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RE: Evaluating Scaling Efforts: Measuring What Matters

Mike Mwale

Zambia

Mike Mwale

M&E Specialist

EvalHarvest Solutions

Posted on 04/12/2024

The urgent need to scale impact in critical sectors such as food security, agriculture, rural development, and climate change presents both challenges and opportunities. As evaluators, we are increasingly tasked with delivering rigorous insights to guide and support these scaling efforts.

Drawing from my professional experience, I have been deeply involved in scaling a community-based agricultural extension program and evaluating the impact of a climate-smart agriculture initiative across multiple regions. These experiences have provided me with valuable perspectives on the complexities inherent in scaling initiatives and underscored the critical role of robust evaluation in driving sustainable outcomes.