Ambitious goals or unrealistic objectives? Setting targets for social impact




A Deeper Look show

Summary: Do we set unrealistic expectations within the development community for what can be achieved in a given timeframe and budget? Patrick Fine explores this idea with Alicia Phillips Mandaville, Vice President for global programs at IREX. They discuss the benefits and negative effects of setting ambitious goals for development outcomes. FHI 360's Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Fine, hosts conversations with creative thinkers, respected leaders and local actors who are at the forefront of human development and who bring diverse perspectives to timely, high-stakes and sometimes controversial issues affecting people around the world.