ReDSS support to EU-REINTEG Programming (EIDACS, JSC and SDSC consortia)

ReDSS is supporting the JSC, EIDACS and SDSC consortia to… …develop a collective outcomes monitoring framework …incorporate real-time learning and adaptive management into programming

COLLECTIVE OUTCOMES: WHY? Shortcomings in the response to forced displacement… …the need for a more development-focused approach …the lack of quality, systematized data on DACs …the lack of unifying solutions strategies The need for key stakeholder to develop and work towards collective, solutions-focused outcomes

Monitoring collective outcomes: Making data more useful Why monitor outcomes? Advocacy Design/adjust programming Differentiating situation of different groups and different locations Accountability Coordination How can we make the data more useful? Clearly defined Comparable Aligned Disaggregated Coordinated approach

Collective outcomes and indicators used by the JSC, EIDACS and SDSC consortia All 3 consortia use the same 4 outcome areas: Governance and Community Mobilisation Basic Services Livelihoods Research and Learning 10 “IASC/ReDSS indicators” are used at outcome-level in project logframes Focus of these indicators includes local governance, protection, participation in public affairs, HLP, access to health and education, livelihoods and employment.

Towards an outcome monitoring framework for RE-INTEG partners Challenges in using the ReDSS/IASC indicators…. Lack of common definitions Some indicators are overcomplicated or vague. Lack of standardized approaches for measuring and disaggregating indicators Content of an outcome monitoring framework… Clear definitions of indicators Agreement on disaggregation Agreement on frequency of data collection Tools/survey questions for measuring the indicators

REAL-time learning and Adaptive management: WHY? The contexts we work in are changeable and unpredictable…we must adapt in response. Adaptive management involves testing, monitoring, getting feedback and – crucially – making adaptations if necessary. An adaptive programme learns, has opportunities to use that learning to adjust and actually adjusts.

Real-time learning and adaptive management in solutions-focused programming CONTEXT ANALYSIS: What barriers and opportunities for advancing solutions exist? Legal and policy frameworks Actors and architecture Vulnerabilities, needs and capacities Conflict/disaster dynamics Other contextual factors…. ANALYSIS OF INTERVENTIONS: Do our interventions contribute to solutions? What works and what does not? What could be improved? How did our interventions contribute towards durable solutions? What changes should be made to our interventions? APPLYING AND DISEMMINATING LEARNING: How can our learning benefit ourselves and others? EU-REINTEG level: It can enable adaptive management and continuous improvement among implementing agencies. Somalia-level: It can help to inform the response to displacement more broadly in Somalia through ensuring the practical application of durable solutions principles. Regional/global level: It can contribute to a global body of knowledge on how best to program in displacement-affected communities.

Capturing and applying lessons learned: some possible approaches Putting DACs at the centre of the process Leveraging the knowledge of frontline staff Ongoing context analysis Capturing and applying lessons learned: some possible approaches Piloting multiple ideas/approaches Documenting “lessons learned” case studies Collective outcomes monitoring Making time for reflection

EIDACS, JSC and SDSC: Learning on what? Learning should be solutions-focused, and specific to core elements of solutions programming identified by ReDSS member agencies. Community engagement Area-based approaches Govt./ duty bearer engagement

EIDACS, JSC and SDSC: Commitments for good practice and learning COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GOVT. /DUTY BEARER ENGAGEMENT AREA-BASED APPROACHES Support existing DAC structures Support DACs to develop their own vision/priorities Establish 2-way processes for sharing feedback and other information Engage DACs in reflection and adaptation of projects. Support coordination within government Engage all levels of government Work within existing structures Collectively engage government structures Enhance capacity based on jointly identified needs Adopt an integrated, multi-sectoral approach Avoid duplication Leverage the expertize of other actors Align with local planning pertaining to displacement/development/ solutions Cross-cutting issues: 1) Understand the context, and using it to inform implementation. 2) Create/support space for dialogue and joint planning 3) Support local actors to take ownership of solutions processes