The purpose of the term review/project evaluation was: to assess the progress made towards achieving the project; to review the progress of the project in attaining its objectives and expected outputs; to review efficiency and effectiveness issues; and to assess the project results with regard to sustainability and replicability. In compliance with UNCDF Gender Mainstreaming responsibilities, the Mission examined this issue and proposed realistic recommendations for the completion of the project.

The first objective of this project was to have a positive impact on the present marketing system inefficiency and to solve the present problems of traffic congestion in Al-Husainiah.

The second objective of the project was to create an improved facility, for the handling, grading, packing and marketing fruits and vegetables in the Tihama Valley through the development of a new wholesale market at Al-Hussainiah.