Crafting and Reviewing Smart Objectives. Case Study (Rural Community, Northern Bangladesh)
Step 1: General Adaptation Goal
Improve the resilience of the rural community to frequent flooding and reduce damage to homes and crops.
Step 2: Refine into a SMART Objective
Specific – What exactly will you do?
Construct small-scale flood protection measures e.g., raised seed beds, drainage channels, and elevated storage areas and train households on climate-resilient farming and flood preparedness.
Measurable – How will you track progress?
Track the number of households trained, the number of flood-resilient structures built, and reduction in crop and property losses during flood seasons.
Achievable – Is it realistic with available resources?
Use low-cost local materials, community labour, and local government support, making the project affordable and practical.
Relevant – Does it address the key climate risk?
Yes. It directly addresses flooding, which is the main threat to livelihoods and food security.
Time-bound – When will it be completed?
Within 18 months.
Final SMART Objective (Rewritten)
Train 200 households in flood-resilient farming practices and construct raised seed beds, drainage channels, and elevated storage for five flood-prone villages in northern Bangladesh to reduce crop and property losses by at least 30% within 18 months.