Adapting Aid: Lessons from Six Case Studies

Publication language
English
Pages
40pp
Date published
01 Jun 2016
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Capacity development, System-wide performance
Countries
Uganda, Myanmar, Syria, Niger, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Organisations
Mercy Corps, International Rescue Committee

Aid and development organizations tackle a broad range of complex problems in demanding operating environments. However, the standard tools and processes we use are ill-suited to the task we face. The limitations of linear programming models and bureaucratic constraints are now widely recognized. Improving our impact requires a new generation of thinking and practice. Fortunately, there are new approaches in the works.