1. Capacity Strengthening Strategy RENEWAL 3

2. Core Pillars of RENEWAL Action research Communications Capacity

3. Research, learning & thinking Links, networks, capacity, communications Background Trends Economic Social Change Health Status Politics Source: ODI, 2004 Politics, policy making, advocacy, media Framework for Achieving Impact Research and Policy in Development (RAPID)

4. 4 Year CS Strategy Network needs assessment ~ new strategy Regional capacity development workshops Mentoring program Strengthening capacity of National Coordinators Maintaining and extending research partnerships, with South-South and North-South links Strengthening IFPRI’s capacity through mainstreaming Capacity progressively strengthened as communications increases access to relevant information

5. Specific Training Activities: Module 1 - Years 1-2 Learning Grant -Strengthen Core Country capacity –Support NC’s in relevant study –Degree and non-degree options –On-site and distance learning options

6. Specific Training Activities: Module 2 - Years 2-4 Thematic Knowledge -Strengthen professional capacity –Policy makers / program implementers –Regional workshop delivery –Development of e-learning course –Annual updates to reflect new learning

7. Specific Training Activities: Module 3 - Years 2-4 Research Methods & Data Analysis – Strengthen action research capacity –Researchers in the region –Real-world policy and program questions –Regional workshop delivery –Development of e-learning course

8. Specific Training Activities: Modules 4 and 5 - Years 2-4 Proposal Writing & Writing for Publications – Strengthen network capacity & policy influence –Researchers in the region –Real-world proposal development –Use actual research outcomes to prepare articles –E-learning courses (system already in place)

9. Implementation RENEWAL = Knowledge + ISNAR = Learning methodologies