Day 1_Session 3_TRIPS_WASDS_Fergus Sinclair - A presentation setting out the development of joint work in Burkina Faso across three CGIAR Research Programs: WLE, FTA, and CCAFS

1. Bonn – the Background
• June 6-7 meeting of WLE, FTA and CCAFS in Bonn
discussed areas of cross-CRP synergy (both issue
and place-based).
• Burkina Faso was chosen as a good location to
develop and elaborate joint work as all three
CRPs have major new research programs there,
and there is potential to link to Dryland Systems.
• Agreed to proceed with a scoping of shared
objectives, entry points and impact pathways in
Burkina Faso.

2. Montpellier - NRM

3. Montpellier
Objectives
Build a shared understanding of :
• Boundaries and overlaps
• Partner networks
• Entry points and breadth of
activities
• Site locations and scales of
intervention
• Impact pathways
Aim to develop:
• Common or aligned theory
of change
• Common/aggregate
indicators
• Leveraged targets and
outcome strategies
• Harmonized planning,
monitoring and learning
efforts

4. Burkina Faso
Timeline
Phase 1: August - October 2013
Key players already on location
Meet with CRP representatives, leaders of major CRP projects, and main national and local
partners to develop shared understanding of issues & approaches
Engage Dr. Paul Duignan (outcomes theory and DoView) to facilitate the development of a
first draft theory of change and impact pathways
Phase 2: November 2013 – March 2014
Following review of draft theory of change and impact pathways by CRP representatives,
leaders of major CRP projects, and main national and local partners:
Assess need for outcome mapping (Terry Smutylo) to identify boundary partners and
progress markers (micro-scale indicators)
Develop common/aggregate indicators & leveraged targets
Develop harmonized planning, monitoring and learning strategy
Develop implementation plan
Phase 3: December 2014-December 2016
Periodic review of the strategy (does it address the objectives?) does it work, what
improvements needed etc.
Annual review of implementation
Lessons applied in other countries