Mutual Peer Reviews between Organisations
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Mutual Peer Reviews between Organisations based on CSO Development Effectiveness principles have been piloted in 2012 by the Czech Forum for Development Cooperation - FoRS. This presentation for the association IDEAS shows key principles, steps for implementation and lessons learnt. The peer reviews can be used to bring Codes and frameworks alive and to develop capacities of orgaisations.
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Mutual Peer Reviews between Organisations
- 1. Experience from Implementing Mutual Peer Reviews among Czech Development Civil Society Organisations Inka Píbilová inka@evaluace.com IDEAS GA 2013
- 2. 2 FoRS •Czech Forum for Development Cooperation •50 development CSOs involved in 60 countries •Combined turnover is similar to the Czech official bilateral development cooperation
- 3. Code on Effectiveness *2011 http://www.cso-effectiveness.org/istanbul-principles,067?lang=en http://www.fors.cz/user_files/fors_code_on_effectiveness_en.pdf 1. Grassroots knowledge 2. Transparency and accountability 3. Partnership 4. Respect to human rights and gender equality 5. Accountability for impacts and their sustainability How to support CSOs to be more effective?
- 4. Code on Effectiveness – Example:
- 5. Code on Effectiveness Annual Selfevaluation Czech CSO´s self-assessment 2011 - 2013 Strengths Validate data in the field Publish most information including contacts Refuse corruption in fundraising Mutual capacity building Avoiding stereotypes Not using pictures of extreme suffering for fundraising Areas for Improvement Publish strategic priorities online Contribute to FoRS working groups Publish funding / financial info Sharing project docs, other projects Impact indicators missing Lack of participatory evaluations
- 6. Code on Effectiveness Annual Selfevaluation How to make self-assessment more objective?
- 7. Books Peer Reviews Code on Effectiveness Annual Selfevaluation How to develop CSOs´ capacities? Conferences Working GroupsDevelopment Coffee.org Workshops 70% 20% 10%
- 8. 8 Peer Review – Strategic approach ToR FoRS Code of Effectiveness Self-assessment Interested Peers Briefing WG1 WG2 WG3 Final workshop & report Strategic Peer Review
- 9. 9 Peer Review – Strategic approach Strategic Peer Review „Peer Review reminded us what we forgot, it opened questions we did not ask ourselves and mapped different experiences that we may utilise. The challenge was the low ownership through the organisation and commitment of the new management to implement suggested changes.“
- 10. 10 Peer Review – Quick version DWW FoRS Code of Effectiveness Self-assessment Bilateral peer review Bilateral Mutual Peer Review • Self-selected peer CSOs • Trust to share mutually • Following indicators of the Code on Effectiveness • Constructive and appreciative • Focus on improvements • Respect for diversity • Voluntary Interested Peers
- 11. 11 Peer Review – Quick version Benefits of Mutual Peer Review • Perspective of other practicionaires • Mutual learning • Low costs • Time flexibility • Brings Codes / frameworks alive
- 12. 12 Peer Review – Quick version Myths about Mutual Peer Reviews • External evaluation or audit • One-way feedback • A peer from the same background • Experts for low costs • Losing know-how • Peer Reviews will bring a positive change
- 13. 13 Peer Review – Quick version Key Steps for CSOs to Implement Peer Reviews 1. Agree within the organisation why to do a Peer Review 2. Secure sufficient capacities and ownership 3. Choose a partner you trust 4. Be open to a different perspective and a change 5. Priritize and follow-up
- 14. 14 Peer Review – Quick version How platforms can help 1. Identify appropriate framework to guide Peer Reviews 2. Tailor Peer Reviews to local context 3. Pilot Peer Reviews 4. Connect potential peers and set the basic rules and expectations 5. Support them on their way 6. Evaluate the process and incorporate improvements
- 15. Thank you for your attention! Inka Píbilová inka@evaluace.com www.fors.cz
Editor's Notes
- How to make assessment more objective ? How to build capacities of CSOs beside workshops ? How to enhance sharing expertise of the platform members ? How to involve small, volunteer -based organisations, with highly limited resources? How to promote the guidelines beyond the platform? … And how to do it with minimum costs ? Workshops have been organized by FoRS as per the needs identified. However, only a limited number of CSO representatives could participate due to limited capacities and time constraints. Moreover, it has been realized that workshops and guidelines (such as the Code) are not sufficient to progress on the quality issues. It was identified that innovative solutions were needed to ignite a wider debate on development effectiveness and to foster capacity building among diverse actors, including less formal, often volunteer-based CSOs, individual experts, students as well as companies and state actors. Therefore two new concepts have been launched: (A) DevelopmentCoffee.org and (B) Peer Reviews.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.
- Besides annual self-evaluations as the main voluntary principle agreed in the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, the Peer Reviews are strongly recommended in order to increase objectivity of the assessment, to provide valuable external feedback to reviewed organisations and to support mutual learning and capacity building. The Peer Reviews have been inspired by the Global Education Network Europe (GENE) approach and especially by the experience of RORG-network , which introduced Peer Reviews in 2008 as one of the quality-building measures of the development education sector in Norway. The main purpose of RORG-network was to develop a certain degree of common understanding of development education. The lessons learnt, especially the engagement of several experts and focus on the uniqueness and added value of each organisation, in line with the appreciative inquiry approach , have served as a basis for developing a Czech system of development CSO Peer Reviews (FoRS, September 2011). FoRS Peer Reviews allow a structured, in-depth debate on each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness and mutual learning among self-selected peer CSOs. The process is facilitated through FoRS on-line Code of Effectiveness questionnaire, where FoRS members indicate their interest in the Peer Review. The member CSOs can also directly approach concrete peers based on the area they would like to get feedback on, ranging from awareness raising activities, to development interventions in the field, to general management. The sector overview of FoRS Secretariat is often helpful to identify such peers from among the member organisations. Drawing from the Norwegian experience, pilot Peer Reviews were launched by FoRS in cooperation with its member organisation SIRIRI in 2012, whereby five organisations were involved in this pilot phase. During the process, evidence is shared to jointly assess each indicator and draw recommendations for any changes if applicable. Moreover, SIRIRI has used the exercise not only to review each principle of the FoRS Code on Effectiveness, but also to get feedback on its overall strategy and ways forward. Other members tested mutual Peer Reviews bilaterally.