Percentage of respondents that answered, “high proficiency” to the question: “How proficient should today’s development professionals be with the following approaches, paradigms and tools?” (More than one selection was possible)


As the technology for development sector evolves and development localization accelerates, some specific development approaches and paradigms will become more important.
Sustainability and capacity building, for instance, are critical to building a future in which communities and individuals are self-reliant and prosperous. Evidence-based programming and impact evaluation can help development professionals take smart risks and double down on what really works.
Important Approaches & Paradigms for the Next Generation

61%
Sustainability
Evidence-Based Programming & Impact Evaluation
56%
55%
Capacity Building
49%
Agile & Adaptive Program Management
Cross Disciplinary & Cross-Sectoral Integrated Programming
49%
47%
Community-Based Approach