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

Putting Learning at the Heart of Development: Making room for systemic approaches

Stacey Young, PhDSenior Learning AdvisorPolicy, Planning & Learning Bureau

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

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

USAID actions

USAID actions

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• You need to show us how

• Resilience focus – opportunity

• Policy programs – any clues there?

• Don’t abandon rigor and accountability – redefine them

Implications for Partners

Resources

USAID Evaluation Policyhttp://transition.usaid.gov/evaluation/USAIDEvaluationPolicy.pdf

Program Cycle Learning Guide (draft)Practical models, methods, exampleshttp://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 ChallengeM&E methods for learning in international developmenthttp://kdid.org/kmic