Approaches

EVIDENCE, iNCLUSIVITY, cONTEXT-sENSITIVITY, aND lOCAL-fIRST FORM tHE fOUNDATIONS oF LIFT

LIFT’s approach consists of four essential elements.

Informed – sharing evidence-based good practices and insights
Inclusive – elevating social inclusion through gender equality, and through interventions considerate of persons with disabilities and marginalised groups
Attuned – increasing awareness of context sensitivities and risks
Local – promoting localisation

EVIDENCE-BASED

LIFT employs a robust, end-to-end evidence-generation approach that spans the entire programme cycle. LIFT keeps abreast of the latest developments, good practices, and intervention trends in similar contexts. Comprehensive context and vulnerability analysis ensure programming is underpinned by evidence. Systematic monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning further strengthen accountability, support adaptive learning, and inform quality programme designs. Diverse external and internal evidence is integrated into efforts to ensure funding is maximised for the greatest development gains.

GENDER EQUALITY, DISABILITY AND SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE

LIFT has developed gender equality, disability, and socially inclusive frameworks, tools, and guidelines to promote project integration from design to closure. By focusing on the roles, leadership, and capabilities of all people – with particular attention to the negative impacts of poorly designed interventions – LIFT minimises unintended consequences and promotes positive outcomes for women and girls, persons with disabilities, and marginalised groups.

CONTEXT SENSITIVE

LIFT integrates context sensitivity and evidence generation throughout the programme cycle, ensuring interventions are responsive to evolving political, social, and environmental dynamics. This includes analysing interactions between activities and programmes and their context, ensuring programming is adaptive and responsive, and abiding by a ‘Do No Harm’ approach.

LOCALLY LED

LIFT works through various partners to achieve its purpose, including local and international NGOs, UN agencies, civil society actors, academic and research bodies, and the private sector. As locally led development is a key pillar of LIFT’s approach, greater priority is given to local organizations.