Today's global event, "Championing Youth - Transforming Evaluation Ecosystem: Mapping Youth Engagement Practices of Government & Academia", co-organized by ECOI and Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, under the Youth in Evaluation Week 2024 Programme, highlighted the meaningful engagement of youth in evaluation. The discussion focused on enhancing youth involvement, the importance of academic courses, and practical experience to drive innovation. Governmental initiatives to include young professionals through internships and mentorship programs were also emphasized. Speakers recognized young evaluators as a pool of capacity, agents of norm-shifting, enthusiasm, decolonizing evaluation, and breaking stereotypes. Representatives from the governments of India and Uganda shared their initiatives for engaging young professionals. Challenges were also discussed, including the knowledge hierarchy and the complex path of becoming an evaluator, which demands both essential skill sets and practical experience, as well as the multifaceted identities of evaluators as professionals. #YouthEngagement #Evaluation #Innovation #Mentorship #ECOI #LadyIrwinCollege #CapacityBuilding #Eval4Action United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) EvalYouth Global Network EvalYouth India EvalYouth Asia Archna Kumar Ruchi Kaushik (Gaur) Suchi Gaur Aanchal Mittal Abinash Dash Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office, NITI Aayog Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa Rajib Nandi Rashmi Agrawal Marco Segone
Evaluation Community of India
Civic and Social Organizations
New Delhi, Delhi 1,475 followers
Seeks to strengthen evaluation culture and promote knowledge sharing amongst those interested in evaluation in India
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Evaluation Community of India (ECOI) was established in 2015. ECOI seeks to promote knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation to promote high quality, credible and useful evaluations. Our motto is ‘Share and Learn’ Mission To promote demand for and strengthen theory, practice and utilization of evaluations through knowledge sharing and capacity building involving members, partners and diverse networks following quality standards. Vision To function as a professional community for promoting an evaluation culture that contributes to evidence- based policies focusing on social equity, gender equality and sustainability across India and globally. Objectives • To promote demand for evaluations among all stakeholders including community • To strengthen robust evaluation practices in diverse disciplines • To promote equity-focused and gender responsive evaluations • To strengthen voices and community participation in evaluations • To develop evaluation capacities among members, key stakeholders and emerging evaluators • To promote utilization of evaluations to influence programs and policies • To develop and disseminate knowledge products and promote exchange of learnings • To foster innovations in evaluation Governance: ECOI is hosted by Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST). The community is managed by a team of volunteers called - ‘Core Group’.The presentCore-Group members are : • Alok Srivastava, Centre for Media Studies (CMS), New Delhi • Aniruddha Brahmachari, Oxfam International • BVLN Rao, Independent Consultant • Madhulika Singh, UN women, New Delhi • Nabesh Bohidar, Care India • Rajib Nandi, Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST), New Delhi • Rashmi Agrawal, Independent Consultant, formerly with NITI Aayog • Rituu B Nanda, Institute of Social Studies Trust and Constellation • Sanjay Kumar, UNFPA, New Delhi
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🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 The Evaluation Community of India has been honored with the "Emerging Super Champions" award! This prestigious recognition comes from the Youth in Evaluation champion awards, highlighting the innovative efforts of organizations across various sectors in promoting meaningful youth engagement in evaluation. The awards not only celebrate these achievements but also identify potential areas for growth, encouragingly greater cross-fertilization, increased collaboration, and broader adoption of Youth in Evaluation standards. We are thrilled to be part of this movement and look forward to continuing our work in advancing youth leadership in evaluation! 🎉 #YouthInEvaluation #Eval4Action EvalYouth Global Network EvalYouth India
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The EvalFest 2024 Report is now available for download. The report can be downloaded by clicking on the following link. https://lnkd.in/gUQ6p6-N #Evaluation #Report #EvalFest2024
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Join Us for Youth in Evaluation Week 2024! We are excited to announce the second annual Youth in Evaluation Week 2024, taking place from July 8th to 12th. This global event brings together young and senior evaluation professionals to promote meaningful youth engagement in evaluation, in alignment with the UN Summit of the Future 2024. Event Highlight: Panel Discussion Topic: Engaging Young Practitioners in Enhancing the Evaluation Ecosystem in India Date: July 8th Time: 4:00 PM IST | 10.30 AM GMT Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring young evaluators and EvalYouth leaders from Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. and Community of Evaluators - South Asia. This session will delve into critical aspects of evaluation practice, offering valuable insights from the perspective of young professionals. Discussion Points Role of Youth in Multi-Stakeholder Evaluation: Exploring the contributions and impact of young evaluators. Lessons Learned: Sharing experiences and best practices from the field. Challenges and Opportunities: Addressing the obstacles young practitioners face and the roles they can play in advocacy and communications. Unique Perspectives: Discussing the distinct dynamics of evaluation practice through the eyes of young evaluators. Impact on Policy and Practice: Highlighting the significant role of young evaluators in promoting evidence-based decision-making. Why Attend? This panel aims to illuminate the current landscape of evaluation in India and underscore the crucial contribution of youth leadership in shaping the future of evaluation practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new perspectives and connect with professionals committed to advancing the field of evaluation. Register Today! Secure your spot by registering at: https://lnkd.in/gvrGYwNa We look forward to your participation in this insightful event! Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. Sambodhi Capacity and Learning Institute United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) EvalYouth Global Network EvalYouth India EvalYouth Asia
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📢 Exciting News! Applications are now open for our online course – Facilitating Gender Transformative Evaluations! If you are an early to mid-career gender and/or evaluation professional (with about 5 years of experience), this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills in Gender Transformative Evaluations. 🌏 Open to professionals from South Asia: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. 📝 Apply now and learn from leading experts in the field! Course dates: 21 July 2024 to 06 October 2024 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dEBM7_W9) Stay tuned for more details! #Evaluations #Gender #OnlineCourse #FGTE #SouthAsia #India #SriLanka #Bhutan #Bangladesh #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Nepal
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Have you ever wondered how evaluation policies can be tailored to fit the unique contexts of a #country? In this #episode of Evidence Dialogues, we explore this and more with Asela Kalugampitiya, Director of the Center for Evaluation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Evaluation Community of India | EvalYouth India | Rajib Nandi | Aishwarya Bhatia #evalfest #evalfest2024 #evaluation #policies #insights #evaluationecosystem #evidencedialogues
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**Join Our Three-Part Masterclass: Crafting Effective Evaluations** Sambodhi Capacity and Learning Institute (SCLI) and Community of Evaluators South Asia (COE-SA) present a masterclass on innovative evaluation design. * This series will equip participants with essential skills for developing robust evaluation plans, focusing on complex, transformative projects. * Key topics include defining objectives, selecting methodologies, data collection strategies, technology-enabled analysis, and designing relevant metrics. * Gain a deep understanding of evaluation principles and contribute to informed decision-making and organizational improvement. Empower your expertise in crafting impactful evaluations. Please reserve your seat at : https://lnkd.in/g9TpZ3k5 Sambodhi Capacity and Learning Institute Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. Global Evaluation Initiative Evaluation Community of India EvalYouth Asia EvalYouth India EvalYouth Global Network EvalYouth Nepal EvalYouth Sri Lanka Abhishek Sharma at Sambodhi Aniruddha Brahmachari Rajib Nandi Apurva Kumar
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A big thank you to the Evaluation Community of India (ECOI) and partners for making #EvalFest2024 such a success. Your support enabled us to enhance our evaluation skills and knowledge with innovative approaches and impactful case studies. The diverse topics covered will sharpen our efforts in tackling #poverty, #hunger, and #inequality . #EvalFest2024 also serves as a vital platform for addressing evaluation challenges in the Global South, emphasizing the importance of locally tailored approaches. Special thanks to my colleagues Henrique Pissaia and Manas Puri, PhD Puri for their invaluable contributions as speakers and moderators. Looking forward to our continued collaboration in advancing evaluation research and progress in the Global South. #NDB #ECOI #EvalFest2024 #evaluation #Diversification #Quantative #Qualitative #AI #ML #Data care tool #India #Future Development #New Development Bank (NDB) #NDB Impact #Sustainabledevelopment #evaluation
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Monitoring & Evaluation | Qualitative and Quantitative Research | Behavior Change & Social Impact
Beyond thrilled to be part of the panel discussion titled, 'Gender Equality Social Equity and Inclusivity in Development'. Moumita Sarkar and I reflected on our work in the SWAYAM project - and shared our learnings, challenges, and mitigation strategies in understanding the socio-cultural context of different geographies and the complexities in measuring a change in gender norms. Lastly, we discussed our approaches (and attempts) to adapt culturally responsive evaluation frameworks. It was a tad bit intimidating sitting next to seasoned researchers and practitioners whose work I have admired from a distance, but absolutely thrilling, and overwhelming to share the stage with Sushmita Mukherjee and Sudipta Mondal. The conversation on qualitative research, grounded theory, inductive coding, and codebooks reinforced my belief and the importance of the intensive and iterative work that qualitative researchers do (which is sometimes exhaustive, overwhelming, and isolating - but worth it!). Radha Chellappa and Sona Mitra for being the best cheerleaders, supporters, and motivators. And the IWWAGE team - The Best Lot! Special thanks to the Evaluation Community of India for the incredible opportunity. #Evalfest
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IWWAGE- an initiative of LEAD at Krea University and PCI India held a joint panel discussion titled, 'Gender Equality Social Equity and Inclusivity in Development' at the #EvalFest2024 organised by Evaluation Community of India The panelists were Moumita Sarkar, co-lead (SWAYAM), Surabhi Awasthi (Senior Research Associate) from IWWAGE and Sudipta Mondal (Senior Director Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation), Sushmita Mukherjee (Director - Gender and Adolescent Girls) from PCI. The session was moderated by Radha Chellappa, Executive Director, IWWAGE. The team shared their experiences from the SWAYAM Project and reflected on innovative measures like adopting mixed method research helps in bridging nuanced understanding of gender and how it operates in the field. The team also unpacked the inputs of the program and how generating evidence at multiple junctures of the project helped in linking evidence to policy. Lastly, they reflected on the importance of understanding the sociocultural context of the community and captured the complexities in measuring gender norms. LEAD at Krea University | Sharon Buteau | Sona Mitra | Preethi Rao | Rashmi Mohanty | Diksha Singh | Pallavi Duggal | Sruthi Kutty | Sayak Sinha
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🌟 Reflecting on EvalFest 2024: A Convergence of Global Minds 🌟 As we wrap up the vibrant and insightful Closing Ceremony of EvalFest 2024, we're left inspired and motivated by the depth of discussions and the shared commitment towards transformative change and responsive evaluation practice. Among the keynote speakers at the closing ceremony were Ashwani K. Muthoo, the Director General of the Independent Evaluation Office - BRICS New Development Bank, Ada Ocampo, the President of the International Development Evaluation Association (IDEAS), and Godfrey Mashamba, the Deputy Director General of the South African Ministry of Planning. A highlight was the guest speaker, Sanyukta Samaddar, whose dynamic and committed approach as a civil service officer from India illuminated the path of localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the district level in India. Her emphasis on developing a robust evaluation policy and building capacities across all stakeholder levels resonated deeply with our mission. Mr. Ashwani Muthoo's insights on the essential convergence of knowledge and capacity across the globe, Ada Ocampo's reminder of the value of diverse knowledge systems and roles of evaluation associations, and Dr. Godfrey Mashamba's call for stronger learning collaboration among global south communities underline a collective vision. A vision where evaluation not only fosters inclusive development but empowers voices from every corner of the world. A special note of appreciation for Rajib Nandi, the moderator, who highlighted the Evaluation Community of India's commitment to leveraging EvalFest 2024's learnings into actionable knowledge products. This gesture not only celebrates the event's success but also paves the way for ongoing impact. As we move forward, let's carry the spirit of EvalFest 2024 with us - a spirit of collaboration, innovation, and transformation. Together, we're not just evaluating; we're changing the world. IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association EvalYouth India International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sambodhi Research and Communications Pvt. Ltd. New Development Bank (NDB) UNICEF India World Food Programme Breakthrough Trust Outline India IWWAGE- an initiative of LEAD at Krea University Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) GEF - IEO Campbell South Asia (CSA) PCI India Social Norms and Agency Learning Collaborative, South Asia Agency for All Project EvalPartners IPDET International Evaluation Academy (IEAc) Global Evaluation Initiative Porticus College of Public Policy, HBKU (CPP) #EvalFest2024 #Evaluation #SDGs #InclusiveDevelopment #NDB #GlobalCollaboration #knowledgeexchange
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