On this page: Interagency working groups on evaluation •Evaluation units of United Nations programmes and agencies •Evaluation units of multilateral development banks •Evaluation units of bilateral development agencies and other governmental agencies •Evaluation societies •Evaluation research organizations •Web resources on evaluation •Internet based discussion groups •Evaluation trainings
Interagency working groups on evaluation
- Evaluation Cooperation Group (ECG)
ECG is dedicated to foster collaboration and harmonization of evaluation work among the evaluation units of the multilateral development banks.
- Managing for Development Results (MfDR)
MfDR is an initiative of the presidents of the multilateral development banks that called for better measuring, monitoring and managing for results in a statement issued at the 2002 International Conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey.
- DAC Network on Development Evaluation
The Network on Development Evaluation is a subsidiary body of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD. Its purpose is to increase the effectiveness of international development programmes by supporting robust, informed and independent evaluation. The Network brings together evaluation managers and specialists from OECD development cooperation agencies and multilateral development institutions.
- UN Evaluation Group (UNEG)
The UN Evaluation Group is the coordination group of all UN System evaluation functions. Its objective is to provide a forum for the discussion of evaluation issues within the UN System organizations and to promote simplification and harmonization of evaluation reporting practices among UN agencies.
- UN Evaluation Forum (UNEVAL)
The UN Evaluation Forum is a knowledge network that contains moderated discussions, digests and news postings. It disseminates good practices and lessons learned on measuring, monitoring and evaluation to all member agencies of the UN Evaluation Group (UNEG).
- UN System Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
JIU is the only independent external oversight body of the United Nations system mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and investigations system-wide.
Evaluation units of United Nations programmes and agencies
Evaluation units of multilateral development banks
Evaluation units of bilateral development agencies and other governmental agencies
Evaluation societies
The number of national and regional evaluation associations and networks is growing rapidly, reflecting a global trend in professionalizing evaluation and giving it greater importance. This listed national and regional associations are only a selection of those with an own website. For a complete and up-to-date list see the website of the International Organisation for Cooperation in Evaluation (IOCE).
International associations
National and regional associations
Evaluation research organizations
- Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP)
ALNAP is a sector-wide learning network dedicated to improving the accountability and quality of humanitarian action by sharing lessons, identifying common problems, and, where appropriate, building consensus on approaches.
- Evaluating Capacity Development in Research & Development Organizations (EDC)
The EDC site, managed by the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR), Netherlands, focuses on developing the capacities and improving the performance of individuals and organizations engaged in rural research and development activities.
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC) – Evaluation Unit
The Evaluation Unit of IDRC (Canada) works in four key activity areas: coordination, tools and methods, capacity building, and information systems. It has developed a number of innovative approaches and methods for evaluation.
- International Research Group on Policy and Programme Evaluation (INTEVAL)
INTEVAL is an international research group that holds meetings every year. It disseminates research work by email and through subgroup meetings during the annual gathering. Research results are published as co-edited books or as part of the Comparative Policy Analysis Series.
- Poverty Action Lab
Poverty Action Lab serves as a focal point for development and poverty research based on randomized trials. The objective is to improve the effectiveness of poverty programs by providing policy makers with clear scientific results that help shape successful policies to combat poverty.
- The Evaluation Center
The Evaluation Center is a research and development unit of the Western Michigan University, US. Its purpose is to advance the theory, practice, and utilization of evaluation as applied to education and human services through research, dissemination and instruction.
Web resources on evaluation
- Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure (CAPE)
CAPE is a research unit of the UK’s Overseas Development Institute (ODI). It carries out policy-focused research on aid instruments, budget processes and the reform of public expenditure systems. Its ongoing research is translated into practical policy tools and guidelines for use by government practitioners, donor agencies and developing country organisations.
- DAC Evaluation Resource Centre (DERec)
DEReC is an online resource centre managed by the DAC Network on Development Evaluation. Launched in November 2005, DEReC contains development evaluation reports and guidelines published by the Network and its 30 bilateral and multilateral members. DEReC is designed as a one stop shop for use by Network members, NGOs, civil society and other development organisations, researchers, academics and the wider evaluation community to find and access key evaluation publications and reports.
- Digital Resources for Evaluators
This is a privately hosted website that presents a vast compilation of evaluation-related links and resources.
- Enterprise Development Impact Assessment Information Service (EDIAIS)
EDIAIS, managed by WISE Development on behalf of DFID, provides information and expertise in good practice, design and methods of impact assessment in enterprise development.
- Evaluation Francophonie
Evaluation Francophonie provides resources and information on evaluation methods and events for the French speaking world. It intends to facilitate stakeholders’ networking and joint work.
- EvaluationWiki
- EvaluationWiki was founded in September of 2006 by the non-profit organization Evaluation Resource Institute (ERI). The mission of EvaluationWiki is to make freely available a compendium of up-to-date information and resources to everyone involved in or interested in the science and practice of evaluation.
- Evidence Network
Evidence Network provides information and resources on evidence-based policy and practice and carries out trainings, research and consultancies.
- M and E News
M&E News is a comprehensive news service focusing on developments in monitoring and evaluation methods relevant to development projects and programmes with social development objectives.
- Microfinance Gateway – Impact Assessment Centre
Resource centre on evaluation and impact assessment for microfinance projects with the aim to promote greater understanding of the impacts of microfinance on the lives of the poor and to encourage the use of impact assessments by microfinance providers.
- Online Evaluation Resource Library (OERL)
OERL was developed for professionals seeking to design, conduct, document, or review project evaluations. Its purpose is to collect and make available evaluation plans, instruments, and reports and to provide modules for professional development.
- Performance Assessment Resource Centre (PARC)
PARC provides a vast array of resources on performance assessment (monitoring and evaluation) in international development practice. It supports international efforts to improve performance assessment of development partners in both the South and the North.
- The World Wide Evaluation Information Gateway/ Virtual Library: Evaluation
The Virtual Library: Evaluation is a comprehensive online database of internet resources related to social policy evaluation.
- Europe's Forum on International Cooperation (EUFORIC)– Evaluation Forum
The site provides access to current issues, food for thought and background information on aid evaluation and effectiveness. It displays dossiers, briefings, editorials and other type of information
Internet based discussion groups
- ARLIST-L
ARLIST-L is a multidisciplinary electronic mailing list on the theory and practice of action research.
- Empowerment Evaluation
This is a topical interest group on collaborative, participatory, and empowerment evaluation. Their web site contains the Empowerment Evaluation Blog. Sponsored by the American Evaluation Association.
- EvalChat
E-mail based discussion group on evaluation sponsored by the U.K. Evaluation Society.
- EvalNet
EvalNet serves as a forum for practitioners and academics interested in evaluation of development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sponsored by the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
- EvalTalk
Discussion group on evaluation sponsored by the American Evaluation Association.
- GovtEval
An unmoderated global electronic discussion group open to anyone involved or interested in issues related to public sector program evaluation. Sponsored by the American Evaluation Association.
- MandE NEWS mailing list
Mailinglist of evaluators.
- XCeval online discussion group
XCeval is an e-mail discussion group for people interested in issues associated with international and cross-cultural evaluation. Sponsored by The Association of International and Cross-Cultural Evaluators.
Evaluation trainings