This corresponds to the individualization phase of the IGAs. Each member, having identified the activity that corresponds to him or her, breaks away from the group and sets up on his or her own. Close monitoring and evaluation of the IGAs developed by these communities is carried out with the aim of refining members' knowledge of their respective activities and minimizing production losses.

- Training and supply of inputs:

Training is provided by professional consultants in the field (SEMAGRI), and consists of building members' capacities in agropastoral techniques according to the chosen activity. AVEC then used their own funds to purchase the inputs they needed to develop their activities.

-The development of school/experimental fields: these are test areas where the training received is put into practice. Depending on the activity, there were school fields for agriculture and school farms for livestock. These areas are managed by the community and the profits are paid back to the group. These fields also enable members to identify the activities they would like to pursue.

Collaboration with the local population has been a major factor in the success of anti-poaching operations, and must be maintained in order to strengthen confidence and build up the sources of intelligence essential for well-targeted actions in the Protected Areas (PA).

The objective of restoring public confidence in the security and defense forces (FDS) and creating a climate of serenity was 100% achieved under the project. The mixed units not only had access to eco-guards from the communities, but were also able to interact with the local population, exchanging ideas and restoring their confidence. This contact between the mixed units and the local populations was a unique opportunity that should be repeated.

Contact cells (intelligence cells) from the communities were also set up, with the overall mission of infiltrating the area covered by the PONASI complex in order to detect any suspicious poaching or criminal activity, and to quickly pass on information, process and analyze it, and initiate action or have it initiated.

Proposals and development of IGA projects take place after the AVEC has been in operation for one year, in order to ensure that the group is cohesive. Meetings are organized with the AVECs to list the IGA proposals they would like to undertake. It's important to emphasize that the approach used must be down-top (proposals are not imposed by the project), in order to reinforce the adhesion and appropriation of the project by the members. On the basis of their proposals, an analysis is made to identify the activities best suited to the local context.

Training was a key factor in the success of anti-poaching operations.

The different elements did not have the same working procedures, the same work rhythm or the same rigor.

The men all received technical and tactical training, as well as knowledge of wildlife and the forest environment. This training was highly beneficial, enabling the men to reinforce their knowledge in various fields (forest combat, combat first aid, IST, ISTC, navigation, operational motorcycle driving, camp defense, logistical and operational mission preparation, RETEX, etc.). A total of 10 operational training modules are delivered each time a force projection is planned.

The capacity-building achieved through the operations supported by the project should be maintained for future operations, as it fosters close collaboration and a climate of trust between the various units deployed.

Throughout the project, the involvement and collaboration of the administrative, military and paramilitary authorities representing the State has enabled the launch of large-scale joint anti-poaching operations capable of dissuading any desire to occupy the Protected Areas, given the level of insecurity.

This strong involvement of the State has enabled the various local security actors (FDS) to come together around the same table, bringing them to federate their efforts to achieve common goals.

The army's full collaboration in these kinds of activities is essential, and was a reality in the context of this project, enabling all members of the mixed units to be equipped with protective gear, weapons and ammunition.

It consists in bringing together community members and creating mixed and free groups according to their social preferences. AVECs are created in villages whose populations more or less meet the following criteria: proximity to protected areas, potential impacts of community activities in protected areas, importance of the community in the circuit of movement of goods and people, their willingness to take part in the project. Once most of these conditions have been met, the team meets the community with the permission of the traditional authorities, and a community mobilization meeting is scheduled.

During the meeting, the project's objectives are presented to them, and they are given a period of reflection so that they can re-examine the project and decide whether or not to join. If they decide to join, the team accompanies them through the process of setting up the AVEC, which operates as follows:

- Weekly or monthly meetings at their convenience

- A statute and rules of procedure are drawn up

- A board of 5 to 7 members elected each year

- AVEC has 15 to 30 members

- Loans with interest are authorized

- Savings and profits are distributed to members in proportion to the shares saved.

This project encouraged the participation of youth and community volunteers to gain support and increase local knowledge of the importance of protecting local ecosystems. Increased community involvement will work to build capacity while empowering and strengthening local conservation efforts. The group of volunteers we currently work with is a mix of residents and visitors, men and women, young and old and from a wide range of backgrounds.

Efforts are made to keep policymakers involved and inform them of the importance of mangroves in general and restoration in particular to gain their support. 

Enhancing the conditions in the degraded areas,  eleminating threats in the mangrove forest will lead to natural regeneration. However the restauration can be sped up by using nursery grown saplings. New plants from the nursery are used in degraded areas and along the coast to support reforestation efforts. Expanded mangrove forests will form a first line of coastal defense for extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, supporting an ecosystem-based approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation on the island. This also includes a pilot program to encourage regrowth of mangroves in degraded areas and demonstrate intervention method success.

The assessment of social impacts was based on a participatory method that involved first consulting local communities on their perception of the impacts linked to the existence of the protected area, then carrying out an in-depth analysis of these impacts through a survey of a sample of households, and drawing up an action plan. At each stage of stakeholder consultation, a report is made to the consulted stakeholders on the results obtained and the next steps to be taken. The IMET evaluation involved the same stakeholder groups as the SAPA evaluation, but in smaller numbers and using a different method based on a series of evaluation questions. At the end of the process, each assessment produced action proposals based on the gaps identified. Although conducted by different teams and using different methods, most of the actions proposed by the two assessment methods were similar. This reflects the quality of the investigations carried out, as well as a sound methodological application and analysis of the results. We can also conclude that these two methods, although one addresses social impacts, the other management effectiveness, can be complementary in the evaluation of protected areas.