Resource Type: Research paper or report
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User Perspectives on New Long-acting Contraceptive Technologies – Final Report
August 2017 — The development of new contraceptive technologies that better meet user needs and method-related concerns is crucial to improving family planning outcomes. This technical report summarizes results of a mixed methods study in Burkina Faso and Uganda to assess user preferences for six family planning methods currently under development or ready for introduction:…
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Top 10 Questions about the Development Assets and Student Success Pilot Program in El Salvador
May 2016 — This report shares the methodology, results and lessons learned in the Development Assets and Student Success Pilot Program in El Salvador, which was conducted as part of the Education for Children and Youth Program (ECYP) funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The pilot program introduced two complementary interventions — positive…
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Educator-Centered Instructional Coaching: What the Research Says
May 2017 — This report reviews the body of evidence documenting contributions made by the Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching model to the professional development conversation: educator-centered instructional coaching. Between 2009 and 2017, FHI 360 conducted more than 50 studies exploring many aspects of this coaching model in practice. This report provides insights for schools,…
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A Mixed-Methods Study of Factors Associated with Implanon Removal in Ethiopia: Final Report
March 2017 — FHI 360’s Program Research for Strengthening Services (PROGRESS) project in Ethiopia and Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Health conducted a study to assess whether women who obtained Implanon, a hormonal contraceptive implant, experienced barriers to having them removed. Researchers developed recommendations for improving service delivery and alleviating identified barriers to implant removal. Implanon…
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Assessment of HIV/AIDS Services in IDP Camps, Borno State, Nigeria
May 2015 — FHI 360 conducted a rapid assessment in 14 camps for internally displace persons in Borno State, Nigeria, to identify needs for HIV/AIDS services. The results of the assessment showed that there are more than 92,000 displaced persons in the camp. Numerous organizations provide services such as shelter, educational services, psychosocial services, health…
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ZORDAR Project: Promotion of Zinc and ORS for Reduction of Diarrhea and Averting its Recurrence in Madhya Pradesh, India, End of Project Report
June 2016 — This end of project report traces the evolution, achievements and lessons of the Zinc and ORS to Reduce Diarrhea and Avert Its Recurrence (ZORDAR) project. The goal of the project, which was funded by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), was to reduce childhood diarrhea in Madhya Pradesh, India, by promoting oral…
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North Dakota Workforce Development Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis
January 2017 — This report includes a needs assessment and gap analysis of the skills and qualifications needed for workforce training in four industries within North Dakota: energy, health care, information technology and manufacturing. It also presents recommendations for improvements for the state university system’s workforce programs. FHI 360 serves as the key research organization…
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Improving Outcomes for North Dakota Students and Educators — Succeed 2020 by the Numbers 2015-2016
October 2016 — Since 2012, the Hess Corporation has made a substantial investment to improve college and career readiness in North Dakota. This report provides a snapshot of the impact of Succeed 2020 on students, educators, school leadership, businesses and the community for the time period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. It…