Monitoring and evaluation in education

Giordano Golinelli is a project designer, educational/pedagogical counselor, senior trainer, communicator and evaluator with 20 years’ experience in active global citizenship education. He graduated in philosophy and holds a II level master degree in communication and environmental management. From 2002 to 2007 he worked as NGO staff in the so called “Development Education” unit, dealing with the design, management and implementation of projects co-financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and many public and private Italian donors. Since 2007 he has been working as project designer, educational/pedagogical counselor, senior trainer (also for teachers of multicultural classrooms) communicator and evaluator in projects on global citizenship education, sustainable development, migration, inclusive education and interculture, social communication and co-development implemented by several Italian NGOs, CSOs, universities and public authorities. He has had professional experience in Nicaragua and Senegal. In 2014 he was selected in the Start Up for Social Entrepreneurship promoted by the Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Since January 2015 he is CEO of Step4 Ltd, a social enterprise that provides products and services for consulting, training and support in the design, formulation, management and evaluation of education, training, capacity building and communication projects.

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I work on financing for education in DG INTPA, Unit G3. My previous experience includes work on educaiton, as well as economic and digital policy files at the European Parliament, internaitonal trade, financial and budgetary policy at the UK Mission to the EU, and on entrepreneurship education, support for businesses and policies for sustainability at DG GROW.

Created in 2016, CCIF Cyprus supports education and research for social inclusion of all citizens, including youth with fewer opportunities, disabilities and immigrants. Our purpose is to provide an enabling space to people from inauspicious environments and equip them with necessary digital skills to access today’s labour market, while increasing their chances at an equal treatment. At CCIF Cyprus, we try to fuel the dialogue between local communities to address the different fears many have, as we deem it a necessary step to build an inclusive and peaceful society. We have made it our goal to help communities understand that despite the difference in the manifested speech one might hold, the underlying values and feelings are not only equally valid, but also very often the same, in an attempt to connect groups with – and help them relate to – each other.

We are heavily involved in the integration process of immigrants in Pafos, offering them several times a week Greek, English, computer literacy classes, as well as drama classes and sport, so that they can develop their skills and capacity of expression. CCIF Cyprus helped immigrants and refugees learn languages to be better positioned not only to find work, but also to better communicate with their Cypriot counterparts for which sometimes different or foreign can seem rather threatening.

I am a Sustainable Development Practitioner with a diverse expanse of interests and subsequent expertise, which are founded on a keen understanding and appreciation for the significance attributed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kasun Ramanayake is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) professional with over six years
of extensive experience in Sri Lanka. He is recognized for his expertise in designing and implementing MEAL
frameworks, capacity building, and policy evaluation across diverse national and international projects. As a coleader
of EvalYouth Sri Lanka, Kasun plays a pivotal role in promoting youth engagement in evaluation, aligned with
global initiatives such as #EvalYouth and #Eval4Action. A life member of the Asia Pacific Evaluation Association
(APEA) and the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEA), Kasun has consistently contributed to advancing evaluation
practices. Since 2019, he has excelled as an independent evaluator and capacity development consultant, supporting
various organizations in achieving their development goals. His dedication to empowering youth in evaluation
underscores his commitment to driving sustainable change through evidence-based decision-making.

I have been working in the field of international relations for over 20 years either in conflict resolution or development cooperation, most of the time abroad, including the Middle-East and Africa. Strengthening the capacities of organisations and people so that they can determine their own future has always been my passion. 

I'm a strong believer in team work and achieving goals together, while at the same time taking full responsibility for my own actions. I'm solution focussed and result driven without forgetting that you have to take into account the people you work for/ with, the context and your work environment.