The Final Review of the Restoration/ Rehabilitation of Waterways Project in the Philippines, Phase I
The Restoration/Rehabilitation of Waterways Project in the Philippines Phase 1 was implemented 2008-2011. The overall objective of the project was to provide measures for flood prevention and control through delivery of dredging equipment, supplemented with technical assistance for operation and maintenance.
The purpose of the Final Review was to assess the project’s development effects and sustainability, as well as to provide recommendations for the potential next phase.
The Restoration/Rehabilitation of Waterways Project in the Philippines Phase 1 was implemented 2008-2011. The overall objective of the project was to provide measures for flood prevention and control through delivery of dredging equipment, supplemented with technical assistance for operation and maintenance.
The Phase 1 consisted of:
i. procurement of six Watermaster Classic III (WM) dredgers and training of the operating personnel,
ii. dredging site development, and
iii. initial dredging in the developed sites, about two years for each site.
The project was financed through the Finnish concessional credit scheme that is part of the official development cooperation of Finland. Finnish company Aquamec Ltd provided the dredgers. The buyer and the project implementing agency was the Department of Public Works and Highways of the Philippines (DPWH).
The purpose of the Final Review was to assess the project’s development effects and sustainability, as well as to provide recommendations for the potential next phase.
The evaluation approach was set to provide an independent analysis of the project, focusing on its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability. The evaluation team assessed the viability of the investment taking into account the Philippine policy context and the relevant development planning within flood control and environmental management. Furthermore, the evaluation team assessed the socio-economic benefits of the project.
The project’s potential socio-economic development impact, especially for the poor, is essential in the context of the Government of Finland development policy. The evaluation exercise was intended not only to assess the actual planning, implementation and achievements of the project but also to reflect upon its potential in the overall flood management context. The evaluation was also expected to provide findings, conclusions and recommendations for the future dredging implementation.