Global Knowledge and GEI

Patrizia Cocca

Head of Knowledge Management and Communications

Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI)

pcocca@worldbannk.org

Better Evidence

Better Policies

Better Lives

�We envision a world where evidence is valued and is at the heart of any debate on what works.

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GLOBAL EVALUATION INIATIVE (GEI)

Established in 2020 by the World Bank IEG and UNDP IEO.

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MISSION: Promote and improve the use of evidence in decision-making, by strengthening national M&E systems in developing countries.

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GEI institutional setup

Global Team

DONORS

ASSOCIATE

PARTNERS

PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL

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20+

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

NEC

GEI AREAS �OF WORK�

Establish and maintain country partnerships to strengthen M&E systems

Determine M&E competencies, develop curricula & ensure their delivery

Promote M&E and create, curate and adapt relevant knowledge

COUNTRY PARTNERSHIPS

KNOWLEDGE

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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2 Million Visits per year��Resources:

• 15,000+ documents on evaluation processes, approaches
• 300+ evaluation methods
• Tools and Directories:
• Manager's guide to evaluation
• Terms of Reference generator
• Global Academic Courses Directory
• GEI Training Directory
• The Footprint Initiative
• M&E System Resources Repository (700+ resources)

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• Portal for Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEE) 
• Portal for evaluators working in fragile countries
• Country pages

National Evaluation Capacities �(NEC) Conference

Knowledge Mngt. at a Global Scale:�Challenges

1. Standardization vs. Diversity: Balancing the need for standardized formats while preserving the diverse and contextual nature of local knowledge.
2. Language and Cultural Barriers: Diverse languages and cultures can impede effective generation and sharing of universally accessible knowledge.
3. Information & Infrastructure: Unequal access to information and technology can create disparities, limiting the availability and accessibility of knowledge-sharing platforms and resources.
4. Capacity Constraints: Lack of skilled personnel and resources dedicated to knowledge production, hampers the ability to create high-quality, relevant content.
5. Sustainability: Long-term sustainability of knowledge-sharing initiatives despite changes in global dynamics or funding.
6. Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders can be challenging due to differences in priorities, interests, and working cultures.

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Knowledge Mngt. at a Global Scale:�Opportunities

1. Technological innovations: like mobile devices and the internet can be leveraged to create platforms for sharing local knowledge globally. Innovation has enabled wider access to information even in remote areas.
2. Digital Collaboration Tools: Platforms that facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing across borders offer opportunities to connect with communities, bridging geographical gaps.
3. South-South Learning: Initiatives like BetterEvaluation, NEC and now the Observatory can promote dialogue and a platform for sharing local knowledge globally. This fosters cooperation and opens avenues for learning from different perspectives.
4. Open Access Initiatives: Supporting open access initiatives and repositories encourages the free flow of information, making local knowledge accessible to a wider audience while making global knowledge available to local communities.
5. Partnerships and Networks: Collaborating with local organizations, universities, and grassroots initiatives fosters stronger networks and facilitates the exchange of knowledge .

The Observatory and GEI: A shared mission

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• Common goal: The Observatory and the GEI share a dedication to strengthening M&E Systems at country level and advancing M&E practices. We both ultimately aim to support evidence-informed decision-making processes.
• Foster Collaboration: By encouraging collaboration among evaluators, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide, the Observatory aligns with the GEI’s aim to build a robust evaluation community. It promotes dialogue, knowledge sharing, and best practices dissemination.
• Advance Evaluation Capacity in Francophone Countries: The Observatory’s work will enhance the efforts of the GEI in strengthening M&E capabilities globally, ensuring the access to information in French.
• Promote Transparency and Accountability: The Observatory’s emphasis on transparency about the status of M&E systems and outcomes echoes the GEI’s commitment to accountability.

The Observatory and GEI: Produce and disseminating knowledge together

• Resource Repository Integration: Linking the Observatory to BetterEvaluation.org – GEI’s Knowledge Platform. By curating resources and data in French, the Observatory is filling a gap in the GEI knowledge offer. On the other end, the GEI can offer additional resources (mostly in English but also some in French) on methods, processes and frameworks to strengthen evaluation practices and M&E Systems.
• Community Engagement and Forums: Establishing dedicated discussion forums or communities within the Observatory platform that align with GEI's thematic areas can further help achieving the common goal of strengthening M&E Systems.
• Cross-Promotion and Collaboration: Mutual promotion between the Observatory and GEI across various communication channels will help advancing both agendas
• Webinars and Training Programs: The Observatory can organize webinars, workshops, �and training sessions jointly with GEI's initiatives and knowledge events.

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