Application

Below are suggested post-CPA activities, including a checklist and key considerations, as well as proposed actions to maximise the uptake and integration of the CPA findings into programming

Key activities Checklist and key considerations Maximize uptake and integration
Disseminate the report
  • Engage Communications and Social Policy teams to develop an external facing dissemination strategy identifying opportunities to advocate and influence
  • If relevant, engage WASH sector partners to identify opportunities to leverage the findings to inform sector policies and plans
  • Consider conflict sensitivity, safety and security of participants and others – is it risky to share this report beyond UNICEF? How can the findings be shared with participants?
  • Identify inclusive and relevant dissemination approaches and ensure the final deliverable by consultants/contractors includes diverse and inclusive formats to support uptake by diverse stakeholders – including participants in the research
Integrate findings into
programming
  • Use the findings to inform an internal CO/WASH Section process to identify conflict sensitivity strategies and actions, as well as programmatic entry points in existing and/or new/upcoming programmes
  • Identify upcoming planning milestones (Country Programme, sector workplans, annual programme reviews) to integrate the findings to develop/update programming
  • Engage PD managers to identify opportunities to integrate the findings into relevant partnerships
  • Dedicate time and resources to organize a participatory (internal and/or external) integration process where programmatic entry points are identified with relevant staff (management, programme, planning, field offices) and partners/contractors
Develop capacity
  • Use the findings to inform and/or develop training and other capacity development interventions to target staff, IPs, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Build in capacity development workshops to support internalization of the findings at CO/WASH section and FO levels
  • Leverage capacity development to equip staff with relevant knowledge and competencies to be able to operationalize and integrate the findings
Accompany the integration
  • Identify a timeline and process to proactively support the internalization of key findings and recommendations
  • Engage CO/WASH section management to identify relevant milestones and accountabilities for key actions agreed e.g. conflict sensitivity monitoring/audits
  • Include a ‘handover’ stage to dedicated focal points within the WASH team/section, relevant programmes, and/or partnerships – they can lead the application of findings leveraging identified entry points and ensure the integration of conflict sensitivity