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The DAC Network on Development Evaluation and the International Network on Conflict, and Fragility (INCAF) are working together to strenghten learning and improve development results in situations of conflict and fragility, by gathering policy lessons and developing shared approaches to evaluation. Together we developed guidance on evaluating conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities. To ensure its relevance and increase the evidence base, the guidance was tested during a two year test phase and is now being finalised.
A workshop took place in February 2011 to share policy lessons from recent evaluations and review experience with the draft guidance. At this meeting it was determined that the guidance will be revised to reflect recent developments in the field and to incorporate further thinking on concrete methodological approaches to evaluation, including the use of conflict analysis and theories of change.
Working draft guidance
Evaluating Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Activities: Working draft for application period /
Guide sur l'évaluation des activités de prévention des conflits et de construction de la paix - Document de travail pour la période d'application
Evaluations that used the guidance (during the application phase)
Background
This work grew out of recognition among development partners of a learning and accountability gap the fields of conflict prevention, peacebuilding and fragility. Very few evaluations were being done and systematic learning was weak, contributing to weak performance in areas of conflict and fragility.
An approach paper was written as part of the process to develop guidance for evaluators and programme managers to help fill this gap. The paper explores some of the key issues related to evaluation in the conflict and peace field and defines key concepts. It is of particular interest to research and academic institutions interested in learning more about the particular issues of evaluating conflict prevention and peacebuilding work.
Encouraging Effective Evaluation of Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Activities: Towards DAC guidance
(En français)
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