French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Apprentissage par la pratique : réflexions sur l'exécution de la stratégie du CRDIThe aim is to extract lessons from IDRC program reviews conducted over the last 18 months. The paper reviews and analyzes types of strategy that emerge as patterns in “perspective” (values, coherence and alignment in programming) and “position” (rationale, research capacity, outcomes). The strategic analysis presented in this paper builds upon work that is ongoing at the centre which enables evaluation of organizational effectiveness and program strategy in philanthropy. IDRC strives to produce evaluative understandings of their projects and programs and has diligently shared this knowledge with others in the field
