Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | T 002 Presence of an innovative component in the project |
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| Indicator Definition | The Innovation Tag indicates whether and how a project integrates innovation into its design or implementation.
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Disaggregation
No: The project does not include an innovative component.
Yes New approach/technology → Testing or piloting a new method, tool, or technology.
Yes Scaling up → Expanding or replicating an approach/solution that has proven effective elsewhere.
Yes Adaptation → Adjusting an existing approach or technology to a new context, sector, or population.
Yes Process/partnership innovation → Introducing new ways of working, decision-making, or collaborating.
Examples of Actvities
Adaptation
Kemenik project in Guatemala – adaptation of the RANAS methodology to promote behavioral changes in families.
Steps:
Adaptation of the RANAS methodology;
Diagnosis: Development of the data collection tool; Definition of the sample, which was applied in four communities, one from each intervention department, with a total of 730 people, 453 women, and 277 men.
Analysis, broken down by gender: Men, based on the direct premise of practitioners and non-practitioners, resulted in: 42 practitioners (16%) and 215 non-practitioners (84%). In the case of women, the premise was whether or not they feel supported in caring for their children. The result: 79 practitioners (17%) and 374 non-practitioners (83%).
Strategy: Based on the results of the analysis, the app was developed, tested and officially launched.
Scaling up
Optimization & Localization in Trail Bridge Construction
In Ethiopia, trail bridges are based on 20-year-old designs, which has led to stagnant technology transfer. Furthermore, their costs are 3 to 4 times higher than in Nepal because of steel prices.
To address these issues, a two-pronged approach focusing on localization and optimization is proposed:
Localization: Adapting Nepal's design and construction methodologies to fit the Ethiopian context, rather than replicating them directly. This involves modifying designs to better suit local needs and conditions.
Optimization: Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of steel components without compromising quality and safety. This will streamline construction and reduce costs.
Additionally, the introduction of an interactive 3D animation video detailing the construction process step-by-step is proposed. This tool aims to enhance training outcomes and provide on-site guidance, making the process more accessible and efficient.
New approach / technology
CLARA system, in Madagascar - a water chlorination system which guarantees better quality distributed water.
This innovative system makes it possible to produce chlorine and inject it directly into the network, thereby improving drinking water management. The project has been successfully tested at two pilot sites in Ambatolahy and Ambalakida, in the Miandrivazo district.
Since the CLARA systems were introduced, more than 10,400 m3 of water have been treated with more than 3,500 liters of chlorine.
In terms of beneficiaries' ownership, at first residents were surprised by the presence of chlorine, but they gradually got used to it and now feel reassured about the quality of the water. After adjustment, the taste and smell of chlorine were reduced. Today, some residents even notice the absence of a chlorine odour.
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification | Team Reflection: During project annual review, the project team discusses whether the project has an innovative component using the definitions above. Guiding Questions:
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| Measuring Frecuency | Once every year |
| Data Collection Guidance |
How to report
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Project documents (initiative reports, policy documents, program records).
Media coverage