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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.
2026-07-02
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Membership fee adjustment: more value for members
Effective July 2, the CES has adjusted its membership fees across all categories. This update is essential to ensure the society's financial health and long-term sustainability.
2026-06-25
Foundations of Evaluation for Planetary Health: Just published and free!
New book!
2026-06-15
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada with National Indigenous Peoples Day taking place on June 21st.
2026-06-11
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2026-05-20
Matthew Sanscartier Elected CES President for 2026-2028 Term
Matthew Sanscartier, CE, has been elected by acclamation as CES President for the 2026-2028 term, starting July 1, 2026.
2026-05-15
Notice of the 2026 AGM of the Canadian Evaluation Society
Members of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) are invited to attend the 2026 CES Annual General Meeting.
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