1. Photo :David Molden/IWMI A water-secure world www.iwmi.org Capacity Development of External Partners WLE Operations Team Meeting Colombo, Sri Lanka

2. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world The changing landscape Capacity development as a strategic enabler of research uptake, outcomes and impact New CGIAR Strategy Results Framework: Capacity strengthening as a cross-cutting IDO Phase 2 of CRPs: capacity strengthening is important Partner demand, especially for newer realms of science, e.g. ESR

3. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world The review Ben Emmens and Abi Green, The Conscious Project 20 interviews and extensive document review July – November 2014

4. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world Scope of the review Within the scope: Strengthening the capacity of partners to make effective use of research results Activities/projects, processes, materials and responsibilities IWMI (and lightly WLE) Outside of the scope: -Internal staff training -Other centers participating in WLE

5. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world Findings: What are we doing well? “IWMI is seen as a strong player in both the provision and the delivery of capacity strengthening materials and activities” (Example: IMAWESA, Pakistan) The CGIAR is seen as good at supporting the capacity development of partner organizations with which it works (2012 CGIAR Stakeholder Perception Survey) There are examples of strong capacity development activities, but this is not formally recognized because there is no systematic evaluation and sharing mechanisms

6. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world Findings: the changing landscape 1.IWMI 2014 – 2018 strategy 2.The CGIAR change agenda 3.Funding available for capacity building 4.Capacity gaps: internal and capacity of external partners 5.Competition: Distinguish ourselves through unique combination of research and uptake with integrated capacity development CGIAR change agenda Draft CGIAR Strategy Results Framework: Capacity development is 1 of 3 cross cutting themes that need to be considered in all IDOs CGIAR Capacity Development Community of Practice (Nicole Lefore) and CGIAR Capacity Development Framework (Nicole Lefore) CRPs 2 nd Call for Proposals: Embed capacity building in theories of change, impact pathways and NARS Potential risks if we do not navigate these changes: We may not reach uptake, outcome and impact goals We may be left behind by the competition We may be unable to secure adequate funding We may become increasingly irrelevant as a research institute

7. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world Findings: 12 Recommendations, 5 Objectives and 5 Priorities 5 shorter-term objectives: 1.Map and assess organizational capacity, competencies and gaps (HR) 2.Inventory and systematize capacity development initiatives, processes, and products 3.Develop framework/strategy for external capacity building to use research results and allocate resources to deliver 4.Monitor and evaluate capacity building to demonstrate uptake of research, outcomes, impact 5.Integrate capacity development into partnership strategy

8. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world Next Steps? Create working group for detailed discussion and to propose priorities, workplan, and budget? Designate a point person to move this initiative forward a few next steps?

9. www.iwmi.org A water-secure world