As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), I4DI conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming.
The Moldova case study was conducted by field visit to the country. Funding provided through CSEF in Moldova was designed as a one-year intervention addressing the issues of governance, skills of civil society to participate in educational policy dialogue, and the lack of evidence-based models for inclusive education in the country as input for policy making in the sector.
As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), I4DI conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming.
The Malawi case study was conducted by field visit with the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC). Interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with development partners, coalition member organizations, coalition board members, coalition staff, and representatives from the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare.
As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education, the Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming.
The Nicaragua Case Study was conducted by field visit with the Forum on Education and Human Development of the Initiative for Nicaragua (FEDH-IPN). The I4DI consultant conducted individual interviews and focus group discussions with coalition members, Board members, the Secretariat’s core team, legislative and executive representatives of the Government of Nicaragua (GON), and local government officials.
As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education, the Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming.
The Senegal Case Study was conducted by field visit with the Coalition of Organisations in Synergy for the Defense of Public Education (COSYDEP).
As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education, the Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming.
The Zimbabwe case study was conducted by field visit with the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) from June 1-5, 2015. Interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with the members of the coalition secretariat, representatives from the Ministry of Education, national partners, and member organizations.
As part of the external evaluation of the Civil Society Education Fund (CSEF) (2013-15) requested by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), the Institute for Development Impact (I4DI) conducted seven country case studies. The evaluation aimed to contribute to GCE’s ability to respond to challenges and objectives by identifying the emerging impact of the CSEF programme, provide evidence of the effectiveness of its design and implementation model, and derive learning from implemented processes and structures to influence and strengthen future programming. The Cambodia case study was conducted by field visit with the NGO Education Partnership (NEP) from August 3-8, 2015. Interviews and focus group discussions were conducted over a five day period with 25 persons from development partners, coalition member organizations, coalition Board members, coalition staff, and the Minister for Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS).
In 2018, I4DI was commissioned by Mars Foods Inc, in and Swisscontact to carry out a baseline study for the NextGen project to inform its design and implementation. The purpose of the study was to identify, collect, analyze, and document the existing developmental assets of youth in and around cocoa farming communities. The study was carefully designed to provide gender disaggregated, in-depth insight into the developmental assets of youth in cocoa farming communities. These assets include their hopes, aspirations, motivations, and resilience. The study also aimed to understand their perceptions on evidence-based science, STEM teaching and learning process in vocational schools, cocoa farming, and the drivers of youths’ future involvement in cocoa sectors.