The Science and Practice of Evaluation Capacity Building
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Evaluation capacity building (ECB) has become an integral part of the practice and profession of evaluation. Over 20 years, much has been learned about ECB, yet substantial room exists for continuing to expand our ECB scholarship and practice. In this special issue, the authors share insights from recent scholarship and training efforts that can serve as a launching point for the next generation of ECB.
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