Je suis titulaire d'une licence en Economie Agricole et de l'Environnement,
J'ai acquis de solide expériences en suivi-évaluation à l'UNALFA et CSID-BF succesivement sur le Suivi des politiques publiques au Burkina Faso dans le cadre du projet FasoVeil et le Perspective Santé Jeunes qui traite de la santé sexuelle et reproductive (SSR) au Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Ismaël Naquielwiendé KIENDREBEOGO
Ouagadougou
UNALFA
Posted on 13/08/2025
In evaluation, the effective integration of feedback and recommendations from an evaluation into decision-making relies on three essential levers: removing barriers, structuring utilization mechanisms, and embedding a culture of learning.
To overcome common obstacles to the use of evaluation feedback, it is essential to ensure that recommendations are clear, relevant, and directly actionable, formulated in a specific, measurable, and action-oriented way. Decision-makers’ ownership should be strengthened by involving them from the earliest stages of the evaluation’s design and implementation. Finally, to avoid decision-making being slowed by delays or overly lengthy reports, it is preferable to produce concise, user-friendly formats that facilitate the rapid and effective use of results.
To promote the effective use of evaluation results, it is crucial to establish structured systems. This includes creating a post-evaluation action plan that clearly defines responsibilities, deadlines, and monitoring arrangements. Findings should be integrated into strategic reviews and budget planning cycles to directly inform decisions and resource allocation. The use of interactive channels, such as debriefing workshops or collaborative platforms, also enables discussion, contextualization, and adjustment of recommendations to ensure their relevance and implementation.
Leadership and organizational culture play a central role in the use of evaluation feedback. Leaders must set an example by explicitly integrating evaluation findings into their decisions, thereby demonstrating the importance given to this evidence. It is also about promoting a culture of learning in which mistakes are not stigmatized but regarded as opportunities for continuous improvement. Finally, the use of feedback should be closely linked to accountability, by integrating relevant monitoring indicators into performance reports in order to measure tangible progress.
In summary, the effectiveness of feedback use depends not only on the quality of evaluations but above all on how they are owned, integrated, and followed up within decision-making mechanisms and the organization’s culture itself.