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Contribution analysis of a Bolivian innovation grant fund: mixing methods to verify relevance, efficiency and effectiveness

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We used contribution analysis to verify the key assumption in the intervention logic of an innovation fund in Bolivia directed to economic farmer organisations to develop value-added activities. We focussed the research on three sub-components of the intervention logic: relevance of the farmer groups for local economic development, effectiveness of the fund in strengthening these group, and efficiency of the grant allocation mechanism. We used a case-based comparative analysis to assess effectiveness: improved market access for members, strengthened organisational capacities and the capacity to pay organisational costs. We showed that the grants to already well-endowed organisations were particularly unsuccessful.

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  • Giel Ton, 2017. "Contribution analysis of a Bolivian innovation grant fund: mixing methods to verify relevance, efficiency and effectiveness," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 9(1), pages 120-143, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:9:y:2017:i:1:p:120-143
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2016.1231702
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    1. Hartwich, Frank & Alexaki, Anastasia & Baptista, Rene, 2007. "Innovation systems governance in Bolivia: Lessons for agricultural innovation policies," IFPRI discussion papers 732, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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