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The loss of USAID’s institutional memory is not just a crisis for one organisation, I see it as a wake-up call for the entire development and humanitarian sector. Since the news broke about USAID, we’ve seen incredible efforts to salvage the knowledge and information that was suddenly taken offline. Reports, evaluations, and lessons from decades of work are no longer accessible. But the people who worked on them are still here. And their knowledge is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. When I google "final evaluation reports climate action" I get about 1,350,000,000 results?in 0.26 seconds. But what happens to all that knowledge? Right now, it just sits in reports, buried in PDFs when it should be a public good, shared and used to drive better decisions. That’s why we’re working on bringing this scattered knowledge together. Not just USAID’s, but the lessons from across the development and humanitarian sector around key topics that concern us all. Building on the open knowledge maps we initially launched with the Pact for the Future, we’re putting together The Developing Story. A space where real-world experiences, practitioner insights, and critical lessons can be connected, mapped, and made actionable. The aim is to establish an open space making sure we use what we already know. We started compiling and making accessible learnings from USAID, Mercy Corps, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), UNDP and others. Of course, this is just the start. We will work from here to enter more and more learnings and invite all of you to join, use the space and contribute! Brief sneak peek below of the space in Propel. We'll introduce more about it in the coming days! Gail Pearman Helen Nonhoff #developmentknowledge #publicgood

??How does your organisation integrate qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources? How do you track learning outcomes and consolidate learning across partners or consortium members? ??The Miisaan and Damal programmes, led by the IDLO - International Development Law Organization and Interpeace respectively, piloted the digital tool Propel to make such learning processes more efficient and actionable for their strategic objectives. ??Read about the real-world challenges and opportunities faced by programmes in implementing digital tools and learn how your organisation can improve its experience with digital tools in order to consolidate scattered learnings, facilitate structured reflection, and elevate cross-programmatic insights in the complex #SRoL sector. This is the final case study of KPSRL’s learning trajectory on the role of digital tools for programmatic learning in the SRoL sector and is now available via the link below! ??https://bit.ly/4gH4fL7

??In such a fast paced sector as that of #SRoL, it is critical that we systematically gather lessons to ensure the effective use of already scarce resources. But how? ??This publication provides insights and recommendations for the use of digital tools for learning at the programme level. Read for actionable, evidence-based recommendations to optimise your organization's use of digital tools for improved strategic outcomes. ??Programmatic Learning refers to the process of capturing, reflecting on, and applying insights gained throughout the implementation of programmes or projects. KPSRL funded, as part of its Programmatic Learning Instrument, a learning trajectory on the role of digital tools for programmatic learning in the SRoL sector - for both practitioners and policy makers. This publication is the first of three related case studies coming out this week as part of our #uptake campaign, announced last week! ?? https://bit.ly/4keUy9Y These publications are the result of a collaboration between KPSRL and Sthrive.

?? What if your communications strategy was built on insights, not assumptions? I wrote about this—because, well, I’m a writer by trade. But more than that, this piece reflects my own learning journey over the past year with Propel, where I discovered that learning isn’t just a step in the process—it is the process. In my User Experience blog, “Smarter strategy, not a redesign: How our learning journey transformed our communications,” I share how continuous learning shaped our approach at Propel and informed our Communications Strategy 2025. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dkWJNV3d. Let me know what resonates with you in the comments or via DM?? because while learning may seem tactical, it’s the tactical work that enables strategy. #PropelYourImpact #OrganisationalLearning #CommunicationsStrategy

At the World Economic Forum, Mariam Almheiri, CEO of 2PointZero, discussed how the new entity will drive the circular economy and highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to drive sustainability initiatives, with Forbes Middle East’s Ramia Farrage #Forbes #WEF2025 Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri ?? : Forbes Middle East

???Exploring the Impact of Global Realities on Development: Insights from #KPAC24 The Hague??? Where do the needs and worldviews of development actors in the Global South align with the political realities faced by donors and INGOs in The Hague and beyond? ?? At #KPAC24, we explored this critical question, building on key insights from #KPAC24 Dakar on #multipolarity, #localisation, and more. ???The event featured thought-provoking discussions, including a powerful panel on?#HumanSecurity?in a rapidly fragmenting world order. ?? We also had the privilege of showcasing an art exhibition by?Justice and Peace Nederland Artist Safe Haven alumna Abecor and Javan the Poet. ??? Round tables?offered opportunities to dive deep into pressing topics such as feminist foreign policy and reimagining the narrative around?#SRoL progress. While the KPAC report is still in the works, we invite you to relive the event through the official?KPAC The Hague Aftermovie, produced by?Holland Park Media. ?? Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this vital conversation! #KPAC24 #HumanSecurity #Development #GlobalDialogue #FeministForeignPolicy #SRoL #Hague #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalPartnerships #ArtForChange

?? The latest on needs analysis! In this edition we cover conflict escalation in DRC's #Goma, displacing over 700,000 people internally; humanitarian access in #Ukraine, comparing access challenges across oblasts and raions; the impact of yellow fever in #Colombia, primarly affecting rural areas; and food and nutrition crisis risks in #Yemen, where food insecurity is expected to worse. ?? Keep reading to discover our editor's picks and upcoming events! ?? Subscribe to receive #humanitarian updates: https://lnkd.in/eT3yqrJz #NeedsAnalysis #HumanitarianAccess #DRCongo #HumanitarianAid #ConflictAnalysis #CrisisResponse #YelloFever #FoodInsecurity