Speaking Truth to Power: The Role of Independent Evaluations and Integrated Partnership Board in Driving Meaningful Change in CGIAR

When independent evaluators speak truth to power, what happens next?

The true value of independent evaluations lies in whether their recommendations lead to action. This blog explores how independent evaluations are used, the critical role of management responses (MRs), and how governance bodies, such as CGIAR Integrated Partnership Board (IPB), can help drive meaningful change. As CGIAR advances towards its 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy,  CGIAR Vice Chair of the Integrated Partnership Board (IPB) Dr. Patrick Caron and Senior Evaluation Manager at the Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES) Ibtissem Jouini share their reflections on how evaluations can inform and influence strategic decisions.