Knowledge Network of the Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation

1. Knowledge Network of the Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation Presentation by Saskia Nijhof Network Coordinator (saskia.nijhof@hntpo.org)

2. Introduction • Donor • Members of the consortium • Countries (fragile contexts) • Sectors • Objectives of the Knowledge Network

3. Knowledge needed • Learning agenda with 3 key learning questions • What are effective and efficient inter-sectoral interventions to create sustainable positive change and poverty reduction in the context of fragile states? • How does a consortium best apply its combined expertise in rehabilitation in fragile states? • How can civil society actors in fragile states be empowered to implement and build on inter-sectoral intervention models?

4. Focus

5. Focus (cont.)

6. Focus (example) What are effective and efficient inter-sectoral interventions to create sustainable positive change and poverty reduction in the context of fragile states?

7. Annual learning cycle Single loop learning Double loop learning

8. Collaboration • Thematic working groups (communities of practice) • Interagency collaboration • Cross-country collaboration • Moderator for each group • Budget • Online platform • Resource persons • Internal • External: Dr Gerard Prinsen • Collaboration with Universities

9. Applied research • Principles for learning • Participation of field staff and local stakeholders • Empowerment • Principles for quality • Triangulation; using multiple methods and sources of information to cross-check findings • Feasible • Taking into consideration staff time & capacity; making use of M&E data; making use of interns.

10. Lessons learned • Learning around programming in fragile (post-conflict) states requires context-specific approaches and theories of change to appreciate the real complexity of the situation. • The importance of developing shared principles around learning and research. • The importance of being flexible and adaptive.

11. Thank you! I am grateful to the members of the knowledge network, the managers of the DCR and the donor agency for their commitment to learning.