Opening Remarks:
- Eskender Zeleke, AIIB
- Kehu Yang, Lanzhou University
Torch Passing Ceremony
Evaluation Torch represents the presence of the global evaluation community. At this event, the current holder of the torch, Lanzhou University–co-host of the Third Summer Evaluation Bootcamp–will hand the torch to representatives of the hosts of AEW.
Speaker: Asela Kalugampitiya, UNFPA
S1. Book Launching
This event launches two timely books on how the evidence ecosystem works and why it matters for better decision-making. Co-hosted by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Center for Evidence-based Social Science of Lanzhou University.
Improving Lives: Evidence to Policy. Wenjie Zhou, Renmin University and Xiuxia Li, Lanzhou University, will present highlights from the book.
Speakers:
- Howard White, Lanzhou University
- Wenjie Zhou, Renmin University
- Xiuxia Li, Lanzhou University
My Big Book of Blogs: Reflections from the Frontline of the Evidence Revolution. Howard White will present key insights from the blogs.
Speaker: Howard White, Lanzhou University
Moderator: Zhipeng Wei, Lanzhou University
