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INVENTORY OF GOOD PRACTICES FROM INVENTORY OF GOOD PRACTICES FROM PROJECTS IN STI CAPACITY BUILDINGPROJECTS IN STI CAPACITY BUILDING

Christine RobinsonSecretary General

TII asbl – http://www.tii.org

Joint Stakeholders Conference - ACP-EU EDULINK and S&T Programmes26-28 October 2011, Brussels (B)

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONINNOVATION

INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL


Luxembourg-based

Largest, longest-standing, independent TT association in

Europe (est. 1984)

1/3 private ISP, 1/3 public ISP, 1/3 university KT offices

Since 2007 we welcome members from across the globe

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYINNOVATIONINNOVATION

INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL


Capacity building in different shades and colours

TII summer school – TT methodologies

TII Brussels Group – FP info and proposal writing

Take It Up Warehouse – innovation tools/services

MISSIONMISSION


1. Identification of capacity building models which can

a) Raise the impact of the ACP S&T Programme

b) Be applied in future actions

2. Inventory of good practices in STI capacity building

WHAT IS GOOD PRACTICE?WHAT IS GOOD PRACTICE?


Generally, models, schemes, programmes, methodologies

Have been tried and tested

Have convincing results

Are replicable (i.e. are also adaptable)

No place for NIH syndrome

WHY TRANSFER GOOD WHY TRANSFER GOOD PRACTICE?PRACTICE?


For the offerer:

It offers ROI (recognition)

Can lead to new collaborations



For the acquirer:

Privileged partnering arrangements

Exploitable knowledge/know how

Savings (time, money, staff)



For the funding agency:

It creates longer-term impact

Shares the benefits across a wider group of beneficiaries

ACP S&T PROGRAMMEACP S&T PROGRAMME


36 projects

28 different models and delivery mechanisms for capacity

building

Sourced from mid-term survey results

MODELS & DELIVERY MODELS & DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOR CAPACITY MECHANISMS FOR CAPACITY

BUILDINGBUILDING


4 broad categories

Training/professional development

Networking

Materials

Tools/infrastructure

TRAINING /TRAINING /PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


1. Courses, e.g. needs-based or PRA

2. Participatory workshops

3. Multi-dimensional training

4. Mentoring scheme

5. Study tours

NETWORKINGNETWORKING


1. Multi-disciplinary team working

2. Trans-regional knowledge sharing

3. Strategic partnerships

4. Discussion fora

5. Stakeholder workshops

MATERIALSMATERIALS

1. Workshop design kit2. Results &

recommendations3. Handbooks4. Policy papers5. Curricula6. Validated methods

7. Project design8. Training materials9. Guidelines/manuals10. Toolkits (e.g. for

fundraising)11. Planning methodology


TOOLS / INFRASTRUCTURETOOLS / INFRASTRUCTURE


1. Web platform for knowledge management/sharing

2. Web tools

3. Multi-purpose centre

4. Scientific demonstrator

5. Specialized lab facilities

6. Dormitory facilities

7. Video conferencing

COMMONALITIES OF THE MODELS / COMMONALITIES OF THE MODELS / DELIVERY MECHANISMSDELIVERY MECHANISMS

Reaching out to/involving the relevant stakeholders– e.g. researchers, policy makers, local businesses, local

communities

Seeking to improve the baseline – transfer knowledge / know howHaving a lasting impact, leaving a legacy


STI CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTSSTI CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS

STI capacity building projects may have similar objectives but different implementation models or delivery mechanisms

Example: Coaching in scientific writing and preparing funding applicationsDelivery model: e-learning modules, train-the-trainer packages, dormitory facilities

Example: Engaging with different groups of stakeholdersDelivery model: participatory workshops, farmer field days, multi-purpose centre



STI capacity building projects may have similar objectives but different implementation models or delivery mechanisms

Example: North-South know how and knowledge exchangeDelivery model: study tour, on-site training, production of a handbook

Example: South-South know-how and knowledge exchangeDelivery model: Virtual Research Environment, web tools, workshop curriculum



STI capacity building using a value chain approachExample: Agricultural and environ. benefits from biochar - BeBi– Production of biochar from biomass = alternative fuel to wood– Several advantages for rural communities

1. Replaces the need to burn wood, therefore reduces deforestation2. Non-polluting fuel for cooking, therefore improves health of users3. Residue can be used to enrich depleted soil, therefore improves

quality of soil for better crop yield4. Design / production of pyrolitic stove creates local jobs5. On a larger scale, can be used in gasifier plants to create energy6. Offers source of carbon credits by sequestering CO2 in soil



STI capacity building using a multi-dimensional approachExample: Biodiversity Integration and Rural Development - BIRD

– Data collection in biodiversity field and training of research guides– Eco-tourism – training tourist guides– Valorization of local agro-biodiversity – (re)introduction of local

vegetable species– Innovative cultivation methods– Improved inter-cropping systems– Monitoring climate change– GPS skills– Renewable energy awareness and technical skills



STI capacity building using a trans-regional sectoral approachExample: Caribbean Fine Cocoa Forum– Develops new links between producer countries– Revives links between Research Organizations, Cocoa Boards and

Ministries, e.g. Agriculture & Industry/Commerce– Shares knowledge in new technologies, e.g. cocoa field

rehabilitation, GPS technology, solar drying– Shares knowledge in processing cocoa beans into finished

products


CHALLENGES TO BE MET UNTILCHALLENGES TO BE MET UNTILEND OF PROJECTEND OF PROJECT

Fine-tuning the project outputs to fit with the programme objectivesRevisit the objectives and priority issues of the ACP S&T Programme– Overall objective: to support ACP countries in formulating and

implementing S&T policies that can lead to sustainable development and to poverty reduction through economic growth and progressive integration in the world economy



Revisit the objectives and priority issues of the ACP S&T Programme– Axis 1: Coordination and networking in applied research

• Result 1: Networks established or consolidated at intra-ACP-level with linkages to international networks

• Result 2: Increased capacity to assess research needs to facilitate the formulation and implementation of research policies



Revisit the objectives and priority issues of the ACP S&T Programme– Axis 2: Instruments for collaborative research

• Result 3: Increased capacity and incentives to research network partners to prepare and submit project proposals for funding



Revisit the objectives and priority issues of the ACP S&T Programme– Axis 3: Management of research activities and reinforcement of

research quality• Result 4: Research results better capitalized and disseminated

• Result 5: Quality research results improved



Ensure your outputs are not ‘one shot’ and that they will continue to provide benefits to target groupsDon’t stop here – take your project to a higher level, i.e.

• extend to other target groups• incorporate good practice models and delivery mechanisms from

other projects• address more ambitious objectives


THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK

« The success of this kind of project depends less on the experience of the players than on their

motivation to be involved […] It is better to have inexperienced but motivated partners than

experienced but complaining partners. »


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