About the Network

 

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

  • To improve evaluation policy and delivery by sharing good practice and by collaborating on joint studies, reports and guidance documents;
  • To improve aid effectiveness by supporting the development of operational and policy lessons;
  • To facilitate collaboration on joint and multi-donor evaluations and synthesis studies;
  • To enhance evaluation capacity development in developing countries for increased transparency, accountability and development effectiveness;
  • 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:

  • Strengthening individual members’ evaluation systems and improving the quality of evaluations;
  • Developing more effective ways of harmonising evaluation processes and undertaking joint evaluations;
  • Improving dissemination, communication and feedback of evaluation results and guidance, within and outside the DAC evaluation community;
  • Promoting partnerships with civil society and other partner country stakeholders.

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