Retrospective Evaluation of Proximity and Integrated Rural Development Projects (PIRDP) in Naâma Region (South-west Algeria)

Abstract

The wilaya of Naâma results from the administrative division established by law 84-09 of April 4, 1984; it is located in the west of Algeria, between the Tell Atlas and the Saharan Atlas, and extends over an area of 29,819.30 km². Since its creation, the territory of Naâma has been the subject of several rural development projects. This contribution aims to evaluate the rural development strategy adopted in Naâma region (southwest Algeria). It is a retrospective evaluation of a program that lasted from 2010 to 2014. This retrospective evaluation focuses on the proximity and integrated rural development projects (PIRDP) that are the preferred tool for implementing the national policy of agricultural and rural renewal. The indicators used in this evaluation relate to physical and financial reports, unifying themes, efficiency, relevance, and coherence.