Ksf Framework

Framework of Results and Key Success Factors

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LINKING PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

FRAMEWORK OF RESULTS AND KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

March 2000

PERFORMANCE R EVIEW B RANCH

BUILDING PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

About this Guide… Performance Review Branch prepares information tools to improve performance measurement and reporting. CIDA’s Framework of Results and Key Success Factors has been prepared to promote consistent usage by CIDA and its partners. CIDA’s Framework of Results and Key Success Factors describes Agency–wide criteria for measuring development and defining what constitutes achievement. This Framework provides CIDA and its partners with a menu of factors to bring a results–based focus to planning and design, implementation, reporting and performance measurement. The benefits: a CIDA’s potential for success is enhanced with expectations being clearly identified. a Development activities are aligned with intended results, contributing to programming effectiveness. a A consistent focus on precisely defined results is maintained throughout the life–cycle of investments. Comments/Suggestions We welcome any suggestions to improve our work. Please e–mail us at: dger_prb@acdi–cida.gc.ca … thank you a Managers are better equipped to manage for results. a Lessons learned are shaped by the Agency’s focus on results. The Framework of Results and Key Success Factors establishes the foundations for developing a consistent body of information on CIDA’s performance in developing countries. This information, in turn, contributes to informed policies, strategies and practices.

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