Through the research and development phase ODI will work with SNV to create a shared set of principles and logics that will orient the activities to support LCDF development. The set of principles and logics will have to leave room for regional and country variation. They will cover elements of the following 7 dimensions:

• Objective, overall strategy and key parameters of LCDF
• Relevant factors and variations in the capacity development environment
• Financing strategies
• Partnership options and strategies
• Ownership, organisation, sustainability, governance and management requirements
• SNV role and operations
• The growth of the LCDF channel: dynamics and projections