Institutional Learning and Change Initiative

Abstract:

In 2005, RAWOO decided to conduct a desk review of its activities regarding the establishment of two North-South research partnerships (the Ghanaian-Dutch Programme of Health Research for Development, HRP, and the Philippine-Dutch Programme of Biodiversity Research for Development, BRP). This review concerns an independent assessment and synopsis of the manner in which RAWOO facilitated the conceptualisation, preparation and design process; in the light of its mission, objectives and principles. Where possible, this review also identifies lessons that have been learnt for future programming of research and capacity enhancement for development. The review takes into account a vast amount of public and grey information collected during the programming period. A limited number of in-depth interviews and email consultations were also done with key participants in the process. The scope of this study did not include field work or a close look at the implementation of the programmes. Naturally, the views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of any particular stakeholder involved.

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http://www.nuffic.nl/home/docs/events/kotm/research-partnerships.pdf