Capacity Strengthening Strategy

1. Capacity Strengthening Strategy RENEWAL 3

2. Action research Capacity Communications Core Pillars of RENEWAL

3. Framework for Achieving Impact Research and Policy in Development (RAPID)

4. 4 Year CS Strategy • Network needs assessment ~ new strategy • Regional capacity development workshops • Mentoring program • Strengthening capacity of National Coordinators • Maintaining and extending research partnerships, with South-South and North-South links • Strengthening IFPRI’s capacity through mainstreaming • Capacity progressively strengthened as communications increases access to relevant information

5. Specific Training Activities: Module 1 - Years 1-2 • Learning Grant - Strengthen Core Country capacity • Support NC’s in relevant study • Degree and non-degree options • On-site and distance learning options

6. Specific Training Activities: Module 2 - Years 2-4 • Thematic Knowledge - Strengthen professional capacity • Policy makers / program implementers • Regional workshop delivery • Development of e-learning course • Annual updates to reflect new learning

7. Specific Training Activities: Module 3 - Years 2-4 • Research Methods & Data Analysis – Strengthen action research capacity • Researchers in the region • Real-world policy and program questions • Regional workshop delivery • Development of e-learning course

8. Specific Training Activities: Modules 4 and 5 - Years 2-4 • Proposal Writing & Writing for Publications –Strengthen network capacity & policy influence • Researchers in the region • Real-world proposal development • Use actual research outcomes to prepare articles • E-learning courses (system already in place)

9. Implementation RENEWAL = Knowledge + ISNAR = Learning methodologies