Cathy Shutt has over 30 years’ experience of research and practice within the international development sector, which has included programme and theory based evaluation work for range of international NGOs, foundations, commercial suppliers and complex consortia. She has played an active role in international debates on results, evidence and value for money (VFM). Cathy has advised donors, including the FCDO and the World Bank as well as CSOs on VFM approaches. From 2021 to 2024 she supported PERL teams in annual VFM analysis exercises.