“Why does everyone seem unhappy about how the evaluation system works? And if we are all unhappy, why can’t we do something about it?” This question came from a conversation… Click to show full abstract
“Why does everyone seem unhappy about how the evaluation system works? And if we are all unhappy, why can’t we do something about it?” This question came from a conversation with impact measurement and evaluation specialist David Pritchard,1 a fellow speaker at the ANZEA conference 2016. David’s question got me thinking, and this article explores the dynamics within the ecosystem for supporting our communities, the role of evaluation, and how we might improve things. I am not an evaluation expert, and the following is a funder’s perspective based on my observations as a chief executive, trustee,
               
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