We are thrilled to introduce PDIA: Building Capability by Delivering Results, a groundbreaking two-part online course designed to equip you with the essential frameworks and tools needed to implement PDIA (Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation) in your specific context. This immersive course is available free of charge and promises to revolutionize your approach to tackling development challenges. Watch our course preview video below to get a glimpse of what awaits you.

Background

In many developing nations, the limited capability of the state to execute policies and programs stands as a formidable barrier to enhancing human development. Despite numerous reform initiatives, sustained improvements in performance remain elusive as organizations often prioritize superficial changes in policies and structures over substantive operational improvements. This tendency to adhere to prescribed ‘best practices’ perpetuates a cycle of compliance without genuine progress. Consequently, countries find themselves ensnared in a capability trap, unable to break free from the constraints hindering organic organizational development.

To address this challenge, we advocate for an alternative approach—Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA)—as a means to cultivate authentic state capability. PDIA contends that the solution lies not in importing expert-driven ‘best practice’ solutions but rather in fostering organizations that innovate, test, and refine context-specific solutions tailored to locally identified problems. Emphasizing the process of problem-solving over predefined solutions, PDIA champions a culture of experimentation and learning, where failure is viewed as a necessary stepping stone towards success.

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Join us on this transformative journey towards building genuine state capability through the power of problem-solving. The PDIA online course offers participants a unique opportunity to delve into the principles and practices of PDIA, equipping them with actionable strategies to navigate complex development challenges effectively. Whether you are a policymaker, practitioner, or researcher, this course will empower you to drive tangible results in your field.

Don’t miss out on this unparalleled learning experience. Enroll in the PDIA online course today and embark on a path towards impactful and sustainable development. Together, let’s unlock the potential of problem-driven adaptation to drive positive change worldwide.