Features of Effective Aid Flashcards
Identify 4 features of effective aid programs
P - Partnerships and collaboration
O - Ownership
R - Results focused
T - Transparent and accountable
How does the feature of ‘Partnerships and Collaboration’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- pooling resources (funds & expertise) = increase impact, efficiency and sustainability
- work WITH community = increase participation
- collaboration WITH locals to develop knowledge and skills = increases sustainability
How does the feature of ‘Ownership’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- using LOCALS = culturally sensitive, increase participation
- meeting the needs identified by LOCAL community = appropriate so greater impact
- delivered in LOCAL language = increased access to info and sustainable
- training/educating LOCAL = sustainable
How does the feature of ‘Results Focused’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- monitor using evidence/data = meeting intended impact
- focus on women = increases impact and sustainable
- aid to those who need it most = equitable and greatest impact
How does the feature of ‘Transparency and Accountability’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- publishing information = truthful evaluation of program outcomes to identify areas for improvement
- program meeting it’s aims = tracking progress towards intended outcomes
- aid provided to those who need it most = show evidence that program is equitable
What does ‘Transparency’ mean with reference to effective aid?
All necessary information is readily available to those developing and implementing program i.e. funding ethically provided, used for intended purpose, not deceitful
What does ‘Accountability’ mean in reference to effective aid?
Regular monitoring and assessment of progress towards aims of program.