Comments - A taste of SALT (strength based approach) and M&E - Gender and Evaluation2024-03-29T04:48:56Zhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6606644%3ABlogPost%3A3914&xn_auth=noVery Interesting! Would check…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2013-03-19:6606644:Comment:42412013-03-19T05:47:35.547ZSanghamitra Dharhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/SanghamitraDhar
<p>Very Interesting! Would check out this SALT thg further :)</p>
<p>Very Interesting! Would check out this SALT thg further :)</p> Here is an experience from Ma…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2013-03-18:6606644:Comment:40292013-03-18T04:18:39.600ZRituu B Nandahttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/1uniqcg103ltu
<p><strong>Here is an experience from Malcolm Odell on how he has used strength-based approach in M&E<br></br></strong></p>
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<p>Indeed, as indicated in the PPT, AI Evaluation is particularly powerful in conflict settings where there is all too much bad news to go around... </p>
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<p>This has been clearly evident in the AI Evaluation approach I used recently in Afghanistan in reviewing a problematic land reform initiative for urban resettlement areas in a troubled setting... The…</p>
<p><strong>Here is an experience from Malcolm Odell on how he has used strength-based approach in M&E<br/></strong></p>
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<p>Indeed, as indicated in the PPT, AI Evaluation is particularly powerful in conflict settings where there is all too much bad news to go around... </p>
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<p>This has been clearly evident in the AI Evaluation approach I used recently in Afghanistan in reviewing a problematic land reform initiative for urban resettlement areas in a troubled setting... The approach enabled us to find the best of what was being done and then present major, positive conclusions and recommendations on how a major transformation of the program would yield greatly improved results... No one offended.. but it really did seem to get the donor thinking about alternatives that would yield better results in an area where they are greatly needed. We're still awaiting comments from the donor on our report... so stay tuned...!</p>
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<p>AI and our short, sweet, empowering APA adaptation, similarly has been extremely successful in other conflict settings including Sierra Leone and Southern Sudan... and, of course, as our Nepali colleagues know well, across Nepal during the height of the Maoist rebellion... with a clearly appreciative outcome to the people's movement to bring an end to the war, bring Maoists to the table to run for election, and the bloodless removal of the king and restoration of democracy... The job's not done yet, but this peaceful revolution continues -- with hardly any notice from the outside world... (Except, of course, by those looking for problems in the constitutional process that creeps ever so slowly forward..!!)</p>
<p> What more good news is there to share about AI Evaluation?</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Mac</p>
<p> <i>Malcolm J. Odell, Jr., MS, PhD</i></p>
<p>Training, Evaluation, Agriculture, and Sustainable Community Empowerment Specialist</p>
<p>Washington, DC</p> Hi Ranjani,
I have used it st…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2013-03-16:6606644:Comment:41202013-03-16T05:10:32.941ZRituu B Nandahttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/1uniqcg103ltu
<p>Hi Ranjani,</p>
<p>I have used it strength-based approach in Evaluation for instance in drafting evaluation questions, collecting data etc. What I found that people are more likely to share openly if the questions asked are appreciative for instance what works here and what we could have done better. Also in engaging primary stakeholders and forging ownership an appreciative approach can work very well- for eg what is your dream, where do you see your selves in terms of this project say till…</p>
<p>Hi Ranjani,</p>
<p>I have used it strength-based approach in Evaluation for instance in drafting evaluation questions, collecting data etc. What I found that people are more likely to share openly if the questions asked are appreciative for instance what works here and what we could have done better. Also in engaging primary stakeholders and forging ownership an appreciative approach can work very well- for eg what is your dream, where do you see your selves in terms of this project say till project end. When people compile a common vision they are more likely to own it. Also in utilization of evaluation findings and building evaluation capacity , strength based approach is a good way to go.</p>
<p>I also refer you to Mr Ojha's pioneer work in AI and evaluation. Read here at <a href="http://gendereval.ning.com/profiles/blogs/appreciative-inquiry-approach-to-evaluation-1">http://gendereval.ning.com/profiles/blogs/appreciative-inquiry-approach-to-evaluation-1</a></p> I am so glad to see that stre…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2013-03-16:6606644:Comment:42292013-03-16T01:56:59.667ZGana Pati Ojhahttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/GanaPatiOjha
<p>I am so glad to see that strength-based approaches are gaining momentum. Even the government institutions are trying to e-valuate their achievements through appreciative eyes. Congratulations Rituu !!!</p>
<p>I am so glad to see that strength-based approaches are gaining momentum. Even the government institutions are trying to e-valuate their achievements through appreciative eyes. Congratulations Rituu !!!</p> Rituu, very interesting. I wo…tag:gendereval.ning.com,2013-03-15:6606644:Comment:40192013-03-15T10:35:01.530ZRanjani K.Murthyhttps://gendereval.ning.com/profile/RanjaniKMurthy
<p>Rituu, very interesting. I would be grateful if you could share how the strength based approach can be used in evaluations, in particular from a gender and equity lens. Thanks Ranjani </p>
<p>Rituu, very interesting. I would be grateful if you could share how the strength based approach can be used in evaluations, in particular from a gender and equity lens. Thanks Ranjani </p>