Digital Livelihoods in Ethiopia - Final Evaluation
Bodhi undertook a mixed-methods final evaluation of the Conrad Hilton Foundation funded Digital Livelihood Program in Ethiopia. The project aimed to empower communities in Ethiopia, encompassing both refugees and the host community, by facilitating access to the digital economy via remote work opportunities. The project focuses on imparting advanced digital skills to foster their seamless integration into the digital workforce. The overarching goal of the project is to empower youth to thrive in the digital economy and remote work context whilst creating long-term impact and employment outcomes. The evaluation adopted a gender-responsive, inclusive and participatory approach using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) alongside implementing a quantitative endline survey. This approach was paired with a thorough review of existing project documentation and data collected at the baseline. Structured along the dimensions of the OECD-DAC criteria, Bodhi triangulated multiple sources of data to provide a robust endline for the project.
