Maximizing engagement for readiness and impact (MERI) : MERI approach technical review
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2020-08-31
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System readiness approaches move towards better understanding and managing challenges that governments and development partners face in advance of programme delivery. The Maximizing Engagement for Readiness and Impact (MERI) Approach is the focus of this brief. The term “system readiness” is used in implementation science, rather than “system strengthening.” Readiness theory suggests that motivation factors are critical in implementation. For example, if there are gaps identified in leadership capacity, one would incorporate and emphasize strategies to build leadership skills within implementation activities and to encourage leader buy-in. Because general capacity and motivation are improved, beneficiaries are more ‘ready’ to take on other interventions.
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SYSTEMS APPROACH, PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, PROJECT PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT THEORY, THEORY OF CHANGE, HEALTH INTERVENTION, HEALTH SYSTEM, EAST AFRICA, SOUTH OF SAHARA