Navigating Challenges and Improving Program Offerings for Domestic Violence in Liberia

Background

A community development organization in Liberia focuses on addressing domestic violence issues within the country. The organization faced challenges with limited resources, political constraints, and cultural barriers that impacted their ability to develop and implement effective programs and services.

Challenge Faced by the Organization

The organization struggled to navigate the political, cultural, and economic issues in Liberia, which hindered their ability to make informed decisions about program and service offerings for domestic violence victims.

Purpose of the Engagement

The purpose of the engagement was to conduct policy research and analysis to inform decision-making regarding program and service offerings and to address the political, cultural, and economic challenges in Liberia.

Approach

The organization adopted a comprehensive approach to policy research and analysis, which included:

Reviewing existing policies and programs in Liberia and other countries with similar challenges.
Identifying key stakeholders and conducting interviews to gather insights on the challenges faced in program development and implementation.
Analyzing data and information collected to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Description and Application of Tools Used

The organization utilized various tools and methodologies in its policy research and analysis, such as:
Policy and program review templates for consistent analysis and comparison.
Stakeholder mapping and interview guides to gather insights from key informants.
Data analysis frameworks and visualization tools to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Result

As a result of the policy research and analysis, the organization gained a better understanding of the political, cultural, and economic challenges in Liberia. This information enabled them to make informed decisions about program and service offerings that would be most effective in addressing domestic violence issues.

Conclusion

The policy research and analysis engagement successfully provided the organization with valuable insights and data to inform their decision-making process. This resulted in the development of more effective programs and services to address domestic violence issues in Liberia.

Summary of Success and Lesson Learned

The engagement demonstrated the importance of policy research and analysis in informing decision-making for program and service offerings. Key lessons learned include:

Understanding the political, cultural, and economic landscape is crucial for developing effective programs and services.

Engaging stakeholders and gathering their insights can provide valuable information for decision-making.

A systematic and structured approach to policy research and analysis can lead to more informed and effective decisions.