Improving Scaling Performance in Research for Development: Learning from a Realist Evaluation of the Scaling Readiness Approach

Improving Scaling Performance in Research for Development: Learning from a Realist Evaluation of the Scaling Readiness Approach

Complexity-sensitive decision support approaches (CSDSA) have gained prominence in the research for development (R4D) sector. However, limited attention has been given to critically examining the underlying causal assumptions of CSDSAs and their overall effectiveness in navigating complexity and achieving desired outcomes. Scaling Readiness has emerged as a novel CSDSA that is increasingly applied in R4D programs in low- and middle-income countries to improve the scaling of innovation. This study offers theory-based explanations on the extent to which Scaling Readiness supports evidence-based design, implementation and monitoring of scaling strategies in two R4D interventions. The contribution of Scaling Readiness is influenced by various contextual factors, including pre-existing partnerships and established institutional intervention project and performance management practices. The findings underscore the significance of investing in broader institutional impact culture growth. This includes critical evaluation of how funding, incentive, and performance mechanisms enable or constrain evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management at intervention and organizational level towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

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Main Authors: Damtew, E., Douthwaite, B., Schut, M., Sartas, M., Leeuwis, C.
Format: Journal Article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 2023-05-17
Subjects:innovation systems, theory of change, sustainable agriculture, scaling up, research,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135875
https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-023-00586-w
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spelling dig-cgspace-10568-1358752023-12-24T05:26:44Z Improving Scaling Performance in Research for Development: Learning from a Realist Evaluation of the Scaling Readiness Approach Damtew, E. Douthwaite, B. Schut, M. Sartas, M. Leeuwis, C. innovation systems theory of change sustainable agriculture scaling up research Complexity-sensitive decision support approaches (CSDSA) have gained prominence in the research for development (R4D) sector. However, limited attention has been given to critically examining the underlying causal assumptions of CSDSAs and their overall effectiveness in navigating complexity and achieving desired outcomes. Scaling Readiness has emerged as a novel CSDSA that is increasingly applied in R4D programs in low- and middle-income countries to improve the scaling of innovation. This study offers theory-based explanations on the extent to which Scaling Readiness supports evidence-based design, implementation and monitoring of scaling strategies in two R4D interventions. The contribution of Scaling Readiness is influenced by various contextual factors, including pre-existing partnerships and established institutional intervention project and performance management practices. The findings underscore the significance of investing in broader institutional impact culture growth. This includes critical evaluation of how funding, incentive, and performance mechanisms enable or constrain evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management at intervention and organizational level towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. 2023-05-17 2023-12-24T05:26:43Z 2023-12-24T05:26:43Z Journal Article Damtew, E., Douthwaite, B., Schut, M., Sartas, M. and Leeuwis, C. 2023. Improving Scaling Per-formance in Research for Development: Learning from a Realist Evaluation of the Scaling Readiness Approach. The European Journal of Development Research 35:1392–1418. 1743-9728 https://hdl.handle.net/10568/135875 https://doi.org/10.1057/s41287-023-00586-w en CC-BY-4.0 Open Access 1392–1418 The European Journal of Development Research
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Improving Scaling Performance in Research for Development: Learning from a Realist Evaluation of the Scaling Readiness Approach
description Complexity-sensitive decision support approaches (CSDSA) have gained prominence in the research for development (R4D) sector. However, limited attention has been given to critically examining the underlying causal assumptions of CSDSAs and their overall effectiveness in navigating complexity and achieving desired outcomes. Scaling Readiness has emerged as a novel CSDSA that is increasingly applied in R4D programs in low- and middle-income countries to improve the scaling of innovation. This study offers theory-based explanations on the extent to which Scaling Readiness supports evidence-based design, implementation and monitoring of scaling strategies in two R4D interventions. The contribution of Scaling Readiness is influenced by various contextual factors, including pre-existing partnerships and established institutional intervention project and performance management practices. The findings underscore the significance of investing in broader institutional impact culture growth. This includes critical evaluation of how funding, incentive, and performance mechanisms enable or constrain evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management at intervention and organizational level towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
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