Final evaluation of Phase I of the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme
Phase I of the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) runs until the end of 2022 and a subsequent Phase will be implemented. The programme’s focus is on the management of protected areas, corridoes and buffer zones, on the protection of tigers through anti-poaching and monitoring of tigers and prey, and on the livelihoods of communities living in and around tiger habitats to reduce poaching, over-exploitation of forest resources and human wildlife conflicts. A final review of Phase I was conducted to evaluate ITHCP regarding its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impacts and the sustainability of the outcomes. The evaluation considered lessons learned that will be incorporated into the design of Phase II of the ITHCP. PEM delivered an inception report with the detailed methodology, a draft and final evaluation report, and a power-point presentation of the final findings and recommendations.