International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE)

📢 Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN! Evaluation Conclave 2025, Thimphu, Bhutan 🏔️ 📅 27-30 May 2025 🔗 Learn more & submit your proposals here: https://lnkd.in/gJhnKK5r ⏰ Last date to submit: 15 January 2025 #EvaluationConclave2025 #CallForProposals #Evaluation #Eval4Action UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office Campbell South Asia (CSA) Asia Pacific Evaluation Association Independent Evaluation Group Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund Independent Evaluation at ADB Global Evaluation Initiative EvalYouth Global Network Nepal Evaluation Society, Kathmandu IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association American Evaluation Association evaluation association of bhutan EvalYouth Asia Australian Evaluation Society IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) Center for Evaluation and Development (C4ED) Evaluation Community of India International Evaluation Academy [IEAC] SLEvA Sri Lanka CoE-Nepal Community of Evaluators Nepal Bangladesh Evaluation Society Mongolian Evaluation Association (MEA) Program Evaluation African Evaluation Association - AfrEA EvalMENA 8th Annual Evaluation Conference and General Assembly South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA European Evaluation Society (EES)

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗘𝗘𝗦)! 🎄 As we close 2024, we want to express our 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 for your continued support and active involvement in the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 (𝗘𝗘𝗦). Your engagement in our activities; whether through the biennial 𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Rimini last September, your participation in the recently launched 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗯, your inputs to the 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀, 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 or active participation in the 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 (𝗧𝗪𝗚𝘀), have been central to advancing our mission. This year has been filled with meaningful discussions, exciting initiatives, and impactful connections, and we look forward to building on these achievements in 2025 with even more milestones and opportunities for growth. Together, we look forward to another year of impactful activities and inspiring contributions to the field of evaluation. Wishing you a 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 and a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

🎉 Seasoning's greetings! And no, that’s not a typographical error.😉 This holiday season, the Global Evaluation Initiative is happy to share with you its favorite seasonings and time-tested recipe for building the #partnerships and #collaboration essential for strengthening national monitoring and #evaluation systems worldwide. It’s our way of wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, connection, and joy.🤗 Curious about the GEI Network’s recipe for collaboration? Take a peek here: https://lnkd.in/e-jDHjfY

🌍 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

🎆 New Year, New Possibilities! As 2024 becomes a cherished memory, we stand in awe of the collective achievements we've reached together. 🚀✨ 💡 With every challenge overcome and every goal achieved, we’ve demonstrated the power of collaboration in advancing evaluation across the Asia Pacific region. To our partners, members, and volunteers—your dedication continues to inspire us! 🌟 As we step into 2025, let’s work together to build a future where evaluation drives meaningful change and creates lasting impact. 🌸 Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! #EvalVisionAsia #APEAconf2025

Presented at the Annual Conference of Japan Evaluation Society at Waseda University. Dec 21-22, 2024 週末は日本評価学会にて参加＆発表の機会をいただきました。 いつもはメールやオンラインの方々ともリアルでお会いできるのは大変嬉しくありがたい機会です。 今年は共通演題で発展的評価に関するセッションの司会と、国際活動に関するラウンドテーブルにて発表をさせて頂きました。 バタバタしていて、集合写真は全て撮り忘れました😢 発表スライドを一部シェアしておきます。 そろそろよいお年頃になってきたので、来年はもう一段ギアアップし、グイグイ研究の世界と実務の世界の両方に入り込んでいく所存です。 Presented at the Annual Conference of the Japan Evaluation Society at Waseda University. Dec 21-22, 2024 Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to participate and present at the Japan Evaluation Society's Annual Conference. It was a great pleasure and privilege to meet in person with people I usually connect with via email or online. This year, I had the honor of moderating a session on Developmental Evaluation and presenting at a roundtable on international activities. In the hustle and bustle, I forgot to take group photos 😢, but I'll share some of the presentation slides.

Amigas y amigos de la RIEPP, nuestros mejores deseos para el próximo año y esperamos seguir teniendo oportunidad de compartir experiencias y aprendizajes que permitan seguir contribuyendo al desarrollo de la cultura e institucionalización de la evaluación en nuestros países y regiones. Sumando comunidad ¡

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

📢 Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN! Evaluation Conclave 2025, Thimphu, Bhutan 🏔️ 📅 27-30 May 2025 🔗 Learn more & submit your proposals here: https://lnkd.in/gJhnKK5r ⏰ Last date to submit: 15 January 2025 #EvaluationConclave2025 #CallForProposals #Evaluation UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office Asia Pacific Evaluation Association Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund evaluation association of bhutan EvalYouth Asia Global Evaluation Initiative EvalYouth Global Network EvalYouth India Independent Evaluation at ADB International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) Australian Evaluation Society American Evaluation Association African Evaluation Association - AfrEA South African Monitoring Evaluation Association SAMEA SLEvA Sri Lanka CoE-Nepal Community of Evaluators Nepal IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association Mongolian Evaluation Association (MEA) UNICEF Evaluation Evaluation Community of India European Evaluation Society (EES) IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association International Evaluation Academy [IEAC]

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆-𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁! Thank you to those who voted in this year’s Board Election and attended the AGM yesterday. EES is pleased to announce the following new members of the EES Board: Vice President: 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗽 Three (3) new Board Members: 1. 𝗦𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 2. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘁-𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆 3. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 Thank you to all the other candidates who ran in the election. We look forward to welcoming the new Board Members in 2025!