Empowering Voices: Participatory Evaluation for Transformative Change
Mesa Redonda | Online
- In partnership with: Mark Reed, Analyst, UK National Audit Office, Giovanni Maria Amodeo, Consultant in Policy Analysis and Data Analytics, Intellera Consulting
About the Event
Stakeholders are essential to meaningful evaluations, yet they are often viewed primarily as data sources, limiting transformative progress. This seminar series aims to bridge the gap between evaluators and stakeholders, transforming evaluation into a tool for deep systemic change. Whether evaluators seeking to strengthen stakeholder engagement or stakeholders wishing for active roles in evaluations, participants will be equipped with the understanding of practical and innovative methods in participatory evaluation supported by seminal research and expert insights.
Sessões
Seminar followed by a roundtable discussion
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Online
June 5, 2024
18:45 PM - 20:10 PM
This session delves into the theoretical underpinnings of participatory evaluation, tracing its development and foundational principles. Key topics include ethics, methods of collaborative evaluation, and strategies to overcome common barriers. Participants will engage in a roundtable discussion, where topics are selected based on a pre-seminar engagement survey, fostering a tailored and interactive learning environment. Attendees will receive a comprehensive three-page summary capturing the main insights and outcomes from these discussions.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gillian Stokes | Associate Professor of Inclusive Social Research, UCL Social Research Institute | Gillian, an expert in participatory research with a PhD from UCL, focuses on children's involvement in medicine R&D, and systematic reviews in health and social equity. Her work spans equity, representation, and decolonisation in research. She is Editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies and Associate Editor for Research for All. |
| Dr. Billy Bryan | Evaluation and Research Leader, RAND Europe | Billy is an evaluation expert with six years of experience in science, technology, innovation and international development. He has expertise in theory-based evaluation methods and has delivered training to government analysts. He holds a PhD in medical education and is a member of the Evaluation and Trial Advice Panel. |
| Dr. Ana FitzSimons | Research Leader, RAND Europe | Ana is an experienced mixed method evaluator and capacity builder, with a focus on intersectional equality and what works to help disadvantaged people flourish. She has worked on several high-profile projects for the UN, the European Parliament, the UK government and What Works Centres. She holds a PhD in politics. |
Moderators
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Reed | Analyst, UK National Audit Office | Mark is a value for money analyst at the National Audit Office, where he conducts performance audits of UK government departments and their programmes. He is a trained systematic reviewer and experienced evaluator, with expertise in qualitative evidence synthesis and process evaluations. |
Seminar followed by a roundtable discussion
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Online
June 6, 2024
18:45 PM - 20:10 PM
In this hands-on session, participants apply the theories of participatory evaluation from planning through to execution. This session covers real-world application, offering tools and templates to facilitate effective stakeholder collaboration and strategies for transformational change. Participants will engage in a roundtable discussion, where topics are selected based on a pre-seminar engagement survey, fostering a tailored and interactive learning environment. Attendees will receive a comprehensive three-page summary capturing the main insights and outcomes from these discussions.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gillian Stokes | Associate Professor of Inclusive Social Research, UCL Social Research Institute | Gillian, an expert in participatory research with a PhD from UCL, focuses on children's involvement in medicine R&D, and systematic reviews in health and social equity. Her work spans equity, representation, and decolonisation in research. She is Editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies and Associate Editor for Research for All. |
| Dr. Billy Bryan | Evaluation and Research Leader, RAND Europe | Billy is an evaluation expert with six years of experience in science, technology, innovation and international development. He has expertise in theory-based evaluation methods and has delivered training to government analysts. He holds a PhD in medical education and is a member of the Evaluation and Trial Advice Panel. |
| Dr. Ana FitzSimons | Research Leader, RAND Europe | Ana is an experienced mixed method evaluator and capacity builder, with a focus on intersectional equality and what works to help disadvantaged people flourish. She has worked on several high-profile projects for the UN, the European Parliament, the UK government and What Works Centres. She holds a PhD in politics. |
Moderators
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Maria Amodeo | Consultant in Policy Analysis and Data Analytics, Intellera Consulting | Giovanni is a policy analyst at Intellera Consulting, specialising in industrial and social policy. With expertise in mixed-methods evaluations, and econometrics, he merges quantitative methods with participatory evaluation. His experience spans projects with the European Commission, and the UK and Italian governments. |