Innovating for inclusive rigour in peacebuilding evaluation

This blog discusses the challenges and innovations in evaluating peacebuilding processes. It highlights the complexity of conflict contexts and the unpredictable pathways to peace. The authors advocate for complexity-aware, participatory evaluation approaches that incorporate diverse local perspectives. They present an emerging framework focusing on methodological pluralism, inclusivity, and utilisation. Examples from Mali, South Sudan, and Colombia illustrate how adaptive, participatory methods can enhance peacebuilding outcomes. The approach emphasises learning and adaptation in dynamic conflict environments.