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Kabir Hashim
Former Kegalle District Parliamentarian and Global Parliamentarian Forum for Evaluation Chair Kabir Hashim has been invited as an esteemed panellist at the 8th National Evaluation Capacities (NEC) Conference 2024.
This prestigious event will be held from 14 to 18 October in Yanqing District, Beijing, China, and is organised by the UNDP Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) in collaboration with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI).
The NEC Conference, now in its eighth edition, gathers international leaders, policymakers, and evaluation experts under the theme “Responsive Evaluation: For Government, For Inclusion, For the Future.” The focus of this year’s event is on the critical role of national evaluation systems in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development targets. Participants will explore innovative technologies and methodologies in evaluation, and how these advancements can further promote inclusive development and responsive governance.
Hashim’s role as a panellist highlights his growing influence on the global stage, particularly in the field of evaluation and governance. As the Global Parliamentarian Forum for Evaluation Chair, Hashim has been instrumental in advocating for stronger accountability and transparency mechanisms in governance. His invitation to this high-profile conference underscores his commitment to robust evaluation systems that can drive sustainable development and social inclusion.
“I am honoured to be a panellist at this significant international event,” he said. “Responsive evaluation is vital in shaping effective public policies that are inclusive and future-focused, especially in today’s rapidly evolving world. I look forward to sharing insights and learning from global experiences as we work towards achieving the SDGs.”
The NEC Conference 2024 is expected to draw participation from senior government officials, evaluation units, ministries, national statistical agencies, and supreme audit institutions from across the globe. Attendees will also include representatives from civil society, academia, the private sector, UN agencies, and other international development partners. The event will provide a platform for government and non-government actors to discuss the progress and challenges in strengthening national evaluation systems, with the ultimate goal of promoting evidence-based decision-making that benefits all citizens.
Hashim’s participation reaffirms his dedication to enhancing evaluation frameworks both in Sri Lanka and internationally.
