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USAID Learning Lab

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Tools and Approaches to Learning for Better Development Programming

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USAID Learning Lab is a collaborative online space where USAID staff and partners share learning approaches across collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA), monitoring, and evaluation to improve organizational processes and development programming. CLA, monitoring, and evaluation are fundamental components of the Agency’s operational model for planning, delivering, assessing, and adapting Agency programming: the Program Cycle. Visit USAID Learning Lab to learn about the Program Cycle, and to share resources, tips, and tools for working together towards better development outcomes! Learning Lab is hosted by USAID’s Bureau for Policy, Planning, and Learning (PPL), with support from PPL’s Program Cycle Mechanism. Contact us at info@usaidlearninglab.org with questions or comments.

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    CLA lives on! Love to see new guidance being created that builds on core CLA concepts. Great work!

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    Magnat Kakule Mutsindwa

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead, USAID GoLD+ Program - World Vision Senegal

    Critical reflection is essential for improving program effectiveness, fostering learning, and ensuring that development initiatives remain responsive to community needs. This document provides a structured approach to Pause and Reflect sessions, enabling practitioners to systematically assess progress, identify challenges, and adapt strategies for greater impact. By integrating participatory learning methodologies, these sessions create space for teams to share experiences, analyze outcomes, and refine approaches to enhance program performance and accountability. This document is structured into key sections covering: – Principles of Pause and Reflect, outlining the purpose and benefits of structured reflection in program cycles – Facilitation Methods, providing tools and techniques for guiding meaningful discussions – Key Questions for Analysis, ensuring reflection sessions focus on learning, adaptation, and decision-making – Applying Insights to Program Improvement, integrating lessons learned into planning and implementation – Inclusion and Participation Considerations, ensuring diverse perspectives shape program adaptations Beyond theoretical concepts, this document offers practical exercises and step-by-step guidance for conducting Pause and Reflect sessions effectively. By embedding structured reflection into program management, organizations can strengthen learning cultures, enhance adaptive programming, and drive more impactful, community-centered development initiatives.

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    From striking the right balance to communicating results, check out these actionable tips for conducting evaluations from John Olu’Segun Ibitoye, PhD on #USAIDLearningLab? ??

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    John Olu’Segun Ibitoye, PhD

    Program Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Leader | Social Epidemiologist | Data Science Enthusiast | Expert Volunteer @ MEL LAB

    ?? New Blog Post: 10 Lessons from 10 Recent Evaluations – A Practitioner's Perspective ?? In my latest blog post on USAID Learning Lab, I share valuable insights from my experiences working on a range of evaluations, distilling key lessons learned from diverse projects. Whether you're a fellow practitioner or someone interested in the impact of evidence-driven decisions, this post is packed with actionable tips. Some Teasers: ? ??Balance is Essential – Striking the right balance between "must-know" and "nice-to-know" information is critical. Streamlining focus during evaluations, like we did in a multi-sectoral emergency response, ensures evaluations are actionable and focused. ???Context is King – Evaluations must reflect the local cultural, political, and social contexts. Tailoring tools to these realities increases their relevance, accuracy, and overall impact. ???Innovative Methods Can Bridge Gaps – Incorporating approaches like Most Significant Change (MSC) and Outcome Harvesting uncovers unexpected outcomes and can shape future program designs. ???Theory of Change Must Be Dynamic – A Theory of Change (ToC) needs to evolve based on emerging evidence. Making space for continuous reflection ensures programs stay adaptive and impactful. ?? Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/dKpnEqNB I’d love to hear your thoughts! What evaluation lessons have you found to be game-changers in your work? #Evaluation #Learning #Impact #MonitoringAndEvaluation #Data #ProgramManagement #EvidenceBased #Development

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    ?? New blog series on #USAIDLearningLab! Released in 2014, USAID’s groundbreaking Local Systems Framework (LSF) emphasized the crucial role of strengthening and working with local systems to achieve sustainable development outcomes. Ten years later, USAID undertook an extensive consultation process to revisit LSF’s principles—resulting in the new Local Systems Position Paper. Stay tuned and explore this decade of progress, with a series of blog posts exploring recommendations from LSF’s “way forward.” Check out the first post on spreading systems thinking and embedding systems thinking in the USAID Program Cycle ?? https://lnkd.in/embN6p-8

    • Community Contribution. New Blog: Ten Years of Implementing the Local Systems Framework. Learning Lab.
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    Robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems are key to effective development programming. Looking to revisit past trainings as we explore our January theme of “Building Blocks of MEL”? This new blog on #USAIDLearningLab explores USAID Learns in Vietnam’s training program for new MEL Officers. The activity launched the New MELO Orientation to offer resources and approaches for quicker onboarding—providing participants with a solid foundation for taking #MEL to the next level. https://lnkd.in/ef4diHGc

    • Community Contribution. New Blog: New MEL Staff on a USAID activity? Try our MELO Orientation materials and approaches for quicker onboarding.
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    What does Developmental Evaluation (DE) look like in practice? As we celebrate our January #USAIDLearningLab theme of “Building Blocks of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning,” we’re taking a closer look at resources for building #MEL capacity. From generating evidence to supporting adaptive management, the DE Case Study Series shares six examples of DE in action around the globe, drawing from lessons learned through USAID’s Developmental Evaluation Pilot Activity (DEPA-MERL) project.? ?? https://lnkd.in/eWDzWREj

    • Image, Social Media Graphic: January, Building Blocks of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). Developmental Evaluation Case Study Series. Learning Lab.
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    #MEL resource for evaluators ??: Developmental Evaluation (DE) is an evaluative approach that facilitates the continuous adaptation of innovative interventions. With support from the William Davidson Institute, USAID's Developmental Evaluation Pilot Activity released “Advancing the Use of Developmental Evaluation Guidance & Lessons Learned.” This report draws from nearly a decade of learning to share key questions and answers about the use of DE. Check it out on #USAIDLearningLab ?? https://lnkd.in/eeAvxpxs

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    Sharing learning is at the heart of what we do at #USAIDLearningLab! Interested in contributing? We’re currently accepting submissions for blogs, resources, and other content for our January and February themes: ?? January: Building Blocks of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Start off the year by sharing your own toolkits, resources, or lessons learned for building #MEL capacity. ?? February: Program Implementation Lessons Learned Share your insights and takeaways for successful program implementation! Tell us how you work with USAID, collaborate for good development, or what’s working in bringing results to scale. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eeY9yxzb

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    This month, we’re spotlighting all things #MEL with our January #USAIDLearningLab theme of “Building Blocks of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning”! Brush up on the basics with USAID’s #MEL Modular Training Series, which covers: ?? Available MEL Resources ?? Developing Good Evaluation Questions ?? How to Conduct a Data Quality Assessment (DQA) Explore each module on #USAIDLearningLab: https://lnkd.in/ey4vRhkz

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    New blog on #USAIDLearningLab ?? In spring 2024, the USAID MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership project helped launch Nigeria’s National Quality of Care Learning Platform to support knowledge sharing among stakeholders working in maternal, newborn and child health. From conducting a needs assessment to considering ongoing costs, read on to learn 7 tips for building a learning platform for global health programs: https://lnkd.in/eziSGDCE

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    ????? Over the past 2 years, @USAID's Developmental Evaluation Pilot Activity shared learnings from their use of developmental evaluations through a series of webinars. As we explore our January #USAIDLearningLab theme of “Building Blocks of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL),” these webinars provide a blueprint for putting adaptive management into action. With topics covering evaluator perspectives, available resources, and strategies for stakeholder buy-in, this series is a useful tool for all development practitioners interested in developmental evaluations. https://lnkd.in/eUqkBYRZ

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