Crafting and Reviewing SMART Objectives
Step 1: General Adaptation Goal
Enhance the resilience of rural communities in northern Bangladesh to frequent flooding and reduce its impacts on livelihoods and infrastructure.
Step 2: SMART Objective
SMART Objective:
Develop and implement a flood early warning system, improve drainage channels, and support 50 farming households with flood-resilient agricultural techniques in five flood-prone villages in northern Bangladesh by December 2026.
SMART Criteria Explanation:
*Specific:
The objective clearly focuses on establishing an early warning system, improving drainage, and supporting farmers with appropriate techniques.
* Measurable:
Progress can be measured by the number of targeted villages (5), households supported (50), and the implementation of the early warning system.
* Achievable:
The objective is realistic given limited resources, as it focuses on targeted, community-level interventions.
* Relevant:
It directly addresses the main climate risk—flooding—and its impacts on homes and agriculture.
* Time-bound:
A clear deadline is set for completion: December 2027.