Evaluation advice

• ODE updated the Committee on the status of evaluations considered by the IEC out of session since the last meeting, and noted those recently published.
• The Committee noted ODE's update on performance and quality analysis work.
• The Committee provided advice on the:
  • draft concept note for the evaluation of Australia's Pacific infrastructure assistance
  • draft report for the evaluation of Australia's economic partnerships in Asia.
• The Committee noted the strong result for the 2017 Annual Aid Evaluation Plan.
• ODE updated the Committee on the 2018 Annual Aid Evaluation Plan and 2018 ODE Work Plan.
• The Committee noted the status of current evaluations/work:
  • Teacher development evaluation
  • Quality review of program evaluations 2017
  • Climate change evaluation
  • Investment level monitoring evaluation
  • Ending violence against women and girls evaluation
  • Disability inclusion evaluation
  • Papua New Guinea Transport Sector Support Program evaluation
  • Pacific health programs evaluation.
• The Committee provided advice on ODE's policy, outreach and advisory support.

Next Meeting

• The Committee agreed that the next meeting of the IEC will be held on Wednesday 22 August.

Jim Adams
IEC Chair