CGIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES)

🗓 Save the date: The ISDC 2024 Science Forum has been rescheduled to the 4th of December.    The Science Forum will take place as a hybrid side event of CGIAR ’s Scaling Week in Nairobi and will serve as a launch event for the Agricultural Systems Special Issue, with four corresponding and/or lead authors presenting research related to CGIAR.   🎥 In this video, Amy R. Beaudreault, Managing Guest Editor & ISDC Secretariat Lead, shares some insights on the special issue 👇   Register for the #ISDCForum24 here ➡ https://bit.ly/3C1QcRP   #WithScienceWeCan

Evaluation practitioners and users recently gathered in Rimini for the 15th Biennial Conference of the European Evaluation Society (EES) under the theme of “Better Together 2024: Collaborative Thought and Action for Better Evaluation”. This dynamic event brought together a diverse community—ranging from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic emerging evaluators—united in the pursuit of knowledge and innovation. Evaluators from Rome-based agencies, steering EvalForward, reflected on key takeaways from the conference in strengthening evaluation practice to better inform learning and decision making. ▪ Read the key takeaways here: https://bit.ly/3YhrDaQ ▪ Read in Spanish: https://bit.ly/3BWe4Gn ▪ Read in French: https://bit.ly/3C40vos #Eval4Action #evaluation #EES2024

🚨🌏 Final call for survey responses: Help shape #evaluation management models by sharing insights from Asia! Complete the survey by October 31st to contribute to a stronger regional understanding. Let’s collaborate to improve evaluation practices! Take the survey here ➡ https://buff.ly/4ekjHMl Asia Pacific Evaluation Association and Independent Evaluation at ADB Office, your input is invaluable!

📢 Don’t miss this Special Issue of Agricultural Systems journal.   Concrete applications of inclusive innovation in agriculture and food systems remain poorly documented and understood. This is why CGIAR's Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC) supported the open access fees of a special issue in Agricultural Systems on inclusive innovation.   ISDC invites you to explore the special issue and hopes it triggers your thinking and meaningful conversations around inclusive innovation in agriculture and #foodsystems.    Read the blog and the Special Issue here: https://bit.ly/4eo3iHv #FoodSecurity #ResearchForDevelopment #OneCGIAR

IAES has supported the Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC), the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA), and the IAES #Evaluation Function in efforts to continuously improve the accessibility, relevance and timeliness of independent advice and evaluative evidence to CGIAR.    Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/3ThigXH

💡 Discover the key findings and recommendations from CGIAR Science Groups Evaluations conducted in Kenya and across Africa. Explore the successes and critical challenges like funding and participation. Key highlights: 🇰🇪 Kenya: 16 active initiatives aligned with national priorities, but more focus is needed on reaching marginalized communities. 🌍 Africa: From the diverse ecological zones in West and Central Africa to climate risks in Central and West Asia and North Africa, strategic research is key for transformation. As we strive towards CGIAR’s 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy, these insights are crucial for fostering impactful research outcomes and ensuring that no one is left behind. 👉 Download the full Kenya brief here: https://bit.ly/48hE6QA 👉 Download the Africa brief here: https://bit.ly/3NC5wXK 👉 Visit the Science Groups Evaluations Portal for more insights: https://bit.ly/3UctLzN Briefs will be available soon in French! #OneCGIAR #AgriculturalInnovation #ResearchForDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation #Kenya #Africa #LeaveNoOneBehind

📽️👥🎙️ Rediscover the Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC)'s Comparative Advantage (CA) video and podcast series: Part 1️⃣ presents the needs and benefits of the CA concept Part 2️⃣ explores the CA theoretical basis Part 3️⃣ discusses practical applications for CGIAR and beyond Tune into the entire series here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-Xd_2ys #WithScienceWeCan #QoR4D #ResearchForDevelopment

IAES develops and implements cost-effective multi-year evaluation plans to meet CGIAR’s need for rigorous high-quality independent evaluations that inform decision-making.    ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3ThigXH   #Eval4Action

📊 The CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture underwent a comprehensive evaluation in 2021, leading to 10 strategic recommendations for digital innovation.    One recommendation was to improve grant scheme management, monitoring, and governance to foster the Platform’s relevance to contribute to solving AR4D challenges.    Explore the full #evaluation report and management responses and learn more about how IAES strategic recommendations are shaping CGIAR's future: https://bit.ly/4cgLiNx  

“Affordable and healthy food for all – it should not be so difficult,” Holger Meinke, Chair of the Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC), shares his thoughts as we mark #WorldFoodDay today, reflecting on the importance of #foodsecurity and the #RightToFood. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3v1kMrm #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan #FutureofFood FAO