Evaluation and performance assessments for agroecology
As evaluators, we are often encouraged to collaborate early with projects and programmes, in order to establish baselines, for instance.
Connecting data and research to policies to transform the agricultural sector: the EPA Forum
From 2 to 3 December 2021, the Evidences - Policies - Actions (EPA) Forum had its second edition, organised in a hybrid format under the theme "Connecting data and research to policies to transform the agricultural sector in Benin". Over the two days, public sector officials, researchers
‘Communicating independence’ or ‘independently communicating’, that is the question
For many of us, working in the field of evaluation, the construct of ‘independence’ lies at the heart of what we do.
From the EvalForward communityNeutrality, impartiality, independence: reflections on a recent discussion
I recently raised a topic for discussion, asking EvalForward members how they practised and experienced evaluator neutrality, impartiality and independence at different stages of the evaluation process.
Adapting evaluations to the needs of decision-makers: the case of Benin
Self-evaluation and internal evaluation. One of the lessons shared during the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) session on national evaluation capacity development at the Forum International Francophone de l’Evaluation (FIFE) in December 2021 and outlined in a recent blog post in EvalForward is
The proof of the pudding is in the eating: five lessons for developing national evaluation capacity
Countries’ capacity to evaluate development programmes is key to supporting the real ownership of development outcomes and to strengthening the role that evidence plays in decision-making.
How to evaluate science, technology and innovation in a development context
Science, technology and innovation (STI) underpin development and can help us achieve all Sustainable Development Goals. Development organizations use STI to accelerate transformational change towards more sustainable and inclusive growth.
SDG evaluations: How to eat an elephant
Hi everyone! The FAO Office of Evaluation is currently assessing the Organization’s contribution to certain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These SDG evaluations are fashionable, but they are proving a little tricky.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning: How can we maximize capacity?
Growing interest in MEL Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) has recently gained momentum in the context of agricultural innovation and development projects.
Evaluation synthesis: an added boost to corporate learning
The primary aim of evaluation synthesis is to promote learning and collective reflection. A synthesis is a knowledge product and a means of consolidating and sharing acquired knowledge to strengthen evaluation feedback and learning loops.
From the EvalForward communityReporting and supporting evaluation use and influence: Tips from evaluators
Evaluation use is a key issue for the evaluation community. The aim of evaluation is to be influential, so it should be of use to policymakers, programme developers, project planners and managers.