Every capitalization process shows us how to facilitate it, promote it, support it, or simply do it better next time. What are these key lessons? Are we effectively “learning by doing”? The stories below, also found throughout this site (linked to the steps of the process or to the regional groups we are working with), present the key insights of those directly involved in an experience capitalization process.
By Solomon Elorm Allavi. With an experience capitalisation process we are now looking beyond just the simple, face-value facts toward the whole scope of the project... This is very different from our existing practises of just writing reports for the funder!
Read moreBy Karma Wangmo. Sometimes it can be a bit challenging to train colleagues in new trends, or new philosophies of writing, when they already feel overwhelmed by their other responsibilities. However, a journey of a thousand miles starts under your feet – and we are slowly making progress.
Read moreBy Emmanuel S. Gbakie. "Our previous reports were detailed, but too disparate. Now the difference is that, by properly analysing and using the information in the templates and tables, we no longer have to do things in an ad hoc basis."
Read moreBy Fabio dos Santos Santiago. Having participants sharing information and interacting with each other during the experience capitalization process enhances the potential for adoption, adaptation and scaling up.
Read moreBy Marta Araujo. "As editor, I saw the tables which all participants prepared during the workshop, and wondered how to make use of them. How to put all the information available together? This is when I grabbed a stiff cup of coffee and my colour pencils, and thought of a figure which could help."
Read moreBy Gloria Nyamuzuwe. "Looking back at the experience capitalization process we tried, I can say that I learnt a lot about framing and about the importance of having a clear focus. Not all the information that seems important to collect in the field is relevant."
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