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Results of the Fact-Finding Survey on ECD in Partner Countries
ECD Task Force, Evalunet
15 November 2006
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Survey Purpose To obtain better pictures of members’ current
activities in supporting partner countries’ ECD as a basis for further consultation & collaboration among members & with partner countries
Methods Quick survey based upon questionnaire (Survey Period: July-September 2006) Responses No. of Respondents: 21 bilateral agencies & 5
multilateral agencies No. of activities identified: 88 cases by 22
agencies
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -1-
Geographical Coverage (Country/Region/Global)
(N=88)
CountrySpecific
59%
Regional
17%
Global
24%
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -2-
Country Specific ECD
Africa31%
LatinAmerica
12%
Others
2%
EasternEurope
15%
Asia/Pacific38%
Regional ECD
Africa47%
Middle
East13%
Asia/Pacific
27%
LatinAmerica/
Caribbean13%
Geographical Distribution
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -3-
ECD Objectives (N=88, multiple answers)
15
32
25
51
35
48
0 10 20 30 40 50 601. Skills training for individuals
2. Preparation of evaluation strategies or policy
3. Development or improvement of Evaluation system/organizational management
4. Evaluation networking for information sharing
5. Contribution to project/program performance
6. Others
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -4-
Target Group (N=88, multiple answers)
3850
25
41
16
30
0 10 20 30 40 501.Junior or middle level officials involved in evaluation activities
2.Senior officials in charge of evaluation policy/system
3.Management level of theorganization
4.Project /program managers and staff
5.Professional society/association
6.Others
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -5-
Modality of ECD (N=88, multiple answers)
37
31
18
18
22
10
8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
1.Training/scholarships
2.Workshop
3.TA project/program
4.Financial support
5.Joint evaluation
6.Dialogue with policy levels
7.Others
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -6- Budget Average USD 320,000
Partnership with Other Donors About a half of the cases
ECD Policies/Strategies《What》 Strengthening of evaluation system Enhancement of overall project/program management
capacity, of which M&E is a part《 How》 Reflection of local conditions & utilization of local system,
experts Knowledge sharing Partnership with wider stakeholders in partner countries Donor capacity improvement
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -7-
Major Challenges & Constraints
《 Partner Countries》 Limited demand, political will & incentive for ECD Weak system/institution Limited resources & skills Lack of evaluation culture
《 Donors》 Lack of harmonization Insufficient participation from partner countries Limited capacity & knowledge management
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Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8-
Effective Measures (1)
Needs Assessment & Design of ECD Support Careful needs assessment, including “demand” & “supply” Specialized interventions through TA, targeting relevant national
institutions Incorporation of specific measures to link evaluation & decision-
making
Ownership. Commitment, Incentives Identification of countries with high commitment & “champions of
evaluation” Enhancement of awareness & involvement of decision makers Clarification/demonstration of utility & high returns of M&E Expansion of demand through increased national M&E
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Effective Measures (2)
Partner Country Involvement/Participation More involvement of partner countries from the start (→ Joint Evaluation) Capacity requirement defined by partner countries Involvement of wider stakeholders & promotion of collaboration
among them
Reinforcement of Evaluation System & Skills Combination of support measures, holistic approach Practical skill training (OJT, case studies) Development of evaluation methodologies meeting local needs Establishment of a regional center of excellence
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Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8-
Effective Measures (3)
Knowledge Sharing/Networking Enhancement of knowledge/experience sharing by using printing
& electronic media & exchange visits Promotion of link with wider/global evaluation community Establishment of national evaluation societies
Enhancement of Capacity & Coordination on Donor Side Further promotion of joint evaluations Streamlining of existing formats &procedures → Standardization through joint activities at the Evalunet Training of operational staff & collaboration between ECD experts
& operational staff
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Moving Forward Together
How can we promote coordination and joint efforts in our support to partner countries’ ECD?
How can we incorporate partner countries’ views in our joint efforts and address challenges in collaboration with partner countries?