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Borrowing a Wheel: Applying DM&E Strategies to Emerging Programming Approaches to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism

Authors: Lillie Ris & Anita Ernstorfer

Publisher: CDA Collaborative Learning

Publication date: March 2017

Abstract: This paper reflects on why the field has struggled to effectively design, monitor and evaluate programmatic efforts and offers insights on how methodologies developed for and lessons learned by the fields of peacebuilding and development can be applied to address current challenges. This paper aims to contribute to improving the relevance and effectiveness of P/CVE approaches, including through the critical consideration of both the policy context in which P/CVE exists and the types of efforts being undertaken under this heading.

Contents:

Executive Summary

1            About this Paper 8

2            Defining Terminology, Scope of Practice, and Critiques of the ‘P/CVE’ fields 9

3            Program Design 12

4            M&E Framework Development 19

5            Data Collection 25

6            Areas for Further Research and Engagement 28

About the Authors:

Lillie Ris is an Independent Program Design and Evaluation Consultant

Anita Ernstorfer is the Director of Advisory Services, CDA Collaborative Learning Projects