Abstract
The purpose of this mid-term evaluation of the Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy and Development Project (LEAD) is to evaluate achievement towards expected results and document best practices and lessons learned during the project's implementation. Specifically the evaluation has: (1) assessed the project's results against its targets; (2) effectiveness of project interventions; quality of project management; (3) implications or impact of security vulnerabilities on project implementation and performance; (4) and the impact of coordination and collaboration on results achieved. The evaluation also provides guidance and options for consideration for future local governance program interventions. (Excerpt, modified)