Danida Fellowship Centre
EVALUATION OF
COURSES IN DENMARK 2013
December 2014
Danida Fellowship Centre
Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1
1.2
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METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................ 3
RESPONSE LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................. 4
RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1
2.2
LEARNING EFFECT FROM PARTICIPATION IN FELLOWSHIP COURSE.................................................................. 5
COURSE SATISFACTION .................................................................................................................................... 5
3 PARTICIPANTS’ PERCEIVED LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION FROM COURSE ............................................. 6
4 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................................... 22
4.1
4.2
CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................................... 22
RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 22
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Acronyms
CEDAW
CPAR
CSO
CSR
Danida
DCDSP
DFC
EOSQ
HRBA
HRD
LFA
MDGs
NAMA
NAPA
NGO
OHS
PEFA
PreCQ
PostCQ
PPC
PPP
REDD
SME
SWOT
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination of Women
Country Procurement Assessment Report
Civil Society Organisation
Corporate Social Responsibility
Danish International Development Assistance
Danida Capacity Development Support Programme
Danida Fellowship Centre
End-of-Study-Questionnaire
Human Rights Based Approach
Human Resources Development
Logical Framework Approach
Millennium Development Goals
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action
National Adaptation Programmes of Action
Non-Governmental Organisation
Occupational Health & Safety
Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability
Pre-Course Questionnaire
Post-Course Questionnaire
Public Private Cooperation
Public Private Partnership
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Small Medium Sized Enterprise
Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat
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1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to report on the effect of Danida fellowship courses implemented under
Danida Fellowship Programme, On 1 January 2013 DFC launched a new web-based structured
evaluation system, DFC-Assessment; the system was put into use after a test period of 3 months at the
end of 2012. In 2013, only courses conducted in Denmark were included, while courses conducted in
the global South will be included in 2014.
The main objective of DFC-Assessment is to deliver quantitative as well as qualitative data on the
possible effect of DFC organised training activities and to provide feed-back information for further
development of the Fellowship Programme in cooperation with DFC’s service providers.
The assessment report also responds to the responsibilities regarding results and efficiency outlined in
Danida Capacity Development Support Programme (DCDSP) which replaced Danida Fellowship
Programme in 2014:
The DCDSP shall have a focus on providing organisational and institutional learning, but not necessarily be tailored to deliver behavioural changes. Transforming new knowledge and learning into
behavioural changes is considered the responsibility of leaders and managers of partner institutions. In the DCDSP, there will be a focus on measuring and monitoring participants’ learning.
What contributes to the institutional capacity and organisational learning is the new knowledge,
competencies and skills acquired by participants in the capacity development support activities and
that the knowledge, competencies and skills are applicable in the daily work.
Development partners in the global South will be responsible for monitoring the results of their
own capacity development and learning processes hereunder outcomes from DCDSP activities.
Monitoring shall be performed in accordance with partners’ general monitoring framework and
according to Danida’s Aid Management Guidelines. Hence, verification of capacity development
and learning outcomes will be integrated into the overall monitoring and evaluation of the
development programme in question.
DFC-Assessment is under constant development, both in terms of technical infrastructure as well as
contents; the present challenges include an updating of the Moodle software and to accommodate for
our French-speaking fellows by having all relevant documents and questionnaires translated into
French.
For 2014, the evaluation will also include programmes conducted outside Denmark.
1.1 Methodology
The data for the evaluation have been collected through 3 web-based questionnaires, including
1. A Pre-course Questionnaire (PreCQ), which is sent out approx. 3-4 weeks before course start; the
data gathered here are used as a baseline of the participants’ competencies and working experience
related to the thematic areas of the specific course, which they have been approved for. They assess
themselves on 12 learning points of which 10 have been identified by the programme organizers as
key learning points and two of them are standard questions from DFC relating to the e-learning
course on action planning available on the DFC Assessment
2. An End-of-Study Questionnaire (EOSQ), which includes questions on information prior to the
course, the course, accommodation as well as social and cultural activities. The participants are
asked to fill in the questionnaire at the end of the course or during the first week after return to their
home country
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3. A Post-course Questionnaire (PostCQ), which includes the same questions as the Pre-course
Questionnaire. The participants are asked to fill in the former via mail including a link to the webbased questionnaire approx. 6 months after the end of the course.
1.2 Response Level
The response level for pre-course questionnaires averages 70%, while it for post-course questionnaires
is somewhat lower, viz. 30%.
The response levels are considered not satisfactory, which is why DFC is presently considering
measures on how to improve the fellows’ response level to provide a more representative data sample
for analysis of the fellowship courses. Reminders have regularly been sent out, but with little effect.
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2 Results
2.1 Learning Effect from Participation in Fellowship Course
The possible learning effect from participation in short fellowship courses (2, 3 or 4 weeks) is measured
through DFC-Assessment; the possible effect is measured through the participants’ self-assessment of
their own knowledge and skills within the course specific themes before and after the course (6 months).
In general, the results extracted from the participants’ responses showed a good effect of the fellowship
courses, as 12 out of 17 courses show an increase in knowledge and skills above 50% and even 75% in
some cases. However, 4 courses showed a result below the median; these courses include the following:
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Meeting the MDGs: Results-based Management for Sustainable Development
Role of Civil Society in Aid Effectiveness
Natural Resources Management
Local Elections
There may be several reasons why the effect of these courses did not reach the median, including the
starting point of the participants, i.e. very familiar with the course themes before the course, group
composition, first time delivery of the course. In each case, the results of the course evaluation is
discussed in detail with the respective course provider.
2.2 Course Satisfaction
The immediate reaction of course participation is measured through the application of End-of-Study
questionnaires and based on the qualitative responses it is obvious that the fellows especially have
appreciated the participatory learning approach applied in general in the courses. They also expressed
their appreciation of the facilitators’ vast knowledge of the subject matters as well as their relevant
working experience from a development context. The practical approach in the courses is also
mentioned as a positive aspect; this means that the tools and models presented during the courses are
directly applicable for the participants upon return to their home organisations and this is highly valued
by the participants.
However, since many of the courses over time have been shortened, but remained with mostly the same
level of ambitions in terms of scope, the courses are of a highly intensive character,
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3 Participants’ Perceived Level of Contribution from Course
A Human Rights Approach to Development Planning (a135-13)
Learning objectives
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To what extent are you familiar with the theoretical background of a Human Rights Based Approach
(HRBA)?
To what extent are you familiar with the HRBA principles?
To what extent are you familiar with how to apply a HRBA to the project cycle?
To what extent are you familiar with the International Human Rights System?
To what extent are you familiar with finding relevant human rights materials online?
To what extent are you familiar with the Right to Information?
To what extent are you familiar with the Right to Food?
To what extent are you familiar with human rights and budgets?
To what extent are you familiar with human rights and business?
To what extent are you familiar with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people’s rights?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6.00
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4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
PreC Results (19)
PostC Results (7)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The response level on the PostCQ Results is too low; but the answers delivered show a very noticeable
difference from PreCQ to PostCQ.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The participatory approach and the group exercises which made the course more practical.
 The participatory manner in which the content of the courses was delivered.
One of the most important strengths was the participatory nature and the various style of
presentation
b) Most significant weaknesses
 I can't see any weakness apart from the short duration of the course.
 The insufficiency of the three weeks for the very important and relevant contents of the course
c) Any other comments
 The course duration could be extended.
 The stay at DFC was great and enjoyable. It gave enough room for socialisation and learning. The
course was a great opportunity to learn a lot of things that I thought I was conversant with, the
approach also boosts the confidence of participants due to its participatory nature.
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Public Sector Leadership (a145-13)
Learning objectives
1. To what degree are you familiar with main trends in development cooperation as expressed in the
development effectiveness agenda (Paris, Accra and Busan)?
2. To what degree are you familiar with how harmonization and alignment affect your home organization
and your own work as leader?
3. To what degree are you familiar with how national reforms affect the need for capacity development in
your organization as well as your work as leader?
4. To what degree are you familiar with different approaches to public reforms, decentralisation,
governance and accountability?
5. To what degree are you familiar with approaches for assessing capacity needs through context,
stakeholder and internal analysis of your organization?
6. To what degree are you familiar with analysis of change options, opportunities and constraints in relation
to your own unit, organization or sector?
7. To what degree are you familiar with development of basic elements of a change strategy at an adequate
level based on capacity assessments in your organization?
8. To what degree are you familiar with elements of effective leadership of change and capacity
development processes?
9. To what degree are you familiar with identifying/applying selected approaches to leadership of change,
prepare tactical/operational plans and apply tools for management of change processes?
10. To what degree are you familiar with different approaches and styles for leading change in the unit(s)
you manage?
11. Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
12. Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
13. Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (7)
PostC Results (4)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The response level is considered to be not satisfactory despite reminders sent out; however, the effect of the
course was assessed to be positive except for learning objective 2, which may have been too abstract for the
participants to fully understand.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The combination of theory and practice
b) Most significant weaknesses
c) Any other comments
 The course is very relevant to my work
As regards the response level for EOSQ it was also somewhat low.
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Meeting the MDGs: Results Management for Sustainable Development (a149-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with the Millennium Development Goals?
To what degree are you familiar with the policy context in relation to your project/programme?
To what degree are you able to plan for your projects/tasks?
To what degree are you able to effectively manage your projects/tasks?
To what degree are you familiar with the risks related to implementation of projects and programmes?
To what degree are you familiar with sound procurement principles?
To what degree are you able to undertake monitoring and evaluation activities in connection with your
projects or programmes?
To what degree do you have experience with conducting capacity assessments?
To what degree do you have experience with performance management?
To what degree are you able to present your ideas and give feedback to your colleagues?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (14)
PostC Results (3)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The number of responses on post-course level is too low to be conclusive evidence on improved skills and
knowledge; however it seems to indicate steady improvements across the board. This is also further
substantiated by the comments made in the End-of-Study Questionnaire
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Participatory and practical
 The course … sharpen[-s] management, planning and development skills for effective performance.
 Focus on action planning and group works
b) Most significant weaknesses
 The time was not enough to do some of the exercises
 Lack of homogeneity of participants (Government and CSO)
 The action plans developed during the training session would not be supported by DANIDA we were
told, and there appear to be no arrangement for follow ups and post training engagement of any sort by
neither DANIDA nor the consulting organization. This may be a recipe for non implementation of some
of the plans
c) Any other comments
 The course is very useful for me. I had much clarification on LFA, appreciative inquiry and the Human
Rights Based perspective of governance; presentation skills together with the other tools were very
useful. I enjoyed my stay in DFC (Denmark).It is a great experience to exchange ideas from friends
from other developing countries on a wide range of issues and to compare and contrast development and
the way of life of the Danish people. Thank you DFC and Ramboll for job well done.
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Public-Private Co-operation (a151-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with the concept of public private cooperation?
To what degree are you familiar with the complexity of interests within a PPC agreement?
To what degree are you familiar with the difference between PPP and PPC?
To what degree are you familiar with various types of PPC?
To what degree are you familiar with various PPC models?
To what degree have you taken the people, planet and profit approach into your work with PPCs?
To what degree are you able to make a stakeholder analysis to focus your design of PPC?
To what degree are you familiar with preparing a cost-benefit analysis for PPC design?
To what degree do you have experience in drafting of contracts for PPC?
To what degree are you currently integrating CSR into your procurement processes in relation to PPPs
and PPCs?
11. Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
12. Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
13. Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (14)
PostC Results (5)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
It is evident from the results that the course has had a considerable effect on the participants’ ability to
understand and apply the various tools presented and that the course content has been relevant to their
working situation.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Innovativeness, transparency, passionate sustainability and integral approaches
 The use of experts with diversified knowledge and hands-on experience
 Rich experience shared amongst the course participants
b) Most significant weaknesses
 The time-table was too congested
c) Any other comments
 It was worth an experience, and has challenged us as ambassadors and champions of change in our
sectors and countries. This particular course/key challenge has already resulted in 3 projects with
myself selected as national consultant and two others from Kenya and Tanzania to implement one of
the 3 projects.
 The tranquil environment at DFC, and the entire staff of DFC, mostly the café staff was amazing.
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Addressing Climate Change in Development Assistance (a158-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with the main causes of climate change?
To what degree are you familiar with the local and global impact of climate change?
To what degree are you familiar with different types of renewable energy?
To what degree are you familiar the concept of carbon footprints?
To what degree are you familiar with climate change adaptation measures?
To what degree are you familiar with climate change mitigation measures?
To what degree are you familiar with financing options for climate change adaptation and mitigation
measures?
To what degree are you familiar with the concept of Green Growth?
To what degree are you familiar with National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA) and
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA)?
To what degree are you familiar with screening projects and programmes for adaptation and mitigation
needs and opportunities?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (14)
PostC Results (5)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The participants’ own assessment show that they feel very competent with regards to the topics included in
the course; especially learning objectives 9 and 10 show a significant increase of their competence.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Skilled and experienced resource persons
 Case study based learning
b) Most significant weaknesses
 Shortage of time
 Participants not observing time
c) Any other comments
 Make participants visit the DFC facilities and staff members during their stay here
 It would have been better, if bigger rooms and more comfortable chairs with handle could be
provided
 The course and stay and allowance given was excellent; personally I have not complaints
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Role of Civil Society in Aid Effectiveness (a161-13)
Learning objectives
1.
To what degree are you familiar with the trends and challenges for civil society within the global
context?
2. To what degree are you familiar with the Aid Effectiveness Agenda with the five Paris principles?
3. To what degree are you familiar with Context and Stakeholder analysis?
4. To what degree are you familiar with CSO/NGO governance, membership legitimacy and
accountability?
5. To what degree are you familiar with Organisational Assessment?
6. To what degree are you familiar with Strategic Planning (e.g. SWOT method)?
7. To what degree are you familiar with Result Based Management?
8. To what degree are you familiar with Change Processes?
9. To what degree are you familiar with Gender Equality and Right Based Approach?
10. Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
11. Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
12. Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (14)
PostC Results (4)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The response level on the PostCQ results is too low. The answers given in PostCQ show that the participants
have increased their knowledge in several areas; but especially in Q2 and Q7.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The most important strength was reflecting what you have learned in the class to a real action plan at
the end of the day.
 The tools are useful and applicable
b) Most significant weaknesses
 The participants are on different levels
 Very theoretical
13. Any other comments
 The course should include proposal writing and the classroom could have been a little more
spacious
 DFC could be more close up with participants for discovering Denmark specificities and her
cultural wealth.
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Corporate Social Responsibility (a163-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with development of business strategies?
To what degree are you familiar with strategic CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with Global Compact?
To what degree are you familiar with human rights issues related to CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with environment issues related to CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with labour issues related to CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with OHS issues in CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with anti-corruption issues related to CSR?
To what degree are you familiar with supply chain management?
To what degree are you familiar with stakeholder engagement?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
13. Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (13)
PostC Results (3)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The results for this course indicate a considerable positive effect assessed by the participants themselves;
unfortunately, the response level is rather low, especially as regards the post-course results.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Making business sense out of CSR was the most interesting part of the course because it showed us
how to strategically develop our business
 Use of case studies and participants’ sharing of their personal and company experience
b) Most significant weaknesses
 Using examples were too alien to the ordinary businesses of the participants e.g. assessing the
environmental impact of the product life-cycle of a mobile phone
 Very short period of time to learn
 Destination of the study facility was quite far from DFC
c) Any other comments
 N/A
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Occupational Health and Safety (a165-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with international standards and conventions on OHS?
To what degree are you familiar with principles of prevention from chemicals?
To what degree are you familiar with management systems in relation to OHS?
To what degree are you familiar with prevention of occupational accidents?
To what degree are you familiar with good work place design and ergonomic challenges?
To what degree are you familiar with symptoms and preventions of stress and other psycho-social
impact?
To what degree are you familiar with the costs and benefits from having a good or bad working
environment?
To what degree are you able to carry out a workplace assessment and an OHS audit?
To what degree are you able to formulate a plan for OHS at your own company?
To what degree are you able to train own staff in ensuring a health and safe working environment?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (15)
PostC Results (6)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
Results for this course show a remarkable effect in several of the questions; but again the response level for
PostCQ unfortunately is too low.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The practical examples and illustrations: history, case studies, videos, pictures, group worka and
presentation and experiences from diverse sectors. Good representation and selection of participants
from the environmental service providers, manufacturing and processing sectors, legal experts, etc.
 Presentations, discussion, study tour and understanding is the strength of this course.
b) Most significant weaknesses
 OHS covers a wide range of topic and the two week period allocated for it was a bit short in my
opinion. An extension of the course duration to three weeks would have enabled the fellows and the
lecturers to go deeper into the various topics that were discussed and apply it while going for the
OHs audit of the organizations selected by the institute. Of course, it would have been nicer if each
fellow could have gone to audit a similar organization to his/her.
c) Any other comments
 The course is relevant to developing countries. I think the participation could be increased to say 25
participants per course and if possible two courses a year.
 Everything is excellent except the ""no change menu"" in the breakfast at the hotel.
 Though the content is packed COWI staff were able to manage their time very well and all they had
put on the program for the two weeks were covered. The lecturers did very well.
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Agriculture (a181-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with concepts such as entrepreneurship and innovation in the
agricultural sector?
To what degree are you familiar with Business planning and Business models?
To what degree are you able to make a business plan for a new product/idea?
To what degree are you familiar with including innovative and new approaches in marketing of
agricultural products?
To what degree are you able to identify new business opportunities and act upon them?
To what degree are you familiar with screening markets for introducing new agricultural
products/methods?
To what degree are you familiar with using your network to pursue new opportunities within your job
function?
To what degree are you able to influence and change procedures regarding innovative thinking at your
work place?
To what degree are you able to help producers in analysing the business potential for their given
product?
To what degree are you able to evaluate the business potential of a new intervention including
budgeting?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (5)
PostC Results (6)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
Too few answers were received on both PreCQ and PostCQ; but the answers given show an increase in all
areas.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The topics and presentation were very fine
b) Most significant weaknesses
 There is no weakness of the course. But we want to do more practical work during the course.
c) Any other comments
 The course and accommodation is quite good. The food is good but it should change every 3 days
and should have some dishes that are suitable to Asian taste.
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Organic Agriculture (a182-13)
Learning objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with organic farming principles?
To what degree are you familiar with rules and regulations within organic agriculture?
To what degree are you familiar with certification and control of organic products?
To what degree are you able to make a business plan for a new product/idea?
To what degree are you familiar with inclusion of innovative and new approaches in marketing of
organic products?
To what degree are you familiar with EU standards for exporting your products?
To what degree are you able to influence and change procedures regarding organic agriculture at your
work place?
To what degree are you able to identify and help producers with the major challenges?
To what degree are you able to identify new business opportunities and act upon them?
To what degree are you able to influence and support the organic value chain development through your
work?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (18)
PostC Results (7)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
General improvement is shown in all questions; but again the PostCQ results are too few. Not a surprise that
the difference in Q6 regarding EU etc. is very big; this area is probably unknown to the participants.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Developing action plan is the most important strength of the course.
 The course provides tools to clarify thought process and help to think out of the box to find better
solutions. The excursions were well chosen and provided a good context to compare theory with
practice.
 The field excursions were very helpful in putting the theory part into practice.
b) Most significant weaknesses
 This is not really a weakness, but I think the course should at least take four weeks
 Language barrier from some farmers visited though our lecturers were quick to intervene and make
us understand.
c) Any other comments
 I have enjoyed my stay thoroughly and I am going back with knowledge that I intend to implement
to help make the earth a better place for generations to come.
 The trainers were very good; they went out of their way to help us in our needs.
 The course was much welcome for me as a Kenyan because we are currently having problems with
pesticide from the international markets.
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Green Energy and Carbon Markets (a193-13)
Learning objectives
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What is your awareness of the global response to climate change?
How familiar are you with key green energy technologies?
What is your level of knowledge regarding contact points in Denmark for cooperation on green energy
in developing countries?
To what degree can you account for how energy markets function locally, regionally, nationally and
globally?
How much experience do you have in making feasibility assessments and cost-benefit analysis of
energy technologies?
Can you list relevant entrepreneurial capacities in relation to your place of work?
How much knowledge do you have on what is required to be eligible for smart funding sources?
Can you assess the role of carbon financing in a financial plan?
Are you experienced in communicating investment opportunities?
Can you formulate a business plan for a specific green energy and low-carbon project or business idea?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
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PreC Results (14)
PostC Results (6)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
Although there is general improvement in skills and knowledge, the degree with which competencies are
developed varies a lot from topic to topic; ranging between no difference (Q3: contact points in Denmar and
Q13: action planning – both are above average to begin with) and triple the level at the baseline (Q4: energy
markets; Q5: feasibility and cost-benefit analysis of energy technologies; Q7: eligibility for smart funding;
and, Q8: carbon financing in financial plans). The course is of a quite technical and specialist nature, which
is also apparent from the low baseline assessments at entry level for which reason tripling the starting point
is less impressive than what it may appear.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The course combined theory and practice. I really understand everything when I visited energy
centers
 The practical examples and illustrations: history, case studies, videos, pictures, group worka and
presentation and experiences from diverse sectors. Good representation and selection of participants
from the environmental service providers, manufacturing and processing sectors, legal experts, etc.
 Field trips and preparation of business proposals
b) Most significant weaknesses
 N/A
c) Any other comments
 The course is relevant to developing countries.
 Very educative and good Danish hospitality everywhere.
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Natural Resources Management (a198-13)
Learning Objectives
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How good are you at strategic planning (stakeholder analysis, stakeholder engagement, logical
framework analysis, development of action plans?
How strong is your understanding of good governance requirements necessary for sustainable natural
resources management?
To what degree do you understand the application of economic instruments for sustainable natural
resources management?
How would you rank your presentation and public speaking skills?
To what degree do you understand the relations between sustainable natural resources management and
food security?
To what degree do you understand the REDD mechanism and its potential in your country?
To what degree are you familiar with the mechanisms and benefits of community based natural
resources management?
To what degree are you familiar with the regulatory controls needed for sustainable fisheries
management?
To what degree does your network help keeping you informed of best practices in your area of natural
resources management
To what degree do you understand the principles of integrated water resources management?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
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PreC Results (12)
PostC Results (5)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10Q11 Q12Q13
Comments to Results
The results show a positive effect in all aspects; however, the effect shown is somewhat lower than expected
in some areas, e.g. learning objective no. 4 and no. 5.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Field excursions which gave an opportunity to observe the interventions physically
 The course was facilitated by highly experienced and competent trainers who presented their
respective subject matters based on practical field experience and research
b) Most significant weaknesses
 Some of the lectures were too brief because the time was too short to treat the topics in detail
 Field trips not enough especially on green growth
c) Any other comments
 The course was generally very good except for the laptops given to students which were too slow
for any serious work
 Danish people are very cooperative and nice.
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Financial Management and Good Governance (a226-13)
Learning Objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with the concepts of Public Sector Management?
To what degree are you familiar with the concepts of Good Governance?
To what degree are you familiar with the concepts of results-based management and results-based
budgeting?
To what degree are you conversant with project planning and management tools such as the Logical
Framework Approach (LFA)?
To what degree are you familiar with practical tools for procurement performance management such as
PEFA and CPAR?
To what degree are you familiar with Public Financial Management Reform(s)?
To what degree are you familiar with the concept of New Public Management?
To what degree are you familiar with the differences between Anglophone and Francophone
Expenditure Management Systems?
To what degree do you have experienced with Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys?
To what degree are you familiar with concepts for measuring and combatting corruption?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
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PreC Results (19)
PostC Results (6)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
Remarkable effect shown in most areas esp Q8; the response level on PostCQ too low.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 It was detailed in a good way and good practical examples were given.
 Group discussions, exercises and action plan project design by individual participants
 For me was the planning process.
b) Most significant weaknesses
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c) Any other comments
 It was really nice and felt at home
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Gender Equality Mainstreaming (a232-13)
Learning Objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with major policies/strategies for strengthening gender equality in
development cooperation of international organisations, national governments/agencies, and CSOs?
To what degree are you familiar with international legal instruments and policies related to women’s
human rights (e.g. CEDAW, MDGs etc.)?
To what degree do you possess skills for practical use of concepts and tools for ensuring gender quality
(covering all stages of the programme cycle at country and sector level)?
To what degree are you conversant with human rights issues in development (with a particular focus on
women’s human rights and rights perspectives of gender quality)?
To what degree are you familiar with the Paris Declaration, the Accra Agenda, and the Busan
Partnership and their effect on integration of gender quality goals in Development?
To what degree are you able to evaluate and formulate strategies to advance gender quality, women’s
empowerment and rights at the international, national and regional levels?
To what degree are you able to conduct a gender analysis of your own sector?
To what degree are you familiar with approaches and strategies related to women and protection in
conflict?
To what degree are you familiar with Human Resources Management policy areas and especially their
impact on gender equality in an organisation?
To what degree are you familiar with principles for effective gender training planning?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
2
1
PreC Results (19)
PostC Results (5)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
Post-course results are too few; but increase is seen in all areas especially Q5. As in many of the other
courses Action Planning seem to an important part of daily work.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 Lesson sharing and interaction, training methodologies, the content of the course
 The quality of the course facilitators the quality of the program, the methodology of the course
 The group works enable participants to put whatever learnt into practice. The exposure visits were
also good and it enabled participants to get additional and practical information.
b) Most significant weaknesses
 The long commuting distance and time from Hotel to Grontmij
 I found nothing weak
c) Any other comments
 The course only train and we develop action plans; but we do not whether it will be implemented.
There is no monitoring and feedback comment after we leave.
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Local Elections (a233-13)
Learning Objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with the Danish political system?
To what degree are you familiar with your national government’s responsibilities in local elections?
What is your level of understanding regarding the role of local government in your country’s local
elections?
What is your experience with arranging and managing local elections?
How do you rate your involvement in post-election political constitution at local level?
What is your knowledge of the role of political parties and local elections?
What is your ability to account for the role of national and local media in local elections?
What is your experience with civil society and interest group involvement in local elections?
What is your experience do you have in relation to the inclusion of women in local elections?
What experience do you have in relation to the inclusion of minorities, youth, elders and disadvantaged
groups?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
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5
4
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PreC Results (11)
PostC Results (9)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
The course shows steady improvements throughout, with the only standout improvement coming in Q1
which is not surprising as it has to do with the electoral system in Denmark of which the majority of
participants would only have a cursory understanding of.
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 It was a real simulation, it was important
 Course content, practical, facilitators
b) Most significant weaknesses
 There is need to include policy making, budgeting making and tracking process as part of the
content.
c) Any other comments
 N/A
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Export, Production & Service SME (a238-13)
Learning Objectives
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To what degree are you familiar with trade instruments?
How experienced are you in marketing management?
Please rate your ability to facilitate an export strategy process?
What is your level of experience in developing export marketing plans?
To what degree are you familiar with production planning and optimization?
How proficient are you in the areas of strategic management and leadership?
How knowledgeable are you on financial management?
To what extent have you worked with capacity development and change management?
Please account for how used you are to working with HRD and motivation as tools to increase SME
performance?
How do you rate your involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility practices?
Please rate your own level in working with action planning (deciding on what to do)
Please rate your own level of understanding of tools and methods applied for project planning (deciding
on how to do it)
Please rate the importance/relevance of action planning in your daily work
Results
6
5
4
3
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PreC Results (20)
PostC Results (12)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13
Comments to Results
This course shows significant improvement in most areas – in a quarter of them the post-course assessment
of skills is about twice that of the pre-course results. The standout areas are Q3 (export strategy process), Q4
(export marketing plans) and Q9 (HRD and SME performance).
Comments from End-of-Study Questionnaire
a) Most important strengths of the Course
 The facilitators were very good, the topics were useful, visiting the wood company and the
Federation of SMES was inspiring, the place of study was comfortable and accessible, most of the
classmates were from different cultures but had something in common, to meet new people and
learn.
 Its practicability shared by the facilitators who have wide experience.
 Corporate management, and strategic planning
b) Most significant weaknesses
 Too short for many important subjects
 Time management of each module and the relevant of each module to SMEs
c) Any other comments
 Wonderful course and it has improved my skills in management and planning
 It was a wonderful learning experience both on personal and professional level.
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4 Conclusion and Recommendations
4.1 Conclusion
This is the first report of its kind to DFC and as such may be seen as a trial run. For instance the timing
will be changed such that the report shall be compiled and made public in due time for it to be used in
relation with the yearly hearing where DFC requests input from MFA and the Embassies on which
programmes to offer for the upcoming year. Procedures are also to be put in place for the 2014 report to
improve the way the data is compiled, shared and analysed.
In general, it has proved hard to get satisfactory numbers for PostCQ and EOSQ in relation to how
many has responded. This needs to be addressed so that DFC has a stronger basis on which to draw
conclusions and further enhance and develop the programme portfolio.
The data which has been obtained however does demonstrate that the programmes have had a sizeable
impact on the competence level of the course participants. There seems to be an indication that the
increase is less in more generic management areas whereas for particular technical and methodological
topics this is typically where the major improvements are seen. This – and the other information
obtained from DFC Assessment - will be used to continuously improve programmes in dialogue with
providers and – as mentioned above - in preparation of the yearly hearing.
Further it will be used to look at ways in which new approaches to capacity development can be
employed to bring about an even bigger impact on participant’s competence level subsequent to being
part of a DCDSP programme.
4.2 Recommendations
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Make learning points more dynamic, specific, and action-oriented
Include option for individual/organisational learning points
For EOSQ it is being discussed to have programme organizers allocate time on the last day of the
course to increase the response level.
For PreCQ and PostCQ, it can be considered to make this part of the course requirements. However,
technical issues and access to internet may not make this a viable solution. It may also impact the
validity of the data obtained if it becomes a mere exercise in compliance. An incentive-based
scheme may be worth looking in to.
It could be considered to make available yearly two DFC-funded slots to be provided after a draw
among those organizations whose staffs have completed the EOSQ and PostCQ. The normal
eligibility criteria shall remain the same as for everyone else nominating staff to participate in one of
DFC’s programmes.
Revise application forms to include DFC Assessment as part of the course requirements
Review timing and procedures for how and when data is obtained, processed and evaluated
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