Transcript Result-based Management
Review of CoP-MfDR Pilot Phase
Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned
Third International Roundtable on Managing for Development Results Hanoi, Vietnam February 5-8, 2007
Objectives
To share the experience of pilot operation of CoP-MfDR in terms of achievements, challenges progress, issues and
To share and discuss the lessons learned for replication and scale-up in other regions
Introduction of CoP
The
“community of practice”
is a particular type of network that features peer-to-peer collaborative activities to build
driven
societal capabilities.
variety of terms to describe similar phenomena, such as “learning networks,” net-
Peer to Peer VLN
works,” “thematic groups,” etc.
The essential features of
CoP-MfDR
are:
Background of CoP-MfDR
Launched in March 2006 with the vision:
‘ To contribute to the enhancement sustainable capacity for results management among countries in Asia and the Pacific’.
of
with main focus:
To establish the mutual trust among members, sharing their ideas, and experiences through informal discussions.
with key practices thru VLN:
First such kind of effort (virtual learning network) in developing countries with different languages and concept and a challenging initiative.
different development stages and is totally a new
CoP-MfDR Structure & Key Functions
Four layered structure:
Coordinating Committee Core group members [5] [30] MfDR experts and donor/partners [20] Peripheral members [100]
Commitment to contribute towards three key outcomes:
Improved institutional coordination and cooperation of planning, budgeting and implementing agencies within governments; Enhanced capacity development thru sharing good practices and information on MfDR, Improved awareness-raising and country ownership thru deepened understanding of MfDR principles and practices.
Structural Layers
Progress & Key Activities
VLN Operation
Interim Coordination Committee (ICC) meetings Online discussions
Expert-led discussion On-line postings and comments National/sectoral, project, & civil society CoP members contributed on three MfDR themes 4 topics 100 entries 20 papers 20 papers
Other key online activities
Monthly email newsletters CoP members Q & A CoP MfDR Library with Members’ Collection and Country Folders MfDR Resource Center (250 files) MfDR Sourcebook translation
Advantages of the CoP Format
Participation
Voluntary vs compulsory Developing countries’ voice Working level practitioners’ voice Both mid-income and low-income developing countries Networking
Build relationship & trust Learning experiences Sustainability
On-going vs single time activity Flexible vs time-bound Modality
Free expression Personal opinions vs official capacity Informal vs informal Information sharing
Resources —toolkits, reports, case studies etc
On-line library Cost-effective
Issues and Challenges: Virtual Learning Network
Relevance of topics / focus: Language barrier “Online fatigue” CoP Library needs improvement Technical / access / website problems
Face-to-face events
Build and maintain mutual trust Focus on implementation on the ground To serve as milestones of online discussions Format (training, study tours, workshops) Frequency and size
Lessons Learned
Demand-driven topic selection Incentives for participation Proper scheduling of online activities Address language problem
Country-based CoPs in native language
Address technical problems Scaling up of CoP
Develop country-based or network-based CoPs (core group members are focal points) Publish CoP member contributions Link with other MfDR or similar networks
Sustainable financing
Co-financing from other development partners Development partners reflect and respond to the voice of the CoP