Beyond the final report: What does it take to communicate evaluation well? Summary of the EvalforEarth Discussion Issued on 2025 by EvalforEarth

Participants in this Evalforearth discussion explored how integrating communication in the evaluation process can support learning, engagement and use. They agreed that effective communication is not simply a matter of disseminating evaluation findings, but a core part of the learning process. When communication is embedded in evaluations from the outset, it can foster greater participation, dialogue, reflection and learning, and, ultimately, greater ownership and use of evaluation results. The group discussed the challenges faced and shared practical examples, tools and approaches that can improve communication outcomes and help us measure them.