Resources
A selection of our own publications as well as resources from other organisations we’ve found useful.
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Conducting VFM analysis by output
Our learning on measuring VFM by output, based on our experience of supporting programme implementers. This was a new requirement at the time from UK’s FCDO.
- LAMP publication
- Thought Piece / Value for Money
- June 18, 2021
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E4A MamaYe health financing case study
LAMP analysed the impact of COVID-19 on MNCH funding in 3 states in Nigeria. Here, E4A reflects on the findings and recommendations, shared with stakeholders in ministries and SLAMs.
- External publication with LAMP contribution
- Report / Insight
- June 12, 2021
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ODI value for money and adaptive programming
A review of literature, and case study analysis, examines VFM used for adaptive programmes. Discusses ways of approaching, measuring and managing VFM and its challenges.
- External publication
- Tools and Guidance / No theme
- March 16, 2021
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ECORYS second wave evaluation of DIBs
LAMP contributed to the costing analysis component of the mid-line evaluation, which examines how the Development Impact Bond (DIB) model affects the design, delivery, performance and effectiveness of development interventions + recommendations.
- External publication with LAMP contribution
- Report / Evaluation
- March 16, 2021
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Fleming Fund: what does value for money at a country level look like?
LAMP contributes to the evaluation of Fleming Fund. This is a summary of a review of common practices assessing VFM in grant management and fellowship programmes.
- External publication with LAMP contribution
- Article / Evaluation
- February 12, 2021
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FCDO Smart Guide approach to value for money
Explains what FCDO means by value for money (VFM), describing the key principles for understanding VFM, how to develop VFM metrics, common misconceptions and recommendations.
- External publication
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- December 14, 2020
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VFM thought piece – lessons learned
Our thoughts on the challenges as well as potential solutions requiredto improve the measurement and application of value for money.
- LAMP publication
- Thought Piece / Value for Money
- October 18, 2020
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UN Peacebuilding guidance on VFM
Outlines the main measures taken by the Peacebuilding Fund to ensure value for money on projects including an assessment checklist.
- External publication
- Tools and Guidance / Value for Money
- September 5, 2020
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Mobilizing for Development (M4D) evaluation report
ITAD’s report summarises the end-line evaluation of a Nigerian governance programme which included VFM analysis from LAMP.
- External publication with LAMP contribution
- Report / Evaluation
- August 24, 2020
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