PR-2: Number of partnerships in which ICARDA is a part

Definition: A partnership is a recognized relationship between ICARDA and its constituent projects and another institution or entity, with mutually agreed objectives, distinct accountabilities, and reciprocal obligations. A formal partnership is a partnership recorded in a written agreement between ICARDA and one or more external partners, such as a contract, Memorandum of Understanding or Memorandum of Agreement.

Unit of Measure: Count- Depending on the partnership start data as recorded in MEL, a partnership will be counted as new if it lies within the reporting period

Disaggregated by: Project, crop/livestock (multiple select), value chain segment, partner category (public, private, CSO), partnership type (formal or collaborating partner), area of partnership (Research, Project Delivery, Policy, Capacity Development, Other) and geographic location (regional, national, sub-national).

Method of Calculation: N/A

Data sources: MEL and/or OCS

Data collection method: Routine recording in MEL and/or OCS

Data collection and reporting responsibility: PDGMU and MEL teams

Data Collection and Reporting Frequency: Annual

Evidence required: Project documents, preferably agreements uploaded in MEL and/or OCS

Rationale: This indicator will generate information that informs 'The how' part of the ICARDA pathways to impact. It will generate crucial information on the engagements between ICARDA and the core groups that ICARDA partners with to generate innovative science and solutions; clients that directly use the outputs from our research agenda, including government decision-makers, development partners, investment banks, non-governmental and civil society organizations, and the private sector; and finally, the technology/innovation user groups that are a microcosm of the ultimate beneficiaries who reap the benefits of ICARDA our research.