Project will be closed at the end of 2008. Reports are currently being compiled. The new Democratic Institutions program is expected to take over further capacity building activities of the institute.

Electoral Bodies institutional capacity strengthened.

Training in HIV/AIDS mainstreaming institutionalized in regional mangement institutes and higher learning instituts    
Leadership capaicty of regional HAPCOs,  sector offices and CSOs improved    
Coordination, planning and monitoring capacity of federal and regional HAPCOs strengthened

HIV/AIDS mainstreaming training provided for government sector focal persons at regional levels
Multisectoral Plan of Action for Universal Access 2007-2010 developed
Capacity Assessement of national Partnership Forum conducted

The project  primarily assist  effective and efficient  implementation of all programs and projects  in supporting  the the development of capacities of implementing partners . The implementation capacity of counter parts  has been improved in the areas of Financial management, asset inventory, NEX audit rectification, etc.
The project will contribute to one of  the UNDAF outcome "Contribute to the achievement of Millennium Declaration principles through enhanced democratic empowerment and participation at grassroots level through justice sector reform, civil service and civil service society capacity Building and promotion of declaration at all levels, including upholding of human right principles, transparency and accountability".

Timely feed back through back to office report indicates that different technical supports have been rendered to IPs for effective and efficient implementation of project and programs. As a result, there is a  tendency of improvement in Financial management, maintaining books of account , rectification of NEX audit findings, inventory of project asset and the like.
Implementation capacities of counter parts particularly of " BoFEDs"has shown  a progress  in terms of coordinating, managing and undertaking quality assurance of UN  assisted programs .

Institutionalization of Community Conversation methodology in Health Extension Worker Training programmes
Documentation and dissemination of lessons learned in community conversation

Documentation and dissemination of best practices in community conversation conducted in three regions

• To contribute to the national effort in bringing accelerated growth and fighting against poverty in Ethiopia
• Strengthen partnership between the Ethiopian government, national stakeholders and international donor community towards the achievement of the MDGs
• Supported regional SDRP/MDGs sensitization and planning workshops
  

• Mechanism for policy dialogue in place and operational
• Contributed to the mainstreaming of important policy agenda such as gender equality, urban development, safety net rural growth and private sector development
  

• Gender needs and disparities identified
• Gender sensitive planning and monitoring system integrated into PASDEP
  

• Technical advisory support provided to the Ministry
• Area of intervention identified
  

Strengthened Economic Growth Corridor (EGC) knowledge; A national strategic framework for developing and utilizing economic growth corridors ready; At least one economic growth corridor identified and studied well    ready for investment, Public-Private Partnership fostered;  Strengthened agro-industry and  promotion of pro-poor trade. 

Two high policy forums helped strengthen EGC knowledge; Draft Public-Private Dialogue Forum manual ready; Agro-industry master plan drafted for three products.

Support regional HIV/AIDS prevention and control offices to set universal access targets and develop joint plan of action
Conduct National AIDS Spending assessement
Support the introduction ofbalanced score card method in federal and regional HAPCOs

Twor regional HIV/AIDS prevention and control offices supported to sdevelop joint plan of action
120 staff members of federal and regional HIV/AIDS prevention and Control office trained in the balanced score card methodology

1. Overall institutional capacities of BoFED and selected WoFEDs developed to a level in which the best practices of the planning, management and coordination of the projects are performed using the PIM;
   
2. Overall institutional capacities of the Sector Bureaus, selected Woreda offices, schools, Farmers' Training Centres, developed to a level, in which public service delivery would be undertaken in a better way, and procures are in place for data collection, analysis and reporting on health;
   
3. Over 18 research initiatives undertaken by the medical professionals in a conducive research environment, and over 50 health professionals used the research facilities in their work, having developed their career, knowledge and skills; and
4. A user-friendly M&E system set up and functional in MoARD, linking the centre and several Regions, with the full ownership of the government.

Since the implementation of activities started in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, it is not known yet the results.