Institutional Capacity Building
Performance Improvement Review (PIR): Resources & Tools for NGOs & CBOs
Developed for the Zambia Integrated Health Programme (ZIHP) by Initiatives Inc., 2004.
The Performance Improvement Review is a self-directed process for improving the effectiveness, sustainability and quality of NGO programs. Guidance and tools for conducting PIRs have been packaged as a CD-ROM to make the materials more accessible to users. The tools address six different program areas: family planning; growth monitoring and promotion; HIV/AIDS (home-based care, VCT, and peer education); malaria; safe motherhood; and water and sanitation, and are designed for use by Program Managers, Donors, District Health Management Teams, and Trainers.
(Available as interactive CD only.)
Quality Improvement In HIV/AIDS Programs: A Case Study for NGOs/CBOs and their Partners
Developed for the Zambia Integrated Health Programme (ZIHP) by Rebecca Furth, Joyce V. Lyons, and Jenny Huddart, Initiatives Inc., 2002.
Written in an engaging narrative style, this case study outlines the use of the Performance Improvement Review tool in NGO-managed programs. Combining examples from field experience with quality ideals, the case details a fictional NGO's progress through the processes of setting measurable goals, planning program monitoring, building monitoring teams, collecting program data, identifying problems, creating concrete performance improvement plans, and conducting follow-up monitoring reviews.
- Quality Improvement in HIV/AIDS Programs (English)
(307 KB)
- Amélioration de la Qualité dans les Programmes de VIH/SIDA (Français)
(346 KB) - Facilitators' Guide (English Only)
(47 KB)
The Performance Improvement Review Package (PIR): A Quality Assurance Tool for Community Based Programs
Developed for the SEATS Project by Joyce V. Lyons, Rebecca Furth, Donna S. Bjerregaard, and Catherine C. Mukwakwa, Initiatives Inc., 1999.
A set of quality assurance tools to support PVOs/NGOs as they integrate family planning and reproductive health activities into their existing portfolios. Assists community-based programs to conduct self-directed program reviews, identify key problems and develop corrective action plans. Provides an effective monitoring and evaluation system with data for tracking progress.
(1107 KB)
Integrating Reproductive Health Into NGO Programs Volume 2: Safer Motherhood For Communities
Developed for the SEATS Project by Joyce V. Lyons, Jenny Huddart, and Donna Bjerregaard, Initiatives Inc., 1999.
This handbook assists established NGOs to help communities assess, organize, and implement 'safer motherhood' strategies. It provides guidance to organizations about accessing the resources of the formal health system, but primarily focuses on interventions appropriate at the community level.
(1581 KB)
Integrating Reproductive Health Into NGO Programs Volume 1: Family Planning
Developed for the SEATS Project by Joyce V. Lyons and Jenny Huddart, Initiatives Inc., 1997.
A handbook to guide established NGOs interested in adding family planning to their program portfolios through the integration process. This handbook can be used for self-guided study, reference, or as the basis for a facilitated workshop for NGO participants.
(4584 KB)
Promoting NGO/Business Sector Partnerships for AIDS Prevention: Regional Consultation Proceedings and Manual
Developed for the United Nations Development Program, HIV/AIDS Regional Project for Asia and the Pacific. Joyce V. Lyons and Karen Morita (Eds.), 1993.
Presentations and proceedings from a 4-day regional conference on establishing and strengthening collaboration between the non-governmental and private sectors for AIDS prevention.