IDRC evaluation strategy, 2010–2015

Abstract

This paper details how IDRC and its Evaluation Unit will promote evaluation as a core dimension of the Centre’s work (2010-2015). The challenge is to define a niche commensurate to its size, strengths, and mandate. The external review of the Evaluation Unit commented that it has “used small amounts of resources to mobilize and catalyze action for capacity development.” The Unit will build on its work in this area through: 1. Continuing efforts initiated in South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa 2. Linking its efforts with the broader evaluation mandate of the Centre, and the Unit’s work on evaluation approaches and methods.