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Evaluation of Sida’s Model for Bilateral Research Cooperation

Evaluation of Sida’s Model for Bilateral Research Cooperation

Final Report

  • År: 2021

  • Publikationstyp: Central utvärdering

  • Författare: Adam Pain, Arne Tostensen, Catherine Ngugi, Inge Tvedten, Phanith Chou, Raphaëlle Bi-siaux, Rodrigo Paz

Sammanfattning

The purpose of this evaluation is to provide an overall assessment of the extent to which Sida’s model for bilateral research cooperation, its System Approach and Basic Logic contribute to research capacity in low-income countries.

The programmes have reached many of their stated goals in terms of research capacity development (PhD graduates), an improved research environment (management and infrastructure) and outputs in the form of academic publications. At the same time, there is a set of common challenges related to the extent to which the Sida model strengthen research of high-quality and relevance to poverty reduction and the sustainability of the programme post-Sida’s interventions.

Building on evaluation findings and theories of institutional change, the evaluation concludes that the Sida model has not given sufficient attention to research groups and networks as agents of change. Such a focus will not only lead to a different pro-gramme focus and dynamic, but also contribute to making the programme more sustainable beyond Sida support.

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  • Tematik: Utbildning och forskning

  • Geografiskt område: Global

  • Språk: Engelska

  • Publikationsnummer: 2021:2

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This brief provides an update to Sida’s 2018 Information Brief on Skills Development. The update includes definitions of skills development and Technical Vocation and Training (TVET), the linkages to national education systems, who are the beneficiaries and how skills and TVET support the green transition and economic development with examples from Sida’s contributions.

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Evaluation of Sida’s International Training Programmes (ITP) as Instruments for Supporting Effective and Inclusive Institutions

Tematik: Demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter Hälsa Utbildning och forskning

The main purpose of the evaluation was to promote learning and inform the continued development of future capacity development programmes (ITP), as well as a general approach to capacity development as a method for supporting effective and inclusive institutions. The objective was to assess the relevance and effectiveness of five ITPs, to identify what works well and less well. Conclusions: The evaluation concludes that ITP design and methods were generally relevant. All the five ITPs promoted locally driven change, most promoted systemic solutions and a long-term approach, and a majority were adaptive. Less attention was paid to understanding local power relations. Intended outputs were achieved to a great extent although the results of change initiatives were mixed. The most prominent outcome was the forging local partnerships. Key enabling factors included local adaptation, participant engagement, and multi-stakeholder involvement. The key barriers were Covid-19, funding constraints, and lack of leadership buy-in. Recommendations: The evaluation recommends that ITPs should focus more on organisations, target decision-makers, promote more regional exchange, have longer programme rounds, and that measures should be taken to ensure that change initiatives are completed and learning is passed on. It also recommends to invest in alumni networks, build synergies with other projects, and improve M&E systems.

  • Publikationstyp:Decentraliserad utvärdering
  • År: 2025
  • Geografiskt område:Global