1. International Evaluation: Working in an Asian Context
Presented by: Cindy Banyai, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Refocus Institute
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2. Essential Practices for Cultural Competence
Acknowledge the complexity of cultural identity
Recognize the dynamics of power
Recognize and eliminate bias in language
Employ culturally appropriate methods
American Evaluation Association. (2011). American Evaluation Association Public Statement on Cultural Competence in Evaluation. Fairhaven, MA: Author. Retrieved from
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Experience
8 years study, work in Asia
East Asian focus
Doctorate of Asia Pacific Studies
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Tips
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Know your context
History
Experience with West
Societal placements
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Mind your Face
Sensitivity to others’ feeling, outward perception
Reputation
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Build relationships
Guanxi
Snowball sample
Ask for introductions
Use surrogates
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8. Understand how you are perceived
Evaluator vs. Critical friend vs. Donor
Aim determines approach
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9. Authoritative approach
Add titles
Speak directly to people of importance
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10. Collaborative approach
Be inclusive – collaborative inquiry
Recognize dominant players
Downplay status
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Parting Thoughts
Foreigners’ mistakes are often easily forgiven
Earnestness is well received
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12. Thank you very much! どうもありがとうございました 謝謝 Terima Kasih Selamat
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