How The Challenge Initiative Adapted and Used Pause and Reflect Responsive Feedback Sessions for Adaptive Management in Nigeria

Abstract

Institutionalization of pause and reflect (P&R) sessions as a responsive feedback (RF) mechanism within The Challenge Initiative project in Nigeria has contributed to improved program strategies and applicable lessons learned for replication by others scaling up evidence-based FP/RH interventions. n Initial challenges to institutionalizing P&R sessions can be addressed with advanced planning, use of an experienced facilitator, and application of RF reflections for adaptive management.

Adaptive Interventions to Promote Change in the 21st Century: The Responsive Feedback Approach

“… 13 Aminu et al 14 illustrate how RF may be used to develop and improve performance, leadership, and management in Nigeria. Gillum et al, 15 Anieto et al, 16 and Trasi et al 17 identify variations or sister frameworks of RF adopted for specific interventions in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, respectively. Okafor et al present a case promoting demand generation for family planning services, 18 and Barker et al describe scaling a gender norms-shifting intervention.…”