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Guidance for the design of qualitative case study evaluation
This guide, written by Professor Frank Vanclay of the Department of Cultural Geography, University of Groningen, provides notesPublic Service Transformation: Introductory guide to evaluation
This guide from the Public Service Transformation Network aims to support evaluation of the effectiveness of work to transform public services.Measuring health promotion impacts: A guide to impact evaluation in integrated health promotion
This guide from the Victorian Government Department of Human Services aims to assist in the design and implementation of impact evaluation methods and indicators for health care prChoosing qualitative data analysis software
This chapter section by Eben A. Weitzman guides readers through some of the important considerations when choosing appropriate qualitative analysis software.How do we know if a program made a difference? A guide to statistical methods for program impact evaluation
This guide, written by Peter M. Lance, David K. Guilkey, Aiko Hattori and Gustavo Angeles for MEASURE Evaluation, outlines core statistical and econometric methods for program impact evaluation.Designing initiative evaluation: A systems-orientated framework for evaluating social change efforts
This guide from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation outlines a systems-oriented framework for initiative and cluster evaluation and includes four general designs that can be used.Evaluating Impacts of Peacebuilding Interventions
This guide, written by Diana Chigas, Madeline Church and Vanessa Corlazzoli for the UK Department for International Development (DFID)Monitoring & evaluation of advocacy campaigns literature review
This literature review, written by Cristina Mansfield for the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA), examines current thinking in the evaluation of advocacy.EAA advocacy evaluation guide
This guide, written by Cristina Mansfield for Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (EAA), presents a set of simple guidelines that can be used for evaluating advocacy initiatives.Logic models: A tool for effective program planning, collaboration, and monitoring
This guide, written by Wendy Kekahio, Brian Lawton, Louis Cicchinelli and Paul R.EPE Week: Lee-Anne Molony on Collaborative Outcomes Reporting
This AEA365 blog, written by Lee-Anne Molony a Principal Consultant at Clear Horizon, provides a brief overview onDeveloping a performance story report
This guide outlines a step-by-step participatory process for developing a performance story report in the context of ‘performance story evaluation’ and natural resource management, but can be used for monitoring and in other contexts.Report on outcomes and get everyone involved: the participatory performance story reporting technique
This paper outlines the background and philosophy ofAmplifying Learning in Systems Change Investments: An Experience in Developmental Evaluation
This issues brief from the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning (OMG) describes the experience of using a developmental evaluation approach in order to evaluate theEvaluating complex and unfolding interventions in real time
This article from Tom Ling outlines the use of uncertainty and complexity in a Theory of Change-based approach to evaluating complex interventions.Evaluating the Complex
This book, edited by Forss, Marra and Schwartz, provides a detailed discussion of different aspects of complexity and cases of evaluations with particular attention to issues of causal attribution and contribution.How to Evaluate equity-focused and gender-responsive interventions in complex and dynamic environments
These reading materials from a webinar presented by Michael Quinn Patton for My M&E, discusses the concept of complexity and details how to conduct an evaluation in a complex and dynamic environment.Guidelines for selection of evaluation consultants for project evaluations
This guide from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides detailed guidance on the selection of evaluation consultants and includes a number of checklists that canDo health improvement programmes fit with MRC guidance on evaluating complex interventions?
This article, authored by MacKenzie, O'Donnell, Halliday, E.Weighting of agricultural research results: Strength and limitations of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
This paper discusses the usefulness of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in weighting agricultural research results in ex-post research evaluation.Assessing the impact of agricultural research on poverty using the sustainable livelihoods framework
This discussion brief considers the benefits of using the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to assess the impact of research on agricultural poverty.Managing the Evaluation Process
This guide is Part IV of Tool Number 5 of the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) Programme Manager’s Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Toolkit.Project manager's guide to managing impact and process evaluation studies
This guide from the US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) provides detailed guidance on selecting and managing evaluation by using a stSelecting and Managing an Evaluation Consultant or Team
This guide from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) outlines the advantages and disadvantages of selecting either an internal or external evaluator.How to Develop Terms of Reference for Evaluation Projects
This paper from the South African Department Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) provides guidance on preparing Terms of Reference(ToR) for evaluation projects.The guide includes clear examples and explanations for eachESCAP M&E System - monitoring & evaluation system overview and evaluation guidelines
This guide from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNSCAP) provides clear guidelines to users on planning, implementing and using the findings of evaluations of ESCAP programsCIDA Evaluation Guide
This guide, from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) sets out to build awareness and understanding of evaluation among CIDA staff and provide clear guidance forThe Synthesis Problem
This slideshow, from a presentation given at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) by Michael Scriven and E.ORID and strategic questioning
This slideshow from L Carson of the University of Sydney outlines the key concepts involved in ORID and provides examples of what to do and what not to do when using strategic questioning.10 Lessons in Treemap Design
This blog, authored by Zach Gemignani for Juice Analytics, provides ten easy lessons for designing tree maps.Communicating research - A beginner’s guide for researchers in Vietnam
This guide, authored by Ajoy Datta and Arnaldo Pellini of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), aims to provide strategies to help researchers better understand and deal with the complex problHiring M&E staff - Guidelines and tools for locating and hiring strong monitoring & evaluation candidates
This guide, authored by Clara Hagens and Guy Sharrock for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the American Red Cross, outlines a step-by-step process for identifying evaluation needs and hiring staff to ensure quality pro