Better Evaluation runs this new series to document ideas, challenges and examples around using monitoring and evaluation to support adaptive management, which will inform the development of a new option page on ‘Support adaptive management’ for the Decide Purpose task in the Rainbow Framework. To do this, Better Evaluation is exploring new ways of working with  members and… Read More Does evaluation need to be done differently to support adaptive management? | Better Evaluation

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Draft Evaluation Report on External Financing Instruments – 11th European Development Fund (EDF), download from https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/draft-evaluation-report-external-financing-instruments-11th-european-development-fund-edf_en A Consortium led by DAI carried out an external performance review of the European Development Fund (EDF). It examines the fitness for purpose of EDF11 as an instrument for development cooperation. The EDF…

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La Agenda de Evaluación Global 2020, que presenta una visión del campo evaluativo para el corto y mediano plazo, fue gestada y validada a través de un proceso de consulta a nivel internacional que involucró a las sociedades de evaluación y a evaluadores individuales. En dicha Agenda, la profesionalización…

The interactive Outcomes and Evidence Framework is a set of tools developed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to guide practitioners in designing the most effective programs using the best available research evidence. More: The OEF

Based on an inclusive consultation that concluded in Kenya at the Global Partnership’s HLM2, the Nairobi Outcome Document was released on 1 December 2016. This document will help to shape how existing and new development actors can partner to implement Agenda 2030 and realise the SDGs. The Nairobi Outcome Document is also available in Arabic and Spanish. French translation… Read More Nairobi Outcome Document – Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation HLM2

What are the social realities of knowledge for development? #evidence4impact Download collection for free: http://buff.ly/2mb6oFp  Source: The social realities of knowledge for development | The Impact Initiative

What would it take to create a Guide Michelin-like experience in development? At its heart, the Guide Michelin represents an evaluation system par excellence. For evaluators, it requires that we ensure our evaluations close an information gap, provide a credible source of information, and are timely. Equally important, there needs to be openness and receptivity… Read More Evaluation for Results-Oriented Management – What Can Development Stakeholders Learn from the Michelin Guide?

Top 10 resources on the use of evidence The Bond Evidence Principles and checklist. Specially designed for NGOs, this guide can assist in assessing and improving the quality of evidence in evaluation reports, research reports and case studies. Evidence for Success: The guide to getting evidence and using it. A practical guide for third sector organisations… Read More Top 10 Resources on the Use of Evidence | The Alliance for Useful Evidence

This “Bonner Impulse” event discusses status quo and perspectives for coherence in measuring aid effectiveness in European Development Policy and debates the need for a shared impact and evaluation agenda. Bonn, 21.03.2017 Source: Bonner Impulse — 21.03.2017: European Development Policies and aid…

Inter-American Development Bank’s Country Program Evaluations provide an analysis of the relevance and effectiveness of IDB Group’s support to an individual borrowing country. Taken together, these studies provide a comprehensive picture of the work done in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2016 the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE) delivered six Country Program Evaluations. Check… Read More Inter-American Development Bank’s Country Program Evaluations 2016