Impact catalyst fund 2023 second call for proposals: Adaptive social protection
The impact catalyst fund (‘ICF’) is a strategic initiative of the UNICEF Evaluation Office which aims to support high-quality impact evaluations in priority thematic areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025.
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The impact catalyst fund (‘ICF’) is a strategic initiative of the UNICEF Evaluation Office that aims to support high-quality impact evaluations in priority thematic areas of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025. The first ICF call, focusing on the thematic area of child marriage and social norms was launched in March 2023 and has garnered significant interest resulting in applications from 6 out of 7 UNICEF regions. Ultimately, six proposals were selected to receive matching grants to support the design and primary data collection for rigorous impact evaluations.
This second ICF call for proposals in 2023 focuses on the thematic area of Adaptive Social Protection (ASP). Generating scientifically robust evidence on this topic enables national partners to make scientifically grounded decisions to build and strengthen ASP systems. Furthermore, it allows for the replication of successful interventions and the improvement of child-focused outcomes in fragile contexts. This call is implemented through a broader five-year evaluation partnership between the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and UNICEF.
The call for proposals is now closed!
