Decolonising VfM

decolonising VFM Decolonising VfM VfM is a concept that has long been used in the public sector to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently and effectively. However, the way VfM is currently understood and applied is often based on Western-centric ideas and [...]

By |2023-03-08T10:58:23+00:00March 8th, 2023|Value for Money|Comments Off on Decolonising VfM

What are VfM indicators?

Value for Money (VfM) indicators are measures that show whether the programme has been able to deliver VfM. They can often overlap with standard monitoring and evaluation indicators given the multi-dimensionality of the VfM concept but usually also entail some aspects which are specific to [...]

By |2022-12-12T11:33:40+00:00December 12th, 2022|Value for Money|Comments Off on What are VfM indicators?

Methodologies for VfM

At Learning and Change we work with different methodologies to assess Value for Money (VfM) and we know how to select the best method for your organisation or programme. The choice of the methodology ultimately depends on the nature of your work, what value means for [...]

By |2022-11-24T15:27:34+00:00November 24th, 2022|Value for Money|Comments Off on Methodologies for VfM

Reflections on Value for Money (VfM) in the international development and aid sector

VfM in the international aid sector At Learning and Change, we usually work with international and national organizations to support them to undertake VfM analysis. This is done mainly to gain a better understanding of our costs and results to be able to make [...]

By |2022-10-04T11:00:59+00:00October 4th, 2022|Value for Money|Comments Off on Reflections on Value for Money (VfM) in the international development and aid sector

Making Value for Money practical with a VfM Toolkit

VfM Toolkit What is a VfM Toolkit? Learning and Change understands a VfM Toolkit as a variety of tools and methodologies that can help programmes or organizations operationalise VfM Frameworks. A VfM Toolkit is different from a VfM Framework, since the latter concentrates on [...]

By |2022-03-18T12:05:17+00:00March 14th, 2022|Value for Money|Comments Off on Making Value for Money practical with a VfM Toolkit

What is a Value for Money Strategy and how do I develop it?

Value for Money Strategy What is a Value for Money Strategy? Learning and Change understands a Value for Money Strategy as a plan of action that a programme or organization takes to ensure it delivers VfM and improve the way it does so. [...]

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Where to start: a Value for Money Framework

Value for Money (VfM) can be daunting! Often, when organizations start thinking about it they are not sure where to start. Do we identify indicators? Do we develop some tools? Do we assign responsibilities? The answer is: start with a VfM Framework! Learning and Change supports [...]

By |2022-02-02T14:49:03+00:00February 2nd, 2022|Value for Money|Comments Off on Where to start: a Value for Money Framework

The Value for Money agenda: from a straitjacket to a learning approach

Value For Money: I am delighted to share my article with Tina Wallace published in the March 2019 issue of Development in Practice. This article builds on research around different VfM approaches to highlight the challenges faced by the sector in applying VfM for organisational [...]

By |2021-09-28T14:19:20+00:00May 21st, 2019|Value for Money|Comments Off on The Value for Money agenda: from a straitjacket to a learning approach
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