WFP EvalXchange 2020 A place to learn, a time to share

EvalXchange is a new series of virtual learning events brought to you by the Office of Evaluation of the United Nations World Food Programme. Connecting people and collecting perspectives, EvalXchange is a place to learn, a time to share experiences and lessons to improve the practice of evaluation in the context of the 2030 Agenda and the UN Reform.

Drawing from current WFP evaluation practices in challenging contexts in the humanitarian-development field, EvalXchange explores the most topical issues of the day, bringing people together in a month-long festival of learning.

WFP EvalXchange 2020 encompasses a quartet of events brought to you via Zoom each Tuesday from 13 October to 3 November.

13 October 2020 - 13:00 -15:00 (Rome TIme)

Voice and perspectives in evaluation – reflecting the views of affected people in crisis and conflict settings

Evaluations can only be truly credible when all relevant voices are included. This event features the exchange of insights and experiences of both innovative and tried-and-tested approaches and tools in evaluation to engage with people in crisis and conflict settings, while offering the opportunity for discussion among panelists and participants.

Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-qrpjMuHdcp8wL2CqnBNq3vFdl0aK4H

20 October 2020 - 11:00-13:00 (Rome Time)

Ethics in evaluation: aligning principles and practice to our changing world

The recent launch of the 2020 UNEG Ethics Guidelines promises to bring higher levels of ethical standards to the practice of evaluation. This event will be among the first to examine the new ethics principles that embody the Guidelines, discussing their meaning, application and implication for future ethical evaluation work.

Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdO2grTwoGdYFR04ag_Z2F8kTU_WMF-XQ

27 October 2020 - 13:00-15:00 (Rome Time)

What’s new in developing evidence products to support decision-makers?

The session will discuss different types of evidence products, their features, requirements, and possible uses by decision-makers. The session will also facilitate a practice-based exchange with experience from across WFP on which aspects come into play when commissioning and managing evidence products to support programme and decision-making. Issues that are in the spotlight as the global community responds to COVID-19

Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vc-yvqDgpGNZ9YpXQpGRwc-KzXPqa96qZ

12 November 2020 13:00-15:00 (Rome Time)

Country Strategic Plan Evaluations: a key tool for generating evidence on WFP contributions to the 2030 Agenda

The Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals calls on the UN system to work more strategically and in partnership to support country efforts. This event showcases WFP’s approach to our first generation of Country Strategic Plan Evaluations and how this contributes to the 2030 Agenda. Participants will also be able to reflect on key issues including governance, approach and methodology and how to optimize utility, credibility and impartiality.

Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqfuuhqDotEtEIrK9UngtixpY3jNXY4gDR