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 recent 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?
The authors of ALNAP’s paper 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
Speakers:
- Carlisle Levine, PhD, President and CEO, BLE Solutions
- Giovanni Austriningrum, Senior Evaluator & Researcher, Dala Institute
- Hana Abul Husn , Senior Research Officer, ALNAP
- Hippolyt Pul, PhD, Executive Director, Institute of Peace and Development
- Linda Öhman, Head of Stockholm Evaluation Unit, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Mae Albiento, Research Officer, ALNAP
- Pamela Combinido, Leader, Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG)
Host
- Alison Simerly | Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Advisor, Catholic-Relief Services
Opening remarks
- Juliet Parker | Director, ALNAP