Key Partner
Introduction
PIMPAC is a network of partners committed to improving capacity for ecosystem-based management throughout the Pacific island region. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the degree of impact PIMPAC has had over the past 10+ years in building capacity toward effective site-based management that ultimately contributes to positive social and ecological changes. It also aims at examining challenges to overcome, successes to build on, and ways to improve PIMPAC moving into the next 10 years.
PIMPAC was developed, designed, and updated over time to reflect partner needs and input. This survey was designed to understand your perceptions and opinions of PIMPAC. There are no right or wrong answers. Results of this survey will be shared with you by PIMPAC Coordinators and will feed into the next phase of strategic planning. Your total honesty and constructive criticism is both appreciated and critical to help improve PIMPAC.
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Authority: The collection of this information is authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-562; 16 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.
Purpose: The purpose of the evaluation survey is for NOAA to better understand the effectiveness of the capacity development efforts of the Pacific Islands Managed and Protected Area Community, as known as PIMPAC. NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program has provided partial funding via grants to PIMPAC since 2010.
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Enumerators to Collect and Review the Pre-Evaluation Information and Checklist
Talk Story Time – How did you get involved in PIMPAC? (TAKE BULLETED NOTES)
Category 1: Quality of Approach that PIMPAC Uses for Capacity Development
These first questions are about the “big picture” of PIMPAC. We are examining if PIMPACs overall approach to capacity development for effective site based and ecosystem based management is the most strategic one possible. Over the past 10+ years PIMPAC’s carried out capacity development using the following approaches 1) training and technical support on various topics, 2) learning exchanges, 3) coordination and leveraging funds, and 4) partnership building with academic institutions.
Please rate the extent that each of the following approaches has been carefully designed and planned to develop and strengthen site-based management capacity in the Pacific region. Ranking is from 0 -10 with 0 being not at all, 5 being moderately, and 10 very highly, or Don’t know (D/K).
Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Moderately Very Highly DK NKA
Learning Exchanges
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Moderately Very Highly DK NKA
Coordination and Leveraging Funds
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Moderately Very Highly DK NKA
Partnership Building with Academic Institutions
` 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Moderately Very Highly DK NKA
Which of the existing approaches is best designed and planned to successfully develop and strengthen site-based management capacity throughout the Pacific Islands? (CHOOSE ONLY ONE)
____Training and Technical Support
____Learning Exchanges
____Coordination and Leveraging Funds
____Partnership with Academic Institutions
Given what is most needed for capacity development to be successful in the region, to what extent is the PIMPAC overall approach for capacity development doing what it should do?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DK NKA
Not at all Moderately Fully
Explain your answer:
Capture in bullet points for each specific idea unless there is a direct quote. Avoid taking notes partially or inaccurately. Or record and transcribe!
Are there any other approaches that PIMPAC should use for capacity development?
To what extent do you use the PIMPAC strategic plan, to plan and design training and technical assistance or other capacity development activities?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Somewhat Fully D/K NKA
C2: Efficiency of input to produce outputs
The next set of questions explore the effectiveness* of PIMPAC’s coordination and communications to plan and implement capacity development activities, including clarity of the roles of various PIMPAC partners. ***For the purpose of this survey, the term “Effective” is defined as “successful in producing a desired or intended result”. Please use the following scale to answer the following questions with 0 being not effective at all and 10 being very effective.
How effectively has PIMPAC communication and coordination supported capacity development activities?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
How effectively has PIMPAC Coordination and Communication raised awareness of different PIMPAC activities and outcomes?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
How effectively has PIMPAC Coordination and Communication fostered collaboration among advisors & mentors of different thematic training areas?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
How can PIMPAC Coordination and Communication Improve in the Future? [Do not read choices. Capture notes FIRST, THEN check THOSE THAT APPLY and confirm The CHECKED answers ARE CORRECT with THE interviewee.]
More coordination calls
More face-to-face meetings
More updates about PIMPAC activities
More funding support for coordination and communications
More coordination of funding for capacity development
Improved PIMPAC Website
More training videos
Sharing more about training opportunities
Sharing more about training implementation and results
Others, specify ____________________________________________________
NOTES:
What is you’re top 2 preferred methods for receiving information about PIMPAC?
Social media
List serve/ Email
Website
Newsletters
Face-to-face via PIMPAC facilitator
Other
To what extent are the roles of the following PIMPAC community partners clearly understood?
NOAA PIMPAC Coordinator: (If asked who, explain it is Mike Lameier)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
MCT PIMPAC Coordinator: (If asked who, explain it is Betty Sigrah)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
PIMPAC Jurisdictional Team: : (If asked who, explain they are XX)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
PIMPAC Mentors: (If asked who, explain they are XX)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
PIMPAC Advisors: (If asked who, explain they are XX)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
PIMPAC Partner Networks and Organizations: (If asked who, explain it is NOAA, MCT, TNC, DOI, Rare, MIC, LMMA,???)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
How effective are PIMPAC Coordinators at coordinating capacity development?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Clear at all Clear Very Clear D/K NKA
Overall, is the use of regional advisors for providing training and technical guidance effective? (If asked who list these as the regional advisors include Pete Houk, Javi Cuesto-Buenos, Supin Wongbusarakum, Meghan Gombos, Liz Terk??)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Is the use of regional mentors for providing on-going training and technical assistance effective? (If asked who list these as the mentors include Wayne Andrew, Berna Gorong, Angel Jonathan, Mark Aguon, XX?)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Ask all interviewees except MCT/TNC who will be asked to provide info during desk review.
On average what amount of funding and in-kind support does your organization contribute to PIMPAC activities (i.e. capacity development/strategic plan activities)? Through this question we hope to understand the financial amount of resources that are going toward PIMPAC activities collectively. [Read all choices and ask them to select one.]
_____Less than $500
_____$500 - $1000
_____$1001 - $5000
_____$5001 – $10,000
_____Greater than $10,000
C3: Results and Outcomes from PIMPAC Activities
This next set of questions explores how effective PIMPAC has been at improving capacity for site based management, and factors that have fostered or hindered effectiveness. For the purpose of this survey, the term “Effective” is defined as “successful in producing a desired or intended result”.
How effective have each of the following been at improving capacity for site-based management in your jurisdiction?
Training and Technical Support
Management planning Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Adaptive Management Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Socio-economic Monitoring Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Marine Biological Monitoring Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Terrestrial Biological Monitoring Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Enforcement & Compliance Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Climate Change Adaptation Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Management Effectiveness (MPAME) Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Strategic Communications /Behavior Change Training and Technical Support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Learning Exchanges
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Leveraging Funds for capacity development
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Partnership Building with Academic Institutions
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
Overall Capacity Development
How effective has PIMPAC been at improving capacity for site-based management overall IN YOUR JURISDICTION?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
How effective has PIMPAC been at improving capacity for site-based management overall IN THE REGION?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not Effective at all Effective Very Effective D/K NKA
To what extent has PIMPAC been effective at fostering ecosystem based management approaches (i.e. integrating land and sea connections, and human dimensions into management planning and activities)?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Extent Moderate Extent High Extent D/K NKA
What are the top three factors that have fostered PIMPAC progress in developing capacity for site based management? [Do not read choices. Capture notes FIRST, THEN check The THREE THAT APPLY and confirm with THE interviewee whether The CHECKED answers ARE CORRECT.]
Inclusive and Flexible Approach
____Informal Approach
____Flexibility in funding & tech support to respond to emerging needs
____Inclusion of all who are interested
Regionally-Based and Ongoing Support
____Regionally based mentors
____On-going support of trainers/tech support
____On-going funding commitment from NOAA/MCT/TNC
Coordination and Sharing of Information
____Learning exchanges
____Coordination of capacity support
____Sharing information/examples/case studies between partners/jurisdictions
____Toolkits/Guidance materials
____ Coordination among training and technical assistant areas (i.e. management planning, SEM, enforcement, CCA and biophysical monitoring)
Needs-Based and Strategic
____Strategic plans to guide activities
____Capacity assessments of jurisdictions
Strong Relationships/Trust
____Between coordinators and funders
____Between coordinators and mentors
____Between advisors and local teams
____Between mentors and local teams
____Between teams and communities
____All of the above
____Strong network/links between people and organizations
____ Community commitment/involvement
Other
____
?
Describe_____________________
NOTES:
What are the top three barriers that have hindered PIMPAC progress (i.e. developing capacity for improving management effectiveness)? [Do not read choices. Capture notes FIRST, THEN check THE THREE THAT APPLY and confirm The CHECKED answers ARE CORRECT with THE interviewee.]
____High staff turnover
____Small number of organization staff
____Lack of follow-up after training
____Not enough training/technical support
____Lack of communication among partners
____Lack of political will to support necessary capacity
____Lack of funding
____Lack of organizational capacity
____Poor telecommunication infrastructure
____Limited in person interaction with coordinators
____Limited in person interaction with mentors/advisors
____Limited in person interaction with partner organizations
____Other? ___________________________
NOTES:
The following questions are about training and technical support provided by PIMPAC advisors and mentors
Please rate the following statements from 0 -10 with 0 being not at all and 10 being greatly, or Don’t know (D/K):
PIMPAC trainings and technical support lead to direct use of skills in participants’ jobs
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Somewhat Greatly D/K NKA
PIMPAC trainings and technical support lead to direct application of skills at sites
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Not at all Somewhat Greatly D/K NKA
C4: Outcomes and Contributions PIMPAC Activities to Long Term Impacts (Conservation targets, Management Effectiveness, Community Resilience)
This section of questions focuses on PIMPAC’s contribution to improving management of natural resources, and ultimately the health of resources and communities that depend on them.
In your opinion, to what extent has PIMPAC contributed to a positive change in the following?
Local team’s capacity to implement effective site-based management
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Management of protected areas
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Ecosystem-based management
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Overall ecosystem health
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Natures benefits to people (e.g. food, coastal protection, cultural identity, clean water)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Community resilience to the impacts of climate change and/or decline in natural resources
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Community well-being
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Contribution Moderately Very High Contribution D/K NKA
Evidence- For answers with very high ratings (9/10), please share an example of how PIMPAC has contributed to positive change.
C5: Adaptive Capacity (monitoring, evaluation, adaptation, and learning)
This section explores how PIMPAC carries out adaptive management. This includes strategic planning, monitoring progress over time, learning from experience, and adapting to address gaps and emerging issues.
PIMPAC assesses the difference in knowledge and skills before and after PIMPAC activities (i.e. trainings and/or technical support (e.g. pre-post test)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Never Sometimes Always D/K NKA
PIMPAC monitors changes over time to understand long term capacity development outcomes of training and technical support
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Never Sometimes Always D/K NKA
To what extent does PIMPAC take steps to ensure efficiency of operations and effectiveness at achieving desired results?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Extent Moderate Extent Very High Extent D/K NKA
To what extent has the PIMPAC strategic planning process been effective at supporting adaptive management?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Extent Moderate Extent Very High Extent D/K NKA
To what extent has monitoring the results of PIMPAC activities been used to support adaptation of the strategic approach?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Extent Moderate Extent Very High Extent D/K NKA
To what extent are lessons documented and shared in a manner that promotes learning by the PIMPAC community?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No Extent Moderate Extent Very High Extent D/K NKA
*IF ANSWER IS 9 OR 10 PROVIDE EXAMPLE IF POSSIBLE. EXAMPLE:
PIMPAC has focused on the following capacity development topics in the first 10+ years. For each, rate high, medium, or low priority for PIMPAC members in the next 5 years.
_____ Management planning High Medium Low
_____ Adaptive Management High Medium Low
_____ Socio-economic Monitoring High Medium Low
_____ Biological Monitoring High Medium Low
_____ Enforcement & Compliance High Medium Low
_____ Climate Change Adaptation High Medium Low
_____ Management Effectiveness (MPAME) High Medium Low
_____ Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management High Medium Low
_____ Strategic Communications and Behavior Change High Medium Low
_____ Other (please specify_____________________) High Medium Low
Looking into the future beyond 5 years, are there new needs for capacity development for site-based and ecosystem-based management that PIMPAC should focus on?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If
yes, please specify the topic(s)
1.
_______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
Based on your experience with PIMPAC over time, what lessons can be taken and applied to improve effectiveness in the coming years? Open-Ended
Demographic Information
Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female
Island of Residence? :
☐ American Samoa
☐ CNMI
☐ Hawaii
☐ Guam
☐ RMI
☐ Kosrae
☐ Pohnpei
☐ Chuuk
☐ Yap
☐ Palau
☐ DC
☐ Other are outside of PIMPAC:
Where have you worked work? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
☐ American Samoa
☐ CNMI
☐ Hawaii
☐ Guam
☐ RMI
☐ Kosrae
☐ Pohnpei
☐ Chuuk
☐ Yap
☐ Palau
☐ DC
☐ Other are outside of PIMPAC:
How long have you been involved in PIMPAC? ___________ years.
END OF FORMAL SURVEY
OPTIONAL: Talk Story: Identify any exceptional experiences that should be highlighted regarding what worked and didn’t work (e.g. case-studies, stories, good practices)
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