New DeGEval -Publications: Recommendations

Requirement Profiles for Evaluators

With the current recommendations on education and training, the DeGEval (Evaluation Society) is aiming to make a contribution to the professionalisation of evaluation activities and the quality assurance of evaluation. The recommendations are to be understood as fundamental requirements and competencies that are essential for the adequate performance of evaluations.

http://www.degeval.de/calimero/tools/proxy.php?id=18021

Recommendations for Clients of Evaluations. An Introductory Brochure for the Field of Public Administration

The objective of these recommendations is to present important aspects concerning the assignment of evaluations for typical measures such as programmes, projects, legal regulations and institutions.

http://www.degeval.de/index.php?class=Calimero_Webpage&id=17994

Conference European Evaluation Society

EES Conference in Lisbon, 1-3 October 2008

"Buiding for the future": Evaluation in governance, development and progress

The European Evaluation Society welcomes the interested public to attend the biennial conference in Lisbon. Please visit www.eesconference.org to get more details about the programme, submissions and registrations.

Policy and Programme Evaluation in Europe: Cultures and Prospects

Symposium gathered by the Société Francaise de l'Évaluation (SFE) in partnership with the Gesellschaft für Evaluation (DeGEVal)

Strasbourg, July 2-4th 2008

More information can be found under: http://www.sfe.asso.fr/fr/strasbourg2008.html

News from the Evaluation Society (DeGEval)

On the 4th of April 2008 the spring-time conference of the workgroup `Training in Evaluation´ of the Evaluation Society (DeGEval) will take place in Berlin. This years' topic covers "Didactics of Evaluation". The conference aims at developing a handout including recommendations for the design of course offers in the field of evaluation skills.

Conference Announcement: Evaluation- State of art in the German speaking countries

The German Evaluation Society (DeGEval) and the Swiss Evaluation Society (SEVAL) are announcing a joint conference in cooperation with the University for Applied Sciences North-West Switzerland, which will take place on the 15th and 16th of March at the University of Basel. The conference covers the state of art of Evaluation in the German speaking countries. According to the announcement, the contributions focus on methods and practises of Evaluation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in various fields of action: education, environment, development aid, health, social services, regional development, economy, labour market, science and technology. The aim of the conference is to enable an overview in the mentioned fields and enhance a cross-border and interdisciplinary exchange. Information about the conference and the registration can be found under: http://www.eval-dach.ch/.  

News from the German Evaluation Society (DeGEval)

Initiative for the enhancement of commissioner's competence

Not only evaluators, but also commissioners need a certain knowledge and experience concerning succesful evaluations. Commissioners are confronted with several tasks during the tendering procedure. They should clarify demands on the evaluation and provide important information for the evaluation tender (ToRs). Furthermore they should be able to select the best tender in matters of quality, suitability and finances, monitor the evaluation process in a contructive way and support the utilisation of evaluation results. In order to develop commissioner's competence, the German Evaluation Society (DeGEval) has set up a working group, where evaluation experts and experienced commissioners compile orienting materials. Hans-Peter Lorenzen, board member of the DeGEval is in charge of the coordination.