Putting Learning at the Heart of Development: Making room for systemic approaches Stacey Young, PhD Senior Learning Advisor Policy, Planning & Learning Bureau

Why we need to rethink what we know about development (and M&E)

We’re doing development the wrong way We’re measuring the wrong things And we’re doing it at the wrong time We need better ways to understand how to create the right kind of change Why we need to rethink what we know about development (and M&E)

USAID actions

You need to show us how Resilience focus – opportunity Policy programs – any clues there? Don’t abandon rigor and accountability – redefine them Implications for Partners

Resources USAID Evaluation Policy Program Cycle Learning Guide (draft) Practical models, methods, examples Learning Lab web site Resources/forums on collaborating, learning and adapting KM Impact Challenge M&E methods for learning in international development