On November 29, 2024, 10 leaders from 5 rural communities participated in a new AVANTE training, held online on the Zoom platform, on the topic of Periodic Evaluation, Action Plan Adjustment, Sustainability. The event was dedicated to those who want to improve the evaluation processes of activities carried out at local level and ensure their long-term success.
During the session, participants had the opportunity to share their local experiences and discuss the importance of regular evaluation. Particular emphasis was placed on measuring achievements and adjusting action plans to better respond to community needs. Useful benchmarks for an effective evaluation process were also presented and interactive question and answer sessions were held, which were appreciated by all participants.
“Being able to interact with other leaders from different communities and discuss their challenges and solutions was a valuable experience. We learned how to adjust our action plans to create long-term impact in our communities.” – Mariana Smiglu, local facilitator, Sculeni village, district of Ungheni.
“Thanks to all participants for their active involvement and valuable contributions! This is an important step in developing and strengthening the skills of community leaders to ensure long-term positive impact.” – Ruslan Stanga, independent expert, iRi.
The next training in the AVANTE series (no. 5) will take place on 19 December 2024, marking the end of the AVANTE program dedicated to leaders from 5 rural communities in the Republic of Moldova.
This activity is part of the “Youth leaders at the table” project, implemented by iRi and local partners, with the financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Comunitatea Mea program, implemented by IREX.