BSC video 28: Problem-driven sequencing
Most problems in the public sector are wicked hard and need to be deconstructed before they can be solved. In this video, Matt Andrews, builds upon the maternal mortality example […]
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BSC video 27: Deconstructing sticky problems
Most problems in the public sector are wicked hard. It is like getting stuck in quick sand. In this video, Matt Andrews, uses an ishikawa or fishbone diagram to illustrate […]
BSC video 26: Constructing problems that matter
A problem that matters is one that gets attention and mobilizes action. In this video, Matt Andrews, uses an example of program budget reform in an African country to illustrate […]
BSC video 25: Real problem driven reform
Solving problems that matter ensure that you are doing something contextually relevant. In this video, Matt Andrews, uses an example of civil service reform in Uganda to illustrate how constructing […]
BSC video 24: Selling solutions vs. solving problems
When asked to name a problem, people often name a solution (i.e. the lack of a solution). This leads to designing typical, business as usual type of interventions without addressing […]
BSC Video 23: Putting the typology framework together
An analytical typology can help you answer the question, building capability to do what? In this video, Lant Pritchett synthesizes the four analytical questions you need to ask in order to […]
BSC Video 22: is there a known technology for your activity?
An analytical typology can help you answer the question, building capability to do what? This is the last of four videos that addresses the analytical questions you need to ask […]
BSC Video 21: Is your activity a service or an obligation?
An analytical typology can help you answer the question, building capability to do what? This is the third of four videos that addresses the analytical questions you need to ask […]
BSC Video 20: Is your activity locally discretionary?
An analytical typology can help you answer the question, building capability to do what? This is the second of four videos that addresses the analytical questions you need to ask […]
BSC Video 19: Is your activity transaction intensive?
An analytical typology can help you answer the question, building capability to do what? This is the first of four videos that addresses the analytical questions you need to ask […]