Hnin Ei Lwin

While the EU has made progress in gender equality over recent decades, gaps remain, especially in the workforce. Women are more likely to be in lower paid roles and are underrepresented in leadership positions. To address this, the   European Commission   launched the  “ Gender Equality Strategy 2026 - 2030 ”  on March 5, 2026. The strategy sets out steps to improve equality in areas such as education, healthcare, and employment. It builds on the previous 2020 to 2025 strategy and the 2025 Roadmap for Women’s Rights.  This new strategy also addresses new threats such as online abuse, anti gender narratives, and risks linked to AI. More importantly, the strategy takes an intersectional approach, combines gender mainstreaming with targeted actions, and encourages men and boys to take part as partners and beneficiaries. Link to the doc:  https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/gender-equality-str...

If you want a quick look at what is happening in Myanmar as of March 2026, these latest updates are good reads. They highlight how ongoing conflict, economic struggles, and repeated shocks are making life harder for many people, while also pointing to the challenges humanitarian actors face in reaching those in need. Overall, they provide a clear snapshot of the current situation and the complex realities on the ground. https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/myanmar/myanmar-humanitarian-update-no51-9-march-2026 https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-crisis-situation-analysis-period-160326-220326 Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth

Purposive sampling is a non‑probability method where the researcher deliberately chooses participants who have particular characteristics, knowledge, or experiences that fit the study’s purpose.   The main strength of this approach is that it focuses on getting rich, relevant information rather than trying to represent the whole population statistically. Although many authors group these approaches into about seven main types, in practice there are at least 16 more specific variants, depending on the research context and needs. Below, I have re ‑ linked the 16 specific techniques back to the seven main categories to clarify their distinct roles and relationships for easier understanding. Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 

This Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) toolkit was developed and updated in 2023 by the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Working Group, with support from the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC). It was created to meet the need for a  standardized  approach to monitoring , evaluation,  and reporting key GBV indicators under the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP). Th is  is designed to help both NGOs and UN agencies by providing practical guidance on tracking, assessing, and reporting GBV-related indicators in a more consistent way. Understanding that organizations have varying levels of M&E capacity, the toolkit focuses on simplicity and usability. It allows teams with limited technical resources to collect and analyze data effectively, using manual methods or basic Excel spreadsheets, without needing complex databases or advanced systems.  Therefore, y ou can use this toolki...

I mentioned   Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFE)   in my writing about responding to the challenges of evaluation anxiety ( https://hnineilwinnotes.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-psychology-of-evaluation-from-exam.html ). Following up on that post, I want to share more about utilization-focused evaluation as discussed in the publication by   Intrac . The primary goal of UFE is to enhance the likelihood that evaluation findings will be actively used to inform decision-making and/or improve program performance.  UFE is grounded in two key principles. First, the   primary intended users  of the evaluation must be  precisely specified  and actively involved from the outset, ensuring that their specific needs and intended uses are understood. Second, the evaluation process must be   shaped  by these intended uses, with all methodological and procedural decisions aligned to support them .  Since UFE emphasizes specific users and practical app...

Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) is a foundational commitment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Therefore , I would like to share the LNOB assessment framework  as an overview  in the document below.   It includes five key factors and their intersectionality, as outlined in UNSDG and UNDP publications.   Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 

If you want to learn more about gender budgeting and the tools used in this area, this is a helpful resource. It can also support the development of tools tailored to different country contexts.   This step-by-step toolkit from the   European Institute for Gender Equality   (EIGE)  offers practical guidance and examples from EU Member States to help those responsible for managing EU funds   integrate gender considerations into budgeting  so that investments promote equality and better reflect women’s lived realities. Link to the document: https://eige.europa.eu/sites/default/files/20195932_mh0419709enn_pdf.pdf   Print ISBN 978-92-9482-380-9 doi:10.2839/997230 MH-04-19-709-EN-C PDF ISBN 978-92-9482-381-6 doi:10.2839/66075 MH-04-19-709-EN-N © European Institute for Gender Equality, 2020 Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 

If you are working on gender and evaluation, I highly recommend checking this out. It provides clear explanations of gender terminology and definitions, and it helps improve the accuracy and rigor of understanding and assessing gender-related project outcomes.   Link to the document: https://erc.undp.org/pdf/GRES_English.pdf Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 

This stakeholder asset mapping toolkit is a practical resource for making programs more inclusive and effective, as it ensures that planned changes truly reflect the needs of the people most affected.  From an evaluation perspective, asset mapping also gives evaluation teams a clearer picture of their stakeholder landscape. By showing who is already involved and where engagement is lacking, it provides a strong starting point for assessing a program. Hence, it facilitates evaluators not only in understanding how well a program responds to its intended populations but also in interpreting findings in context by showing how stakeholder  insights  have influenced decisions, priorities, and implementation. Link to the document: https://ncapps.acl.gov/docs/AssetMappingToolkit_200827_linked.pdf Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth