Crafting and Reviewing SMART Objectives
Scenario: A rural community in northern Bangladesh experiences frequent flooding, damaging homes and crops. The local government has limited resources to support adaptation efforts.
Step 1: General Adaptation Goal: “Improve flood resilience of rural households in northern Bangladesh.”
Step 2: SMART Objective: “By December 2026, improve flood protection for 200 vulnerable households in three flood-prone villages of northern Bangladesh through the rehabilitation of community drainage channels and the promotion of low-cost flood-resilient farming practices, reducing flood-related crop losses by at least 25%.”
SMART Breakdown:
Specific: Focuses on drainage rehabilitation and flood-resilient farming practices.
Measurable: Number of households supported (200), villages covered (3), and percentage reduction in crop losses (25%).
Achievable: Uses low-cost, community-based interventions suitable for limited local government resources.
Relevant: Directly addresses flooding, the main climate risk in the scenario.
Time-bound: To be completed by December 2026.
Peer Feedback Example: The objective is clearly defined and specific, as it identifies the target households, villages, and adaptation measures. Progress can be measured quantitatively through the number of households reached and the percentage reduction in crop losses. The activities proposed are realistic and achievable given the limited resources of the local government. The objective is well aligned with the main climate risk of flooding and includes a clear completion timeline, making it a strong and effective SMART objective.