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RAFS Science Group evaluation team in Vietnam: Q&A with Natascia Palmieri and Ben Bennett

Ben Bennett and Natascia Palmieri evaluate CGIAR's activities in Vietnam for Resilient Agrifood Systems (RAFS) Science Group Evaluation. Follow their

Evaluations need interdisciplinarity, speed, and communication

Svetlana Negroustoueva of CGIAR evaluates IFPRI at GEF conference in DC. Interview with Alan Dove reveals insights from her visit and key informant

What a difference a day makes

IAES were invited to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation HQ in Seattle, Washington, United States, to build awareness of our work.

Subject Matter Experts Needed For CGIAR’s Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service

CGIAR’s Independent Advisory and Evaluation Function (IAES) maintains a roster of subject matter experts (SMEs). IAES is looking to broaden its

CGIAR, through IAES, engages with IRRI, Asian Mega-Deltas Initiative and Asia-Pacific stakeholders to promote and strengthen evaluation practices and culture in the region

Camels, Ostriches, and Sheep, Oh My! ISDC Meets in Nairobi in Preparation of Portfolio25 Proposal Reviews

ISDC met in Nairobi in preparation for its forthcoming Portfolio25 independent review of research proposals.

Connecting with CGIAR researchers in Kenya, whether revolution or evolution, they seek consistency!

Ibtissem Jouini, CGIAR's Senior Evaluation Manager, and Edwin Asare, Research Analyst, unveil insights gathered through consultations with CGIAR

Progress is built on iteration and fertile foundations

IAES have been establishing a fertile bed for our ongoing independent activities to support CGIAR in 2024.

Criteria to Judge Qualitative Research

In this blog, Monica Biradavolu outlines a set of criteria to evaluate the quality of qualitative research and assesses their applicability to

Evaluation on the Ground: Insights from CIP and IITA Genebanks

In a recent interview, we sat down with Sarah Humphrey and David Coombs, co-leads of the 2023 Genebank Platform Evaluation, to delve into the

Science Needs Women—Go Ask Barbie!

Vacancy: SPIA Postdoctoral Fellow, Causal Impact Assessment

Apply by 29 February 2024!