Program Overview

The BCN Program has five distinct components as shown above. BCN is focusing on these components in a sequential manner as indicated by the large arrows in the diagram going from left to right. A key premise behind this diagram, however, is that the activities and products of each component are highly interconnected. Thus, for example, in order to design the program concept and structure (in Component A) it is necessary to consider who the audiences are and to determine how results will be communicated to them (in Component E). Likewise, BCN's ability to conduct effective analysis (in Component D) will be influenced by the selection of projects (in Component B) and the type of information that is collected through monitoring efforts (in Component C).

Furthermore, although the general flow of the program will be sequentially from left to right in the diagram, there is also an iterative feedback process (represented by the curved arrows on top of the diagram) between the components. This iterative process enables BCN to respond to the concerns of its clients and make use of the lessons it has learned to improve the quality of the individual projects within the Network as well as the overall program. In particular, as represented by the heavy arrow between Components C and D, project-based monitoring efforts are an important tool to provide the adaptive management necessary to improve project quality.

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