Description

JESCA Solutions conducted the baseline study for the Cap-Haïtien Urban Development Project (CHUD), a World Bank-funded initiative focused on enhancing urban infrastructure, improving public spaces, and fostering inclusive, climate-resilient development in Cap-Haïtien. The study establishes reference data for the project’s Results Measurement Framework and provides methodological tools and systems for monitoring progress across five key areas: local economic development, quality of public spaces, urban mobility, trust in the social contract, and gender equity. The baseline supports evidence-based planning, mid-term review, and final evaluation of project outcomes.

Activities

• Designed and validated data collection tools for three target populations: households, public space users, and enterprises
• Developed and implemented a statistically sound sampling strategy, covering a total of 3,180 respondents, including 2,120 households living in the project area, 530 users of public spaces and road infrastructure (including Route SOS and the seafront), 530 local enterprises and entrepreneurs operating in the intervention zones
• Conducted structured surveys using stratified and random sampling methods to ensure representativeness
• Performed systematic counts of businesses and users of selected public spaces across six priority locations
• Conducted field observations, photo documentation (including drone and satellite imagery), and sociological assessments of space use, infrastructure, and user behavior
• Facilitated focus group discussions and interviews with over 70 participants from key stakeholder groups (e.g., local officials, business owners, residents, transport operators)
• Piloted a methodology for measuring urban heat island effects in project zones
• Proposed a digital dashboard to support real-time monitoring and evaluation of project indicators
• Delivered a validated baseline report, cleaned datasets, data collection templates, and held a knowledge transfer session with UCE to support mid-term and final project reviews