Norbert [user:field_middlename] TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE

Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE

Associate Professor / Senior Researcher

University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon

Cameroon

I am.seniorlecturer/ researcher in integrated water resources management, Science-Policy interface at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Dschang Cameroon , also monitor at the African Academy of Sciences and senior researcher at the Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon as well.
I am the author of Tchouaffé's theory of change (TToC) which is a novelty and strategic tool to assess the performance of network of stakeholders.
Reference chapter:
https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-57281-5_8

My contributions

Posted on 24 Jul 2024
Evaluability Assessments: An invitation to reflect and discuss
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Thanks dear all for your insights.
  For me , EA is relevant with theory of change.
  It is a way to reassess and to cross- check the evaluation process in order to verify if the outcomes are credible, acceptable , reliable and consistent with what was expected.
  Thanks.
  Norbert TCHOUAFFE, PhD
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 18 Sep 2023
How are mixed methods used in programme evaluation?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  I agree with JP viewpoint.
  We have to consider the tools box which fit with our evaluation.
  The mixt approach is useful based on the context: Quality at the starting point and then quantity for evidence and measurement .
  Thanks.
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 25 Jul 2023
Disability inclusion in evaluation
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Thanks dear Judith for sharing , human rights give priority to disabled people in any circumstance.
  Regards.
  Norbert TCHOUAFFE, PhD
  Pan-African institute for Development, Cameroon
  Author of Tchouaffé's theory of change
  Latest book: Science-Policy-Data interface for responding to COVID-19 in Cameroon
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 10 May 2023
How to evaluate science, technology and innovation in a R4D context? New guidelines offer some solutions
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  Do you think the Guidelines respond to the challenges of evaluating quality of science and research in process and performance evaluations?
  On February 27 and 28, 2023, I attended a workshop in Rome, Italy about the CGIAR’s Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES)’s new set of evaluation guidelines. These build on the CGIAR Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC)’s Quality of Research for Development (QoR4D) Frame of Reference, and provide the framing, criteria, dimensions, and methods for assessing QoR4D – both within CGIAR, and in other like-minded organizations. The hybrid online and in-person event was designed to help practitioners across and beyond the CGIAR system to understand and apply the new guidelines in their own evaluative contexts.
  I found the workshop informative, resourceful and impactful. The main lessons learnt/takeaways for me from the workshop were:
  Improved evaluation processes to assess the success and effectiveness of quality of science to provide evidence for policymaking;
  The value of exchange of skills/experience between facilitators and participants for a particular evaluation project;
  Sharing and documenting best practices, drawing on the knowledge and experience of IAES;
  The development of working ‘standards’ or principles to ensure effective engagement with donors and relevant actors; and
  Supporting and advocating for public funding opportunities and supporting government by identifying where we can build capacity for effective innovation support and how we can effectively monitor and evaluate publicly funded projects.
  One challenge remains: how to apply the QoR4D for evaluating contribution to the SDGs
  I will use my takeaways from the workshop in my next book chapter entitled Nature-based solution to preserve the wetlands along the critical zone of River Nyong as well as in my MSc lecture.
  Dr Norbert Tchouaffe
  Pan-African institute for Development
  Cameroon
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 17 Apr 2023
Reporting evaluation results or communicating evaluation results?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Thanks for your insights. To contribute to your last question "Should evaluators make recommendations on communicating, their results?"
  The answer of this question will depend on the circumstances and what the requester wants; if the evaluator is involved in research for instance, my answer is yes, making recommendations here shows the effectiveness of your results and the way forward. If you deal with policy makers , recommendations in communicating your results are ways to translate them into actionable policies. Recommendations also allow to clarify your results.
  Thank you
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 12 Jan 2023
How to define and identify lessons learned?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Thanks for sharing your view points; for me the lessons learned are the outcomes and impacts of your results.
  Warm regards .
  Norbert TCHOUAFFE PhD
  Author of Tchouaffé's theory of change (TToC)
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 22 Jun 2022
Do you have examples on reviewing Theories of Change?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Dear all,
  Theory of change (ToC) as well as log frame analysis are models to carry out framework assessment. While log frame is linear, ToC is a non linear human-centered model used for complex situations like Disasters and climate change as well.
  ToC can be use for simulation and prediction.
  Regards.
  Norbert
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 27 Apr 2022
Evaluating agroecology: what is your experience?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Hello dear all,
  I do share the view point of Laurent to some extent .
  The comparison between agroecology and existing practices will depend on attributes chosen and the duration of the analysis.
  It is difficult in short term basis but possible in long term.
  Thanks for sharing the TAPE principles with us, will revert to you soon.
  Norbert
  - read on a separate page
Posted on 28 Mar 2022
How to evaluate science, technology and innovation in a development context?
Discussion
- Norbert TCHOUAFFE TCHIADJE
  Associate Professor / Senior Researcher University of Ebolowa/Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  Cameroon
  
  Thanks for the insights. The contribution to the society or impact is the target funders are looking for. So from my perspective translating objectives to impacts needs new transformative strategies like the theory of change which I have conceived as a concept entitled "Tchouaffe's theory of change: TToC" (Tchouaffé, 2021) as tool to evaluate the impact of science-policy interface network on a particular society, based on five determinants (Scorecards on awareness, Know-how, Attitude Participation, Self-evaluation).
  Have a good day.
  Norbert TCHOUAFFE PhD
  Pan-African Institute for Development Cameroon
  
  Feel free to consult my chapter ecological engineering to mitigate eutrophication in the flooding zone of River Nyong, Cameroon, Pages 613-633: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-57281-5_8
  Of the Handbook of climate management, published by Springer nature, 2021
  - read on a separate page