Due to the unique context of each instance of PSE, there are no definitive answers to the proposed learning questions. Rather, each question encompasses a variety of learning activities that will contribute to the larger body of PSE evidence.
The PSE Evidence and Learning Strategy focuses on three learning questions that will guide USAID in dramatically strengthening and increasing enterprise-driven development, while contributing to the wider PSE evidence base.
Developing an evidence base is like building a mosaic: Each individual piece does not make the picture, but over time the picture emerges.
Examines the emerging social science literature in partnership, engagement, and collaboration to understand the motivations, processes, mechanisms, and strategies that promote effective private sector engagement.
Examines the causes and contexts of sub-optimal or unintended outcomes and look to identify root causes, with an eye towards sharing appropriate lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in PSE throughout USAID.
Build on the evidence base regarding partnership sustainability and enhance the Agency’s understanding of what activities and outcomes endure after the Agency’s funding ends
Analyzes USAID’s performance monitoring needs and experiences with private sector engagement measurement resulting in the development of tool(s) and best practices to measure private sector engagement and its outcomes.
A tool for evidence-informed decision making and strategic research prioritization that consolidate what is known and unknown about PSE and will help drive future USAID private sector engagement research priorities.
We are available to support in the use of these tools. We welcome feedback on the user experience.