Agency Quote by Ruth Simmons
“I would like to see policy makers and international donor agencies realize that it is not enough to give money for demonstration projects. From the very beginning plans should be made for the scaling-up of successful innovations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Development Conference, date unknown
Effective development requires planning for scaling successful projects, not just funding pilots.
In simple terms: Plan for growth, not just pilots.
Key Takeaway
Focus on scaling from the start.
Themes
development
policy
scaling
innovation
funding
Mood
pragmatic
urgent
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- NGO projects
- government programs
- private sector pilots
- technology rollouts
Key Concepts
systems thinking
impact assessment
capacity building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scaling be integrated into early project design?
- What barriers exist to scaling successful pilots?
A Different Perspective
Scaling can be hindered by lack of infrastructure and market readiness.
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