The strides made by the UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office in 2024 are truly commendable, reflecting a deep commitment to ensuring that evaluation processes are not only robust but also agile, responsive, and attuned to the evolving needs of the global community. The emphasis on evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and learning is critical in the context of global development, particularly in areas that directly affect reproductive health, gender equality, and population dynamics. The adoption of frameworks such as the UNFPA Evaluation Policy 2024 and the Multi-year Costed Evaluation Plan 2024-2027 sets a strong foundation for systemic and sustained improvements. These documents are pivotal for guiding future evaluation efforts, ensuring they are not just timely and comprehensive but also focused on achieving tangible, real-world impacts. Equally noteworthy is the Strategy for GenAI-powered evaluation, which signals a forward-thinking approach, embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance the evaluation function. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, UNFPA is positioning itself at the forefront of a transformative era where data and insights can be leveraged to inform more precise, dynamic evaluations. The resources provided, such as the Evaluation Handbook 2024 and the practical guide on engaging youth in evaluation, demonstrate an inclusive and holistic approach to evaluation that goes beyond traditional methodologies. The inclusion of youth voices, in particular, is vital for ensuring that evaluations reflect the perspectives and needs of the populations they aim to serve. In a year that has been marked by unprecedented challenges and rapid changes, the UNFPA’s ability to adapt and innovate within its evaluation function offers a beacon of hope for future global health and development efforts. As the world continues to face complex and multifaceted challenges, the UNFPA’s commitment to improving evaluation processes ensures that its interventions remain relevant, impactful, and accountable. Kudos to the team for pushing boundaries and continually raising the bar for evaluation excellence. #UNFPA #GlobalHealth #Evaluation #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #Innovation #Accountability #YouthEngagement #ReproductiveHealth #GenderEquality #SustainableDevelopment
A year of significant achievements for the UNFPA evaluation function, driving evidence-based decisions, accountability and learning at UNFPA! Throughout the year, we pushed boundaries to make evaluation at UNFPA more agile, responsive and relevant. We were propelled forward by these frameworks 👇 📑UNFPA Evaluation Policy 2024 📋Multi-year costed evaluation plan 2024-2027 🧠Strategy for GenAI-powered evaluation at UNFPA Find all key documents that frame evaluation at UNFPA: https://lnkd.in/dfd2whFf To achieve next-level capacities in evaluations, we amplified the quality of evaluations with new resources 👇 ✅Evaluation Handbook 2024 ✅Guidance on humanitarian evaluations ✅Guidance on evaluation quality assurance and assessment ✅Leveraging the power of youth in evaluation: A practical guide to meaningfully engaging youth in evaluation processes ✅Costed evaluation plan: Guidance and template ✅Adaptive evaluation resource pack Access all resources🔎https://lnkd.in/dqTudBXG