Science Group Evaluations Overview
The Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES) conducted evaluations of CGIAR's three Science Groups (SG):
- Systems Transformation (ST),
- Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAFS), and
- Genetic Innovation (GI),
aligned to the evaluation Terms of Reference approved by the Strategic Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee of CGIAR’s System Council.
These evaluations provided real-time feedback, ensuring accountability, and shaping the CGIAR portfolio, while informing the 2025-2027 Multi-Year Evaluation Plan.
The design and conduct of SG evaluations aligned with CGIAR's Evaluation Framework and Policy, and guidelines on evaluating Quality of Science in CGIAR, key to achieving SDGs.
Read the three evaluation reports and their synthesis below.
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Evaluation Reports
Systems Transformation Science Group: Evaluation Report
This report evaluates CGIAR System Transformation initiatives from January 2022 to February 2024, assessing their relevance, quality of science, coherence, efficiency, and effectiveness.
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Resilient Agrifood Systems Science Group: Evaluation Report
The RAFS Science Group (SG) delivers on research priorities aimed at transforming agri-food systems to enable the most vulnerable to access affordable, sufficient, safe, and healthy diets through 15 initiatives
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Genetic Innovation Science Group: Evaluation Report
This report evaluates the CGIAR Genetic Innovation Science Group (SG), with evaluative scope covering the GI SG portfolio implementation from January 2022 to February 2024.
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CGIAR Science Group Evaluations in a Nutshell
Focus Inquiry Areas
- Quality of Science: Develop high standards.
- Relevance: Ensure strategic alignment.
- Coherence: Create synergies and interlinkages.
- Effectiveness and efficiency: Promote achievements and accountability to optimize resources.
Target Users
- CGIAR System Council: Prioritize evaluations for accountability and steering.
- Management of Science Groups: Seek evidence-based decision making and portfolio evolution.
- CGIAR-wide stakeholders: Focus on learning and steering, aligned with CGIAR's Integration Framework Agreement.
- External partners: Engage for greater impact and capacity sharing, following the Engagement Framework for Partnerships & Advocacy.
Timeline and Milestones
- March-October 2024: Data collection, analysis, validation reviews and real-time engagements.
- November 2024: Final endorsement of evaluation report and management responses.
Evaluation Teams
The Evaluation Function of IAES oversees and guides three independent evaluation teams, each led by an evaluation team lead. These teams consist of subject matter experts and research analysts from IAES's roster, ensuring compliance with conflict-of-interest policies.
Evaluation insights
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