Following our inaugural session with Michael Quinn Patton on Evaluation Science, our second webinar took a deep dive into Process Tracing (PT), an increasingly recognised method for uncovering how and why interventions work. Led by Professor Derek Beach, a leading scholar from Aarhus University and co-author of Process-Tracing Methods: Foundations and Guidelines, the session brought together 134 people from across the world for an engaging exploration of one of the most insightful tools in qualitative evaluation.

In this episode, our team interviews Giorgia Linardi, Project Lead Coordinator of TACKLE, and digital campaigner Hajar Drissi. TACKLE is an EU-funded initiative under the Directorate-General for International Partnerships' DEAR Programme, and it promotes youth activism against discrimination and structural racism across Europe and the Euro-Mediterranean region. Both Giorgia and Hajar share their experiences about the project, from two different but very insightful perspectives.

In this podcast episode, Evaluations Expert Rob van den Berg reflects on his 35-year career and tells our audience about the importance of using evaluation evidence to tackle today's sustainability challenges. Rob encourages international cooperation professionals to listen to the real needs of communities so that local initiatives driving real, impactful change can be supported.

EvalVoices is a European Commission initiative connecting global thought leaders to explore what works in evaluation – and why. This inaugural session features Michael Quinn Patton introducing the concept of Evaluation Science. In a world of constant change, unpredictability, and complexity, he invites us to rethink how evaluations could be credible, useful, and adaptive. Through real-world insights and forward-looking reflections, Michael challenges conventional thinking and inspires fresh approaches to evidence, methodology, and impact.

On this International Youth Day, let’s take a look at some of the activities worldwide that help bring youth closer to reaching their full potential! For more information, visit capacity4dev.europa.eu! Special thanks to: Global Youth Mobilization, World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations (World YMCA), World Alliance of Young Women’s Christian Associations (World YWCA), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (The Award), Abundant Village, Youth Development for Innovation Foundation, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), Youth Democracy Cohort, B.R.I.D.G.E.

On International Day of Forests, the Capacity4dev team is happy to share an insightful article produced in collaboration with the Unit in charge of Environment, Sustainable Natural Resources and the thematic on forests in the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA). The piece highlights the progress of EU Forest Partnerships with a particular focus on Uganda and Mongolia. Learn more:

This episode explores how the impact of EU external action is assessed and evaluated. Through interviews with Monitoring and Evaluation Focal Points from DG INTPA, DG ENEST, DG MENA and FPI, the Capacity4dev team sheds some light on roles and responsibilities, common challenges, and practical tips for improving results reporting. Learn more on Capacity4dev.europa.eu.