Comprehensive analysis of watershed issues provides a sound basis for prioritization of transboundary problems and agreement on management objectives.

A Bi-national Strategic Action Program (SAP) for the sustainable management of the Artibonite watershed endorsed at highest levels (IW SP 3).
Beneficiaries in pilot project areas report an improvement in standard of living in the form of increased access to ecosystem services and increased commerce within demonstration areas.
Increase in freshwater flow (m3/sec) at the Peligre Dam
Increase in area under permanent tree cover (ha) in the entire basin
Ecosystem diversity (increase in area with native tree species cover)
Reduction in sediment load (tonnes/ha/year) at Peligre dam site
A Trans-boundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) completed and approved.
Accurate model of the availability of ecosystem provisioning services for future population and demographic scenarios developed
Stakeholder implementation plan enables effective dialogue between upper and lower watershed.
% increase in awareness of importance of SLM and IWRM approaches in enabling the development needs of different sectors and stakeholder groups to be met.
Agreement on bi-national governance framework to support SAP implementation, operational by end of the project (IW SP 3).
National Integrated Watershed Action Plans (NIWAP) that effectively mainstream SLM and IWRM approaches, approved at the ministry-level (IW SP3; LD SP1 )
National-level inter-ministerial committees and bi-national steering committee established and strengthened (IW SP3)
Updated information available in the bi-national data and information management (DIM) system, maintained through cooperation by specialized agencies in both countries. (LD SP1)
Improved environmental governance frameworks at local levels in support of ongoing decentralization process in the Dominican Republic.
Increase in area under sustainable land management (new land under permanent cover in the form of permanent cover - trees, tree-crops) through demonstration projects. (LD SP 1)
Increase in number of rural households engaged in environmentally sound and sustainable economic activities in the pilot projects' area (LD SP 1).
No water users associations exist in the pilot areas. There is limited understanding of opportunities for improving water use efficiency options.
Positive IRR on investments undertaken within model demonstration projects and of investment portfolio.
% increase in funding and the diversity of funding sources (LD SP1).
Options to increase access by rural producers to formal credit facilities are determined to support credit programs for SAP implementation (LD SP1).
The amount of funding commitments received from national and international government and private sources in support of actions detailed in the financing plan (in $US)].
Watershed Investment Plans determine the financial objectives and targets for SAP implementation and on-the-ground investments to increase cover in the Artibonite. (IW SP3; LD SP1 )

Strategic Action Program and bi-national governance mechanism for sustainable management of the Artibonito watershed negotiated and endorsed by the two countries

Demonstration projects of local economic and sustainable land and water management provide models for up-scaling and replication, and early SAP implementation

Increased capacity for long-term resource mobilization in support of NIWAP and SAP outcomes in support of IWRM and SLM approaches, and sustainable livelihoods.