Triadic Model for Project Implementation

The triadic model represents a continuous exchange of knowledge and resources between the country program, local project partners and the project groups. The goal is the successful implementation of a project through trusted local project partners, along with the guidance of the country program.

First the country program develops a relationship with local project partners (NGOs and GOs) and passes on knowledge about Heifer, including Heifer’s Cornerstones and VBHCD.

Once the capacity of the partners has been strengthened, they can begin to extend their resources and education to the project groups. The same knowledge and resources are then passed from the project partner to project groups.

Also, the relationship between project groups and country program is one of support, co-learning, education and quality assurance.

The triadic model represents a continuous flow of information and support among the project groups, project partners and the country program office, with each relationship strengthened by co-learning, co-mentoring and co-evaluation.