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Following last week’s post on CAT4GJO (Capacity Assessment Tool for Gender-Just Organizational Strengthening), I explored another valuable resource that supports climate action transparency: the Capacity Assessment Tool for Climate Action Transparency (CAT4CAT), published in 2019 by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT).   The CAT4CAT Facilitators’ Guidance Document provides a practical framework for assessing stakeholder capacities within national adaptation MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) systems. It offers clear guidelines and tools to analyze results and develop capacity-building strategies that enhance transparency, adaptation, and resilience.   Although this CAT4CAT tool was developed for Bangladesh, its framework could serve as a valuable reference for designing a tailored assessment to meet the specific needs of other countries. Consulting local stakeholders and experts would be essential to adapt  the  tool appropriately. ...

During a recent program evaluation for a UN agency, I came across the CAT4GJO (Capacity Assessment Tool for Gender-Just Organizational Strengthening), published by Oxfam Canada, and found it valuable and worth sharing. This self-assessment tool helps organizations reflect on their strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth.  It is not an external evaluation or meant for partnership decisions, but it can be used as a feminist MEAL tool. While it is not a full institutional assessment or gender audit, it focuses on key areas that strengthen organizations and advance women’s rights and gender justice. What I love about the CAT4GJO is that it not only helps teams understand capacities and celebrate achievements, but also creates space for staff and leaders to share lessons, reflect together, and address gender or power imbalances. The toolkit also highlights Oxfam Canada’s six domains of change, guiding organizational growth and fostering strong, gender-just organizations. Link to t...

If you care about the Sustainable Development Goals, this SDGs Report 2025 offers a clear picture of global progress and the challenges that remain. It helps development practitioners and policymakers see how much has been achieved and how much more needs to be done.  The report highlights meaningful gains in health, education, and poverty reduction, while calling for stronger and faster action on climate. For those working to create more inclusive and sustainable futures, the next five years will be critical to ensuring that no one is left behind. Link to the report: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2025 (ISBN 978-92-1-003475-3) Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth 

Tolstoy wrote about families, and Hadley Wickham adapted that idea for data. Recognizing the same truth in M&E systems, I crafted this quote to reflect their patterns and dynamics. Hnin Ei Lwin #Monitoring #Evaluation #Reporting #Research #MEARL #social #development #humanitarian #publichealth