"Hi Katie. here is a link to something I wrote recently - a plea for a shift to a feminist approach on climate issues and why this is urgently required. I'm sharing because it has direct implications for evaluation, so maybe you'll find it…"
Monthly Corner
IDH Publication, 2026
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a social issue, it’s a systemic challenge that undermines agricultural value chains.
In rural and isolated areas, GBV threatens women’s safety, limits their economic participation, and weakens food security. When women cannot work safely, entire communities lose resilience, and businesses lose productivity. Climate resilience strategies that overlook gendered risks leave communities exposed and women vulnerable.
Ending GBV is essential for building equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient agri-food systems; and it’s not only a human rights imperative, but also central to climate adaptation and economic stability.
The good news? Solutions work. Programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF) demonstrate that addressing GBV can enhance productivity and strengthen workforce morale and brand reputation. Safe, inclusive workplaces aren’t just good ethics, they’re smart business.
Gurmeet Kaur Articles
Luc Barriere-Constantin Article
This article draws on the experience gained by The Constellation over the past 20 years. It is also a proposal for a new M&E and Learning framework to be adopted and adapted in future projects of all community-focused organisations.
Devaka K.C. Article
Sudeshna Sengupta Chapter in the book "Dialogues on Development edited by Prof Arash Faizli and Prof Amitabh Kundu."
Events
Vacancies
- We’re Hiring: National Evaluation Consultant – Bangladesh
UN Women is recruiting a National Evaluation Consultant (Bangladesh) to support the interim evaluation of the Joint Regional EmPower Programme (Phase II).
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to generating credible, gender-responsive evidence that informs decision-making and strengthens programme impact.
📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (home-based with travel to project locations)
📅 Apply by: 24 February 2026, 5:00 PM
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gar4ciRr
If you are passionate about feminist evaluation, gender equality, and rigorous evidence that drives change (or know someone who is) please apply or share within your networks.
- Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global
About the job
IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.
Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.
Role Overview
IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.
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Pamela del Canto commented on KALYANI MENON-SEN's blog post Randomista economics: A critique from Naila Kabeer"Thank you for sharing this article. I've always felt uncomfortable with Duflo's RCT development techniques because of the way people are objectified and the lack of structural change that it fails to realize. It is such a relief to see…"
Pamela del Canto liked KALYANI MENON-SEN's blog post Randomista economics: A critique from Naila KabeerJoan DeJaeghere commented on KALYANI MENON-SEN's blog post Randomista economics: A critique from Naila Kabeer"I appreciate this discussion of Kabeer's response to RCTs and her examples of qualitative research and on-the ground work.
In a study focused on youth livelihoods where a matching sample (PSM) was used to examine outcomes of programs as…"
"ISST had organised a presentation on RCTs and gender .
Randomized Control Trials through a Gender lens
Posted by Akanksha Babbar on August 5, 2013 a
On 19th July 2013, the Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST), hosted a…"
"Thanks for sharing this. I settled in with a coffee, in a comfy chair and indulged myself in reading this. What a joy.
I’m a lover of methodology, as a discipline. I love the ontological challenges and the creativity of sorting out…"
"Thanks Kalyani for posting.
Prof Kabeer produced a documentary and working paper for teaching purposes. It compares strengths/weaknesses of quantitative (RCT) and qualitative assessments of similar programs & also what we can learn from…"
Randomista economics: A critique from Naila Kabeer
Worth a read - Naila Kabeer's strong rebuttal of Esther Duflo's proposition that affirmative action for gender equality is distortionary and inefficient. Kabeer points to the "selective storytelling" that replicates familiar biases and constructs a narrative that is not borne out by experiences on the ground. …See More
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Randomista economics: A critique from Naila Kabeer
Posted on December 21, 2020 at 16:30 5 Comments 7 Likes
Worth a read - Naila Kabeer's strong rebuttal of Esther Duflo's proposition that affirmative action for gender equality is distortionary and inefficient. Kabeer points to the "selective storytelling" that replicates familiar biases and constructs a narrative that is not borne out by experiences on the ground. …
ContinueBringing a feminist lens to programme evaluation
Posted on May 22, 2014 at 12:36 2 Comments 7 Likes
I'm just back from the latest in a series of workshops conducted by ISST as part of their "Engendering Policy Through Evaluation" project.
Much of the conversation at the workshop was around the notion of "feminist evaluation" and how it should be defined. Is "feminist evaluation" a distinct field of practice with its own precepts, principles, methods and tools? Or is it simply the application of fundamental feminist principles and tools of analysis into the practice of…
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- At 12:02 on May 20, 2016,
Rituu B Nanda said…
A very happy birthday Kalyani!
- At 23:14 on May 20, 2015,
A very happy birthday Kalyani! Warm wishes.
- At 21:25 on May 21, 2014,
Dear Kalyani,
A warm welcome! Nice photo!
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