In order to make the most of participatory methods, it is essential to adhere to certain best practices. This includes defining the purpose, scope, and criteria of the evaluation, and ensuring that they are in line with the project objectives, indicators, and outcomes. Additionally, it is important to identify and engage the relevant and representative stakeholders, and guarantee their informed consent, confidentiality, and safety. Furthermore, the appropriate and feasible participatory methods must be selected and adapted to the context, culture, and needs of the participants, and the evaluation team must be trained and supported to ensure their skills, knowledge, and ethics. Moreover, the evaluation data must be collected, analyzed, and triangulated, and the findings and conclusions must be validated and verified with the participants. Finally, the evaluation results must be communicated and disseminated, and the participants must be involved in the follow-up and action planning. Participatory methods can be a great asset for project evaluation, as they can improve the quality, relevance, and usefulness of the evaluation data and outcomes. Nevertheless, they also present some challenges and require certain skills and resources to be implemented effectively. By following the best practices, project coordinators can use participatory methods to carry out meaningful and inclusive evaluations that can inform and enhance their project management and impact.