Sri Lanka Evaluation Association

02/04/2026

🌏 Global Webinar Alert: Engaging Young & Emerging Evaluators (YEEs)

Are you passionate about evaluation, learning, and driving global change? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a global conversation on the Tokyo Call for Action!

Theme:
Making Tokyo Call for Action a Reality: Role of Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs)

Date: 05 May 2026

Time Across Regions:

India (IST): 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Japan (JST): 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Indonesia (WIB): 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Philippines (PHT): 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
East Africa (EAT): 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Central Europe (CET): 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This webinar will highlight how Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) can contribute to strengthening evaluation systems through innovation, accountability, and global collaboration.

Featuring global leaders, experts, and inspiring panelists from across the evaluation community.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/4sYorPT

Whether you are a student, practitioner, or policymaker, this session is your chance to connect, learn, and be part of shaping the future of evaluation.

17/03/2026

Sri Lanka’s Contribution to EvalFest 2026 – India

As EvalFest 2026 concluded on 13 February in New Delhi, India, Sri Lankan evaluators demonstrated strong and impactful participation. The team, comprising experienced, young, and emerging evaluators, contributed through presentations and panel discussions.

Presentations included:
• Lessons from Sri Lanka: M&E Practices During Emergencies – Mr. Amil Epa
• Monitoring and Evaluation Experiences in the Dithwah Cyclone Disaster Situation – Mr. Dimuthu Daluwatte
• From Crisis to Care: Youth-Led SRH Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Dithwah – Ms. Irasha Jayasekara

Panel discussions featured:
• Mr. Amil Epa
• Mr. Dimuthu Daluwatte
• Ms. Irasha Jayasekara

Special appreciation is extended to Ms. Asinsala Wijerathne and Ms. Yadharshika Selvaraj for their valuable support.

The positive feedback from participants and organizers highlighted the quality and relevance of Sri Lanka’s contributions. The event provided an important platform for Sri Lankan evaluators, particularly youth and emerging professionals, to showcase their work and foster global collaboration.

On behalf of the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA), sincere thanks are extended to all presenters, panelists, supporting colleagues, and partner agencies; FAO Sri Lanka, IPID, FPASL, and EvalYouth Sri Lanka—for making this participation a success. Special recognition is given to Mr. Dimuthu Daluwatte for his outstanding commitment.

09/03/2026

The Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA), in association with the Institute for Participatory Interaction in Development (IPID), the Center for Evaluation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and EvalYouth Sri Lanka, was pleased to host an engaging session titled “Evening with Evaluators.” 🌏

The event featured a Diagnostic Clinic led by Dr. Dorothy Lucks, a credentialed evaluator with a PhD in Sustainable Development. The session offered valuable insights into strengthening evaluation practices and addressing real-world challenges in the field.

The gathering brought together evaluators, development practitioners, and professionals for a vibrant exchange of ideas and experiences. Participants had the opportunity to interact with Dr. Lucks, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of evaluation practice.

We sincerely thank everyone who joined us at Ramada by Wyndham Colombo and contributed to making the evening both productive and inspiring.

This collaborative event reflects our shared commitment to fostering learning, dialogue, and strengthening the evaluation community in Sri Lanka.

We look forward to continuing such knowledge-sharing opportunities in the future.

05/03/2026

Invitation—Evening with Evaluators (An Interactive Diagnostic Clinic for Evaluators)

Dear all,

Join us for an engaging and reflective session with Dr. Dorothy Lucks, an internationally recognized evaluation expert. This interactive “Diagnostic Clinic” will provide an opportunity for evaluators, especially young and emerging professionals to reflect on their evaluation practice, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Participants will explore two key questions:
• What evaluation work are you most proud of, and why?
• What are the main barriers or challenges you face in your evaluation work?

Through open discussion, participants will reflect on the highs and challenges of evaluation practice, exchange insights, and explore ways to strengthen evaluation work and learning within the community.

Speaker - Dr. Dorothy Lucks
Dr. Dorothy Lucks is an international evaluation expert with over 25 years of experience in sustainable development and evaluation. She has worked with organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and the private sector. A Fellow of the Australian Evaluation Society, she has held leadership roles in global evaluation networks and is strongly committed to supporting young evaluators and strengthening evaluation capacity worldwide.

Event Details
📅 Date: 05 March 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Venue: Ramada Hotel, Colombo

Limited seats available
📞 Please contact the SLEvA Secretariat to reserve your seat (+94 77 554 8519/ [email protected])

Thank you very much. We look forward to meeting you there!

04/03/2026

Internship Opportunity at Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA) 🌏

We are pleased to invite you to apply for an internship position (06 months) at the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA), an association dedicated to strengthening monitoring and evaluation practices across Sri Lanka.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of evaluation, contribute to impactful projects, and develop your skills in organizing, data collection, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about development, research, and evaluation processes. This internship is ideal for final year undergraduate students or fresh graduates interested in making a meaningful contribution to the sector.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant skills to ([email protected]). We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our association.

Thank you!

27/02/2026

Dear all,

Warm greetings from the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA)!

We are delighted to inform you that registration is now available for our upcoming webinar on “Sri Lankan Experiences in Building Culturally Responsive Evaluations: Exploring Culturally Grounded Evaluation Practices," scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST.

To register for this session, please visit: https://forms.gle/A6dzk3sXetEwD3GTA

Topic: SLEvA Webinar #03/26
Time: Mar 26, 2026, 07:00 PM Colombo
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84965029973?pwd=silA7W4qImBuwZZNlgU01jwobA9iqj.1

Meeting ID: 849 6502 9973
Passcode: 063275

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging webinar. Feel free to share this invitation with your networks as well

Thanks in advance!

05/02/2026

✨ Designing Better Evaluations: When Traditional Criteria Meet Creative Bricolage ✨

In today’s complex evaluation landscape, no single method or framework can do it all. So how do we design evaluations that truly fit their purpose?

Join us for an inspiring webinar that explores how traditional approaches, including the widely used DAC criteria, can be thoughtfully combined with creative, context-sensitive methods through methodological bricolage.

🎤 Featuring:
* Andrea Adler, Independent Evaluation Consultant
* Samsul Hussain Sadi, Founder, EvalYouth Bangladesh
* Khaliunaa Batjargal, Co-Leader, EvalYouth Asia and EvalYouth Mongolia

🔍 What to expect:
✔️ Practical insights on combining evaluation tools
✔️ A real-world case study from Bangladesh
✔️ Fresh perspectives for emerging and young evaluators
✔️ Inspiration to move beyond one-size-fits-all methodologies

📌 Ready to rethink how evaluations are designed?
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/YEEtraining15

06/01/2026

Warm greetings from the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA)!

We are excited to inform you that registration is now available for our upcoming webinar on “Participatory Approaches in Evaluation” scheduled for Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM IST.

To register for this session, please visit: https://forms.gle/kxR5tEucJB1xqmLm7

Topic: SLEvA February Webinar
Time: Feb 18, 2026 06:30 PM Colombo
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88424203190?pwd=8nkaaUmYIafIEUqqnX2gP98tMve6BS.1

Meeting ID: 884 2420 3190
Passcode: 119680

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging webinar. Feel free to share this invitation with your networks as well.

Thanks in advance!

01/01/2026

Greetings from SLEvA 🎆 🎉

As we embrace the dawn of 2026, the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association extends our warmest wishes for a year filled with strategic insights, innovative Monitoring & Evaluation practices, and transformative impact.

This new year presents a unique opportunity to deepen our commitment to evidence-based decision-making, strengthen our collaborative efforts, and drive sustainable development through rigorous M&E frameworks. May 2026 bring you new breakthroughs, impactful evaluations, and enhanced capacity to measure and amplify positive change across sectors.

We are grateful for your continued dedication and partnership, and we look forward to advancing our shared goals together in this promising year.

Here's to a year of meaningful accomplishments and impactful evaluations!

Happy New Year! 🎊

26/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from SLEvA! 🎄✨

As we celebrate this joyful season, the Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA) extends its warmest Christmas wishes to the entire Monitoring & Evaluation community.

May this Christmas bring you peace, renewed hope, and inspiration as you reflect on the impact of your work and the positive change it continues to create. Your dedication to evidence, learning, and accountability plays a vital role in building stronger programs and a more equitable future.

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with meaningful insights, collaboration, and success.​

​Merry Christmas!

15/12/2025

🌍 Building Smarter Evidence Systems for SDG Accountability

Governments need stronger evidence systems to accelerate the SDGs in a time of climate urgency. This webinar brings together experts from the audit and evaluation communities to explore how SAIs and evaluation systems can collaborate to strengthen national evaluation capabilities and improve governance performance.

Featuring:
🎙 Enkhbold Delger – Director, Performance & Compliance Audit Department, Mongolian National Audit Office
🎙 Soma De Silva - Past President Sri Lanka Evaluation Association
🎙 Yoko Ishida – President, Asia Pacific Evaluation Association
🎙 Denis Jobin – Co-Chair, EvalSDGs and Senior Evaluation Specialist, UNICEF Evaluation Office
🎙 Gonzalo Licona Hernandez – Founder, CONEVAL
🎙 Adriano Juras – Manager, Professional and Relevant SAIs Department, INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI)
🎙 Erdenechimeg (Chimgee) Ulziisuren – Founder & President, Mongolian Evaluation Association

Moderator:
🎙 Anindita Sharma – Regional Director, Asia Pacific, ROI Institute

Don’t miss this important conversation on accountability, learning, and SDG acceleration.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/APEAwebinarJAN26

12/12/2025