The role of System evaluations as platforms to understand and advocate for policy solutions that are more likely to contribute to transformational change. The case of Jamaica and Belize Child Protection System Evaluations.
Panel Discussion | Hybrid
About the Event
Participants will gain valuable insights into the critical role of policymakers and decision-makers in advancing the maturity of child protection systems (CPS). Specifically, they will learn about the pivotal importance of establishing national ownership and commitment to progress CPS from one level of maturity to the next, towards achieving "system maturity".
Drawing from the experience of two evaluations, one in Belize and the other in Jamaica, where their CPS (respectively in 2022 and 2023) were evaluated in collaboration with UNICEF, attendees will understand the significance of evaluating the CPS to identify gaps and strategic priorities for enhancement.
Drawing from the experience of two evaluations, one in Belize and the other in Jamaica, where their CPS (respectively in 2022 and 2023) were evaluated in collaboration with UNICEF, attendees will understand the significance of evaluating the CPS to identify gaps and strategic priorities for enhancement.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Kendra Gregson | Child Protection Advisor (UNICEF LACRO - Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office)) | |
| Dylan Williams / Michelle Segura-McGann | Belize Director of Policy and Planning Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples' Affairs | |
| Newton Douglas // Diahann GordonHarrison | Jamica Director, Policy Planning and Evaluation (Child Protection and Family Services Agency) // Jamaica Children's Advocate of Jamaica & National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons (Office of the Children's Advocate) | |
| Paulette Wade / Donneth Ann Marie Edmondson | Belize & Jamaica M&E officers |
Moderators
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodriguez-Ariza | Evaluation specialist (UNICEF LACRO - Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office) |