Topics: Capacity Development

Topics: Capacity Development

Technical Paper
Grounding evaluation capacity development in systems theory
This article illustrates how evaluation capacity development practitioners can use systems theory as a conceptual tool to gain a better understanding of the functional aspects and interrelationships present within a given evaluation system. Specifically, the systems theory perspective can help...
Emerging evaluator programme shows that sustainable capacity development initiatives are possible
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.
From the EvalForward community
How best to evaluate capacity development?
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Theory of Change Training Materials by USAID Jordan
The USAID Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Activity in Jordan created a full training package on facilitating a TOC exercise, which includes presentations and exercises downloadable at the link on the right.
From the EvalForward community
What can evaluation do in terms of capacity development?
The learning benefits of evaluations can go a long way in in developing capacities. EvalForward recently hosted a discussion on the connection between evaluation and capacity development.