Results of the Fact-Finding Survey
on ECD in Partner Countries
ECD Task Force, Evalunet
15 November 2006
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)
Regional
17%
Global
24%
Country
Specific
59%
Preliminary Results/Main Findings -2-
Geographical Distribution
Country Specific ECD
Latin Others
America 2%
12%
Eastern
Europe
15
%
Asia/
Pacific
38%
Africa
31%
Regional ECD
Latin
America/
Caribbean
13%
Middle
East
13%
Asia/
Pacific
27%
Africa
47%
Preliminary Results/Main Findings -3-
ECD Objectives
(N=88, multiple answers)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1. Skills training for individuals
48
2. Preparation of evaluation
strategies or policy
35
3. Development or improvement of
Evaluation system/organizational
management
51
4. Evaluation networking for
information sharing
25
32
5. Contribution to project/program
performance
6. Others
15
Preliminary Results/Main Findings -4-
Target Group
(N=88, multiple answers)
1.Junior or middle level
officials involved in
evaluation activities
0
10
20
30
40
50
38
50
2.Senior officials in charge
of evaluation policy/system
3.Management level of the
organization
25
4.Project /program
managers and staff
5.Professional
society/association
6.Others
41
16
30
Preliminary Results/Main Findings -5-
Modality of ECD
(N=88, multiple answers)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
37
1.Training/scholarships
31
2.Workshop
3.TA project/program
18
4.Financial support
18
22
5.Joint evaluation
10
6.Dialogue with policy levels
7.Others
40
8
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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -6Budget
Average USD 320,000
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Partnership with Other Donors
About a half of the cases
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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
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
Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8 Effective
Measures (1)
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Needs Assessment & Design of ECD Support
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Careful needs assessment, including “demand” & “supply”
Specialized interventions through TA, targeting relevant national
institutions
Incorporation of specific measures to link evaluation & decisionmaking
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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
Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8 Effective
Measures (2)
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Partner Country Involvement/Participation
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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
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Reinforcement of Evaluation System & Skills
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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)
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Knowledge Sharing/Networking
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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
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Enhancement of Capacity & Coordination on Donor Side
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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
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How can we promote coordination and joint
efforts in our support to partner countries’ ECD?
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How can we incorporate partner countries’ views
in our joint efforts and address challenges in
collaboration with partner countries?