In this episode, we talk with Chief Evaluator and Deputy Director for Evaluation Geeta Batra at the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on how the GEF IEO is using innovative evaluation methods for transformational change in its evaluations. The podcast also draws on findings from her latest book with GEF IEO Director Juha Uitto “Transformational change for people and the planet.” Featuring podcast team members Marco Lorenzoni and Tom Ling.

In this episode, we talk with Fabio Pittaluga about the World Bank’s Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI) Launchpad. Learn about what the GEI Launchpad does as a “pre-incubation program” for companies working on country M&E systems, how it helps participants overcome challenges, and how it aims to ensure its own sustainability. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Gandhi and Alena Lappo.

In this episode, we talk with members of the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) on how to evaluate Private Capital Mobilization (PCM). Our guests include:

• José Carbajo Martinez, until recently the Director for the Financial, Private Sector & Sustainable Development Department, Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank

• Raghavan Narayanan, Senior Evaluation Officer, Independent Evaluation Group, World Bank

In focusing on The World Bank Group’s Approach to the Mobilization of Private Capital for Development report, we discuss what was innovative about this evaluation, what were the challenges, and what has been its results. While published in 2020, the report’s findings have become more important than ever based on the outcomes of COP26. It addition to reading the report, you can also find IEG blogs about it here and here. Featuring podcast team members Tom Ling and Valentine Gandhi.

In this episode, we talk with Nora Lindstrom on the Principles of Digital Development and ICT4D trends. As Chair of the Digital Principles Advisory Council (DPAC) and the Senior Director for ICT4D at CRS, Nora shares her views on the Principles’ relevance in doing development in a digital world, how they address the issues of gender and race, and the role of DPAC. Featuring podcast team members Valentine Ghandi and Alena Lappo, and edited by yEES! volunteer Cristina Cribillers. Click here to listen to the podcast.