Designing rigorous and inclusive impact evaluations with PIALA (Participatory Impact Assessment and Learning Approach). 

This 4-day course runs from 28 to 31 August 2017 at the Stone Lodge, Asutsuare in Ghana.
The course is for evaluation commissioners, managers and practitioners who want to learn about making thoughtful design decisions to maximize the value of an impact evaluation in terms of:• evaluating systems change at scale• assessing causality in the absence of baselines and control groups• facilitating solid debate with stakeholders about sustainability and inclusiveness of impact• enabling meaningful participation without compromising on rigour (thus walking the talk of ‘leaving no one behind’).
PIALA is a theory-based and mixed-methods approach that seeks to address these challenges by offering a set of key design principles, standards, elements and options.
You can download the Course Flyer here:
Deadline for application & payment is 1 August. Those who apply before 1 July receive 10% discount. Admittance is on a first come first served basis.
To apply, please visit http://www.pdaghana.com/index.php/courses-programs/327-upcoming-idpm-courses.html, download and complete the IDPM application form and make your payment, and email it to: idpm@pdaghana.com or gkmensah@pdaghana.com.
For further information, please contact me (adinda@piala.org) for content-related questions, or my colleague Glowen Kyei-Mensah (gkmensah@pdaghana.com) for practical and logistical questions. Or call: +233 (0) 503 362 035 or +233 (0) 302 970 177.

CIRCLE Indonesia and ResultsinHealth are organising a four-day training on PVMSC in Bali, Indonesia on 11-14 September 2017.

Acknowledging the voices of both beneficiaries and stakeholders plays an important role in all stages of the project cycle, including Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Along with this, the number of innovative and participatory M&E approaches is also growing. One of the more recent M&E approaches combines the Participatory Video (PV) and the Most Significant Change (MSC) techniques – PVMSC.

Integrating PV with the MSC technique, creates a powerful M&E tool. The information is gathered, selected and screened by those directly involved and/or affected by the intervention, with the final films portraying the stories of changes caused by an intervention that are most significant to them. Furthermore, it contributes to the empowerment of both beneficiaries and stakeholders. It also and provides strong evidence of changes brought about by a particular intervention to the donors and implementing organisations. The PVMSC combination is particularly interesting for those interested in broadening and strengthening their participatory M&E knowledge and skills using a combination of video and storytelling methods.
By the end of the training you will be able to utilize the PVMSC method in your programmes – bringing changes to life on-screen – and integrating the technique into the design of your M&E activities, data collection and analysis.

Fee information:
Early bird registration (before 4 June 2017) is US$ 1250 and Registration after 4 June 2017 is US$ 1400. The fee includes lunch and the PVMSC training package, but does not include accommodation. You will be responsible for organising and funding your own accommodation, visa and travel to/from the workshop venue.

HOW TO REGISTER:
For more information about the PVMSC training, please visit http://www.resultsinhealth.org/news/95-training-participatory-video-and-most-significant-change-3 or CIRCLE Indonesia’s website:
www.circleindonesia.or.id

To register please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i4-L4oPFBzrvM8bdAFZLz_lqadC-BewSGCeH0PpoZkU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
E: reina.major@circleindonesia.or.id
T: +62 81327567116

E: training@resultsinhealth.org
T: +31 71 760 1200

The programme of this training course comprises theoretical inputs and practical exercises tailored to the realities in the field.All modules enhance interpersonal skills, highlight the importance of active involvement in the host society, and promote a reflective and critical approach. Junior professionals benefit particularly as they get the opportunity to reflect on their own mission readiness and motivation.

COURSE FEES: 1.690€ This includes: tuition fees, course materials, coffee breaks, full-board accommodation, shuttle to and from the airport, and a social event.

APPLICATION DEADLINE for SCHOLARSHIPS: 22 January 2017 & 1 July 2017

More Information: www.aspr.ac.at/ipt

The regional evaluation networks ReLAC, REDLACME and the global association of evaluators IDEAS are organizing a Joint Conference “Evaluation of the Sustainable Development Goals” in Mexico, in Guanajuato from 4 to 8 December 2017, hosted and supported by the State Government of Guanajuato and a host of interested organizations.

The Conference has a special emphasis on transforming life through global and regional partnerships, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. We aim to discuss and make progress on evaluation approaches, methodologies, institutional frameworks and learning from monitoring and evaluation evidence. The focus will be on the global commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the contribution of evaluation to fight poverty, promote equity and prosperity, protect the planet and build partnerships, free from conflict and in peace

IDEAS is pleased to invite you to this joint event, which will include our 2017 Global Assembly with our dedicated streams of work, as well as the Annual General Meeting of our members.