The study was undertaken by a panel of external experts. The study included a survey questionnaire to the CRPs about their planned use of metrics and indicators for CRP- and system-level IDOs, and a workshop with CRP members, selected partners, donors and other CGIAR stakeholders.
The general principles for the strategic study on metrics planned by the ISPC were to: (i) promote the science for improving metrics within CGIAR in a transparent, consistent, reproducible, robust and unifying manner; (ii) ensure that the metric systems adopted are relevant across disciplines and spatial scales to integrate different IDOs (e.g. productivity and human well-being and/or environmental sustainability); (iii) strengthen the community of practice working on metrics appropriate for CGIAR; (iv) identify a set of simple, low-cost metrics and decision tools that can be used for CGIAR’s specific needs; and (v) identify and prioritize new research to fill the gaps and develop the science underlying metrics.
This set of guidance notes is designed to support practitioners and evaluators in conducting retrospective evaluations of a capacity development intervention or portfolio to assess and document results. Users will enhance their understanding of the capacity development process, of what...
This report reviews the evidence of impact of capacity strengthening on agricultural research for development (AR4D) in developing countries. The study was commissioned by DFID as part of the documentation process of the project Strengthening Capacity for Agricultural Research for...
El objetivo de esta guía es proponer una metodología para la “evaluación de la sostenibilidad de los sistemas de producción de la agricultura familiar”, a través de “indicadores de sostenibilidad”. Con ellos se busca detectar “puntos críticos” en los sistemas...
This paper captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface. The literature in this area highlights much of the complexity inherent in the policymaking process, as well as the challenges around...
Existe hoy una preocupación creciente acerca de cómo los sistemas de monitoreo y evaluación permiten generar nuevos conocimientos para la comprensión no sólo de los efectos e impactos de una intervención sino también sobre la manera en que suceden los...