Evaluation Transformation Implies Its Decolonization

Abstract

Transformational evaluation implies a decolonization process focused on relieving the misery and suffering of the oppressed. To inform such a reorientation, this article describes the challenges of social transformation; probes the links between capitalism, slavery and racism; takes stock of the post-colonial development order; examines the legacy of the evaluation occupation; and recommends new policy directions inspired by indigenous evaluation.

Keywords

• decolonization
• development
• evaluation
• independence
• sustainability