New publications
More work to be done. A slide deck on how to do that.
Are you also concerned with unemployment rates? Are you also often disappointed with programs’ impact on under- and unemployment? Do you wish to make a difference for your target group? Then take 30 minutes to scan this slide deck that will help you design and steer employment programs better.
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In simple language, it takes you through why employment needs to be decent and inclusive, how to start, how to monitor results and a number of key frequently asked questions and focus areas.
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A slide deck developed for the Economy and Education (E+E) division of the Swiss Development and Cooperation SDC
September 2023
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Productivity indicators are no proxy for target group’s well-being
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Low productivity is often a key constraint in many sectors. Yet, sector productivity is rarely a good indicator for improved livelihoods of target groups. It says nothing about the root causes of low productivity and it says nothing about the resulting benefits of increased sector productivity. A systemic approach is needed, defining relevant sector and target group performance indicators to assess why root causes change and how that affects the target groups’ well-being.
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A guidance paper developed for the Economy and Education (E+E) division of the Swiss Development and Cooperation SDC
September 2023
System Change.
We have made progress!
Have a look the new slide deck that highlights three core elements of the 'pragmatic approach to assessing system change'. You'll find easy to read - and use - information how to develop your strategy, how to use the helicopter lens to assess system changes and how to use that information to review your strategy.
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Make use of our offer of help-desk sessions in February (16th - 21st and two on 22nd) and March (1st and two on 7th) to address your questions and help you get started. To attend a one hour help-desk session, all you need to do is to choose a date , get familiar with the slide deck and prepare yourself with questions. It’s free of charge, no strings attached. There are limited spaces and it’s first come first served.
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Join the webinar on 3rd March where the emphasis will be on understanding system-wide change by applying a ‘helicopter lens’ and using that information to adapt strategies. Three panelists will discuss why they began, what they have done in practice, and how assessing system change has helped them.
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You may also to read the blogs on System change and Resilience from our blog page.
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All of the above is also posted at the BEAM resource pages that have been created for your convenience.