Why we need to rethink what we know about development (and M&E)

1. Putting Learning at the Heart of Development: Making room for systemic approachesStacey Young, PhDSenior Learning AdvisorPolicy, Planning & Learning Bureau

2. Why we need to rethink what we know about development (and M&E)

3. Why we need to rethink what we know about development (and M&E) • We’re doing development the wrong way • We’re measuring the wrong things • And we’re doing it at the wrong time We need better ways to understand how to create the right kind of change

4. USAID actions

5. USAID actions

6. Implications for Partners • You need to show us how • Resilience focus – opportunity • Policy programs – any clues there? • Don’t abandon rigor and accountability – redefine them

7. Resources USAID Evaluation Policy http://transition.usaid.gov/evaluation/USAIDEvaluationPolicy.pdf Program Cycle Learning Guide (draft) Practical models, methods, examples http://kdid.org/kdid-lab/library/usaid-program-cycle-learning-guide Learning Lab web site Resources/forums on collaborating, learning and adapting http://kdid.org/kdid-lab/library KM Impact Challenge M&E methods for learning in international development http://kdid.org/kmic