As the global development community begins to implement the new Sustainable Development Goals, many look to the promise of integrated development approaches as a means to provide effective solutions to complex, multifaceted development challenges.
Unfortunately, there is not yet a strong evidence base to guide how best to link the design, delivery and evaluation of programs across disciplines and sectors to produce an amplified, lasting impact on people's lives. There are, however, long-term multisectoral initiatives which demonstrate how the process might be operationalized effectively. Here are insights from the field into some of these examples:
The Uganda CC is a five-year USAID “Feed the Future” initiative, implemented by FHI 360 and partners. Starting in 2011, this program supports the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan, working across 15 districts to improve the nutrition and agricultural-based livelihoods of vulnerable populations. CC officers coordinate sector-specific partners to deliver a package of multisectoral interventions targeted for the specific needs of each community and household.
About the author
Jessica McGlyn
With over 20 years of private sector and NGO experience, Jessica’s company Catalynics provides support for corporate sustainability, social responsibility, and sustainable development strategy, implementation, partnerships, stakeholder engagement and policy. She’s led programs at World Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Wildlife Fund, and International Paper.
