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Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP): End-of-Project Evaluation

WREP conducted an independent end-of-project evaluation of the USD $376 million World Bank-funded MCRP across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States: assessing seven years of post-conflict recovery programming.

World Bank NEDC Borno Adamawa Yobe 2018: 2025

$376M

Total World Bank Project Value

6M+

Direct beneficiaries with improved access to basic services

1.3M+

Beneficiaries with improved livelihood opportunities

95.2%

Budget utilisation of USD $376 million allocation

Project Overview

Full Project Title

Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP): An End-of-Project Evaluation

Donor / Funder

World Bank

Major Stakeholders

Project Management Unit (PMU), North East Development Commission (NEDC)

Geographic Coverage

Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States

Implementation Period

2018: May 2025

Total Project Value

USD $376 million

WREP Nigeria conducted an independent end-of-project evaluation of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP): a USD $376 million World Bank-funded initiative designed to support the Government of Nigeria in addressing the humanitarian, infrastructure, and development challenges arising from the Boko Haram conflict in Northeast Nigeria.

The MCRP was implemented over seven years (20182025) across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, reaching millions of conflict-affected and displaced communities. WREP's evaluation assessed outcomes across infrastructure rehabilitation, livelihoods, social cohesion, and institutional performance.

Project Objectives Evaluated

Rehabilitate and restore critical service delivery infrastructure across health, education, water, sanitation, and transport sectors
Enhance livelihood opportunities and economic resilience for conflict-affected and displaced communities
Strengthen social cohesion, peacebuilding, and community resilience in fragile and post-conflict settings
Improve coordination, institutional capacity, and crisis response mechanisms at federal and state levels
Provide immediate and effective response to eligible emergencies through a Contingent Emergency Response mechanism

Key Activities Evaluated

Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Service Restoration: Reconstruction of health facilities, schools, public buildings, roads, and bridges; installation of handpump and solar-powered boreholes, VIP latrines, and small town water supply systems
Livelihoods & Economic Recovery: Agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilisers, irrigation support) and climate-smart practices; skills training, start-up kits, and financial inclusion support; Labour-Intensive Public Works (Cash-for-Work) programmes
Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion: Establishment of peace groups and community dialogue platforms; psychosocial services for trauma-affected individuals; community-driven initiatives for rebuilding trust
Institutional Strengthening & Programme Management: Capacity building for government officials and Project Implementation Units; monitoring, evaluation, coordination, and knowledge management

Results & Impact

6 million+

Direct beneficiaries gained improved access to health, education, WASH, and transport infrastructure

2.29 million+

People accessed improved water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities: 70%+ were female beneficiaries

1.3 million+

Beneficiaries experienced improved livelihood opportunities: 128,943 participated in Cash-for-Work

32,117

Individuals participated in social cohesion initiatives: 9,079 engaged in peace groups across three states

• 95.2% utilisation of the USD $376 million allocation: strong financial and institutional performance

• Strengthened institutional capacities of federal and state agencies for sustainability beyond project close

• Communities reported improved dialogue, reduced conflict escalation, and stronger inter-communal collaboration

State-Level Case Studies

Yobe State

Beneficiaries of Cash-for-Work programmes used stipends to start small businesses, improving household income. Many opened bank accounts for the first time, strengthening financial inclusion and economic independence across vulnerable communities.

Borno State

Rehabilitated schools and health centres restored access to education and maternal healthcare, with improved school attendance and health service utilisation recorded across previously conflict-affected communities.

Adamawa State

Access to clean water through rehabilitated boreholes reduced waterborne diseases and eased the burden on women and girls. Trained WASH Committees now manage facilities independently, strengthening community ownership and long-term sustainability.

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