SA IDEAS applies its skills and expertise in providing technical assistance that is customised according to the needs, resources and aspirations of our clients:
Policy advice
SA IDEAS provides policy makers with technical information and policy advice on economic, enterprise and employment development. Whether through personal advice and guidance, the preparation of technical reports and strategy documents, development guides and handbooks, or training programmes for officials, SAIDEAS provides this advice in a clear, concise and relevant manner.
Programme design and assessment
In addition to the design of new programmes, SAIDEAS assesses existing economic, enterprise and employment programmes to determine their effectiveness and impact. Practical proposals for improving programme interventions can be presented, complemented by well-designed programme management and evaluation frameworks.
Research and evaluation
Research and evaluation is an important and regular activity for effective economic, enterprise or employment development. SAIDEAS helps clients design research and evaluation projects that are well focussed, suited to the client's technical capacities, and oriented toward better development outcomes. Whether it be researching community needs, identifying development opportunities, assessing programme effectiveness, evaluating organizational capacities, or interrogating development proposals, SAIDEAS offers a rigorous, comprehensive and results-oriented service.
Project implementation and management
SAIDEAS guides and supports clients through the steps required for successful project implementation and management. We help implementing agencies acquire the skills, resources and experiences they need to successfully conduct, monitor and assess their development efforts. SAIDEAS can trouble-shoot programme implementation and management procedures so that implementing agencies can respond quickly to the problems they face.
Organisational development
SAIDEAS assists government departments, community organisations and development agencies to develop effective strategies, programs and management structures and processes. This often includes strategic planning activities, assistance with funding submissions, organisational or programme assessments, and the development of specific skills and capabilities.
Training and curriculum design
Successful economic, enterprise and employment development requires specific capabilities. SAIDEAS has much experience in training and curriculum design that enhances the capabilities of policy-makers, programme managers, development advisers, and local development practitioners. Whether training large groups of people in key competencies associated with economic, enterprise and employment development, or facilitating small learning groups, SAIDEAS remains practical, results-oriented, and up-to-date with international best practice.