SayPro Templates to Use:Best Practices Research Template: A standardized template for documenting research findings, including key characteristics of identified best practices, their benefits, and challenges.

SayPro Templates to Use

Best Practices Research Template
Purpose: To standardize the documentation of research findings on M&E best practices, including essential details such as methodology, applicability, benefits, and potential challenges.

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✅ Best Practices Research Template

Section	Details
1. Title of Best Practice	Clearly state the name or title of the identified best practice.
2. Source/Origin	Specify the source (e.g., World Bank, UNDP, USAID, other NGOs) and date of publication.
3. Description	Provide a concise summary of the best practice, including purpose and context.
4. Key Components/Features	List the main elements or features of the practice (e.g., real-time data collection, DQA protocols).
5. Implementation Methodology	Explain how the practice is applied or operationalized in the field.
6. Benefits/Strengths	Detail the advantages, such as improved accuracy, timeliness, scalability, etc.
7. Challenges/Limitations	Note any barriers, limitations, or risks associated with this practice.
8. Evidence of Success	Cite case studies, results, or evaluations where the practice has shown measurable impact.
9. Relevance to SayPro	Assess the relevance and adaptability of the practice to SayPro’s M&E context.
10. Recommendation for Adoption	Provide a clear recommendation: Adopt, Adapt with Modifications, or Not Suitable.
11. Notes/Additional Comments	Add any additional insights, contacts, or documentation references.
12. Researcher Name & Date	Indicate who completed the research and the date of submission.

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📝 Format Suggestions:

• File Type: Word (.docx) or Excel (.xlsx)
• Naming Convention: BestPractice_[Topic/Organization]_YYYYMMDD
• Submission Channel: Upload to SayPro’s internal M&E Research folder

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