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different income groupings. The literature review findings established a baseline of
understanding of how activation programmes are used by Member States and the different types
of activities implemented. This was important to understand how the detailed work undertaken
in the case studies (see below) could be used to identify leading practice and develop
recommendations for OIC Member States. The framework was used as a reference tool
throughout the literature review to ensure appropriate information was captured.
 Case studies – Detailed case studies were undertaken for five OIC Member States distributed
across OIC Member State geography and income grouping. For each case study country, the key
stakeholders (government departments, NGOs and any policy commentators) were contacted to
arrange meetings. Visits were held for case study countries to discuss the key programmes and
policies and to gather evidence on programme design, quality and performance and to see
delivery in action where possible. The research questions used on the visits were designed to
ensure information on each feature of the framework could be gathered.
 Next steps – Common themes were identified across the case studies based on the three
elements of the framework. These allowed for the development of cross cutting
recommendations that would be worth consideration by all Member States looking to use
activation as a tool for poverty alleviation.