1. CLEAR Centers for Learning on Evaluation and Results
A Multilateral Initiative
February, 2010

2. The Supply of Relevant Evaluation Capacity Development Services is Inadequate
Current supply mostly limited to:
Formal training
Short-term programs
Expensive international programs
Some M&E and RBM network initiatives in regions, but need for more in-country and regional support
Demand for:
In-service and applied programs tailored to specific needs
Cost-effective options for diverse audiences
parliaments, public sector agencies, civil society, program managers
Range of training and knowledge-sharing modalities
Training of trainers

3. Overview of CLEAR
One center (or a consortium of centers) each in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia selected on a competitive basis
One center already established in East Asia (AFDC)
Possible expansion within regions in later years
The centers will be housed within existing institutions, selected on a competitive basis.
AFDC (Asia-pacific Finance and Development Center): CLEAR Center in Asia
Building on cooperation among several partners (Chinese Ministry of Finance, ADB, and IEG) for three years (2007 thru 2009)
Shanghai International Program for Development Evaluation Training (SHIPDET) Chinese and International Versions
Trained over 300 participants, Chinese and East Asian
Demand-based capacity building :
Two training workshops for the Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission
Province-based training for finance bureau officials
Supporting a number of agencies
Ministry of Education
The State Council Leading Group of Poverty Alleviation and Development,
National Center for Science and Technology Evaluation, Etc.
Going forward…
Enhance institutional capacity building in China and other Asian developing economies
Build development evaluation systems that are adaptable to local situations in Asian developing countries
Establish an effective network of development evaluation practitioners
Promote knowledge and experience sharing in development evaluation
Promote south-north and south-south learning in development evaluation

4. Program Components Multi-regional (small) Regional (big)
Learning events for selected centers, based on needs
Peer-to-peer learning among centers
Technical assistance on centers’ work program
Regional (big)
Centers develop own work-program, responding to the regional demand and needs
Training
Knowledge Services (e.g., research, support to networks)
Advisory Services (e.g., engagement in evaluations, technical assistance for government agencies and international organizations)
Multi-regional activities organized by centers themselves (e.g., exchange of experiences on SHIPDET)
Coordination with other initiatives (e.g., 3IE, statistical capacity building)
*Multi-regional. Implemented by the Secretariat. Includes:
Global events
Will enable the centers, governments and other stakeholders to exchange for knowledge and learning across regions about their different approaches to developing and providing M&E services.
*Regional. Implemented by the centers. Includes:
Training: development and delivery of courses on different M&E and RBB topics, customized for different audiences, offered in various modalities of learning (including e-learning), and tailored to be offered individually or mainstreamed into degrees, diplomas, certificates or “training of trainers” programs
Knowledge Services: evaluation research, organization of regional conferences, creation of websites for M&E networks; and engagement with communities of practice
Advisory Services: engagement in evaluations and provision of customized advisory services for government agencies and international organizations
They will provide services in results measurement and evaluation capacity building, through different modalities and with customization for a variety of stakeholders and audiences, including government decision-makers and civil society.

5. Program Funding
Total of approximately $28 million for five years (cash and in-kind)
$5.2 M ( )
$1.75 M cash from donors in Trust Fund (SIDA, DfID, AfDB, ADB)
$2 M expected/pledged (DfiD, IDB, IFAD)
$1 M from Bank units (IEG and regional units)
In-kind contributions from institutions/host governments/donors (once centers are selected)
Income from M&E services (generated by centers in later years) (once centers are selected)
Take in-depth stock after five years to assess continuation and enhance self-sustainability

6. Implementation Plan Through December 2010
Stages
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Centers' selection and preparation
Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Invitation to shortlisted centers to provide full proposals
Selection of centers
Preparation of common curriculum materials
Roll out of centers’ programs and global component
Establishment of larger Board and Regional Advisory Committees
Centers start operations
Technical assistance to strengthen centers
First global learning event
Establishment of monitoring, evaluation and supervision system
The competitive selection process is a two-phased approach:
1) Call for Expressions of Interest (Feb 22-Mar 16): Public advertisement inviting institutions to a prequalification process. Qualifying institutions will be shortlisted (Mar 30) and invited to provide full proposals.
Criteria will include:
Governance (Legally established, standards for financial reporting, procurement, etc.)
Capacity - Technical and Organizational (M&E, PM, RBB, training, ‘training of trainers’, technical assistance)
Regional Capacity (Location, main language and accessibility, Facilities and capacities, partnerships, regional experience, connection to regional stakeholders
Financial Stability
2) Invitation to provide full proposals (Apr 1-June 30). Institutions will provide technical proposals and business plans, including information on:
Links with demand
Public Sector Support (political and monetary)
Proposed work program: A five-year plan of activities , with specific rationale for the activities.
Financial Planning (Annual budget and business plan. Detailed for the first two years; projected for the next three)
Marketing strategy both nationally and regionally
Staffing and Program Management
Common curriculum materials will include:
Course on Management and Organizational Skills (for the centers)
Course on Impact evaluation (training of trainers, with regional examples)
Course on Performance Budgeting (training of trainers, with examples)
Course on Rapid Evaluations (training of trainers, with practical examples from different countries)
Technical Assistance to strengthen centers:
The centers will receive support from the secretariat and experts to enable them to start providing services
- First global learning event:
Will include capacity building activities for the centers, peer learning and networking.

7. Thank You