1. Programming and Engaging Stakeholders in the PDE
Niels Dabelstein
Joint Evaluation Workshop
Paris 6 – 7 February 2012

2. Engaging Stakeholders
Identify evaluation partners
Agree on scope
Agree on management structure
Establish common ground rules
Agree on timelines, respect deadlines
Allow time for reflection

3. PD Evaluation Milestones
2006 March Options Paper by DAC EvalNet
Mar- Dec Consultations with partner countries in Africa, Asia and L.A.
Dec Phase 1 Approach Paper/Framework (Cph. Workshop)
2007 March 1st Reference Group meeting, Paris – Evaluation Framework agreed
June 2nd Ref. Group meeting, Copenhagen – Launch of Phase 1
2008 Feb 3rd. Ref. Group Meeting, South Africa – Emerging Findings
March 4th Ref. Group Meeting, Paris - draft Synthesis report
June Phase 1 Synthesis Report
Sept. 3rd HLF in Accra, Ghana – Completion Phase 1
2009 Feb 1st Ref. Group meeting, Auckland – Phase 2 Approach Approved
Dec 2nd Ref. Group Meeting, Paris – Launch of Phase 2
2010 Dec 3rd Ref. Group Meeting, Indonesia – Emerging Findings
2011 April 4th Ref. Group Meeting, Copenhagen – Phase 2 Draft Synthesis Report
June Phase 2 Synthesis Report
Nov. 4th HLF in Busan, Korea – Completion Phase 2

4. Conclusions Take your time
Seek consensus – without compromising integrity
Consult all stakeholders – continuous dialogue
Be open – build mutual respect and trust