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ISDC Welcomes New Member

ISDC is pleased to welcome Dr. David R. Just as a new Member for a three-year term from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025.

Evaluating Quality of Research for Development in Process and Performance Evaluations: CGIAR approach

As research has evolved from component technologies to systems transformation, the need to evaluate CGIAR research remains critically important.

Finding the right words: Qualitative study to design a survey module for measuring a natural resource management package in Vietnam

Natural Resource Management (NRM) practices are designed to both improve yields and profits and deliver environmental benefits. This study addresses

Evaluability Assessments are an Essential New Tool for CGIAR Managers

By conducting an evaluability assessment (EA), evaluations can become the management, accountability and learning tools they were intended to be.

CGIAR’s IAES Expression of Interest: Consultant Roster – Evaluation or Program Analyst

The evaluation or program analyst supports the evaluation or ISDC workstreams within the IAES.

The ISDC Science Forum Returns

This year brings back the ISDC’s Science Forum through two events in October and November focused on important aspects of inclusive and institutional

Announcing a new name for the CGIAR Advisory Services Shared Secretariat

The CAS Secretariat has been renamed to CGIAR’s Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES) to better reflect the purpose of the office.

CGIAR Grievance Mechanism

CGIAR recognizes that operating according to the highest ethical standards is a prerequisite to being able to deliver on our vision.

Academic Expertise in Impact Assessment for One CGIAR Initiatives – Reflections on the SPIA Matchmaking Event in Nairobi 2022

Issues and approaches to assessing political, institutional and social outcomes

Effectively Using the Concept of Comparative Advantage Within CGIAR

The ISDC has developed a concept note that provides some reflections on Comparative Advantage as it applies to CGIAR.

A Decade Later: Evaluative Evidence on How CGIAR Partnerships Improve Livelihoods and Environments Around the Globe

A new PIM evaluation sheds light on one of the secrets behind its success: effective partnerships.