RECENT ACTIVITIES

Sri Lanka Economic Governance Mission

July 8th, 2023|

Deveaux was part of a broader tema of UNDP experts that conducted a scoping mission for UNDPs work on economic governance in Sri Lanka in June 2023

Review of IMF Support to PFM Reforms in the Caribbean

July 8th, 2023|

DIG was contracted by Global Affairs Canada to conduct a two-person evaluation of its support to the IMF in providing technical assistance to a number of Caribbean states to enhance their Public Finance management systems

Nepal Project Formulation

July 8th, 2023|

UNDP requested support in designing a new phase of its support to the Parliament of Nepal in September 2022

UN Women’s Action Kit on Gender-Responsive Budgeting

February 1st, 2022|

As part of two-person team, DIG Consultants Inc. produced an Action Kit for UN Women on Gender-responsive Budgeting (GRB). The Kit was primarily focused on UN Women staff, but will be of value to all those promoting annual state budget processes that include broad gender analysis. [...]

Evaluation of Parliamentary Development Project in Kyrgyzstan

February 1st, 2022|

Kevin Deveaux conducted a virtual evaluation of UNDPs project with the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. From February-April, 2021, the final evaluation of the Swiss-funded project included extensive interviews with deputies, committee chairpersons and CSOs. The project was noted for its innovative role in brokering relationships between CSOs and parliamentary committees. [...]

Evaluation of EU Project with Ukraine Parliament

February 1st, 2022|

Kevin Deveaux was part of a tw-person team that conducted the final evaluation of the European Union's support to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Conducted virtually, the evaluation included a broad engagement of deputies, parliamentary staff, project staff and civil society. The review was conducted from June-October, 2021. [...]

Scoping Mission for Parliament of Albania

February 1st, 2022|

DIG Consultants Inc. was contracted by the Swiss Government to conduct a Scoping Mission on future support by the Swiss to the Parliament of Albania. On behalf of the firm, Kevin Deveaux was part of a team that took part in a mission to Tirana in October, 2022. Deveaux [...]

Research Conducted on Parliaments’ Role in Combatting Hate Speech

February 1st, 2022|

Deveaux International Governance Consultants Inc. was commissioned by UNDP Crisis Bureau and BPPS to conduct research on the drivers and impact of hate speech on political governance and the role parliaments can play in combating online violence and real-world hateful language. The final research paper provides a series of [...]

Blog Post – Despite the Risks, MPs Must Lean In on Listening to Citizens

October 20th, 2021|

The murder of a Member of Parliament, Sir David Amess, in the United Kingdom this past week was tragic. Sadly it is part of disturbing trend, coming five years after the murder of MP Jo Cox as she was leaving a meeting with constituents. Canadian politicians have, so far, [...]

Adapting Our Work Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

November 30th, 2020|

During these challenging times, like all other businesses, Deveaux International Governance Consultants has had to make adjustments to how we work. This is particularly challenging for those that work in international development, given travel restrictions. But DIG is still open for business and has adapted out work. We are [...]