Established in 2004, LenCD is an open learning network of individuals and people dedicated towards capacity development. The main objective of this network is to promote learning on capacity development and support the changes for better practice at different levels. LenCD’s initiatives are implemented with the help of its members and partners and include thematic and regional working groups, development of products, knowledge sharing through online resources, fares, etc.
LenCD invites stories from individuals about results and capacity development to provide evidence in support of its joint statement on results and CD. For the development of stories on results and CD, please follow the guidelines provided. Stories submitted by development countries partners, that clearly show how sustainable development results are premised on endogenous capacity development processes, are considered critical to support the joint statement on results and CD, and for bringing forward the CD agenda in Busan in a meaningful way.
Sustainable Results Story Guidelines
Sections
– Context (4-6 lines/100 words)
The context provides an introduction to the story and includes only key information relevant to the story
– Development Results (7-10 lines/150 words)
This section provides the information and data on results at outcome or impact level, which are strictly related to the story and logically follow from investments in capacities.
– Enhanced performance (15-20 lines/200 words)
This section describes how the institutional performance has changed as a result of investments in capacity development; as well as prospects for sustainability of results. i.e. has service delivery improved and how; have good practices and systems been institutionalized; what improved performance have derived from innovative practices/innovations, etc…
– Support to the capacity development process (20-25 lines/300 words)
This section describes firstly the domestic investments and processes in capacity development, which have led to the above described changes, including issues of leadership and others; secondly the donor-supported investments and processes in capacity development
Last date for submitting the application is July 26, 2011.
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