Kicking Off the Discussion: Evaluating South-South and Triangular Cooperation in a Changing World
As the global development architecture continues to evolve, South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) has become increasingly central to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. These partnerships, rooted in mutual respect, solidarity, and shared learning among countries of the Global South—often supported by a third partner—are not just complementary to traditional aid, but a powerful mechanism for locally driven change. Yet, how do we evaluate these complex, dynamic initiatives in ways that are context-sensitive, politically aware, and methodologically sound?
To kick off this dialogue, we're inviting evaluators and development practitioners to reflect on their experiences with SSTC. Let’s explore together:
🔹 What evaluation approaches or tools have you found effective in assessing SSTC initiatives? 🔹 What challenges have you faced—methodologically, politically, or operationally? 🔹 How can we, as evaluators, enhance the visibility, learning, and impact of SSTC in this shifting aid architecture?
Let’s reimagine evaluation as a driver of meaningful cooperation and mutual benefit.
📢 Join the conversation: Share your stories, tools, challenges, or simply your curiosity. Your insights will help shape more impactful and context-aware evaluation practices for SSTC.
Carlos Tarazona, Senior Evaluation Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
RE: Maximizing the impact of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in a changing aid architecture through evaluation.
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Carlos Tarazona
Senior Evaluation Officer
FAO
Posted on 27/04/2025
Kicking Off the Discussion: Evaluating South-South and Triangular Cooperation in a Changing World
As the global development architecture continues to evolve, South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) has become increasingly central to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. These partnerships, rooted in mutual respect, solidarity, and shared learning among countries of the Global South—often supported by a third partner—are not just complementary to traditional aid, but a powerful mechanism for locally driven change. Yet, how do we evaluate these complex, dynamic initiatives in ways that are context-sensitive, politically aware, and methodologically sound?
To kick off this dialogue, we're inviting evaluators and development practitioners to reflect on their experiences with SSTC. Let’s explore together:
🔹 What evaluation approaches or tools have you found effective in assessing SSTC initiatives?
🔹 What challenges have you faced—methodologically, politically, or operationally?
🔹 How can we, as evaluators, enhance the visibility, learning, and impact of SSTC in this shifting aid architecture?
Let’s reimagine evaluation as a driver of meaningful cooperation and mutual benefit.
📢 Join the conversation: Share your stories, tools, challenges, or simply your curiosity. Your insights will help shape more impactful and context-aware evaluation practices for SSTC.
Carlos Tarazona, Senior Evaluation Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).