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Rapid assessment procedures are changing the way UNICEF evaluates its projects
1Unicef, New York, NY 10017.
Hygie
|December 1, 1989
Summary
The Rapid Assessment Procedure links information to decision-making by analyzing problem origins and processes. This approach enhances understanding for effective problem-solving and strategic planning.
Area of Science:
- Decision Science
- Problem Analysis
- Information Management
Background:
- Effective decision-making relies on understanding the root causes and mechanisms of problems.
- Traditional assessment methods can be time-consuming and may not directly inform actionable strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and explain the Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP).
- To demonstrate how RAP connects information gathering with practical decision-making.
- To highlight the focus on the 'why' and 'how' of problem occurrence.
Main Methods:
- The Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP) framework.
- Analysis of problem causality and process.
- Information synthesis for strategic application.
Main Results:
- RAP provides a structured method for linking information to decision-making.
- The procedure effectively elucidates the underlying reasons and pathways of problems.
- This facilitates more targeted and efficient interventions.
Conclusions:
- The Rapid Assessment Procedure is a valuable tool for enhancing problem-solving.
- By focusing on causality, RAP improves the relevance and impact of information in decision-making processes.