Guidance Document
Learning from What We Know
Despite the huge growth in volume of evaluations published by humanitarian actors, the evaluation system still struggles to provide evidence about...
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Discussion
How useful are theories of change in development programmes and projects?
Posted on 29/01/2020 by Carlos Tarazona In the past few years we have witnessed an increased application of theories of change (ToC) in the design and evaluation of development projects...
Event
Evaluation 2020 - How Will You Shine Your Light?
Portland, USA, - The 2020 annual AEA conference theme will look at how evaluators are "shining their light" through their evaluation practice for the purpose of...
Blog
Five Myths about Impact Evaluation in the Humanitarian Space
Posted on 16/01/2020 by Jonas Leo Heirman, Kristen McCollum Impact evaluation has a long history– but can it be used in humanitarian contexts? We’re busting five common myths below.
Guidance Document
Revised OECD DAC evaluation criteria
The document " Better criteria for better evaluation" describes how the OECD DAC Network on Development Evaluation (EvalNet) revisited the definitions...
e-learning
SDG Indicator 2.4.1 - Sustainable Agriculture
How we define and measure productive and sustainable agriculture is the focus of the new e-learning course developed by FAO. SDG Indicator 2.4.1...
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Information and Communication Technologies for Development Evaluation
Posted on 19/12/2019 by Renata Mirulla The evolution and proliferation of Information and Communication Technologies, as well as their increasing accessibility and affordability, is having...
Event
European Evaluation Society Biennial Conference: Evaluation in an Uncertain World - Complexity, Legitimacy and Ethics
Online, - “Evaluation in an Uncertain World - Complexity, Legitimacy and Ethics” will be the leading theme of the EES 2020 biennial conference. The Conference...
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Using outcome-based approaches for complex evaluation
Posted on 12/12/2019 by Nanae Yabuki I recently participated in the Outcome Mapping Leaning Community (OMLS) Winter School, which was co-hosted by the Belgium Development Agency (ENABEL).
Discussion
Are agriculture programs supporting women to improve their livelihood?
Posted on 10/12/2019 by Jackie (Jacqueline) Yiptong Avila Dear members, Women constitute the majority of the agricultural labour force in small-scale and subsistence farming. According to FAO, 43% of the...
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Evaluation in the Agriculture sector: what do we know about countries’ capacities?
Posted on 27/11/2019 by Aurelie Larmoyer Evaluation and, more generally, Results-Based Management (RBM) are amongst the best-known instruments to strengthen accountability and learning, and...
Event
Unintended Consequences and Trade-offs: Evaluating in the Nexus of Environment, Climate and Development
Online, - UNICEF Evaluation Office and EVALSDGs will host the webinar: Unintended Consequences and Trade-offs: Evaluating in the Nexus of Environment, Climate...