CLA Quiz

1. The CLA Framework identifies key subcomponents that may be opportunities

for __________, __________, and __________ CLA.

• 1. Intentional, systematic, resourced

• 1. Timely, resourced, error-free

• 1. Robust, calculated, salient

• 1. Expedient, innovative, applicable

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the 16 subcomponents of the CLA framework?

• Decision-making

• Country/Regional Strategic Planning

• Technical Evidence Base

• Continuous Learning & Improvement

1. Which subcomponent might help one identify risks and opportunities?

• External Collaboration

• Pause & Reflect

• Scenario Planning

• Decision-Making

1. Which subcomponent relies on an exchange of information and the use of

connections to expand situational awareness?

• Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Relationships & Networks

• Knowledge Management

• Institutional Memory

CLA is not a separate workstream. It should be integrated into existing processes to improve development effectiveness.

• True

• False

1. CLA--USAID's approach to organizational learning--is a way to operationalize

_____________ throughout the Program Cycle.

• M&E for Learning

• Adaptive Management

• Institutional Memory

• Theories of Change

1. Which facet of the enabling conditions is considered a 'Resource'?

• Access to institutional knowledge

• A sense of comfort in sharing opinions and ideas

• Motivation for learning

• Type and scope of mechanism that enables CLA

In what way do Foreign Service Nationals best contribute to the enabling conditions for CLA?

• Awareness of the decision-making processes

• Identify and prioritize key stakeholders for strategic collaboration

• Contributions and access to institutional knowledge

• Use of networks across the system to expand situational awareness

1. What is one way to measure CLA outcomes at the activity level?

• Use outcome indicators

• Compare results to action plans

• Integration of CLA tracked to all 16 components

• All of the above

1. Which is NOT a step in the 'Pathway for Integrating CLA' in your work?

• Engage your companions

• Chart the journey together

• Begin the journey and don't stop until you've finished

• Adapt as needed and share as relevant