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Filter search resultsSimplifying complexity
This presentation, given by Eric Berlow for TED, highlights a variety of tips that can be used to distill complex issues so they are more simple by using a graphic of the US strategy in Afghanistan.RecursoEvaluating complex and unfolding interventions in real time
This article from Tom Ling outlines the use of uncertainty and complexity in a Theory of Change-based approach to evaluating complex interventions.RecursoPrinciples-focused evaluation the GUIDE
How can programs and organizations ensure they are adhering to core principles—and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results?RecursoHow does the commissioning process hinder the uptake of complexity-appropriate evaluation?
Drawing on interviews with 19 UK evaluation commissioners and contractors, this paper investigates the role of evaluation commissioning in hindering the take-up of complexity-appropriate evaluation methods and explores ways of improving thiRecurso52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 9: Addressing complexity
There is increasing discussion about the potential relevance of ideas and methods for addressing complexity in evaluation. But what does this mean? And is it the same as addressing complication?BlogDealing with complexity in development evaluation - A practical approach
This book offers practical guidance to policymakers, managers, and evaluation practitioners on how to design and implement complexity-responsive evaluations that can be undertaken in the real world of time, budget, data, and political constRecursoWebinar: Challenges that Complexity Poses for Monitoring and Evaluation and Systemic Thinking as a Means to Cope
This webinar by Ricardo Wilson-Grau for the Systems and Peace: Emerging Frontiers Webinar Series, explores thRecursoSystemic thinking for monitoring: Attending to interrelationships, perspectives, and boundaries
This discussion note from USAID presents "attending to interrelationships, multiple perspectives, and boundaries" as a key principle underlying complexity-aware monitoring.RecursoSynchronizing monitoring with the pace of change in complexity
This discussion note from USAID argues for synchronizing monitoring with the pace of change as a key principle underlying complexity-aware monitoring.RecursoComplexity-aware monitoring, evaluation & learning tools for social and behavior change interventions
This toolkit contains three tools to help design and evaluate complexity-aware social and behavior Change interventions. This resource and the following information was contributed by Lenette Golding.RecursoWeek 2: Evaluation methods for large, complex, global initiatives
My 2014 evaluation events calendar was launched in earnest this week with a workshop hosted by the US Institute of Medicine focusing on evaluation methods and considerations for large-scale, complex, multBlogWeek 36: Systems thinking
This is #2 in our series on visionary evaluation. This year’s AEA Conference theme is visionary evaluation – systems thinking, equity and sustainability. Which begs the question what is systems thinking?BlogBetterEvaluation 2022 Holiday Reading List
Happy Holidays! As we head into 2022 we thought we'd share a list of resources for you to peruse in the new year.BlogUNDP 2021/2022 Human Development Report. Uncertain times, unsettled lives: Shaping our future in a transforming world
This report comprehensively considers human development at a time of a new ‘uncertainty complex’ created by layers of uncertainties interacting.RecursoMonitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA) is a diagnostic tool developed by the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI).MétodoImpact assessment of financial market development through the lens of complexity theory
This example of complexity theory from FSD Kenya focuses on evaluating the impact of two financial programs implemented by the organisation: the development of a credit information-sharing system and the implementatRecursoCARICOM results-based management collaboration Dominica’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for the Commonwealth of Dominica, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the countRecursoCARICOM results based management collaboration. Monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) integrated report: Regional institutions
This report presents the main findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) diagnostic for three pilot CARICOM regional institutions, the CARICOM Development Fund, the Caribbean Examinations Council, and the CARICOM ImpRecursoCARICOM results-based management collaboration: Jamaica’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for Jamaica, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the country.RecursoMonitoring and evaluation systems analysis (MESA) in Solomon Islands - Diagnostic study
This report presents the findings from the Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis (MESA) in the Solomon Islands, a comprehensive assessment of the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) ecosystem.RecursoDiagnostic tool for a monitoring and evaluation systems analysis (MESA) - Guidance Note
The MESA is a diagnostic tool created by the Global Evaluation Initiative that guides country stakeholders in gathering, structuring and analyzing information on the current capacity of their country's M&E ecosystem.RecursoDiagnostic des capacités nationales de suivi et d'evaluation de Madagascar: Rapport final
Ce rapport présente les conclusions de l’analyse du système de suivi et d’évaluation (MESA) de Madagascar, en fournissant des informations sur les atouts et les possibilités existants pour développer un système de GAR durable dans le pays.RecursoSolomon Islands national monitoring and evaluation systems strengthening strategy 2024-2028
This document presents a 5-year action plan for strengthening national systems and capacities across national and subnational governments, and non-governmental and academic institutions of the Solomon Islands.RecursoCARICOM results-based management collaboration: Saint Lucia’s monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for Saint Lucia, providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System in the country.RecursoDiagnóstico para análise de sistemas de monitoramento e avaliação (MESA) para Recife
Este relatório apresenta as principais conclusões do diagnóstico do sistema de monitoramento e avaliação (MESA) para a cidade de Recife, Brasil.RecursoPlan d'action, Madagascar 2023
Cette feuille de route vise à contribuer au renforcement de la culture de l'évaluation tant au niveau de l'administration centrale que des autres institutions constitutionnelles de Madagascar.RecursoCARICOM results-based management collaboration: CXC's Monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA)
This report presents the findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), providing information on the existing strengths and opportunities to develop a sustainable RBM System.RecursoCARICOM results based management collaboration. Monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) integrated report: Member states
This report presents the main findings from the monitoring and evaluation system analysis (MESA) diagnostic for three pilot CARICOM member states, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Dominica.RecursoComplexity Evaluation framework: recognising complexity & key considerations for complexity-appropriate evaluation in the department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA)
The primary purpose of this framework is to equip Defra commissioners of evaluation (which may include analysts and policymakers), with a checklist of core considerations to ensure that evaluations are robust and sufficiently consider the iRecursoThe visual representation of complexity: Definitions, examples and learning points
This visual overview was developed through a research process that identified, defined and illustrated 16 key features of complex systems.RecursoRethinking rigour to embrace complexity in peacebuilding evaluation
This 2024 open-access journal article presents the inclusive rigour framework and applies it to three cases of peace-building evaluation.Recurso