Humanitarian Innovation Fund - Project Case Studies
Bodhi Global Analysis was contracted by Elrha to conduct a series of case studies under the Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) programme. These case studies aimed to assess the impact of various HIF-funded innovation projects on humanitarian outcomes and their influence on shifts in humanitarian policy and practice. The selected projects spanned different thematic focus areas, including Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Gender-Based Violence (GBV); Disability and Older Age Inclusion (DOAI); and the Accelerating the Journey to Scale (J2S) initiative. The evaluation process consisted of three phases: inception, data collection, and analysis. During the inception phase, Bodhi organized a kick-off meeting with Elrha and key stakeholders to define the scope and methodological approach. The data collection phase involved an in-depth document review, along with key informant interviews (KIIs) with project stakeholders to validate and triangulate findings. Bodhi employed a mixed-methods approach, using both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the projects' contributions to humanitarian outcomes, learning, and evidence. The analysis phase focused on identifying key lessons learned, with an emphasis on inclusive project design, innovation uptake, and the role of simple, scalable solutions. Findings were shared in a validation workshop with Elrha, and the final report provided recommendations for enhancing the impact and scalability of future innovations.
