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The Network on Development Evaluation is a subsidiary body of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Its purpose is to increase the effectiveness of international development programmes by supporting robust, informed and independent evaluation. The Network is a unique body, bringing together evaluation managers and specialists from OECD development cooperation agencies and multilateral development institutions.
Mandate of the DAC Network on Development Evaluation
Aims and objectives
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To improve evaluation policy and delivery by sharing good practice and by collaborating on joint studies, reports and guidance documents;
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To improve aid effectiveness by supporting the development of operational and policy lessons;
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To facilitate collaboration on joint and multi-donor evaluations and synthesis studies;
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To enhance evaluation capacity development in developing countries for increased transparency, accountability and development effectiveness;
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To help the evaluation community, make a vital contribution to development outcomes.
Current priorities
The Network is currently undertaking a broad range of activities including:
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Strengthening individual members’ evaluation systems and improving the quality of evaluations;
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Developing more effective ways of harmonising evaluation processes and undertaking joint evaluations;
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Improving dissemination, communication and feedback of evaluation results and guidance, within and outside the DAC evaluation community;
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Promoting partnerships with civil society and other partner country stakeholders.
Key facts
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