Evaluability Assessments- a structured way to balance ambition with feasibility
Training | Hybrid
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Organized by:
CGIAR
About the Event
As a means for supporting greater readiness for evaluation, In 2022 the Independent Advisory Evaluation Services (IAES) at CGIAR developed a framework for evaluability assessments (EA), comprised of 6 domains: intervention logic; Monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) systems and resources; gender, diversity and inclusivity; long-term evaluability; context and environment; and management and stakeholder engagement. Within the 6 domains there is check-list of 40 questions which can be used as both a self-assessment tool and as a means for independent assessors to determine extent of evaluability. Recent experience has illustrated that a strong value in the EA framework has brought the engagement of end users of R4D work, marginalized groups and the cross-center collaboration within CGIAR (the EA of the 4 regional integrated initiatives in CGIAR (ToRs).
The training session has three core learning objectives: (1) Learn about different interpretations and approaches to EAs in practice in CGIAR; and (2) Reflect on and consider implementing EAs within one’s own organization as an internal evaluator, or with client organizations as an independent evaluation consultant. (3) hear about synthetic findings, and a reflection on the learning within CGIAR against the ToRs for Evaluability Assessments and with funders related to internal policies and processes for planning, M&E of, as well as inclusion of marginalized groups.
(EA report would be available to participants in advance)
REWATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P97-hqK00T0
The training session has three core learning objectives: (1) Learn about different interpretations and approaches to EAs in practice in CGIAR; and (2) Reflect on and consider implementing EAs within one’s own organization as an internal evaluator, or with client organizations as an independent evaluation consultant. (3) hear about synthetic findings, and a reflection on the learning within CGIAR against the ToRs for Evaluability Assessments and with funders related to internal policies and processes for planning, M&E of, as well as inclusion of marginalized groups.
(EA report would be available to participants in advance)
REWATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P97-hqK00T0
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Svetlana Negroustoueva | Lead, Independent Evaluation, CGIAR | Svetlana Negroustoueva has 20+ years managing evaluations in international development with the African Development Bank, the Climate Investment Funds; DFID and USAID funded interventions. She led the development of the Evaluability Assessment framework and their application at CGIAR. |
| Amy Jersild | Independent Expert | Amy Jersild has over 20 years of experience as an evaluation consultant and advisor to the UN, NGOs, and bilateral donors in the international development field. She has both conducted evaluability assessments and advised on their implementation for CGIAR, UN, and Adaptation Fund. She is author of several book chapters and peer reviewed articles on evaluation. |
| Gaia Gulotta | Evaluation Analyst | Gaia Gulotta is an emerging evaluation professional with 10+ years of experience in biodiversity conservation. She provided analytical and content support in the Evaluability Assessment of the 4 Regional Integrated Initiatives of CGIAR; and the study of the Performance Results Management Systems. |
| Rick Davies Rick Davies, Dr | Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant | Rick Davies is a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant for international development aid organizations. With over 30 years of experience in Africa and Asia, he specializes in managing evaluations, designing M&E strategies, and providing technical support. His notable contributions include the "Most Significant Change" technique, the Basic Necessities Survey, and EvalC3. Rick also manages the long-standing Monitoring and Evaluation NEWS website. |