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Capacity development for food policy analysis: What works best? Adding evidence from IFPRI's experience

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  • Arie Kuyvenhoven

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This article presents major results of a meta†assessment of experience of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) with different kinds of capacity strengthening (CS) activities for food policy analysis. Collaborative research, on†the†job†training, and ID support for building data systems and analysis came up as best†practice approaches. Equally successful were new initiatives such as visiting fellow programmes, thesis support schemes, and delivering CS work embedded in country or thematic programmes. Challenges emerged as well: how to address the low CS impact of formal training and work with local collaborators, the uncertain results for outreach and strengthening capacity of organizations over individuals, especially in the policy cycle, and the best way to enter into partnerships and create incentives to deliver and sustain CS. Some policy implications are indicated.

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  • Arie Kuyvenhoven, 2018. "Capacity development for food policy analysis: What works best? Adding evidence from IFPRI's experience," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 36(S1), pages 113-137, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:36:y:2018:i:s1:p:o113-o137
    DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12221
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    1. Frankenberger, Timothy R. & Nelson, Suzanne, 2011. "Ex-post impact assessment review of the Regional Network on AIDS, Livelihoods, and Food Security (RENEWAL):," Impact assessments 33, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    2. Kuyvenhoven, Arie, 2014. "Impact assessment of IFPRI’s capacity-strengthening work, 1985–2010," Impact assessments 38, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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    1. Ga‐Young So, 2024. "How does diversity affect the effectiveness of capacity building training? Evidence from the Republic of Korea," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 42(3), May.

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