Results of the Fact-Finding Survey on ECD in Partner Countries

ECD Task Force, Evalunet 15 November 2006

  Ｓｕｒｖｅｙ Purpose To obtain better pictures of members’ current activities in supporting partner countries’ ECD as a basis for further consultation & collaboration among members & with partner countries Methods  Quick survey based upon questionnaire (Survey Period: July-September 2006) Responses No. of Respondents: 21 bilateral agencies & 5 multilateral agencies No. of activities identified: 88 cases by 22 agencies

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -1-

Geographical Coverage (Country/Region/Global) (N=88) Regional 17% Global 24% Country Specific 59%

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -2-

Geographical Distribution Country Specific ECD Regional ECD Eastern Europe 15 % Latin America 12% Others 2% Asia/ Pacific 38% Africa 31% Middle Latin America/ Caribbean 13% East 13% Asia/ Pacific 27% Africa 47%

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -3-

ECD Objectives (N=88, multiple answers) 1. Skills training for individuals 2. Preparation of evaluation strategies or policy 3. Development or improvement of Evaluation system/organizational management 4. Evaluation networking for information sharing 5. Contribution to project/program performance 6. Others 0 10 20 15 30 25 32 40 35 50 48 60 51

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -4-

Target Group (N=88, multiple answers) 10 20 30 1.Junior or middle level officials involved in evaluation activities 2.Senior officials in charge of evaluation policy/system 0 3.Management level of the organization 4.Project /program managers and staff 5.Professional

society/association 6.Others

16 25 30 40 38 50 50 41

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -5-

Modality of ECD (N=88, multiple answers) 0 1.Training/scholarships 2.Workshop

3.TA project/program 4.Financial support 5.Joint evaluation 6.Dialogue with policy levels 7.Others

5 8 10 10 15 20 18 18 22 25 30 35 37 40 31

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Preliminary Results/Main Findings -6-

Budget Average USD 320,000  Partnership with Other Donors About a half of the cases  ECD Policies/Strategies 《 What 》   Enhancement of overall project/program management capacity, of which M&E is a part 《 How 》  Strengthening of evaluation system Reflection of local conditions & utilization of local system, experts    Knowledge sharing Partnership with wider stakeholders in partner countries Donor capacity improvement

Preliminary Results/Main Findings -7-

 Major Challenges & Constraints 《 Partner Countries 》  Limited demand, political will & incentive for ECD    Weak system/institution Limited resources & skills Lack of evaluation culture 《 Donors 》  Lack of harmonization   Insufficient participation from partner countries Limited capacity & knowledge management

Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8-

 Effective Measures (1)     Needs Assessment & Design of ECD Support Careful needs assessment, including “demand” & “supply” Specialized interventions through TA, targeting relevant national institutions Incorporation of specific measures to link evaluation & decision making      Ownership. Commitment, Incentives Identification of countries with high commitment & “champions of evaluation” Enhancement of awareness & involvement of decision makers Clarification/demonstration of utility & high returns of M&E Expansion of demand through increased national M&E

Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8-

 Effective Measures (2)     Partner Country Involvement/Participation More involvement of partner countries from the start (→ Joint Evaluation) Capacity requirement defined by partner countries Involvement of wider stakeholders & promotion of collaboration among them      Reinforcement of Evaluation System & Skills Combination of support measures, holistic approach Practical skill training (OJT, case studies) Development of evaluation methodologies meeting local needs Establishment of a regional center of excellence

Preliminary Findings/Main Findings -8-

 Effective Measures (3)     Knowledge Sharing/Networking Enhancement of knowledge/experience sharing by using printing & electronic media & exchange visits Promotion of link with wider/global evaluation community Establishment of national evaluation societies     Enhancement of Capacity & Coordination on Donor Side Further promotion of joint evaluations Streamlining of existing formats &procedures → Standardization through joint activities at the Evalunet Training of operational staff & collaboration between ECD experts & operational staff

Moving Forward Together

 How can we promote coordination and joint efforts in our support to partner countries’ ECD?

 How can we incorporate partner countries’ views in our joint efforts and address challenges in collaboration with partner countries?