234 - Realizing Action Potential through Affordance: Reframing Community Power in Evaluation Practice
Stream: International Evaluation, Diversity, and Specific Populations
Thursday, October 24, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST
Abstract Information: Explore the concept of affordance in evaluation, a fresh lens emphasizing opportunities within social environments that enable or inhibit community action. This roundtable will delve into how evaluators can influence the creation of positive affordances, moving beyond traditional "empowerment" towards recognizing communities' inherent potential for self-advocacy and development.
