| dc.description.abstract | The African Population and Health Research Center’s (APHRC) Strategic Plan 2022–2026, “A Bold New
Vision,” promises to make APHRC a transformative force in Africa and to tackle systemic challenges in the
African research and development (R&D) ecosystem. Several new shifts articulated in the Strategic Plan led
the APHRC leadership team to determine whether the Center was fit for purpose in its ability to achieve
impact. This was the genesis of the Organizational Effectiveness Assessment (OEA) exercise conducted in
2022–2023.
The exercise was conducted by Humentum’s (hired consultants) in two phases. The first OEA phase
had a clear internal focus, assessing several organizational elements and the extent to which they were
considered fit for purpose individually and collectively. The second phase had an external focus, assessing
stakeholders’ perspectives on the Center’s work, impact and positioning. External stakeholders included
current partners, funders and Board members considering their role as trustees. It also consisted of mapping
existing organizations, institutions, and partners familiar with the Center including potential partners that
APHRC could collaborate with in the future to optimize its leverage within the existing R&D system on the
continent.
This report summarizes the entire OEA exercise, highlighting the process, findings, and recommendations. | en_US |
