Evaluating Quality of Science: Highlights
CGIAR research evaluations rely on both the quality of research for development (QoR4D 2020) frame of reference, and the OECD/DAC evaluation criteria (2019), ensuring global standards for development evaluation and consensus on research quality across CGIAR. Evaluation Policy includes designated QoS evaluation criterion.
- Summary of Evaluative evidence on Quality of Science from CGIAR Portfolio
- 2024 CGIAR Science Groups Evaluations
- Reviews of 12 CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs)
- EVALSDGs Insight #18: “Evaluating Quality of Science towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals"
- EvalForward Discussions:
- EES Podcast: EvalEdge Ep.19: CGIAR's IAES Guidelines on Evaluating Quality of Research for Development
PUBLICATIONS
QUALITY OF SCIENCE: EVALUATIVE EVIDENCE FROM CGIAR PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Synthesizes evidence from CGIAR evaluations and reviews, emphasizing the QoS across various dimensions and offering recommendations. It highlights the integration of QoS criteria in evaluating CRPs, platforms, and case studies, aiming to inform decision-making for achieving impactful outcomes in sustainable development.
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WORKSHOP REPORTS: EVALUATING QUALITY OF SCIENCE
For a better understanding of the guidelines' applicability, workshop participants (72 stakeholders) tackled three case studies including the evaluation of the CGIAR Genebank Platform (forthcoming). They effectively used the guidelines to identify the criteria, dimensions and methods of evaluation.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE: CGIAR SCIENCE GROUPS EVALUATIONS
Outlines the 2024 IAES evaluations of CGIAR's three Science Groups, focusing on relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of science, to provide feedback, foster institutional learning, and ensure accountability in line with CGIAR's Evaluation Framework and 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy.
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EVALSDGs Insight #18 in Spanish: "Evaluando la Calidad de la Ciencia Para el Logro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible"
The brief showcases the importance of properly evaluating the quality of scientific research in the context of sustainable development. It highlights the recommended way, the approaches, and methods to go about evaluating QoS towards achieving SDGs.
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Applying the CGIAR Quality of Research for Development Framework to Process and Performance Evaluations
These pioneering evaluation guidelines provide the framing, criteria, dimensions, and methods for assessing the quality of CGIAR research for development. They can be adapted by like-minded organizations conducting research for development (R4D).
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Spanish guidelines: Aplicación del Marco de la QoR4D del CGIAR a las evaluaciones de procesos y desempeño
Estas guías pioneras en evaluación ofrecen un marco, criterios, dimensiones y métodos para evaluar la calidad de investigación del CGIAR en asuntos de desarrollo. Pueden ser adaptadas por organizaciones afines que realizan investigación para el desarrollo (R4D).
Learn moreFeatured Methods: Bibliometric and Social Network Analysis
A nuanced approach to the evaluation of QoS allows for better role alignment of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in cotributing to the SDGs.
Bibliometric Analysis
- Technical Note: Bibliometric Analysis to Evaluate Quality of Science in the Context of One CGIAR
- Journal Article: Evaluating quality of science in CGIAR research programs: Use of bibliometrics
- Blog: Expertise Fused with Context: Strengthening Bibliometric Recommendations Through Co-Design
- Blog: Why Bibliometrics matters for Assessing Quality of Science?
Social Network Analysis
Questions & Answers
Discover perspectives from leaders shaping the future of evaluation in CGIAR and beyond.
EvalForward Discussions
EvalForward is a Community of Practice on Evaluation for Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Development. It hosted a couple of online discussions on evaluating quality of science.
Webinars & Podcast
FAQs
FAQs tab have been developed and will be updated to facilitate roll-out and learning to best ensure effective and cost-efficient evaluations, including in CGIAR. Access the FAQ here.
