Enabling collaborative synthesis in multi-partner programmes. Issue 7 (3rd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cochrane, Logan; Cundill, Georgina
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 28:Issue 7(2018)
• Page Start: 922
• Page End: 931
• Publication Date: 2018-10-03
• Subjects: Aid – Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity development -- Civil society – Partnership -- Climate change – Environment (built and natural) -- Sub-Saharan Africa -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2018.1480706
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Multi-partner consortia have emerged as an important modality for knowledge generation to address complex sustainability challenges. Establishing effective multi-partner consortia involves significant investment. This article shares lessons from the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), which aims to support policy and practice for climate change adaptation through a consortium model. Key lessons include the need to facilitate collaborative spaces to build trust and identify common interests, while accepting that this is not a guarantee of success; the importance of programmatic leadership to achieve synthesis; and the value of strategic planning in supporting motivation and alignment between partners.