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Parallel Session 6: Leveraging Evaluation for Organizational Transformation: Insights from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and Other Key Development Partners

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Junior Ballroom

By drawing upon diverse perspective, real-world examples, and case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of integrating evaluation into organizational practices. Key aspects include: An enhanced understanding of the role of evaluation in driving organizational transformation; Practical insights on incorporating outcome-based evaluations into organizational strategies and capacity enhancement initiatives; Increase capacity for participants to implement evaluation frameworks within their organizations; and Identification of best practices and strategies for leveraging evaluation to enhance development priorities and effectiveness.

Lead Presenter:  
Chao Sun, Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office, NDB

Panelists:  
Sergio Firpo, Secretary, Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Planning and Budget, Government of Brazil 
Eskender Zeleke, Senior Evaluation Specialist, Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Simona Somma, Evaluation Manager and Coordinator of the Knowledge Management Unit, Independent Evaluation Department, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 
Xiaozhe Zhang, Regional Manager for Asia, South-South and Triangular Cooperation, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Moderator: 
Henrique Pissaia De Souza,  Principal Professional, Independent Evaluation Office, NDB

Speakers

Chao Sun

Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office

New Development Bank (NDB)

Eskender Zeleke

Senior Evaluation Specialist, Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Henrique Pissaia De Souza

Principal Professional, Independent Evaluation Office

New Development Bank (NDB)

Sergio Firpo

Secretary, Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Planning and Budget

Government of Brazil

Simona Somma

Evaluation Manager and EKM Unit Coordinator, Independent Evaluation Department (IEvD)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Xiaozhe Zhang

Regional Manager for Asia, South-South and Triangular Cooperation

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) 

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