This is an operating organization that has an independent perspective proactively chooses its programs, strategies, and goals, and then selects the best personnel to do the work. The organization selects and coordinates with individuals and organizations that have good ideas and the ability to execute and accomplish the job. The organization is therefore critically dependent on researchers, government institutions, and partner organizations and works with them as respected experts in their fields. Emphasis is on supporting programs with measurable outcomes rather than undirected institutional support. To gain valuable perspective and adapt and learn, there are regular reviews of the organization’s work by outside experts. These assessments are independent, credible and impartial, and shared without filtering with the program staff, organizations management and the Board. CIASA has adopted the Integrated Results Based Management approach to programming.
