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Launch of the Evaluation Programme 2026-2027

At a time marked by war, geopolitical instability and increasing pressure on international cooperation, the need for knowledge has never been greater. What works, and why? How can evaluation contribute to better prioritisation, learning and accountable use of resources in Norwegian development cooperation?

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  • 29.01.2026, 13:00-14:00
Read the evaluation programme
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The Department for Evaluation of Norwegian Development Cooperation invites you to the launch of the Evaluation Programme 2026–2027.

Director Henrik Nordal will present the main priorities of the programme and the key themes that will shape evaluation work in the years ahead. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the role of evaluation in today’s rapidly changing global context. Is it possible to pursue a knowledge-based Norwegian development policy?

Programme

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Opening remarks by State Secretary Stine Renate Håheim
  • Presentation of the Evaluation Programme 2026–2027 by Henrik Nordal
  • Panel discussion with Henrik Nordal; Elling Tjønneland, political scientist and Senior Researcher at the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI); and Tine Mørch Smith, Director General, Department for Global Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Discussion and questions

Welcome to the launch!