What is WECC? Teams of students from countries around the globe analyze a case involving evaluation of a program offered by a non-profit or government organization. Working together in their home country, either online or in person, the student teams prepare a submission to convey their understanding of the key issues in the case and their recommendations for action.
What is the objective of WECC? WECC aims to increase interest in the evaluation profession by providing teams of students everywhere with an opportunity to experience the intellectual excitement that comes from solving a program evaluation challenge in a short period of time.
What is the Vision of the WECC? The organizers of WECC hope that their annual event will inspire evaluation organizations around the world to create national or regional competitions, thus increasing the number of students benefiting from a case competition experience.
What its the language of submission? The evaluation case is in English. Teams may use English, French or Spanish for their submission.
How long does it take? Teams must produce their submissions in one day within a fixed number of hours. Those working in a language other than English are allowed extra time. Submissions are judged by an international panel of experienced program evaluators.
How are the champions selected for the WECC? The submissions from teams that been selected to represent their country will be sent to an international panel of judges for review and rating. The team whose submission receives the highest rating is proclaimed World Champion. Regional champions are also recognized.
When is it happening? Saturday, 2nd November, 2024.
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