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EVALAC

An intensive week of training in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) designed to strengthen the technical capacities of public officials in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a practical, contextualized approach focused on the use of evidence in decision-making.

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Watch this video to learn more about EVALAC 2026. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills alongside experts, participate in networking activities, and learn about the experiences of other M&E professionals in the region.

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EVALAC26 offers two learning paths—EVALAC I and EVALAC II—designed for national and subnational government officials with different levels of experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Participants are assigned to the learning path that best matches their background, taking into account their previous participation in EVALAC, prior M&E training, and professional experience.

EVALAC I

  • Introduction to M&E and Theory of Change
  • Design of M&E indicators
  • Quantitative Methods for M&E
  • Qualitative Methods for M&E
  • Outcome Evaluation

EVALAC II

  • Evaluation Design
  • Mixed-Methods Evaluation
  • Communication and Results in M&E
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At EVALAC, we work with a very clear conviction: the value of this week is not measured by the hours of training delivered, but by the impact that learning creates when participants return to their institutions. That is the purpose that inspires the work of our entire team.

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Marialisa Motta

Director, OVE

Marialisa Motta

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Alejandro Ahumada

Alejandro Ahumada

Communications Associate – Graphic Design, OVE/IDB

Alexandra Alegría

Alexandra Alegría

Consultant, OVE/IDB

Fernando Barbosa

Fernando Barbosa

Economics Sr. Associate – Evaluation, OVE/IDB

Gabriela Cantú

Gabriela Cantú

Consultant, OVE/IDB

Caio Castro

Caio Castro

Researcher, Center for Learning on Evaluation and Results for Lusophone Africa and Brazil (CLEAR-LAB)

Michael Craft

Michael Craft

Regional Evaluation Adviser, Latin America and Caribbean, UNICEF

Cristian Crespo

Cristian Crespo

Executive Director, Center for Learning in Evaluation and Results for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLEAR-LAC)

Sarah Cruz

Sarah Cruz

Evaluation Specialist, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Vianney Fernández

Vianney Fernández

Senior Government Partnerships Manager, J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean

Thania de la Garza

Thania de la Garza

M&E expert, Independent Consultant

Mariana Gamarra

Mariana Gamarra

Research Fellow, OVE/IDB

Jorge González

Jorge González

Research Fellow, OVE/IDB

Michel Gonzalez

Michel Gonzalez

Consultant, Event Coordination, External Affairs and Communications, IDB

Carol Imura

Carol Imura

Government Partnerships Lead and Researcher, Center for Learning on Evaluation and Results (CLEAR LAB)

Megan Kennedy-Chouane

Megan Kennedy-Chouane

Head of the Evaluation, OECD Development Co-operation Directorate

Silvana Leiva

Silvana Leiva

Evidence Use Professional, Center for Learning in Evaluation and Results in Latin America and the Caribbean (CLEAR-LAC)

Malaïka López Nuñez

Malaïka López Nuñez

Development Professional, Center for Learning on Evaluation and Results for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLEAR-LAC)

Karina Retama

Karina Retama

Project Officer, OVE/IDB

Claudia Rivers

Claudia Rivers

Consultant, Event Coordination, External Affairs and Communications, IDB

Carolina Romero

Carolina Romero

M&E consultant, OVE/IDB

Nicole Rubio

Nicole Rubio

Consultant, OVE/IDB

Nataly Salas

Nataly Salas

LAC Regional Coordinator, EvalConnect / DEval

Emil Salim

Emil Salim

Evaluation Capacity Development Team Leader, OVE/IDB

Michel Szklo

Michel Szklo

Researcher, Center for Learning in Evaluation and Results (CLEAR LAB)

Jos Vaessen

Jos Vaessen

Chief Evaluation Officer and Senior Adviser, World Bank Independent Evaluation Group (IEG)

Catalina Zagal

Catalina Zagal

Evidence Use Professional, Center for Learning in Evaluation and Results for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLEAR-LAC)


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Officials from Latin American and Caribbean countries who work in technical areas and have monitoring and evaluation responsibilities. OVE and the organizations that support EVALAC invite and select the participants.

The course has no registration fee. Participants receive partial or full funding to cover travel expenses, according to the criteria established by their supporting organization.

The courses combine theory and practice, and are based on case studies and real experiences from the region. The sessions promote collaborative learning, critical analysis, and application in institutional contexts.

EVALAC I is taught in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Each participant is assigned to a group according to their language. All logistical and pedagogical material will be available in the language in which the course is taught.

Yes. Individuals who attend 100% of the sessions and complete the required activities will receive a certificate of participation issued by the organizers.

No. Each participant will be assigned to a training path according to their professional profile and experience, to ensure a coherent learning process.

It depends on the organization covering your travel expenses. If the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE) is funding your airfare, the IDB's travel agency will arrange the purchase of your airline tickets based on the information provided in your EVALAC registration form.

Before the tickets are issued, you will receive the available flight options for your review and confirmation. All tickets will be booked in economy class without exception and according to the travel dates indicated in your registration form. If you request travel dates that differ from the official EVALAC schedule and this results in additional costs, you will be responsible for covering the difference.

Yes. The per diem you will receive from the organization supporting your participation will include the estimated value for the transfer between the airport and the hotel, and vice versa.

· For participants staying at the EVALAC hotel, accommodation includes daily breakfast.
· From Monday through Friday, EVALAC will provide lunch and coffee breaks during the training sessions.
· Food and beverages will be provided during the networking events on Monday and Friday evenings.
· If a participant is eligible to receive per diem, it is intended to cover the cost of all other meals not provided by EVALAC.

The per diem arrangements depend on the organization covering your travel expenses. If OVE is sponsoring your participation and you are eligible to receive per diem, you will receive an allowance intended to cover meals not included in the official EVALAC agenda, as well as transportation between the airport and the hotel. Detailed instructions on how and when the per diem will be provided will be shared with you in the weeks leading up to the event.

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