Learning Agenda 2016

In the Strategic Partnership (SP) between AWEPA, NIMD and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), joint learning is a key priority. The learning agenda under the SP refers to the creation, documentation and transfer of knowledge in relation to the main subject of the SP: the role of political parties and parliaments in creating an conducive environment for policy influencing. The learning agenda for the SP intends to ensure that the experiences, knowledge and best practices that are accumulated in the programme countries are not only tracked and systematically documented, but also deliberately showcased and shared between the MFA, AWEPA, NIMD and their local implementing partners. This is achieved through research and development, monitoring and evaluation, sharing of best practices, peer learning and a continuous reflection on the programme interventions in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. The learning agenda under the SP provides an unique opportunity to combine and capitalise on the individual experiences of the partners, with the aim to strengthen the country programmes and where applicable, the International Lobby and Advocacy (ILA) agenda. Three general learning objectives have been identified for the SP Programme: Objective 1) To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the programmes and the innovation of programme intervention strategies Objective 2) To strengthen country programmes by deepening our knowledge base on the following three themes: - the political party-parliament nexus - the shrinking democratic space - the role of parties and parliaments in the national budgeting and policymaking cycle. Objective 3) To maximise impact through peer learning, partnerships and networking