Thank you to all who have contributed to the discussion. Many of you point to the importance of culturally appropriate behaviours, and these are associated with compelling reasons. Some provide telling examples of western culture and how some of their institutions remain stuck despite being aware of the consequences in needing to change. However, too few reveal specific instances of experiences in how, either as commissioners or evaluators, they have sought to be culturally appropriate and/or how they have not, and with what consequence.

Therefore, we would welcome any ‘personal’ experiences that respond more explicitly to the question: what lessons or experiences – successes, challenges, failures - have you had in trying to ensure evaluations adequately prioritise indigenous knowledge, values and practices?

Many thanks.