Anca Dumitrescu
About Anca Dumitrescu
Anca Dumitrescu is a Senior Evaluation Specialist at the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), where she leads the West Africa Capacity-building and Impact Evaluation program and oversees membership activities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Master of Science from The London School of Economics.
Work at International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)
Anca Dumitrescu serves as a Senior Evaluation Specialist at the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) since 2018. In her role, she leads the West Africa Capacity-building and Impact Evaluation (WACIE) program, which aims to promote the institutionalization of evaluation within government systems across eight West African countries. Additionally, she supports business development initiatives, oversees the 3ie membership program, and provides quality assurance and technical assistance to member activities.
Education and Expertise
Anca Dumitrescu holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Michigan State University, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) degree in 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in evaluation and impact assessment, particularly in the context of developing countries.
Background
Anca Dumitrescu has a strong background in evaluation and capacity building, particularly in the West African region. She collaborates with GIS experts to tackle critical issues in geospatial evaluations and is an active member of the GeoField community of practice. Her involvement in workshops addressing technical questions in geospatial impact evaluations further highlights her commitment to advancing evaluation methodologies.
Achievements
Anca Dumitrescu has contributed to discussions on mutual health insurance and the digitization of healthcare services in developing countries through her blog. Her leadership in the WACIE program and oversight of the 3ie membership program demonstrate her significant role in enhancing evaluation practices and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the field.