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What is your Evaluation Management Style?
Survey
Hello! A few months ago, we had an engaging conversation about evaluation management styles. I want to extend my sincere thanks to all of you for your participation. One of the key insights that emerged from our discussion was the importance of balancing the involvement and independence of...
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EU Evaluation handbook
Guidance Document
Evaluation is a key learning tool for the European Commission’ to understand not only what works and what does not, but why and under what circumstances. Evaluations generate knowledge and produce evidence which we use to improve the way we engage with our partners and enhance the impact of our...
Event
AfDB Development Evaluation Week 2024
Evaluation conference
The theme of the 6th edition of Evaluation Week, " Navigating rough seas towards a brighter horizon for Africa," sets the stage for exploring how improving the acquisition and utilization of evaluative knowledge can trigger innovative responses. This flagship event will provide a platform for...
Discussion
Evaluability Assessments: An invitation to reflect and discuss
Dear colleagues, Have you heard of evaluability assessments (EAs)? Evaluability refers to the extent to which an intervention can be evaluated in a reliable and credible fashion (OECD, 2022). Under the guidance of Rick Davies, CGIAR’s Evaluation Office developed an EA framework in 2022 and, over the...
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Introduction to Environmental Evaluation Approaches and Tools
e-learning
This course, developed by the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF IEO) is a self-paced online training designed to provide foundational frameworks and tools for evaluating the environmental dimensions of a development intervention. With the increasing global...
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Evaluating sustainable pathways to climate-resilient agriculture: recent experiences from an IFAD evaluation
Climate threats such as floods, droughts and cyclones are increasing in frequency and intensity. The consequences affect the most marginalized in the agricultural sectors disproportionately, undermining agricultural efforts and exacerbating food insecurity and poverty in rural areas. At the same...
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Theories of Change in Reality. Strengths, Limitations and Future Directions.
Book
For over 50 years, evaluators have used theories of change to articulate the causal logic underpinning how an intervention is intended to bring about a desired change. From its origins in programme evaluation, the approach has been adopted more widely for purposes from program design to program...
Discussion
Navigating stakeholder conflicts when developing evaluation recommendations
One of the main challenges in program and project evaluations is negotiating recommendations that are accepted and implemented without compromising the evaluation's independence, integrity, and credibility. This involves balancing diverse stakeholder needs and ensuring recommendations are practical...
Event
Youth in Evaluation week 2024
Webinar
This gathering of the global evaluation community will amplify dialogue on intergenerational solidarity for transformative evaluation and build momentum for enhancing meaningful youth engagement in evaluation. The overarching theme for Youth in Evaluation week 2024 is ‘ Upholding Youth in Evaluation...
Event
SAMEA 9th Biennial Conference
Evaluation conference
The biennial conference serves as a primary platform for fostering the growth of a vibrant Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) community in South Africa and increasing the use of M&E as valuable tools for achieving equitable and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Vuca-Vuka! Catalysing Change...
Event
Evaluation Week 2024: Building a Better UN through Evaluation
Evaluation conference
Organized by the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSP) and by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), Evaluation Week 2024: Building a Better UN Through Evaluation aims to further promote awareness and understanding about the importance of evaluation in...
Resource
Assessing Value for Money: the Oxford Policy Management Approach
Guidance Document
The Oxford Policy Management (OPM) developed practical guidance for assessing the Value for Money (VfM) of government- and donor-financed programmes and policy interventions. In line with OPM’s focus and mission, it has been predominantly applied in the international development sector, but the...