Scaling Up and Scalability: Concepts, Frameworks and Assessmet

1. Credible - based on sound evidence or advocated by respected persons or organisations.

2. Relevant - addressing a persistent or sharply felt problem for the end users

Proven Ideas Or Models - an idea or model that works on a small scale or has been promoted successfully elsewhere.

3. Superior to Existing Practices - the ultimate users are convinced that the cost of implementations is counteracted by benefits.

4. Compatible - in line with the end users’ established values, norms and facilities (including resource base) and with the priorities and practices of the national/provincial/regional programmes.

5. Blueprint Solution - a standardised, one-size-fits-all approach to problem-solving, often lacking adaptability to specific contexts.

6. Testable - able to be tried without committing the potential users to complete adoption when results have not yet been seen.

7. Easy To Understand Or Install - not complex and complicated.

8. Observable - potential users can see the results in practice in the real world

Empowered Rural Communities - Empowered rural communities can promote scaling up and hold public agencies accountable. They can be a very strong political voice.

9. Prices - the monetary value assigned to goods and services, influencing economic decisions and market dynamics.

10. Wages - compensation paid to workers for their labor or services

Profit - financial gain obtained when revenues exceed costs.

11. Demand - the desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services at various price levels.

12. Institutional Arrangements - structured relationships and frameworks that support the coordination and implementation of projects.

13. Legal Frameworks - structured sets of laws and regulations that govern the implementation of projects.

14. Rules Governing Credits, Deposits, Insurance And Standards - regulations that manage financial transactions and ensure reliability and trust in financial systems.

15. Rules Of Engagement - agreed-upon protocols and guidelines that govern interactions and cooperation among stakeholders.

16. Policy/Political/Legal/Institutional Scaling Up - also called vertical scaling up, or simply scaling up happens when formal government decisions are made to adopt the innovation on a national or subnational level, and it is institutionalised through national development plans.

17. Approaches Revolving Around Policy - strategies centred on influencing and implementing policy changes to drive innovation and development.

18. Donors - individuals or organisations that provide funds or resources for development projects.

19. External Catalysts - political and economic crises or pressure from outside actors (donors, NGOs) may drive the scaling-up process forward.

20. Markets - Profit can be a very powerful driver in delivering private goods and services.

21. Integrating Repeated Messages Into The Established Internal Communication Networks Of The User Organisations - embedding consistent messages within the existing communication channels of organisations to reinforce understanding and engagement.

22. Organisational Learning - the process by which an organisation improves its practices and adapts based on experiences and acquired knowledge.

23. Compete With Other Investment Opportunites - the need for an innovation to be as attractive as alternative investments to ensure funding and support.

24. Incentives Or Accountability - Incentives and accountability for results are needed to drive actors and organisations. This may include rewards, competitions, political pressure, community demand, peer reviews and independent evaluations. Markets and profit can be powerful drivers in delivering private goods and services.

25. Resources - financial, human, or material assets necessary for carrying out development projects.

26. Ownership - the state of possessing, controlling, or having rights over property or innovations.

27. Enforcement - the act of compelling compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.

28. Staff Capacity - the ability of staff members to perform their roles effectively, including skills and knowledge.

29. Capabilities - the skills, competencies, and resources required to implement an innovation successfully.

30. Knowledge Sharing - the dissemination and exchange of information, insights, and experiences among stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.

31. Training - activities aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals or groups to improve performance and capacity.

32. Technology Transfer Models - frameworks and processes used to move technological innovations from development to widespread adoption and use.

33. Vision And Leadership - a vision to recognise that the scaling up is necessary, desirable and feasible. Visionary leaders often drive the process.

34. Political Leaders; Agendas - the priorities and plans set by political leaders that influence project direction and support.

35. Civil Society Support - the backing and involvement of non-governmental organisations and community groups in development initiatives.

36. Local Counterparts - local organisations or individuals who collaborate and support the implementation of projects.

37. Women - a group often targeted in development projects to ensure gender equity and empowerment.

38. Youth - young people who are often a focus of development projects to ensure their engagement and development.

39. Vulnerable Groups - populations at risk of adverse outcomes, often prioritised in development interventions to ensure equity and protection.

40. Stakeholder Motivation - the incentives and reasons that drive stakeholders to support or engage in a project.

41. Collaborative Activities - joint actions undertaken by multiple partners to achieve common objectives.

42. Identifying Key Audiences And Learning Their Different Information Needs - the process of recognising specific stakeholder groups and understanding their unique information requirements.

43. Presenting Data Clearly, Concisely And In A Timely Manner - providing information in an understandable, brief, and prompt fashion to facilitate decision-making.

44. Tailoring Messages And Format To Each Audience - customising communication content and presentation to suit the specific needs and preferences of different stakeholder groups.

45. Participatory Approaches Involving Multiple Actors - methods that engage various stakeholders collaboratively in the decision-making and implementation processes.

46. Approaches Based On Value Chains And The Private Sector - strategies that leverage the interconnected processes of production, marketing, and distribution within private sector-driven frameworks.

47. Approaches Utilising ICTs And Advisory Services - methods that employ information and communication technologies (ICTs) along with expert advisory services to enhance implementation and scalability.

48. Making Use Of The Skills Of Communication Specialist Who Can Mediate The Information Flow - employing experts in communication to effectively manage and streamline the dissemination of information.

49. Outputs - the tangible products or services generated from project activities

M&E (Monitoring And Evaluation) - systematic processes for assessing the progress and outcomes of a project to ensure effectiveness and guide improvements.

50. Intermediate Outcome - the subsequent benefits and impacts that result from the utilisation of outputs, often at the organisational or community level.

51. Ultimate Outcome - the long-term, sustainable impacts of a project on the well-being of the target population.

52. Immediate Outcome - the initial effects and changes observed directly as a result of project interventions.

53. Expansion Or Replication - also referred to as horizontal scaling up, or scaling out happens when innovations are replicated in different geographical sites or are extended to serve a larger or new set of beneficiaries.

54. Diversification - also called functional scaling up involves testing and adding interventions to existing packages.

What groups or movements could you collaborate with to enhance your model?

Is the innovation relevant to the needs of the target population?

Are there proven ideas or models that work on a small scale or have been successfully promoted elsewhere?

Is the innovation superior in performance compared to existing practices?

Is the innovation compatible with current systems and practices?

Is there a blueprint solution being implemented?

Can the model be tested and evaluated?

Is the innovation easy to understand and install?

Does the innovation deliver observable benefits?

Empowered rural communities - Are rural communities empowered to promote scaling up and hold public agencies accountable?

Can ICTs provide necessary information on market prices, transportation options, and other relevant data?

Do intermediate outcomes reflect improved wages or income for participants?

Does the innovation have the potential to generate profit and drive private sector delivery?

Is there sufficient demand for the innovation, and can it drive profit maximization for different actors?

Are there appropriate institutional arrangements in place to support the implementation?

 Is there an appropriate policy and legal framework in place to support scaling up?

Are there rules governing credits, deposits, insurance, and standards that support scaling up?

Are the rules of engagement clear and understood by all partners?

Is there a policy/political/legal/institutional framework for scaling up the project?

Are approaches revolving around policy being applied?

Are donors ready and willing to support and incorporate the innovation into ongoing development activities?

Are there external catalysts, such as political or economic crises, driving the scaling-up process?

Can the innovation be effectively delivered through markets driven by profit?

Are repeated messages being integrated into the established internal communication networks of the user organizations?

Is there a system for organisational learning from experience?

compete with other investment opportunities - Can the innovation compete with other investment opportunities available to value chain actors?

Are there incentives and accountability measures in place to drive actors and organizations?

Are there sufficient fiscal and financial resources available to support the scaled-up interventions?

Are there clear ownership rules and enforcement mechanisms in place to support scaling up?

Are enforcement mechanisms for ownership and other rules effective and supportive of scaling up?

Do the staff members of the lead agency have the capacity to implement the project effectively?

Do the staff members have the necessary capabilities to implement the project effectively?

Is there a mechanism for knowledge sharing among stakeholders?

Is there adequate training provided to all relevant parties?

Are effective technology transfer models being utilized?

Is there a clear vision and leadership to recognize the necessity and feasibility of scaling up?

Are political leaders and their agendas supportive of the project?

Is there support from civil society for the project?

Are local counterparts involved and supportive of the project?

Are women actively involved and benefiting from the project?

Are youth actively involved and benefiting from the project?

Are vulnerable groups actively involved and benefiting from the project?

Are the stakeholders motivated and actively engaged?

Are there collaborative activities undertaken by multiple partners to achieve common objectives?

Have key audiences been identified and their different information needs learned?

Is data presented clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner?

Are messages tailored to each audience effectively?

Are participatory approaches involving multiple actors being used?

Are approaches based on value chains and the private sector being employed?

Are approaches utilizing ICTs and advisory services being implemented?

Is there use of the skills of communication specialists who can mediate the information flow?

Are the outputs tangible products or services generated from project activities?

Is there an effective system for monitoring and evaluation in place?

Is there an intermediate outcome reflecting subsequent benefits and impacts from the outputs?

Is there an ultimate outcome showing long-term, sustainable impacts on the target population?

Is there an immediate outcome observed directly as a result of project interventions?

Is there a strategy for expansion or replication of the project?

Is there a strategy for diversification of the project interventions?