the evaluation ecosystem

The evaluation ecosystem encompasses all the people, tools, and processes involved in assessing a program, policy, or project’s effectiveness. It includes stakeholders like researchers, funders, and users who design, conduct, and interpret evaluations to determine impact, strengths, and areas for improvement. This system ensures that evidence-based decisions are made, supporting accountability, learning, and better outcomes. Essentially, it's a network that gathers and analyzes information to understand how well something is working and how it can be improved, fostering continuous improvement and informed decision-making.