dRi conducted the Bangladesh component of the HI-CAS baseline study. The assignment established robust baseline data on outcome, impact, and process indicators related to climate adaptation solutions, agrobiodiversity, livelihoods, water management (springsheds), renewable energy, and gender-responsive practices among women and Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities (IPLCs). dRi carried out a mixed-methods baseline in Bandarban and Khagrachhari districts, including a listing exercise, quantitative household surveys with 552 beneficiaries, 5 Key Informant Interviews, 10 FGDs, and 4 transect walks. All data collection used CAPI, with rigorous quality controls, real-time monitoring, back-checks, spot-checks, accompaniment, daily debriefs, and ethical standards. dRi also handled translation of tools, enumerator training, field logistics, transcription of qualitative data, data validation, and delivery of clean datasets and a comprehensive field report. The baseline generated actionable insights to refine the project’s Theory of Change, Performance Measurement Framework, and implementation strategy for gender-transformative climate adaptation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Serial No: 310
Theme: Environmental and Climate Issues
Research Method: Mixed Method
Partner: IPE Global Limited
Starting Year: 2025
Study Area: Bandarban and Khagrachhari districts, Bangladesh (HI-CAS project sites)
