IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 10 NO. 5 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no5.2024.pg169.189

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Assessment of Humanitarian Intervention in A Post Insurgency Region: A Case Study of Wash Programmes in Geidam and Gujiba LGAs of Yobe State, Nigeria

Abatcha Melemi PhD, Godwin Boniface PhD, Abdullahi Ahmed PhD and Musa Audu PhD

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Abstract

Evaluation of completed interventions is essential for understanding their impact. However, existing evaluations often lack independent scrutiny, primarily funded by donors or implementing organizations. This study aims to provide an unbiased assessment of selected humanitarian interventions on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Gujba and Gaidam Local Government Areas of Yobe State, Nigeria. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods, including cross- sectional surveys and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)/Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), the study examines the effectiveness of WASH services provided by International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)/Donors such as the World Bank, Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), German Corporation (GIZ), among others. Findings indicate that a significant percentage of WASH services in the study areas are provided by these INGOs/donors, with reported effectiveness and efficiency. However, there is room for improvement, particularly for entities with lower discrimination coefficients like the World Bank and USAID. Recommendations include enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of WASH programs, conducting regular assessments of service quality perception, engaging stakeholders for tailored interventions, and investing in capacity building initiatives to empower local communities and organizations for high-quality service delivery. These findings underscore the importance of independent evaluation in ensuring the relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of humanitarian interventions in WASH.

Humanitarian Intervention; WASH: Graded Items Response Rate Theory.

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