Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions

When implementing adaptation initiatives in transboundary basins, it is important to ensure that the allocated resources lead to the intended objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. Monitoring facilitates an ongoing assessment of progress made in implementing planned initiatives. The closely linked, but essentially separate, process of evaluation provides an independent assessment of how effective initiatives are in achieving set objectives. This can guide mid-course adjustments that may be needed and inform the allocation of scarce resources to activities known to deliver. Moreover, the adaptive water management approach requires regular evaluation and updating of the adaptation strategy.

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