Alignment and aid effectiveness

To promotes aligning external financing with partner countries’ systems to increase aid effectiveness and support education transformation.

Beyond the ordinary

HGNA -  partner countries face challenges due to the fragmentation of external aid to education, characterized by the existence of multiple projects operating on the margins of national systems and budget. 

Fragmented and off-systems aid generates significant transactions costs and can have negative effects on country systems and institutions, undermining coordination, accountability, predictability and sustainability.

Conversely, aligning aid with national systems can have strong structural and catalytic effects on strengthening these systems and making domestic financing more effective.

Helping Grace Network of Africa – Driving Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Helping Grace Network of Africa has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the agricultural landscape across African regions that are home to a significant share of the world’s population. In these areas, agriculture remains not only a cornerstone of economic stability but also a foundation of food security.

Commitment to HGN’s mission

 

  • Do they actively demonstrate belief in HGN’s vision (not just agreement on paper)?

  • Are their past projects aligned with empowerment, sustainability, and community-driven change?

  • Are they likely to stay engaged beyond short-term gains?

In the Stakeholder Mapping Matrix

 

  1. Rename that column Commitment to HGN’s Mission (High/Med/Low).

  2. Clarify what “High” means: willingness to adapt programs, co-brand initiatives, and invest in shared goals.

  3. Example: A Village Women’s Association may have Low influence but High

 

Why It Matters

 

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