Con clusion
The impact assessment process of the AfriLabs Capacity Building Programme has revealed considerable results on the benefits of the different implemented components of the programme towards its participants and more importantly, to the African Innovation Ecosystem as stated in the objective of the exercise. The adoption of different data collection methods proved effective as it gave access to gathering a comprehensive set of data from the different partner’s perspectives. The Key Informant Interview also gave an opportunity for a face-to-face interview with respondents and as well, the opportunity to implement the data quality assurance. Analysis of the KII data revealed a trace of impact achieved from the inception of the programme to date. Evidence of impact can be seen from the improvement associated with respondents’ hub management outcomes, networking, and collaboration capacity, as well as improvement in investment, finances, and startup diversity, which are also traceable to the introduction of ACBP activities and lessons. Even though hubs participate in other learning activities and not all advances are entirely attributable to their involvement in the ACBP program, the importance of ACBP’s contribution cannot be overstated. Outcomes associated with these activities align with the envisaged secondary impacts from the ToC; Hubs are run more effectively, Job creation, and more diverse and successful investment-ready startups in Africa. The FGD provided a new perspective from the stakeholders who have jointly delivered output to the programme as facilitators and content developers. The testimonial agrees with the impact of ACBP as an inspiration for sustainable program design. This also validates its potential to contribute toward a better innovation outcome within the African Innovation Ecosystem. Similar to the KII, the general survey gathers data from new respondents on the outcome of the programme on their hub’s performance. Specific impact points to knowledge increase, improved partnership and collaboration, operations and financial management, as well as job creation.
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ACBP Impact Assessment Report
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