CLEAR Centers for Learning on Evaluation and Results A Multilateral Initiative February, 2010 The Supply of Relevant Evaluation Capacity Development Services is Inadequate ► Current supply.
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CLEAR Centers for Learning on Evaluation and Results A Multilateral Initiative February, 2010 The Supply of Relevant Evaluation Capacity Development Services is Inadequate ► Current supply mostly limited to: •Formal training •Short-term programs •Expensive international programs •Some M&E and RBM network initiatives in regions, but need for more incountry and regional support ► Demand for: •In-service and applied programs tailored to specific needs •Cost-effective options for diverse audiences – parliaments, public sector agencies, civil society, program managers •Range of training and knowledge-sharing modalities •Training of trainers Overview of CLEAR One center (or a consortium of centers) each in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia selected on a competitive basis • One center already established in East Asia (AFDC) • Possible expansion within regions in later years Program Components ► Multi-regional (small) • Learning events for selected centers, based on needs • Peer-to-peer learning among centers • Technical assistance on centers’ work program ► Regional (big) • Centers develop own work-program, responding to the regional demand and needs – Training – Knowledge Services (e.g., research, support to networks) – Advisory Services (e.g., engagement in evaluations, technical assistance for government agencies and international organizations) • Multi-regional activities organized by centers themselves (e.g., exchange of experiences on SHIPDET) • Coordination with other initiatives (e.g., 3IE, statistical capacity building) Program Funding ► Total of approximately $28 million for five years (cash and in-kind) ► $5.2 M (2009-2010) ► • $1.75 M cash from donors in Trust Fund (SIDA, DfID, AfDB, ADB) • $2 M expected/pledged (DfiD, IDB, IFAD) • $1 M from Bank units (IEG and regional units) • In-kind contributions from institutions/host governments/donors (once centers are selected) • Income from M&E services (generated by centers in later years) (once centers are selected) Take in-depth stock after five years to assess continuation and enhance self-sustainability Implementation Plan Through December 2010 Stages Centers' selection and preparation Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) Invitation to shortlisted centers to provide full proposals Selection of centers Preparation of common curriculum materials Roll out of centers’ programs and global component Establishment of larger Board and Regional Advisory Committees Centers start operations Technical assistance to strengthen centers First global learning event Establishment of monitoring, evaluation and supervision system Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Thank You