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Filter search results52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 32: Monitoring and evaluating policy influence and advocacy (Part 1)
… information to a ‘robustness test’ to ensure that any such analysis and dissemination supports meaningful use. Give … in isolation. Develop systems that fully contextualize contribution, including understanding the intervention of … of different users, and their different uses of data and analysis, to devise learning moments and opportunities at key …BlogDesigning and conducting health systems research projects Volume 2: Data analyses and report writing
… 13 modules designed to demonstrate aspects of data analysis and report writing. "This publication is meant to be … for its implementation. The present Part II, Data Analysis and Report Writing, consists of 13 modules. These training modules on data analysis, report writing, and planning for implementation of …RecursoRAPID outcomes assessment
… outcome assessment (ROA) is a method to assess and map the contribution of a project’s actions on a particular change in … of change, identifying key policy actors, events and their contribution to change. Stage 1: Background research and …MétodoOutcome classification: A framework to tally outcome statements across projects
… important not only to enrich and complement the routine analysis of project performance ratings, but because we view … stated outcome levels and end-of-project rating. Our analysis showed that while investment financing projects have … from project interventions jeopardize the ability to show contribution and measure outcome achievement. Country and …BlogProsaic or profound? The adoption of systems ideas by impact evaluation
… and perspectives. Excerpt "What is the potential contribution of systems and complexity concepts to impact … use and value of particular systems approaches, since the contribution will relate to the particular circumstances … and if that characterisation dominates I argue that the contribution of systems ideas in impact evaluation as a whole …RecursoEvaluating capacity development: A case from agricultural research
The paper presents a conceptual framework developed to evaluate capacity development efforts, combining qualitative and quantitative methods.RecursoDemonstrating outcomes and impact across different scales
… basis. But to gain deeper insights into the collective contribution of multiple projects, or to learn more about … impact of NGOs and CSOs on development and their long-term contribution to poverty reduction in three countries and … and agencies to demonstrate the unique and necessary contribution of NGOs to education. How to go about evaluating …BlogDeveloping and Using an Evaluation Consultation Group
This guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a detailed outline of the need for and the process of developing an Evaluation Consulting Group (ECG) or Advisory Group.RecursoRolling five-year development evaluation work plan 2014-2015 to 2018-2019
… Horizontal Evaluations: A formative evaluation of Canada's contribution to the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health …RecursoNetwork mapping as a diagnostic tool
… guide to the process of conducting a social network analysis by using Netdraw, which is a free software tool that … to guide people who are new to social network analysis through the processes of: survey design data … Who this manual is for? Introduction to Social Network Analysis (SNA) SNA as a diagnostic tool Social Network …RecursoWeek 43: Evaluating sustainability
… sustainability framework Data – specification, collection, analysis and the use of projections: data, which can consist … Activity in any one of the elements can make a partial contribution towards global sustainability outcomes. Figure … this action – and are already making an important contribution. M&E methods also play a critical role. As well …BlogHow do we use advisory groups effectively in evaluation?
… the evaluation, from design, through data collection and analysis, to reporting and use. This can develop a sense of …BlogConflict-sensitive approaches to development practice.
… of conflict-sensitive approaches to development Conflict analysis methodologies Comprehensive approaches and …RecursoThe John L. Alford case library
… graduate classrooms to stimulate discussion and sharpen analysis. It can be used to help students to apply their own …RecursoReporting style guide template
… By following the template and sharing it with our analysis team, we've maintained uniformity in fonts, headers, …RecursoInformation request checklist
… and past evaluation history to inform data collection and analysis. The checklist also highlights the significance of …RecursoDemonstrating outcomes and impact across different scales
… Key features Some NGOs are satisfied that making their contribution one project at a time is sufficient and there is … all adds up to. Others think that to appreciate the true contribution of NGOs requires thinking beyond single … all partners, including locally Capturing the distinctive contribution of the NGOs Not being overly complicated, …Recurso52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 9: Addressing complexity
… particular attention to issues of causal attribution and contribution. This book contains the following 12 … for Key Tasks in Evaluation - Patricia J. Rogers Contribution Analysis: Addressing Cause and Effect - John Mayne Micro, …BlogFrom rigorous methods to rigorous processes – directions for travel after the RCT debate
… potential approaches such as realist evaluation, contribution analysis and process tracing, but attention to methods tend … other discipline for innovation: the use of Social Network Analysis (originally coming from sociology) has been limited …BlogAcademic and research institutions
Universities and centers can contribute to M&E through research, capacity strengthening activities, and the development of methodologies.MétodoInvesting in young and emerging evaluators: Reflections from the 2nd Summer Evaluation Bootcamp in Mongolia
… technical topics such as Logic Models, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Methods, Complexity in Evaluation, and …BlogThematic coding
… Thematic coding is a form of qualitative analysis that involves recording or identifying passages of … there are a variety of different approaches to thematic analysis each method is still a form of thematic coding. … include: Grounded theory; Interpretative phenomenological analysis; Template analysis; and Framework analysis. It is …MétodoExtensions, utilities, and scripts available for GIS software
… for ArcGIS designed to automate and perform spatial analysis functions that cannot be conveniently accomplished … with out-of-the-box ArcGIS V-LATE: Vector-based Landscape Analysis Tools Extension XTools: contains useful vector spatial analysis, shape conversion and table management tools …RecursoReading Michael Quinn Patton
This blog posted on the Capturing Development Website offers an inviting overview and discussion of Developmental Evaluation as presented in Michael Quinn Patton's (2011) book&nbRecursoAbout national M&E systems
This section explains what is meant by a national M&E system, its components, the importance of its context and key actors inside and outside government who contribute to it.Marcos/GuíasNational M&E SystemsEVAC Assessment
… as a lack of a baseline, meant that questions relating to contribution of C4D to behaviour and attitude change were not … A different design, with different data collection and analysis methods would have been required. (See Check the …RecursoAnalysing qualitative data
… to analysing and interpreting qualitative data or content analysis. Taylor-Powell and Renner (2003) outline a five-step process to support the analysis of text or narrative data. They also provide … about the population. Contents Narrative data The analysis process "Nuts and bolts" of data analysis Enhancing …RecursoSuccessful public policy: Lessons from Australia and New Zealand
… the delivery, legitimacy, and endurance of the policy; and analysis and conclusions. Successful Public Policy is …RecursoPolicy Advocacy: A Toolkit for Microfinance Associations
… 10 Problem Identification: Focused Research 11 Problem Analysis 12 Chapter 5: Establishing Priorities and Goals 15 …RecursoDiscussion Paper: Innovations in Monitoring and Evaluation
… in Monitoring & Evaluation Inventory of Innovations Issue Analysis Policy Options and Actions Trends in Innovation in …RecursoThe triviality of measuring ultimate outcomes: Acknowledging the span of direct influence
… measurement of more immediate outcomes through the use of contribution analysis. The authors use a detailed case study …RecursoVisualise data
… visualisation serves two purposes: to bring clarity during analysis and to communicate. The choice of what type of graph … an inappropriate visualisation can lead to insights during analysis that would have remained hidden. Experimentation with visualisations during analysis is okay, but when communicating a visualisation, use …Marcos/GuíasRainbow Framework