Authors: Jessica Baumgardner-Zuzik, Rebecca Herrington & Saurav Upadhyay

Publisher: Alliance for Peacebuilding

Publication date: March 2021

Abstract: How can we adapt our programs to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness? Rebecca Herrington spoke about how peacebuilders can use data and evidence to inform decision making and program adaptation, adjust monitoring and evaluation plans to be more user focused, and leverage systems lens to solve complex problems. Here are four key takeaways from the conversation.

Recommendations:

1. Make time for adaptation

2. Apply conflict sensitivity and do no harm principles

3. Be proactive and engage donors

4. Remember that adaptation is iterative

About the Authors:

Jessica Baumgardner-Zuzik is the Senior Director of Learning & Evaluation at the Alliance for Peacebuilding.

Saurav Upadhyay is the Manager of Learning & Evaluation at the Alliance for Peacebuilding.

Rebecca Herrington is the CEO & Director of Strategic Learning at Headlight Consulting Services