CGIAR

An interlinked set of planning, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and impact assessment processes is required to effectively plan, manage and learn from CGIAR contribution to impact.

CGIAR’s Performance and Results Management Framework 2022–2030 (PRMF) sets out a streamlined CGIAR results architecture in which CGIAR's Portfolios:

·       Project the benefits of their intervention against the CGIAR result framework, specifically to the common impact indicators and SDG Targets, and assess related risks in a continuous process through design and into implementation stages.

·       Plan and report annual progress against a theory of change (ToC) that incorporates results and indicators across the spheres of control, influence and interest as detailed above.

·       Develop annual plans of work and budget, track progress and provide an annual report against their stated objectives and results achieved.

·       Be divided into distinct stages, separated by assessment and decision points known as stage-gates.

·       Implement and/or commission evaluations and impact assessment studies, designed from the start as integral part of the research process to causally test the assumptions underlying the ToC in order to contribute to their improvement and increased impact.

A new Technical Reporting Arrangement, which sets out the technical reporting requirements for the CGIAR Portfolio 2025-2030, is currently being developed. 

Vision​

CGIAR optimizes its contribution to impact: is accountable, learns from delivery, and provides robust evidence of results for communication and resource mobilization. CGIAR is recognized as a leader in the field of Performance and Results Management.​

Mission​

Optimize CGIAR contribution to the 5 Impact Areas through the design and use of best of class Performance and Results Management solutions.​

Functions​

1. Help tell CGIAR's impact story​​

2. Provide decision makers with data, analytics and insight​

3. ​Catalyze adoption of best of class performance & results management solutions​

4. Progressively harmonize with non-pooled projects on key parameters

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) develops and implements methods, standards, and tools for managing projects and monitors project management performance. 

• Our expertise in managing projects and monitoring, evaluating, learning from and assessing impacts helps staff to identify and develop projects and initiatives.

• Our advice, guidance and recommendations cover all phases of projects—from project planning to start-up, implementation, monitoring and reporting, evaluation and learning, through closeout.

• We build staff and partner capacities in project management and provide project and Initiative staff with advice and recommendations to continuously improve.

The Digital & Data team (D&D) creates, enhances, and maintains the digital tools comprising the Performance and Results Management System (PRMS). With experience in numerous CGIAR reporting processes, D&D’s team of developers, designers, and software product managers follow a three-step process to create user-friendly and fit-for-purpose digital tools:

• Discovery: understanding user needs and crafting an optimal user experience to produce a comprehensive list of requirements or user stories and mockups.

• Delivery: technical development and delivery of the digital product for testing and production. 

• Experience: providing technical support to users to address issues in a timely manner and consider where future improvements may be made.