I.M.P.A.C.T.
Impact Monitoring and Programme Assessment for Children of the Tsunami
In the post-Tsunami context, UNICEF is working in almost all the islands and atolls providing supplies and services in the areas of health and nutrition, water and sanitation, education, and child protection. As part of accountability to the island and atoll communities, as well as to our donors and other stakeholders, UNICEF must ensure that communities are receiving the services and supplies in a timely and efficient manner.
UNICEF Maldives has set up a decentralized monitoring system in ten atolls to monitor UNICEF-supported programme interventions. This Field Monitoring Network, I.M.P.A.C.T— Impact Monitoring and Programme Assessment for Children of the Tsunami—is operational in the ten atolls that have received the most UNICEF interventions: Haa Alif, Haa Dhaal, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Thaa, Laamu, Gaaf Alif and Seenu atoll.
Through the I.M.P.A.C.T. network, UNICEF undertakes frequent and structured data collection to verify the results achieved for children and women. Using this data for programme assessment and feedback, UNICEF and Government of Maldives carry out corrective action to follow up implementation and ensure best results for children and women in the Maldives.
The I.M.P.A.C.T. Network has recruited and trained approximately five field monitors in islands within each atoll, with a Team Leader based in the Atoll capital (48 monitors in total to date). Upon request from UNICEF, the Team Leader coordinates monitoring activities within the atoll, and the field monitors collect the data and report back to the Team Leader. These atoll based monitors are supported by UNICEF, and are directly managed by MARK Corporation, a private company contracted by UNICEF to manage the I.M.P.A.C.T. Network.