RECENT ACTIVITIES
Sri Lanka Economic Governance Mission
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
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
Solomon Islands Anti-Corruption Project Design
Deveaux was contracted to design and formulate the new phase of UNDPs project in support of anti-corruption efforts in Solomon Islands
Nepal Project Formulation
UNDP requested support in designing a new phase of its support to the Parliament of Nepal in September 2022
Development of New Governance Programme for UNDP Fiji
As a result of the change in government in Fiji at the end of 2022, UNDP requested support in articulating a new governance programme in March 2023
Development of a new Action Plan for the Parliament of Sri Lanka
Deveaux returned to Sri Lanka in June 2023 to provide advice on the development of a new two-year action plan for the Parliament
Final Evaluation of UNDPs Support to the Parliament of Georgia
Deveaux conducted the final evaluation of the most recent project in February 2023, including a significant number of interviews with donors, parliamentary staff, MPs and civil society.
EU Evaluation of Support to the Legislatures of South Africa
DIG led a two-person final evaluation in February 2023 of the EUs programme in support of the Parliament of South Africa and the provincial legislatures
UN Women’s Action Kit on Gender-Responsive Budgeting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 [...]