Participatory M&E for Sustainable & Inclusive Development
Webinar | Online
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Organized by:
4th Wheel Social Impact
About the Event
This webinar session will throw upon light on why traditional evaluation models often fall short in capturing the true impact of development initiatives, particularly in sustainability and inclusion efforts. This webinar will explore how participatory monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methods can uncover meaningful insights, ensuring that interventions align with the actual needs and priorities of communities.
In this webinar, we will showcase various case studies demonstrating the power of participatory methods in evaluation. One case study highlights how prioritization and ranking exercises can reveal differing perspectives on the impact of the same intervention.
For example, in a vocational training program, men valued employment opportunities and income, while women emphasized the importance of increased confidence. Another case study features a budgeting exercise with construction site workers, which uncovered the real priorities of the workers. Despite expectations that they would prioritize toilet construction, they instead allocated funds towards mosquito nets and fumigation services for their living areas.
These examples illustrate the value of participatory evaluation in capturing diverse perspectives and ensuring that interventions address the actual, context-specific needs of beneficiaries.
During the webinar, evaluators and practitioners from 4th Wheel will share examples of their research where participatory evaluation methods were used, highlighting the benefits and challenges they encountered in applying these approaches.
Key Takeaways
Understanding Diverse Perspectives – Learn how participatory methods, such as prioritization and ranking exercises, reveal differing views on the impact of interventions, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of beneficiary needs.
Practical Insights from Case Studies – Gain valuable insights from 4th Wheel's research on how participatory methods have been successfully applied in various contexts, along with the benefits and challenges faced.
Navigating Challenges in Participatory Evaluation – Learn how to overcome common challenges in participatory evaluations, such as managing group dynamics, ensuring inclusivity, and handling logistical issues.
In this webinar, we will showcase various case studies demonstrating the power of participatory methods in evaluation. One case study highlights how prioritization and ranking exercises can reveal differing perspectives on the impact of the same intervention.
For example, in a vocational training program, men valued employment opportunities and income, while women emphasized the importance of increased confidence. Another case study features a budgeting exercise with construction site workers, which uncovered the real priorities of the workers. Despite expectations that they would prioritize toilet construction, they instead allocated funds towards mosquito nets and fumigation services for their living areas.
These examples illustrate the value of participatory evaluation in capturing diverse perspectives and ensuring that interventions address the actual, context-specific needs of beneficiaries.
During the webinar, evaluators and practitioners from 4th Wheel will share examples of their research where participatory evaluation methods were used, highlighting the benefits and challenges they encountered in applying these approaches.
Key Takeaways
Understanding Diverse Perspectives – Learn how participatory methods, such as prioritization and ranking exercises, reveal differing views on the impact of interventions, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of beneficiary needs.
Practical Insights from Case Studies – Gain valuable insights from 4th Wheel's research on how participatory methods have been successfully applied in various contexts, along with the benefits and challenges faced.
Navigating Challenges in Participatory Evaluation – Learn how to overcome common challenges in participatory evaluations, such as managing group dynamics, ensuring inclusivity, and handling logistical issues.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Sulagna Choudhari | Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist | Sulagna has 10 years of experience in research, evaluation practice, and impact assessments across the UNFPA, UNDP-IICPSD, and UNESCO-IIEP. As a Technical Specialist, she designs & implements impact evaluations using social audits, SROI, participatory needs assessments, & pre-post assessments |
| Mr. Jay Soni | Research Manager | Jay holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Labour Laws Practice from Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, Ahmedabad. Currently, as a research manager, he focuses on assessing the social impact of research studies, managing data, and conducting analysis. |
Moderators
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Shivani Patel | Research Associate at The 4th Wheel Social Impact | Shivani Patel is a development sector professional with expertise in reporting, research, and evaluation. She has worked with NGOs and CSR initiatives, ensuring impactful storytelling, data-driven insights, and stakeholder engagement. Holding a post graduate degree in Social Work she holds experience in documentation, event reporting, and developing communication strategies for social impact. |