Impact Evaluation Analytics: LFS International Field Studies - Indonesia

Coursework:  LFS 302B (6 credits) Impact Evaluation Analytics: International Field-Study Course to Bogor, Indonesia

For five weeks, from early May and into June, 2018, undergraduate students from the University of British Columbia will participate in an experiential learning exercise on project monitoring & evaluation (M&E) in international development called Impact Evaluation Analytics. The six credit course takes place in the rural communities surrounding the Agricultural Institute of Bogor (Institut Pertanian Bogor – IPB), in West Java, Indonesia.

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and applications of development project M&E. The world of international development faces many challenges, one of which is the failure of assistance interventions (aid projects and programs). Students will develop a practical understanding of the logical processes by which projects are designed and implemented, including the need for external evaluation, ex post project delivery in order to assess the efficacy, outcomes, and sustainability of these interventions. Lack of project success, more often than not, is a result of inadequate impact evaluation strategies. Students will learn skills to develop strong monitoring & evaluation plans in order to overcome these deficiencies.

Students are provided with analytical tools that will increase their value as employment candidates for national and international donor agencies, consultancy companies, as well as non-government organizations (NGOs) operating in the development field.

For five weeks students immerse themselves in the local communities surrounding IPB and apply the Impact Evaluation Analytics methodology to local development projects in order to add value to existing IPB assistance interventions. After their field research is complete, teams present their findings, conclusions, and recommendations to community leaders, IPB professionals and key stakeholders in an effort to improve the likelihood of success of future project interventions.

Instructor Bios: Chris Bennett, Sean Holowaychuk

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This program is suitable for students in second year and above in the Faculty of Land & Food Systems and/or in the following majors:

• Food, Nutrition and Health
• Global Resource Systems
• Human Geography
• International Relations
• Forestry
• Economics

Prior to taking part in this program, students should have completed coursework in these disciplines, and should also have a record of strong academic performance.

Please contact go.global@ubc.ca if you are interested in the program but do not belong to the above programs.

Please contact a Global Seminar Advisor if you have questions about the program fee. Connecting early with an Enrolment Service Professional (ESP) will also be helpful in order to plan for your trip.