Capacity Building: An important aspect of Evaluation Eco-system
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Sobre o evento
Monitoring and evaluation eco-system is constantly evolving in multiple dimensions including innovations in approaches and frameworks; methodologies for conducting evaluations; techniques of data collection and analysis; involvement of stakeholders, evaluation systems and policies and so on. These evolving blocks need varying types of evaluation capacities both vertically and horizontally to make evaluations professionalized and institutionalized. There is evidence, lots of discussion and learning that professional evaluations lead to better use of results. In this context the panel will explore and discuss the present scenario of evaluation eco-system in India with special focus upon initiatives in the direction of professionalization of evaluations. There will be five panelists in the session with their specific sub-topics.
Orador/a
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Rajib Nandi | Vice President - Knowledge Management & Capacity Development | Rajib Nandi is the Vice President – Knowledge Management & Capacity Development, Sambodhi Research and Communications. He is also a co-founder and co-leader of Evaluation community of India. |
| Aniruddha Brahmachari | Head of Research Operations | Aniruddha Brahmachari is an experienced M&E professional from India. Previously he was the Global Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer with Oxfam International |
| 2. Rashmi Agrawal | Co-leader | Rashmi Agrawal is a co-founder and Co-leader of Evaluation Community of India. Previously she was a Director at NILERD, Govt. of India. |
| Yatin Diwakar | Co-Leader | Yatin diwakar is core group member of Evaluation Community of India and co-leader of EvalYouth India. Currently he is a doctoral student at IIT Bombay in Mumbai India. |
| Mahima Taneja | Senior Research Manager | Dr. Mahima Taneja is a Senior Research Manager with Sambodhi, Delhi |
Resumo
The session ended with the following key takeaways and recommendations for way forward:
- Work towards a national evaluation policy, regulatory framework, and competency framework to professionalize the field
- Develop and run customized courses and M&E material for different sets of stakeholders based on their varying needs
- Develop regional language training material on M&E
- Develop young evaluator’s capacities and sustain the engagement through college-level events, competitions, and workshops
- Network with academic institutions for starting M&E courses and bridge the gap between academic training and industry needs
Evaluation community of India and EvalYouth India in association with DMEO, NITI Aayog and the organizations like Sambodhi Research and communications will develop a joint action plan in the areas of developing capacities of both government and non-government institutes and individuals. Will work to produce resources and knowledge products from the South Asian perspectives.
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