From Complexity to Clarity: Selecting the Best Evaluation Methods for Policy and Institutional Reform (PIR)
Workshop de Capacitação | Online
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Organized by:
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
About the Event
The PIR Methods Menu is a practical tool designed for practitioners, implementers, and evaluators working on policy and institutional reform (PIR) in low- and middle-income countries. This resource allows users to explore a diverse set of evaluation methods, understand their applicability, and access step-by-step guidance on implementation.
Despite advancements in evaluation practices, a persistent gap exists between researchers and practitioners regarding the most suitable methods for different development challenges. This challenge is particularly pronounced when evaluating large-scale, complex reforms in policy and institutions. Our session will engage attendees in exploring these issues and workshopping real-world use cases—especially those linked to Sustainability, Efficiency, and Growth (sub-theme #4) at gLocal. For instance, assessing reforms in a country’s trade sector is essential for understanding its trajectory toward sustainable economic growth. To support such evaluations, the PIR Methods Menu provides tailored guidance on selecting the right methods.
This session will also introduce the latest updates, including the integration of a custom chatbot designed to enhance user experience. Aimed at policymakers, evaluators, and young professionals, the chatbot simplifies access to methodological guidance, making it easier to identify and apply appropriate evaluation approaches.
The event will be hosted online and conducted in English. Speakers include Devika Lakhote and Geetika Pandya from 3ie. Participants will gain hands-on insights into leveraging the PIR Methods Menu for evidence-informed decision-making.
Despite advancements in evaluation practices, a persistent gap exists between researchers and practitioners regarding the most suitable methods for different development challenges. This challenge is particularly pronounced when evaluating large-scale, complex reforms in policy and institutions. Our session will engage attendees in exploring these issues and workshopping real-world use cases—especially those linked to Sustainability, Efficiency, and Growth (sub-theme #4) at gLocal. For instance, assessing reforms in a country’s trade sector is essential for understanding its trajectory toward sustainable economic growth. To support such evaluations, the PIR Methods Menu provides tailored guidance on selecting the right methods.
This session will also introduce the latest updates, including the integration of a custom chatbot designed to enhance user experience. Aimed at policymakers, evaluators, and young professionals, the chatbot simplifies access to methodological guidance, making it easier to identify and apply appropriate evaluation approaches.
The event will be hosted online and conducted in English. Speakers include Devika Lakhote and Geetika Pandya from 3ie. Participants will gain hands-on insights into leveraging the PIR Methods Menu for evidence-informed decision-making.
Speakers
| Nome | Título | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Devika Lakhote | Data Scientist | Devika provides technical and management leadership in applying data science to impact evaluations and evidence synthesis. She specializes in causal inference, machine learning, and econometric and data science methods. She received her PhD in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. |
| Geetika Pandya | Senior Research Associate | Geetika provides research and management support across multiple programs in evidence-informed decision-making at 3ie. She previously managed an impact evaluation at UC Berkeley and has worked with Y-Labs, WaterAid, and Fair-Trade USA. She holds a Master of Development Practice from UC Berkeley. |