Case Study

Empowering UNESCO-IICBA with Strategic Resource Mobilization and Digital Solutions

UNESCO-IICBA strategic resource mobilization and digital solutions training

Client Overview

The UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) is a specialized institute dedicated to strengthening teacher education and leadership across Africa. Focused on the 2030 Education Agenda, IICBA supports member states through innovative programs, technology-enhanced learning, and evidence-based policies to foster quality education. Their work aligns with global goals to create resilient, inclusive, and equitable educational systems.

Identified Gap

Before our collaboration, IICBA faced two critical challenges:

Training Summary

We delivered tailored solutions to address their needs effectively and bring top-notch solutions:

Training Delivery Overview

Day Key Activities
Day 1 Resource Mobilization Workshop:
Strategies for donor engagement, trust-building, and aligning proposals with funder priorities. Covered evidence-based storytelling and long-term relationship management.
Day 2 Website Development Kickoff:
Presented wireframes, UX optimizations for low-bandwidth users, and modules for TTI databases, publications, and multilingual support (French, Amharic, Swahili).

The new Drupal-based website, delivered within six months, featured enhanced functionalities like interactive forums, event management, and SEO optimization, ensuring IICBA’s digital platform matched its mission.

Training Outcomes

By the conclusion of the IICBA Resource Mobilization and Digital Solutions Training, participants significantly strengthened their capabilities in donor engagement and strategic fundraising.

They gained practical skills to develop targeted resource mobilization plans that expand IICBA’s donor network and sustain long-term partnerships. On the digital front, the training enabled participants to initiate the transformation of IICBA’s online platforms, creating a redesigned, multilingual, and user-friendly website aligned with the organization’s mission.

Furthermore, participants aligned digital solutions with organizational goals, ensuring that platforms are used as strategic tools for knowledge sharing, program visibility, and supporting the 2030 Education Agenda. The training also built sustainable internal capacity, equipping the IICBA team with the technical knowledge and implementation skills to maintain and update digital platforms, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and results-oriented delivery.

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