Proposal for VC toolsframework, capacitybuilding anddissemination
Jason Donovan
IFPRI; Washington, D.C.
11 July 2013
Background
•Lots of tools for VC analysis and assessment
•Lots of case studies
•But…
–Problems with tool design
–Confusing use of terms and concepts across guides
–Problems with tool implementation
–Gaps in tool offer
–Limited learning and debate
•How can we 1) push debates forward and 2) helpmake VC development more effective?
Entry points for facilitating learning onbetter VC analysis and development
1.Context
2.Actor
3.Research/development issue
Context:Picking the right tool for the job
•Context is critical for designing effective VCinterventions…
•But guides are mostly context free
•Key contextual factors:
–Market reach (local, national, international)
–Product type (tree crops, livestock, annuals)
–Pre-existing asset endowments
–Governance structures (or lack thereof)
ActorsDifferent information needs for different users
•NGOs: intervention design andassessment, best practices
•Donors: impact assessment, impactnarratives
•Private sector: low-cost tools for takinginvestment decisions and understandingimpact
•Researchers: methods, data
Cutting edge issues for VC researchand development
What are the key issues and how can weeffectively address them:
•Climate change and VCs
•Gender and VCs
•VC performance
•Impact assessment
•Gaps in tool coverage