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🚀 Empowering the Next Generation of Change Makers! 🌱 Asia Pacific Evaluation Association is proud to support the Ikalahan-Kalanguya Youth Organization for Sustainable Development (IKAYO) in their recent strategic planning session, held on September 27-28, 2024. This youth-led initiative is charting a dynamic path forward! 🎯✨ The energy and commitment from these young leaders to shape their vision, mission, and goals for a sustainable future is truly inspiring. #EvalIndigenous

🎆 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

🌟 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

📢 Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN! Join us for #Evaluation #Conclave #2025 in 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 evaluation association of bhutan EvalYouth Global Network Global Evaluation Initiative European Evaluation Society (EES) Independent Evaluation at ADB Independent Evaluation Unit, Green Climate Fund Evaluation Community of India African Evaluation Association - AfrEA CLEAR LAC CLEAR South Asia CLEAR Anglophone Africa International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE) IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association

The Community of Evaluators-South Asia (CoE-SA) and the Evaluation Association of Bhutan (EAB), in collaboration with the Government of Bhutan, are excited to announce the Call for Proposals for the Evaluation Conclave 2025: Future-Ready Evaluation: Integrating Voices and Localizing Evaluation for Global Impact. This conclave will bring together evaluators, practitioners, and stakeholders from across the globe to share knowledge, showcase innovative evaluation methods, and discuss the evolving landscape of development evaluation. A key highlight of the Evaluation Conclave is the Summit for the Future of Evaluation, organized in collaboration with the Eval4Action campaign and its co-leaders: the UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office, the EvalYouth Global Network, the Global Parliamentarians Forum for Evaluation (GPFE), along with the Community of Evaluators-South Asia (CoE-SA), the Evaluation Association of Bhutan (EAB), the International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE), and the Government of Bhutan. The Evaluation Conclave 2025 is a unique platform for experts to engage, exchange ideas, and foster partnerships for a more impactful and sustainable future of evaluation. We now invite proposals for panel discussions, roundtables, professional development workshops and individual paper presentations. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to contribute to the global evaluation dialogue and be a part of shaping the future of evaluations in South Asia and beyond! For more details and submission guidelines, visit our website https://coesa.org/ #EvaluationConclave2025 #CoESA #EAB #Evaluation #CallForProposals #Bhutan #GlobalEvaluation #SouthAsia #EvaluationInnovation #KnowledgeSharing #DevelopmentEvaluation #CallForProposals #SubmitNow United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) EvalYouth Global Network evaluation association of bhutan International Organization for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE)

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🎉 Mark your calendars, evaluation enthusiasts! 🌟 The 5th APEA Conference is happening in 2025! Hosted by Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA) and the Japan Evaluation Society, in collaboration with CEval GmbH at Universität des Saarlandes, Germany, this event promises to be a landmark gathering of experts, practitioners, and advocates for evaluation excellence in the Asia Pacific region. 📅 When: 11–14 November 2025 📍 Where: Tokyo, Japan 🌍 Theme: Institutionalization of Evaluation and Strengthening Capacity Building in the Asia Pacific Region ✨ What to Expect: ▪Visionary Keynotes: Hear from global leaders shaping the future of evaluation. ▪Dynamic Workshops: Gain practical skills and actionable insights. ▪Thought-Provoking Panels: Explore pressing issues and innovative solutions. ▪Unmatched Networking: Connect with peers, experts, and change-makers from across the region. ▪Success Stories: Share and learn from inspiring case studies and best practices. This is more than just a conference—it’s a call to action to strengthen the role of evaluation in fostering equity, growth, and capacity building in the Asia Pacific. 👉🏽 Save the Date and stay tuned for updates on registration, speakers, and the full program. 🔗 Learn More: Relive the highlights of past conferences: https://lnkd.in/gsnh6wbC Let’s unite to shape the future of evaluation and unlock its transformative power to drive sustainable development. 🌏 #APEAconf2025 #EvalVisionAsia

At the #EvalVisionAsia’s Academic Symposium on M&E Education in Sri Lanka, I highlighted pathways to scale M&E education. Here are a few highlights:    ✔️Multi-stakeholder collaboration is key ✔️Standardize quality of evaluation education but keep it context-specific ✔️Integrate innovation such as #AI use in #evaluation ✔️Adopt Youth in Evaluation manifesto and standards I encourage you to join and support the Youth in Evaluation movement. Start here: https://lnkd.in/d6ScuVYG #Eval4Action

🌟 Inspiring Connections: APEA Annual General Meeting 2024 Yesterday, we came together for the Annual General Meeting 2024, uniting representatives from all member organizations. The event was filled with inspiring reflections on this year’s achievements and a shared commitment to driving the future of evaluation in the Asia Pacific region. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this gathering impactful! 🌏✨

🚀 Elevate Your Research with the Asia Pacific Journal of Evaluation! 📢 The Asia Pacific Journal of Evaluation (APJE) is calling for papers for its 2025 edition—and we want YOUR insights! As the flagship publication of the Asia Pacific Evaluation Association, APJE leads the way in shaping innovative evaluation practices and policies across the region. This is your chance to contribute to the advancement of evaluation and influence decision-making on a global scale. We welcome submissions from Academics, Policymakers and Development professionals. 🗓 Submission Deadline: 25th January 2025 📄 More Details & Submissions: https://lnkd.in/dyqyf-t5 ✨ Let’s create impactful knowledge together! Share this call with your colleagues and networks to inspire contributions from every corner of the Asia Pacific. 🌟 #APJE #Evaluation #Research #Innovation