Exploring national evaluation systems assessment tools: effective use and timing in national evaluation systems

Moderator

• Takunda Chirau,  CLEAR Anglophone Africa, Deputy Director 

Panelists

• Sarah Klier, DEval, Germany, Team Leader, Evaluation Capacity Development 
• Bekzod Kurbanov, Agency for Strategic Reforms Under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Head of Monitoring and Evaluation of Ongoing Reforms Group 
• Florita Azofeifa, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy, Costa Rica, Director of Evaluation Division 
• Gbeteton Djossou, Ministry of Development and Coordination of Government Action, Benin, Director of Public Policies in Evaluation
• Guido Quiroga, World Food Programme, Evaluation Officer 
• Joselyn Corrales, Nacional Planning Secretariat, Ecuador, Undersecretary of Evaluation
• Ketevan Nozadze, GEI/World Bank Group, Evaluation Officer

Discussion Themes

• National evaluation systems must be context-specific, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each country. Collaboration with stakeholders, including marginalized groups, enhances the inclusivity and relevance of evaluations.
• Utilizing tools such as the National Evaluation Capacities Index (INCE) and monitoring and evaluation systems analysis (MESA) is critical to identify gaps and craft tailored capacity-building strategies, while fostering participatory evaluation frameworks to enhance accountability and learning.
• Partnerships with organizations such as CLEAR centres and regional peer-to-peer learning initiatives play a critical role in capacity development, knowledge-sharing and the advancement of M&E practices.
• Investing in training, technical assistance and locally led initiatives strengthens national capacities, fosters a culture of learning and ensures the sustainability of evaluation systems.