Locally led humanitarian action and the growing attention to accountability to populations affected by crisis both support the case that local evaluators are better able to lead evaluations based on their deeper understanding of local contexts, cultures and values. Yet reflections from evaluation stakeholders for ALNAP’s upcoming study indicate that the practice of locally led evaluation is not prioritised or incentivised, and evaluations remain top-down and internationally led. So why, despite compelling calls for change, is the sector slow to shift - and what needs to change?
Join our upcoming event exploring the value and feasibility of shifting to locally led evaluations in humanitarian settings. The authors of ALNAP’s upcoming paper will present a conceptual framework for understanding locally led evaluation and the principles that underpin it, as well as practical steps for implementation. We will also hear insights and critical reflections from evaluators working across local and international contexts, on:
- The value and benefits of greater local inclusion in evaluation processes
- The role of strategic commitments - how organisations can meaningfully engage with and participate in locally led evaluations
- Practical examples - including reflections from two organisations on fair and equitable contracting processes
*This event is part of ‘The Learning Curve’ - a new kind of online event featuring humanitarians from all over the world for opinion, live debate and video reflections. Expect a collaborative, fast paced, and varied format created to bolster your online collective learning experience.