International Evaluation: Working in an Asian Context Presented by: Cindy Banyai, Ph.D. Executive Director, Refocus Institute AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
Essential Practices for Cultural Competence Acknowledge the complexity of cultural identity Recognize the dynamics of power Recognize and eliminate bias in language Employ culturally appropriate methods American Evaluation Association. (2011). American Evaluation Association Public Statement on Cultural Competence in Evaluation. Fairhaven, MA: Author. Retrieved from www.eval.org. AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com Experience 8 years study, work in Asia East Asian focus Doctorate of Asia Pacific Studies AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
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AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com Know your context History Experience with West Societal placements AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com Mind your Face Sensitivity to others’ feeling, outward perception Reputation AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com Build relationships Guanxi Snowball sample Ask for introductions Use surrogates AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
Understand how you are perceived Evaluator vs. Critical friend vs. Donor Aim determines approach AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
Authoritative approach Add titles Speak directly to people of importance AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
Collaborative approach Be inclusive – collaborative inquiry Recognize dominant players Downplay status AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com
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Thank you very much! どうもありがとうございました 謝謝 Terima Kasih Selamat Send questions/comments to Cindy.banyai@gmail.com AEA Coffebreak Webinar, August 9, 2012 www.refocusinstitute.com