LearnCafés for Learning from Evaluation | GIZ

LearnCafés are internal GIZ-events, where the results of evaluations can be discussed in a forum. The underlying idea: evaluation reports do not automatically lead to change. In order to benefit from the results of an evaluation, a learning process is required. The LearnCafé is an instrument that provides the opportunity to learn. It is a communicative space where participants and stakeholders meet to discuss results and insights gained through an evaluation. The discussion helps to propagate these results and insights within the community and to enhance perspectives. The participants can discuss, whether the evaluation calls for action and what measures could be taken as a result. They agree on recommendations for the implementation, that are followed up by executives of the GIZ and its partners. More…