Why
Adaptive
Matters?
A World in Flux: Conflicts are at their peak since 1945, and our environment is facing unprecedented challenges. Traditional development models are merging as the lines blur between ‘development’, ‘humanitarian’, and ‘peacebuilding’.
Evolving Development: Our modern landscape demands an integrated approach. We emphasize risk-awareness, climate adaptation, conflict sensitivity, and value local insights over distant interventions.
Adaptation at Our Core: Change is constant. Our focus? Stay agile, anticipate shifts, and make impactful decisions.
About
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, Adaptive Matters is focused on providing actionable insights to non-profit organizations. Guided by Beatrice Progida, with her 26 years in development, humanitarian action, and peacebuilding, the firm engages with experts across diverse fields to offer a comprehensive consulting experience.
Beatrice Progida
Starting in the EU Institutions in 1997, Beatrice found her calling in UNICEF where she contributed in various capacities for a decade. Since 2011, she has consulted independently, partnering with organizations in roles like program management, lead evaluation, and knowledge advisory.
Our associates
Yoanna-Maria El-Najjar
Transitioning from Psychomotor therapy to Criminology and Psychology, Yoanna’s journey has been varied. Her engagements include youth development initiatives and consultancy roles with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Frederick Spielberg
Frederick’s three-decade journey involves working closely with UN agencies, NGOs, and foundations across continents. His recent contributions include hurricane preparedness training and response coordination for humanitarian crises.
Dr. Sakah Bernard Nsaidzedzedze
Bernard, with his experience in peacebuilding and civil society initiatives, has collaborated with organizations like UNICEF and UNESCO, focusing on conflict-ridden areas in Africa.
Abdoul Karim Sow
From assignments in South Sudan to collaborations in the Central African Republic, Abdoul’s focus has been on information management and assessments, enhancing the efficiency of various projects.
Our
Work
At Adaptive Matters, we champion innovative solutions by merging diverse disciplines like strategic planning, risk management, and donor relations with practical insights. Our expertise spans over 15 years, specializing in emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and risk-informed programming.
Experience
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, Adaptive Matters is focused on providing actionable insights to non-profit organizations. Guided by Beatrice Progida, with her 26 years in development, humanitarian action, and peacebuilding, the firm engages with experts across diverse fields to offer a comprehensive consulting experience.
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Anticipatory Action in Pacific: Senior Advisor for the Australian Humanitarian Partnership, aiding in the design of a new Anticipatory Action Fund in the Pacific and Papua New Guinea. (Mar23-today)
Anticipatory Action Trial Design: Served as a Senior Advisor for the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the design of an Anticipatory Action Trial.
(May23-today)
Haitian Disaster Management: Offered strategic support to the Haitian National Disaster Management Authority to prepare for the hurricane season by integrating COVID-19 measures into national disaster response guidance with the World Bank. (Jun20-Jun21)
Epidemic Preparedness at IFRC: As a Senior Consultant for the IFRC, Beatrice developed Epidemic Preparedness Guidance for National Societies and provided planning support in high-risk countries: Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, and Indonesia. (Nov17-Oct18)
IFRC’s Global Preparedness System: Beatrice designed the IFRC global preparedness system, leading to the creation of the IFRC Preparedness for Effective Response system.
(Nov15-Jun16)
Support to Changing Migration Corridors: Provided emergency management consultancy to UNICEF’s Bulgaria, Albania, and Kosovo Country Offices in anticipation of migrant and refugee influx. (Nov15-Dec15)
•Development of IASC Training: Led the development and regional testing of the training package on IASC Emergency Response Preparedness under supervision of multiple UN entities. (Feb15-Jun15)
Strategic Development
& Organizational Resilience
Adaptive Peace Programme for Burkina Faso:
In collaboration with swisspeace, Adaptive Matters co-designed a new donor initiative focused on bolstering Burkina Faso’s local peace infrastructure. The adaptive peace program aimed at strengthening civil society capacities and amplifying endogenous peace initiatives with a budget of approximately 10M USD |2022-23
Lake Chad Basin Civil Society Programme at iMMAP:
designed and managed a cross-cutting programme that bridged humanitarian, development, and peace initiatives. The program aimed to establish an information management system, enhancing the capacities of civil society organizations across the Lake Chad Basin Region |2021-22
Green Climate Fund Organizational Development:
Assessed GCF’s response to COVID-19 and provided recommendations for strengthening organizational resilience |2020-21
NorCap Strategy Design:
Assisted in the re-design of NorCap’s Strategy as a Senior Consultant |2021
Research, Evaluation
& Knowledge Management
Lake Chad Basin Watershed Programme:
At iMMAP, developed and initiated a programme to establish an information management system that boosts the organizational and financial capacities of civil society organizations in the Lake Chad Basin Region |2021-22
Evaluation of Sendai Framework Implementation:
Undertook a senior researcher role at the Overseas Development Institute for the evaluation of the Sendai Framework implementation in 7 Sahelian countries |2020-21
Re-Design of IASC Projects:
Collaborated with Norwegian Refugee Council and UNOCHA as Senior Consultant for the impact evaluation and re-design of the IASC ProCap and GenCap Projects |2019-20
Special Advisor for UNITAR:
Contributed as Special Advisor for UNITAR in Knowledge Management for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Services |2016-17
Global report development:
developed the UN Progress Report on the UN Plan of Action on DRR for Resilience |2015-16
Contact
We are happy to answer any queries at
info@adaptivematters.org
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