1. Human Capital Development
A Study of Civil Society Engagement in the National AIDS Programme
Presenter: Nicole Drakes

2. Research Objective
To determine the effect of human capital on the engagement of civil society organisations in the National AIDS Programme
National AIDS Programme (NAP)  national, multi- sectoral expanded response
One NAP challenge  mobilisation of civil society support and involvement
Civil society involvement is seen to be a reflection of their limited capacity to manage programmes.
No literature on human capital development and CSO
Emphasis on private sector firms and firm performance or organisational effectiveness
Existence of positive relationship between human capital and firm performance
Human Capital-Firm Performance Relationship is not linear.
Only 2 organisations perceived as active or fully mobilised – CARE Barbados and UGLAAB
Multiple definitions of human capital
“the skill, experience and capacity to develop and innovate, that is owned by individuals” (Whittaker and Wilson, 2007:59 )
Different types of human capital
Ranges from generic to highly specific
General, firm, task-specific, intellectual and social

3. Research Questions
‘To what extent does human capital development (HCD) in civil society organisations (CSO) account for variations in their level of involvement in the Barbados National AIDS Programme (NAP)?’
HCD strategies employed by the CSOs under evaluation?
CSOs with similar HCD strategies = similar levels of engagement in the NAP?
CSOs definition of HCD?
HCD influence CSO involvement in the NAP?

4. Methodology Data Collection Data Analysis Study Design Sampling Design
exploratory study
Sampling Design
6 CSOs selected using purposive sampling
Data Collection
triangulation
Data Analysis
Within-case analysis
Cross case analysis
Study Design
Exploratory study combining descriptive and analytical elements.
Sampling Design
6 CSOs selected using purposive sampling
2-part multi-stage purposive sample
Organisation level
Member level
Data Collection
Desk review of NHAC documents
Questionnaire – to collect organisational information
Semi-structured interview schedule
CSO members
Key informants
Data Analysis
Within-case analysis
Cross case analysis

5. Findings - Case Background
Organisational type
Vision and mandate
HIV as percentage of organisational programme
Activities in the past year
Formation
Membership

6. Findings – Within-Case Analysis
AIDS Society of Barbados (ASOB)
Key themes
Organisational involvement
Programme commitment
Programme focus
Human capital development (HCD)
Absence of capacity-building strategy
Training utility

7. Findings – Within-Case Analysis
Barbados Evangelical Association (BEA)
No clear linear relationship between HCD and organisational performance
Conversion of general to firm-specific human capital
Formation of partnerships

8. Findings – Within-Case Analysis
CARE Barbados
Forged key partnerships
Dual challenges to its ability to implement HIV programmes
Unwillingness to seize training opportunities
Stigma and discrimination

9. Findings – Within-Case Analysis
Silver Sands and St. John HIV/AIDS Committees
Driven by civic mindedness
Transferability of member skills
Reward system (Silver Sands)
Member Recruitment & Orientation (Silver Sands)
Access to training (St. John)
Member attrition (St. John)

10. Findings – Within-Case Analysis
United Gays and Lesbians Against AIDS Barbados
Limited opportunity to use skills
Programme Territoriality
Lack of an enabling environment
Formation of partnerships

11. Findings – Cross-Case Analysis
HCD-OI relationship
Positive relationship
Not a linear relationship
Moderated by several factors
Curvilinear relationship  UGLAAB
Dependent upon several factors
Variation in strength of this relationship
Human capital accumulation
Type of human capital
Partnerships involved  CARE, UGLAAB

12. Conclusion
The value of different types of capital varied from CSO to CSO
Human capital co-exists of with other types of capital
Curvilinear relationship between HC- organisational performance
Research Implications
Expanding the study to other CSOs as well as government and private sector organisations

13. Thank You!