Eval4Action is calling on organizations to self-report their progress in meaningfully engaging young people in evaluation following the Youth in Evaluation standards. Follow the guidelines below to complete your self-assessment for 2025 and contribute to the global effort to advance youth in evaluation. The submission deadline for 2024 self-assessments is 31 January 2025.
The 2025 Youth in Evaluation champions will be determined based on exceeding or meeting the requirements of the Youth in Evaluation standards. The champions will be announced at the 2025 Youth in Evaluation Champions Award Ceremony on 29-30 May 2025, at the Summit for the Future of Evaluation 2025 in Thimpu, Bhutan. The Summit for the Future of Evaluation 2025 is a featured event at the Evaluation Conclave 2025.
Learn more about the 2024 Youth in Evaluation champions that were announced at the global inauguration of Youth in Evaluation week 2024.
Guidelines for organizations completing the first self-assessment (2025)
If your organization completed a self-assessment in 2024, go to the next section
Step 1: Find the most relevant standards for your organization. Standards are available here for academia, governments, the private sector, international organizations, Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs)/EvalYouth chapters and youth organizations. Each standard is accompanied by a self-assessment tool.
Step 2: Share and discuss the standards with the leadership/management of your organization for buy-in and endorsement.
Step 3: Raise awareness among colleagues in your organization on the Youth in Evaluation standards. If your organization needs assistance in identifying external resource persons for an awareness-raising event, reach out to the Eval4Action campaign.
Step 4: Initiate a dialogue within the organization on current practices in engaging youth in evaluation. A 2 hours pre-arranged meeting with representatives from each unit or section in the organization would be helpful.
Step 5: Assign a team to undertake the self-assessment and make recommendations to improve organizational practices to advance the meaningful engagement of youth in evaluation.
Step 6: Conduct your self-assessment using the provided tool. Customized self-assessment forms are available with a downloadable link next to each standard on the website. Choose the relevant assessment form for your organization.
Step 7: Share the self-assessment report including good practices with contact@eval4action.org by 31 January 2025. The report can include the finalized assessment form (Excel/Google sheet) together with a slide deck that highlights good practices and progress on various dimensions. Sharing this information with the Eval4Action campaign will facilitate cross-fertilization of knowledge among other organizations.
Guidelines for organizations completing their second self-assessment (2025)
These guidelines are for organizations that completed the Youth in Evaluation Standards self-assessment in 2024 and are now submitting their second self-assessment report in 2025.
Step 1: Begin by reviewing your 2024 self-assessment report and identify any updates or changes in your reporting.
Step 2: Familiarize yourself with the updated 2025 self-assessment form, as there might be minor changes to the criteria based on the feedback received from the first round of self-assessments. Remember to use the 2025 form for this round of self-reporting.
Step 3: While reporting in 2025, focus on reporting on 2024 activities and initiatives related to youth engagement in evaluation. Remember to take into account the ongoing nature of activities and the long-term validity of certain policies, projects and resources.
E.g. If you reported on a policy or guidance related to youth engagement in evaluation in your previous assessment, and it remains valid for 2024, simply confirm its continued validity and score accordingly.
Step 4: In 2025 self-reporting, highlight any new initiatives, successful outcomes, or significant progress made since your 2024 assessment. Use the comment section in the form to provide more details and context about your successes and challenges.
Step 5: Submit your completed 2025 self-assessment report to contact@eval4action.org by January 31, 2025. By sharing your experiences and progress, you continue contributing to the global effort to strengthen and promote youth engagement in evaluation.