International Conferences on National Evaluation Capacity
Archives of the four international conferences held between 2009 and 2015, bringing together development professionals, policy evaluators, and government officials to advance monitoring and evaluation systems worldwide.
Conference Timeline
Four international conferences convened between 2009 and 2015, each building on the previous to strengthen national evaluation capacities for development.
4th International Conference
26–30 October 2015
Bangkok, Thailand
Co-hosted by the IEO and the Royal Thai Government. Featured joint keynote addresses on equitable and sustainable development, including a presentation by Vinod Thomas. The Bangkok Principles on National Evaluation Capacity for the SDG era emerged from this conference.
3rd International Conference
29 September – 2 October 2013
Continued the dialogue on evaluation capacity with plenary sessions and country presentations addressing M&E systems and evidence-based policy making.
2nd International Conference
30 March – 30 June 2011
Built on the foundation of the inaugural conference, expanding the community of practice around national evaluation capacity development.
1st International Conference
17–19 December 2009
The inaugural gathering that launched the international dialogue on national evaluation capacities, setting the stage for subsequent conferences.
Key Outcomes
- Bangkok Principles — guiding framework for National Evaluation Capacity in the SDG era.
- Baseline Study — insight on National Evaluation Capacities across 43 countries.
- Proceedings — published outcomes from the 4th International Conference.
- 2015 International Year of Evaluation — the conference aligned with this global designation.
The international conferences on national evaluation capacities have served as pivotal gatherings for advancing the global evaluation agenda, bringing together a diverse community of development professionals, policy evaluators, and government officials. These events fostered collective efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems across countries, reflecting a shared commitment to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development. Through plenary sessions, workshops, and collaborative dialogue, participants explored institutional frameworks, legal settings, and practical approaches to building evaluation capacity. The proceedings captured emerging insights on how national evaluation systems can support inclusive growth and the achievement of development goals, highlighting the importance of blending diverse practices and adapting to varied political and developmental contexts worldwide.
Resources
- Conference Documents & Proceedings — keynote addresses, country presentations, and outcomes papers.
- Video Gallery — recordings of plenary sessions and keynote addresses.
- Photo Gallery — visual records from all four conferences.
- News & Articles — concept notes, summaries, and updates.