“Proof of Concept”— Learning from Nine Examples of Peacebuilding Evaluation

Authors: Andrew Blum & Melanie Kawano-Chiu

Publisher: Alliance for Peacebuilding

Publication date: Spring 2012

Abstract: This report summarizes major themes and key findings of the first Evidence Summit, presents the nine evaluation presentations in the form of case studies, and provides guidance for practitioners on holding additional Evidence Summits.

Contents:

1            Introduction 6

2            Synthesis of Key Issues Discussed 8

3            Concluding Thoughts 11

4            Case Studies 12

5            The Evidence Summit – A Model for Learning and Dialogue 43

6            Appendices 46

About the Authors:

Andrew Blum is the Director of Learning and Evaluation at the United States Institute of Peace

Melanie Kawano-Chiu is Program Director at the Alliance for Peacebuilding