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Authors:Betty Onyura, Emilia Main, Claudia Barned, Alexandra Wong, Tin D. Vo, Nivetha Chandran, Nazi Torabi, Deena M. Hamza
There is growing recognition of the complex moral and ethical tensions associated with evaluation practice. However, there are scant evidence-informed frameworks for cultivating ethical awareness or informing ethical deliberation across the evaluation landscape. Thus, we aimed to synthesize research evidence on evaluation ethics, and draw on these findings to develop an evidence-informed evaluation ethics framework.
Authors: Betty Ann M. Turpin et al
Understanding AI and how it can support program evaluation is an increasing inquiry for our discipline of program evaluation by improving the efficiency, accuracy, and depth of data collection, analysis, and reporting. AI-powered tools can process large volumes of structured and unstructured data; natural language processing (NLP) enables analysis ofqualitative data at scale, while machine learning algorithms can support predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and outcome forecasting. AI also reduces the time required for routine tasks such as data cleaning, coding, literature reviews, transcription, and report drafting. Despite these advantages, AI should complement rather than replace professional judgment.
Presenter: Celeste Ghiano, PhD
How about really shaking up the foundations of Evaluation practice? In this initiative, we believe that changing practices begins with changing concepts and understanding contexts, bringing new (and not at all new) ontologies, to change epistemologies and transform methodologies.
2026-10-27
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Help Shape the Next CES Community of Interest!
CES Communities of Interest continue to grow, with three active Communities and two new Communities launching soon.
2026-10-26
SEEK Award 2027 – Call for Submissions!
Are you a student or emerging evaluator looking to make a lasting impact in the field of evaluation?
Call for SEEK Award Adjudicators – Expression of Interest
The CESEF is seeking experienced evaluators to serve as adjudicators for the 2027 Student and Emerging Evaluators advancing Knowledge Award.
2026-10-19
Help Shape the Future of Generative AI in Program Evaluation
Invitation to an academic survey on generative AI in evaluation work.
Two updates to CE designation policies
CES has updated two CE designation policies related to competencies 1.1 and 1.3, and membership requirement.
2026-10-16
An all-virtual format for the 2028 CES conference
The CES announces an all-virtual format for the 2028 conference to foster sustainability and accessibility
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