What are Evaluation Method Notes?

Method Notes provide clear, step-by-step guidance on CGIAR evaluation and research methods.

Designed for practicality, they offer best practices, expert insights, and hands-on instructions to help evaluators confidently apply both innovative and traditional approaches. These support the operationalization of Evaluation Framework and Policy, guidelines and other key CGIAR framing documents to support credible and rigorous evaluations. 

They help ensure evaluations are conducted consistently, rigorously, and clearly standardized, particularly for specialized or new and evolving areas.

Better Evaluation offers an extensive library on approaches and methods.

Who are the Evaluation Method Notes for?

Evaluators and Subject Matter Experts

Assessing the CGIAR Portfolio and beyond.

Funders and Key Stakeholders

Seeking clarity on conduct of evaluations.

Programs and MEL Leads

Seeking to implement internal evaluation activities.

Evaluation Community & Practitioners

Aiming to apply evidence-based methods in R4D and beyond.

Get in touch

More questions? Reach out to ieas@cgiar.org.