LVRP PARTNER FORUM

FEBRUARY, 2014

RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT IN DIAKONIA

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RBM IN DIAKONIA

• A Management strategy which ensures that

processes, products, and services contribute to the

achievement of desired results, and promotes

learning in the organization.

• RBM rests on clearly defined accountability for

results

• Requires monitoring and self assessment of

progress towards results

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RBM IN DIAKONIA

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• MISSION: To change unfair structures that hinder women and men from living their lives in dignified circumstances.

• Political structures

• Economic structures

• Social structures

• Cultural structures

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DIAKONIA STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

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• The self-esteem, confidence, courage and awareness that results from empowerment of the otherwise marginalized people lay foundation work for sustainable development and democracy

AWARENESS/ KNOWLEDGE/

SKILLS

• Effective and sustainable change processes should be driven by the civil society. For this to happen, the civil society has to be well organized, strong and vibrant.

ORGANIZATION/ MOBILIZATION

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DIAKONIA STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

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ACTION/ INFLUENCE

• Sustainable change must be supported by the relevant structural framework e.g. laws, policies, etc. which are in most case political decision, hence the need for CS to be able to influence these.

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SfC IS ABOUT

• Involvement of Right Holders

• Empowerment of Right holders

• Focus on change at every level

• Ultimate aim is sustainable change

• Application of RBA principles eg. Participation,

accountability, non-discrimination etc.

• Engagement with duty bearers.

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ROLE OF PARTNERS

1. Know Diakonia

What is the mandate of Diakonia

What can I contribute to that mandate

What are Diakonia values

What are Diakonia working methods

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ROLE OF PARTNERS

2. Plan for results

What do you want to change?

What do you want to achieve and is it in

harmony with Diakonia results?

How will you achieve it and is it in harmony with

Diakonia working methods?

How will you monitor progress

How will you facilitate the change process?

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ROLE OF PARTNERS

4. Report Results

Report progress made towards achievement of

the planned results.

Report any unexpected results

Report deviations, challenges and hindrances

Follow formats and guidelines

Make the report reader friendly (outlay,

language, examples etc.

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ROLE OF PARTNERS

3. Implement for results

Do you have the necessary skills/tools/content?

Are the timeframes effectively set?

Is the target group well identified and involved?

Is there ownership of the process?

Are the activities being implemented relevant for

the needs of the target group and in relation to

the results?

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CONCLUSION

• In working with results, planning is very crucial. If you do

not plan for results you cannot report on results.

• Delivering results is an accountability issue. The

contract with the donors is based on results.

• Sometimes what is required is a demonstration of

progress made towards results.

• The process is as important as the results in RBA.

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