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🌟 Looking for Guidance on the Most Significant Change (MSC) Technique🌟 Hi everyone, I’m Shashidhar SA, someone deeply excited about using stories to understand and create meaningful change. Recently, I’ve been exploring the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique as a way to gather and make sense of powerful narratives that reflect impact and as Evaluation Technique. I believe MSC has immense potential to transform how we evaluate and learn from the work we do, and I’m eager to integrate it into my practice. However, I’m still learning and would love to hear from those who’ve walked this path before. Here’s where I’d value your support: 1.Have you implemented MSC before? 2.What advice or best practices would you share? 3.Any challenges I should prepare for? Are there any folks or communities you’d recommend to reach out to? If you’ve used MSC or have insights, I’d love to connect! A brief conversation or even a quick message would mean a lot. Thank you for taking the time to read this—and for being part of a community that inspires continuous learning and growth. American Evaluation Association EvalPartners BetterEvaluation @Clearinitiatives European Evaluation Society (EES)EvalYouth IndiaEvalYouth Global NetworkInternational Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)UNICEF Evaluation Global Evaluation Initiative #MonitoringAndEvaluation #MostSignificantChange #ImpactEvaluation #StorytellingForChange #Evaluators #EvaluationCommunity #QualitativeResearch #LearningAndImpact

#Felices #Fiestas A toda la Comunidad de Evaluación!! Sociedad Española de Evaluación de Políticas Públicas European Evaluation Society (EES) Global Evaluation Initiative EvalYouth LAC South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA EvalYouth Nepal EvalYouth Global Network American Evaluation Association UNICEF Evaluation EvalYouth Argentina EvalYouth Asia EvalYouth North America EvalYouth Afghanistan EvalYouth LAC EvalYouth Ecuador EvalYouth Perú EvalYouth Côte d'Ivoire UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office Job Evaluation Program Evaluation AIIB Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU) Asociación Ibérica de Profesionales por la Evaluación Escuela de Gobierno Enclave Evaluación y Enfoque de Derechos Humanos Evaluación Madrid Red Internacional Evaluacion Red2Red

Today from 12-1PM ET I'll be joining my colleague Heather Codd and four amazing evaluators (Emily Frost, Jordyn Livingston, LMSW, Lashonda Williams, PhD, MBA, CCHP, & Renee Boyer) who joined a workshop Heather, Ann Marie Castleman and I delivered at the 2024 American Evaluation Association Conference on Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB). We will touch briefly on the topic of ECB and then Emily, Jordyn, Lashonda and Renee will share how they used this content once they returned to the office. Come learn from their incredible work and engage with us in what is sure to be a great conversation! See info below to register. Hope to see you there!

Shaping #Africa’s Future through Evaluative Knowledge | Recap of AfDB’s Evaluation Week 2024   In September 2024, the African Development Bank Group's Evaluation Week provided an in-depth look at how evaluative knowledge can drive solutions to Africa's pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. The sessions highlighted the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping impactful policies that address the continent’s unique needs.   Discover the key outcomes: https://lnkd.in/en8EifvQ #AfDBEvalWeek #DevelopmentEvaluation #Evaluation

𝒮𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝒢𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝐼𝒪𝒞𝐸 🌍 As we approach the end of the year, the International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) sends heartfelt greetings to our global evaluation community. This season offers us a moment to reflect, connect, and appreciate the incredible efforts of 167 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗩𝗢𝗣𝗘𝘀) worldwide. In 2024, VOPEs continued to champion evaluation as a means for positive change, fostering equity, inclusivity, and innovation in every corner of the globe. Your dedication inspires us all, from advancing evaluation practices to building more resilient communities. The IOCE is proud to stand with evaluation professionals, societies, and networks as we collectively strengthen our field. We honor the diversity of traditions, celebrations, and reflections at this time of year and hope they bring you peace, rest, and renewal. As we look ahead to 2025, let us recommit to advancing global collaboration and amplifying the voices that drive transformative change. Wishing you a season filled with joy, reflection, and hope for the year to come. Thank you for being part of this vibrant and dynamic global community 🙏🏼 💬 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?   #IOCE #GlobalEvaluation #VOPEs #PartnershipForChange

🌍 Advancing Sustainable Development Goals through Enhancing Government National Evaluation Capabilities 🌱 We're delighted to share an exciting update for EvalSDGs, one of EvalPartners' key networks: An article co-authored by Denis Jobin and Marie-Hélène ADRIEN Ph.D., Co-Chairs of EvalSDGs, has been featured in the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)'s SDGs Digest (Issue 20, p. 25)! 🎉 This insightful piece explores the shift from a capacity-focused paradigm to one of capabilities, highlighting the critical role of systems, resources, and institutions—often referred to as the "machinery of government"—working in harmony to deliver impactful and sustainable results. Why is this significant? By developing national evaluation capabilities, we go beyond conducting evaluations to institutionalizing them as essential drivers of policy improvement. This approach fosters resilience, adaptability, and empowers governments to meet the complexities of the SDGs through integrated, evidence-based solutions. We encourage you to: 📖 Dive into the article and explore the IsDB's SDGs Digest: https://lnkd.in/dHyfPMq9. 💡 Reflect on how its insights can shape and inform our shared work. 🤝 Join EVALSDGs (https://evalsdgs.org) and collaborate to advance the global evaluation agenda. #EvalSDGs #GlobalGoals #EvalPartners

📢 Big news for the global evaluation community! We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Candice Morkel as the new Head of Program at the International Program for Development Evaluation Training - IPDET . Candice joins us from her role as Director of CLEAR Anglophone Africa, where she led transformative efforts to strengthen evaluation capacity across the continent. With decades of experience providing country-level support to governments and organizations, she has a proven track record of fostering collaboration and advancing evaluation systems. Candice’s expertise and leadership will play a vital role in shaping IPDET’s mission to empower evaluation professionals worldwide. Join us in congratulating her on this exciting new role! 🎉 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dC9aqzHQ #GEI #IPDET #CLEARAA #EvaluationCapacityBuilding Dugan Fraser Sabine Bernabe Dr. Christina Cuonz

📐 Measuring what matters: Join a thought-provoking discussion about scaling and how it can be evaluated. Evaluators working in food security, agriculture, rural development, climate change, and other areas are increasingly called upon to help organizations scale the impact of their innovations, programs, and policies. Have you been involved in scaling efforts? Do you have experience with measuring and evaluating scaling efforts? Do you have questions about scaling and what it means for your work? Join this EvalForward discussion about scaling and how it can be evaluated 👉 https://bit.ly/4iMdsEu #Eval4Action #evaluation

🌟 Highlights from EvalVisionAsia 2024! 🌟 The 5th edition of EvalVisionAsia was nothing short of extraordinary! As we reflect on the year, we celebrate the vibrant discussions, transformative learning, and invaluable connections that defined 2024. 💻 Virtual Events Highlights 🔹 Asia Pacific Regional Dialogue on National Evaluation Policies and Systems (NEPS)  📅 26 Nov 2024 | A dynamic platform uniting the region to shape national evaluation policies. 🔹 A Taste of SALT: An Immersive Webinar on Participatory Evaluation   📅 27 Nov 2024 | A participatory journey that inspired innovative evaluation practices. 🔹 Nexus of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Social Impact Measurement & Management (SIMM) and their value in SDG Evaluation 📅 28 Nov 2024 | Bridging ESG, social impact, and SDG evaluations in a meaningful dialogue. 🌏 In-person Events Highlights 🔸 5th Asia Pacific Winter School for Young & Emerging Evaluators  📅 30 Nov–1 Dec 2024 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Nurturing the future of evaluation through capacity building. 🔸 Academic Symposium on M&E Education 📅 2–4 Dec 2024 | Ramada Hotel, Colombo | Shaping the next era of monitoring and evaluation education. Each event was a testament to the power of collaboration, curiosity, and community, uniting professionals and emerging leaders to strengthen evaluation practices across the region. ✨ Heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us, shared insights, and contributed to this inspiring journey. Explore the highlights in detail and access event documentation here: 👉 Visit Our Website: https://lnkd.in/gD9K9Yap Here’s to an impactful 2025! #EvalVisionAsia #Eval4Action #MnEsymposium #NEPS #SALT #SDGs EvalPartners EvalIndigenous University of Sri Jayewardenepura UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association CEval GmbH EvalYouth Asia Global Fund for Children Aartha Mongolian Evaluation Association (MEA) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

I am pleased to share with you the attached periodic IEO Update – Issue Number 6. I hope you find it informative.  https://bit.ly/3BByDIq Best wishes.