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It presents findings from the ICF Learning for Change Dialogues, including the tension between monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning, the need for institutional incentives, and the challenge of aggregating micro-level project learning to the portfolio level. The guide proposes ten emerging principles for effective learning—such as framing learning as a strategic path to impact and 'failing fast'—and provides a set of dimensions (e.g., supply vs. demand, top-down vs. bottom-up) to help organisations design and evaluate their learning interventions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000952#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a distinct tension between monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and learning; while M&E is often used for accountability and compliance, learning is a means to improve performance. 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The document notes that findings from one climate programme are often highly relevant to others, yet there is frequently no system to aggregate this learning to influence institutional investment strategies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000952#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective institutional learning requires navigating 'complex systems' where cause and effect are only perceived in retrospect. 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