What do Local People Really Think? Do our Evaluation Really Systems Really Measure what Matters?

Have you ever wondered what local people really think about all of the various international aid
agencies and projects in their communi- ties and countries? In the rush to show results and prove impact, have you spent time listening to the views of local people about what works and what doesn’t, for whom and for how long? have you asked for feedback not just on your projects, but also on whether your organization really is seen to be participatory, rights-based or community driven? Do you really want to know? and if you do, would it change what you do or how you operate?