The resources below have been compiled for evaluators and others interested in developing a Blue Marble perspective. They provide important knowledge and context for global systems transformation design, implementation and evaluation. The resources are tagged with Blue Marble Evaluation principles and key themes.
Featured themes
Transformation
Transformation is a critical cross-cutting theme, as the future of our species and our planet depends on our ability to transform systems for a more sustainable and equitable future.
Systems thinking
The Blue Marble perspective requires that global initiatives take a systemic approach to their work, identifying the boundaries, perspectives and interconnections operating within the system.
Relational Systems Thinking
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This webinar will celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Transformation Systems Mapping & Analysis Working group and highlight the work of the hosts of our 13th workstream -…
Learning as you go: Becoming part of the solution as a Blue Marble Evaluator navigating the pandemic
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What are we learning in this pandemic? We are seeing that individuals matter: individual actions have reverberating consequences. We are also seeing that systems matter: how systems act to address the pandemic and protect…
Fostering an Intergenerational Approach to Transforming Evaluation
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In this webinar, we will hear from several young and emerging evaluators and leaders from the EvalYouth Global Network about the ways they are embedding BME principles into their work,…
Remote Developmental Evaluation: A Guide for Funders and Practitioners
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Developmental Evaluation (DE) seeks to enhance programs by…
Principles-Driven Responsive Philanthropy: Building Bridges Across Communities for Peace, Prosperity and Planet
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This webinar provides an in-depth look at how one foundation applied the Blue Marble Evaluation principles to their work.
GHR Foundation, an independent foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, exists to be of service to people…
Blue Marble Evaluation: Year in Review
In this last webinar of 2020, Michael, Glenn and Pablo look back at the year 2020 and reflect on what we have learned about Blue Marble Evaluation's application in this rapidly changing world. Click here to watch a recording of this webinar.
Blue Marble Evaluation First Anniversary
Click here to watch a recording of our one-year anniversary sunrise ceremony, featuring a prayer for our Earth by Nicole Bowman and contributions and stories from members from around the globe.
Igniting and Sustaining Community-led Transformation: Tostan's Proven Approach
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For this webinar, we will be joined by Tostan CEO Elena Bonometti to learn how a…
Evaluation and the Challenge of Our Time - AEA Panel Follow-up Conversation
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This webinar will provide a space for panelists from a recent AEA session on the climate crisis to continue the conversation and answer questions.
The urgency of climate change presents an opportunity for action by evaluators on what…
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