C4NS operates through its three interdependent strategic pillars:
Our Strategic Pillars
Pillar 1: Operationalising the Nexus
We go beyond policy advice to offer tailored, on-the-ground support that helps organisations turn HDP Nexus principles into action.
From design to delivery, we guide teams through every stage of the programme cycle ensuring solutions are locally driven, inclusive, and sustainable.
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Tailored training, coaching and mentoring.
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On-demand help desk and advisory services.
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Integrated support and toolkits for planning and delivery.
Pillar 2: Knowledge Hub for Collaborative Learning
We curate and share actionable knowledge that supports innovation, policy, and practice across the HDP Nexus.
The Hub connects local, national, regional and global actors through curated resources, events, and insights that accelerate collective learning and strategic decision-making.
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Open-access Nexus knowledge platform.
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Peer learning exchanges and practitioner workshops.
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Annual Nexus Forum and Insights Report.
Pillar 3: Applied Research for Innovative Practice and Policy
C4NS integrates collaborative research and policy briefs to generate practical recommendations for stakeholders, driving evidence-based decision making, evaluation and reporting.
It creates a dynamic feedback loop between learning, programming, and policy influence.
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Collaborative research and evidence-based policy briefs.
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HDP Nexus Fellowship Programme to link learning with practice.
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Real-time learning loops between operations and policy.
NexusCap
The C4NS Strategic Nexus Capacity Programme (NexusCap) integrates the work of our three pillars. It supports organisational change, tailored training, locally driven strategic planning, and integrated coordination and action.
One size does not fit all. Through its multi-stakeholder approach, C4NS experts design integrated technical assistance packages. These packages ensure that learning is shared, decision-making is relevant to key stakeholders, and results are centered on impact and sustainability.
