A 3 Horizons Approach to Transformational Change
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International Evaluation Academy
À propos de l'événement
As evaluation becomes more attuned to the interconnected crises of our time, the need for forward-thinking and transformational approaches is urgent. This interactive session explores how the 3 Horizons framework can help us map where evaluation is today, envision a future where it actively contributes to addressing the polycrisis, and identify actions and initiatives to get us there.
Participants will engage with emerging insights from international collaboration, provide feedback, and help shape a shared vision of the evaluation field’s future. Presentations and dialogue will focus on strategy, innovation, and collaboration—emphasizing evaluation’s contribution to climate action, development, and crisis response.
Participants will engage with emerging insights from international collaboration, provide feedback, and help shape a shared vision of the evaluation field’s future. Presentations and dialogue will focus on strategy, innovation, and collaboration—emphasizing evaluation’s contribution to climate action, development, and crisis response.
Conférenciers
| Nom | Titre | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Kendrick | International Evaluation Academy | Ian Kendrick works with NGOs and organizations to support systemic transformation using cybernetic, systemic, and futures thinking approaches like Three Horizons. He is co-founder of H3Uni, a fellow of RSA and Schumacher Institute, and a Samaritan volunteer and mentor in the UK. |
| Ian Goldman | International Evaluation Academy | Ian Goldman is President of the International Evaluation Academy and advisor on M&E and evidence systems. He led South Africa’s National Evaluation System and now consults globally on evidence use, M&E for just transition, and works with CLEAR centers, ADB, and universities in South Africa. |
Résumé
The session introduced the 3 Horizons for Evaluation Initiative and its vision for a transformative evaluation field. Through participatory exercises and the use of AI tools, participants explored current challenges, envisioned aspirational futures, and identified transitional initiatives. The dialogue highlighted the need for deeper systemic thinking, inclusion of diverse worldviews, and sustained collaborative learning.
We will consolidate the initiatives shared during the session into thematic clusters and invite interested participants to co-lead next steps. A story map and final system maps will be published. Follow-up webinars are planned for July to continue community engagement. The special issue in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Evaluation will deepen and share learning globall