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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, Oct 26, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020

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...

Blog

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, Sep 6, 2021 - Sep 10, 2021

“Evaluation in an Uncertain World - Complexity, Legitimacy and Ethics” will be the leading theme of the EES 2020 biennial conference. The Conference...

Blog

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, Nov 4, 2019 - Nov 26, 2019

UNICEF Evaluation Office and EVALSDGs will host the webinar: Unintended Consequences and Trade-offs: Evaluating in the Nexus of Environment, Climate...

Event

EvalFest 2020

Delhi, India, Feb 12, 2020 - Feb 14, 2020

The theme of this year's EvalFest is " Evidence Building for Achieving SDGs: Digital Development and Inclusion". The Conference is organised by the...