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RE: Maximizing the impact of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in a changing aid architecture through evaluation.

Xin Xin Yang

China

Xin Xin Yang

UNICEF

Posted on 05/05/2025

The discussion on Evaluating South-South and Triangular Cooperation is now entering its 2nd week! 

Week 1 featured a vibrant exchange of ideas from global evaluation experts, unpacking how to strengthen the evaluation of SSTC in a shifting aid landscape.
 

Highlights from Week 1 contributors:

Carlos Tarazona (FAO) emphasized the importance of moving beyond traditional donor-recipient dynamics, advocating for demand-driven approaches and using participatory evaluation to ensure national ownership and relevance.
Zhiqi X. (Erasmus University) encouraged attention to grassroots actors and suggested applying behavioral science and people-centered methodologies to evaluate intangible outcomes.
Vinesh P.(Canopy and Culture) highlighted participatory methods like outcome mapping and community-led storytelling to better reflect lived experiences and co-created change.
Serdar Bayryyev (FAO) underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships and participatory engagement, aligning with the principles of the 2030 Agenda.

As we step into Week 2, we invite you to contribute your experiences, tools, and reflections:
- What innovative methods have you used to evaluate SSTC?
- How can we better capture mutual learning, ownership, and intangible benefits?


👉 Join the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gnB-3Eaw
Let’s co-create stronger frameworks for evaluating SSTC that reflect the values of solidarity, equity, and mutual accountability.