Panel Discussions

Abstract The focus of the paper on Evaluations in the time of crises. It will address the challenges in evaluations and methods needed in times of crisis; how do we adapt ourselves to have credible evaluations in times of crises? Evaluations undertaken during crisis, including the current COVID-19 Pandemic and economic crises require standard processes and approaches to be reconsidered to address new challenges and constraints. These evaluations may require real-time information and assessment, evaluation of on-going programming to identify areas to adjust or ways to respond and adapt. The current pandemic has introduced new constraints and restrictions on…

Abstract Evaluation stares at new challenges in the rapidly changing milieu. It is all the more relevant now to keep the larger questions of ‘equity’ and ‘transformation’ in focus while we deal with evaluation in the challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the challenges facing evaluations in the ‘new normal’ times. Whilst innovations and partnerships in evaluations are critical to address the complex socio-economic issues, the restrictions and the emergence of virtual mode imposed by the pandemic have challenged the entire process of evaluations in a different milieu. In one of the most populous regions…