Implementer-led evaluation and learning (IMPEL) evaluation of SPIR II RFSA: Presentation of endline findings

This presentation reports endline findings from the impact evaluation of the SPIR II Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) in Ethiopia, which tested combinations of livelihoods programming, nutrition interventions, and maternal cash transfers among households participating in the Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP). Results show that the program improved financial inclusion, savings, access to credit, livestock ownership, and livestock-related income, while helping households buffer against worsening poverty and food insecurity in an increasingly challenging context. Households receiving the combined package that included maternal cash transfers achieved additional benefits, including higher food consumption scores, reduced childhood diarrhea, improved early childhood stimulation, and modest gains in women’s decision-making and male engagement in childcare. However, despite earlier improvements in child feeding practices, the evaluation found no statistically significant effects on child stunting or wasting. Overall, the findings suggest that integrated livelihoods, nutrition, and cash transfer interventions can strengthen household resilience and well-being, particularly when complemented by targeted support to mothers. -Abstract generated by Copilot AI 2.2