Programme design

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December 16, 2020
Evaluate schemes for better outcomes
Programme evaluations could improve the effectiveness of public policies and drive more efficient use of public funds.
by Alok Mishra, Vijay Avinandan | 7 min read
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November 5, 2019
Bridging the last mile connectivity gap
What challenges do policies and programmes face in reaching every last person, and how can they be addressed?
by Ayesha Marfatia | 5 min read
October 9, 2019
Using data to improve programme efficiency
Six steps to identify and use key indicators in your M&E processes.
by Pritam Prasun | 4 min read
September 10, 2019
Making your programme design more equitable
How to use a gender lens at each stage of the programme cycle: planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
by Renuka Motihar | 4 min read
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July 19, 2019
Single studies cannot inform policy-making
While using evidence is important to form policies and programmes, it may not always lead to the right decision, particularly when there is not enough material.
by Emmanuel Jimenez | 3 min read
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July 18, 2019
The ‘science-policy-practitioner’ divide
Due to silos between stakeholders, the people with the expertise on particular problems are often not the ones implementing solutions. We need to create a culture of learning across disciplines.
by Dr Veena Srinivasan | 5 min read
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March 14, 2018
Test and prepare before you implement
The best designed programmes sometimes falter on the ground because they skip an important stage: testing, and the preparatory work needed to get implementation right.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 5 min read
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February 28, 2018
Bridging the gap between design and implementation
Designing a programme for scale and implementing it on the ground can be two different things altogether. Here are some lessons on the things to consider while taking a programme from research to reality.
by Ahmed Irfan, Sana Kazi | 4 min read
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