EvalVoices

EvalVoices is a space for evaluators, by evaluators—a platform driven by voices from the field to advance how we talk about and practise evaluation. Anchored in the EU’s commitment to an “evaluate first” culture, as highlighted in the EU Evaluation Policy and the Better Regulation Guidelines, the EvalVoices initiative serves as an inclusive platform to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and insights amongst evaluation professionals and thought leaders. It explores what works, and what doesn’t under which circumstances – while sharing cutting-edge tools, methods and approaches that shape relevant, context sensitive, inclusive, and successful evaluation practices.

Launched by the European Commission, DG INTPA, DG ENEST, DG MENA, and FPI, EvalVoices builds on successful initiatives like EvalCrisis (2020) and Evaluation in Hard-to-Reach-Areas (2019). It serves both EC staff—including evaluation managers and M&E focal points—and the broader evaluation community. EvalVoices showcase first-hand learning and practical insights, and supports transparency, accountability, and collective learning in international cooperation and partnerships.

Join the Conversation:

Be part of EvalVoices’ events by clicking on the titles of the sessions below to register for different sessions. Each session includes a dedicated space for dialogue—giving you the opportunity to ask questions, challenge perspectives, and co-create knowledge that matters.

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Topic: Evaluation Science

Speaker: Michael Quinn Patton

Date and Time: 15 July 2025 | 14:00 CET

About the Topic: Evaluation Science addresses the evolving body of knowledge that underpins effective and credible evaluation practice. In this session, Michael Quinn Patton will explore the foundations of evaluation as a scientific discipline—what constitutes quality evidence, how methodological choices influence use, and why evaluation must adapt to complexity, uncertainty, and systems change.

Participants will delve into how evaluation science informs the credibility, utility, and influence of evaluations in real-world settings. The session will cover key themes such as principles-based evaluation, adaptive methods, and the nexus between evidence and decision-making. Drawing on decades of global experience, Patton will offer thought-provoking reflections and forward-looking insights, making this an unmissable session for anyone working to advance evaluation culture and practice.

To learn more about the event and read more about the speaker, please click here: Session 1: Evaluation Science with Michael Quinn Patton

To register for the event, please click on the button below.

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Topic: Process Tracing

Speaker: Derek Beach

Date and Time: 30 September 2025 | 14:00 CET

About the Topic: Process tracing is a qualitative research method used to identify and test causal mechanisms in complex contexts. It enables evaluators to go beyond “what works” by systematically examining how and why interventions produce outcomes. In this session, Derek Beach will demonstrate how process tracing can be applied in evaluations to strengthen the credibility of findings and enhance understanding of causal pathways. Participants will gain practical insights into designing and conducting evaluations that are both methodologically sound and contextually grounded.

To learn more about the event and read more about the speaker, please click here: Session 2: Process Tracing with Derek Beach

To register for the event, please click on the button below.

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