CLEARCLEAR

Centers for Learning on Evaluation Centers for Learning on Evaluation and Results and Results

A Multilateral InitiativeA Multilateral Initiative

February, 2010

► 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

The Supply of Relevant Evaluation Capacity Development Services is Inadequate

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

Program Components

► Multi-regional (small)• 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)

► Total of approximately $28 million for five years (cash and in-kind)

► $5.2 M (2009-2010)

• $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

Program Funding

Implementation PlanThrough 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                      

Thank You