Evaluation of a Capacity-Building Programme of District Health Managers in India: A Contextualised Theoretical Framework

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
N S Prashanth ◽  
Bruno Marchal ◽  
Jean Macq ◽  
Guy Kegels ◽  
Bart Criel
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
District Health ◽  
Capacity Building Programme ◽  
Health Managers

scholarly journals Enhancing capacities of riparian professionals to address and resolve transboundary issues in international river basins: experiences from the Lower Mekong River Basin

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 3183-3197 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Douven ◽  
M. L. Mul ◽  
B. Fernández-Álvarez ◽  
S. Lam Hung ◽  
N. Bakker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Training Evaluation ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Mekong River ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
International River Basins ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
International River ◽  
Capacity Building Programme

Abstract. This paper analyses the design and impact of capacity building programmes aimed at enhancing capacities of riparian professionals to address and resolve transboundary issues in international river basins. The case study is a programme developed by the Mekong River Commission (MRC). A post-training evaluation was applied to assess its impact in terms of individual capacity enhancement and change (use and application of knowledge, factors hampering application, and change in function and opportunities within the organisation). The design of the Capacity Building Programme of the MRC Flood Management and Mitigation Programme required a well balanced range of subjects (such as IWRM (integrated water resources management), model and decision support systems, and international water law). The post-training evaluation, 6 months after the last training workshop, showed an increase in familiarity with the topics for all 37 respondents, with the highest increase for the respondents with few years of working experience and from training and education institutions. The relevance of the subjects taught was highlighted by 95% of the respondents, and 78% of the participants had already used some of the acquired knowledge in their job. The respondents indicated that they did not have sufficient opportunities to apply all knowledge. The phased implementation and training of lecturers during the training workshops had a good impact, directly through increasing involvement in facilitation and delivery of the capacity building programme and through the use of the knowledge gained in short courses and development of curricula at their institute. For these types of capacity building programmes, a few recommendations can be made. The selection of participants is crucial for the application of the learned knowledge in their work. The integrative nature of transboundary water issues calls for a capacity building programme addressing a wide range of subjects, which can be understood by a wide range of professionals from different sectors. Training methods should also address this integrative nature through, e.g. roleplays and case studies. A successful capacity building programme needs to address the three levels of capacity building (enabling environment, organisations, and individual staff) and involve national and regional training and education institutes.

scholarly journals Implementing evidence-based task-strengthening strategies for hypertension control within Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning Services: a concept mapping analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Nyame ◽  
Juliet Iwelunmor ◽  
Kwaku Poku Asante ◽  
Joyce Gyamfi ◽  
Kwame Adjei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Policy Reform ◽  
Health Planning ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Hypertension Control ◽  
District Health ◽  
Community Based

Abstract Background As efforts are made to systematically implement an evidence-based task-strengthening strategy for hypertension control (TASSH) in Ghana, understanding their content can help national, regional and district health stakeholders within Ghana’s Health Services (GHS) identify strategies for enhancing intervention uptake and sustainability in their local context. This study sought to describe national, regional and district health stakeholders’ perspectives and characterize the array of strategies needed to enhance the uptake of evidence-based TASSH within Ghana’s Community-based Health and Planning Services (CHPS) zones. Methods This qualitative study was conducted among national, regional and district health stakeholders within GHS serving patients who utilize CHPS zones. The CHPS initiative is Ghana’s flagship strategy for achieving universal health coverage. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 national, regional and district health stakeholders identified via purposive sampling. Interviews were conducted in 2018. Data analysis was conducted between July 2019 and December 2019. Data was analyzed using group concept mapping systems to identify major themes and subthemes. Results About 68 % of participants were male with mean age of 40 years and mean years of experience providing hypertension-related care within GHS of 9 years. A conceptual map emerged, consisting of 46 strategies needed for implementing evidence-based TASSH, organized into 6 clusters: 1) Referral Systems; 2) Availability of Equipment; 3) Protocols and Guidelines; 4) Capacity Building/Training; 5) Policy Reform, and 6) Technical Support and Supervision. Availability of equipment was rated as the most important strategy (mean 4.80 out of 5) needed to implement evidence-based TASSH, while Capacity Building/Training was rated as the most feasible strategy (mean 4.20 out of 5) to address. Although important (mean 4.40 out of 5), Policy reform was rated as the least important and feasible strategy to address. Conclusions These findings demonstrate strategies that can help inform future interventions focused on the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based TASSH within Ghana’s CHPS zones. Also, national, regional and district health stakeholders can support healthcare workers by facilitating access to equipment and strategies for enhancing capacity and training with implementing evidence-based task-shifting hypertension interventions in Ghana.

American Mission activities in Libya 2005–16: report

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 135-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Kane ◽  
William Raynolds ◽  
Sam Carrier
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Near Eastern ◽  
The Us ◽  
American Mission ◽  
Capacity Building Programme

AbstractThis essay outlines the capacity-building work of the American Archaeological Mission to Libya between the years 2005 and 2016. This work was made possible by grants from the US Embassy to Libya, the US State Department Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in Washington, DC. The principles and objectives underlying our capacity-building programme were inspired by the 2003 UNESCO World Heritage Centre Mission Report by Giovanni Boccardi, in particular his recommendation that the Libyan Department of Antiquities obtain training in the best modern cultural heritage management practices via sustained partnerships with external professionals and organisations.

scholarly journals Enablers and barriers to evidence based planning in the district health system in Uganda; perceptions of district health managers

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorcus Kiwanuka Henriksson ◽  
Florence Ayebare ◽  
Peter Waiswa ◽  
Stefan Swartling Peterson ◽  
Elly K. Tumushabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
District Health ◽  
District Health System ◽  
Health Managers

scholarly journals Kenya Education Management Institute’s Capacity Building Programme and Public Primary School Head Teachers’ Competencies in Teacher Supervision in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Josephine G. Ongori ◽  
Kisilu Kitainge ◽  
Lydia Kipkoech
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Teacher Supervision ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Education Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Building Program ◽  
Capacity Building Programme ◽  
Capacity Building Program

Aims: Education is the foundation and pillar of life. The study assessed the influence of Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI’s) capacity building programme on head teachers' competencies in teacher supervision in public primary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Study Design: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Uasin Gishu County of North Rift region between January and March 2018. Methodology: It targeted six Sub-County Education Officers and 471 head teachers in public primary schools in the County. Simple random sampling was used to select 30% (141) of the public primary schools proportionately from each of the six sub-counties in the County. All the head teachers of the public primary schools selected participated in the study. Data was also collected from all the six Sub-County Directors of Education of Moiben, Wareng, Turbo, Kapseret, Ainabkoi and Soy. Data was collected using interviews and questionnaire. Data analysis using descriptive statistics was computed with frequencies, percentages, means, medians and standard deviations. The findings were then presented using, tables, charts and graphs. Results: Out of the 132 Head teachers, the research results indicated that there was a strong positive correlation between KEMI’s capacity building programme and head teachers’ competencies in teacher supervision, r (132) = 0.555, P = .05. KEMI should use the information from this study to organize teacher training programmes to improve their schools and put in place strategies to help enhance management practices in schools and ultimately the student academic achievement. The findings of the study may be importance to Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) in tailoring their training needs of head teachers to enhance professional development and leadership in schools. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that KEMI capacity building program had enhanced head teachers’ competence in monitoring teacher’s performance in class and outside class, and helped them in cultivating good relationship with the teachers and building motivating climate to enhance teamwork among teachers. Further, the findings also indicates that KEMI capacity building program had helped them in appraising teacher’s performance objectively and helped them in providing teacher’s opportunity for professional growth, proper delegation of duties and it had enhanced the recommendation of teachers for upward mobility.

scholarly journals Foreword to the Special Edition: Open Government Partnership

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sanjay Pradhan ◽  
Munyema Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Special Edition ◽  
Capacity Building Programme ◽  
Knowledge Learning

This foreword is an invited piece by Sanjay Pradhan (Chief Executive Officer of the Open Government Partnership) and Munyema Hasan (Manager of KLIC, Knowledge, Learning, Innovation and Capacity Building Programme; and the Open Government Partnership).

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