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Structured literature reviews: Building transparency and trust in standards of reporting evidence
An overview of the use of structured literature reviews to promote greater reliability when using and reporting on evidence in evaluations.Applying a human rights and gender equality lens to the OECD evaluation criteria
This publication responds to the need for practical guidance for evaluators, evaluation managers, and programme staff to incorporate a human rights and gender equality lens into the six OECD evaluation criteria: relevance, coherence, effectNavigating competing demands in monitoring and evaluation: Five key paradoxes
In this article, Marijn Faling, Sietze Vellema, and Greetje Schouten report on five paradoxes in monitoring and evaluation, each encompassing two competing logics. This resource was contributed by Marijn Faling.Challenges and strategies for implementers and evaluators working in conflict settings
This article addresses logistical, methodological, and ethical challenges in conflict zones, offering strategies through implementation science frameworks like RE-AIM and CFIR.The researcher and the researched: Navigating the challenges of research in conflict-affected environments
This article addresses the challenges of researching in conflict-affected environments, highlighting ethical and security concerns, methodological issues, and cultural sensitivity.Equitable evaluation in remote and sensitive spaces
The article examines equitable evaluation in remote and sensitive spaces, using case studies to highlight the application of the Equitable Evaluation Framework™ in DRG programs.Applying adaptive theory of change in fragile and conflict affected settings
This paper discusses adaptive management in fragile settings, highlighting flexible theories of change and real-time evaluations to adjust programs dynamically in response to evolving FCV challenges.Measuring unintended effects in peacebuilding: What the field of international cooperation can learn from innovative approaches shaped by complex contexts
This paper explores how peacebuilding programs can identify unintended effects using adaptive management and participatory methods.Human rights-based evaluation in German and international development cooperation
These DEval resources include a literature review, a set of selected resources, and an introductory video which explore how human rights principles—such as participation, inclusion, accountability, and non-discrimination—can be integrated i