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Filter search resultsLaunching the working capital fund: A case study of humanity united
This is a case study of the start-up phase of the US $25 million Working Capital Investment Fund created to confront modern-day slavery by addressing forced labour in global supply chains.RessourceEvaluative tools in impact investing: Three case studies on the use of theories of change
This article reviews three case studies to demonstrate how theories of change are useful for communicating impact, identifying indicators to be measured and the critical analysis of the underlying logic of an impact investment.RessourceWhere impact measurement meets evaluation: tensions, challenges and opportunities
This article introduces papers from a 2016 forum “Where Impact Measurement Meets Evaluation” co-sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and Social Value International, to discuss the intersection between evaluation and impact measuRessourceSituating the next generation of impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing
To support the growth of a stronger evidence base for contributions to positive social and environmental impacts this paper presents a typology for structuring thinking about impact measurement and evaluation for impact investing.RessourceIntegrating communications in evaluation
The guide explains how to use communication to support evaluation. This resource and the following information was contributed by Dr Glenn O'Neil.RessourceEval C3
EvalC3 is an organised set of tools for developing, exploring and evaluating predictive models of expected outcomes. This resource and the following information was contributed by Rick Davies.RessourceLearning circles for advanced professional development in evaluation
This article reports on a peer learning model trialled in Canada - learning circles for advanced professional development in evaluation - and suggests factors that are key to its success.RessourceIndigenous evaluation strategy (draft strategy)
A draft strategy document on a new Indigenous Evaluation Strategy for programs and policies that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.RessourceCarrying out qualitative research under lockdown – Practical and ethical considerations
"How can qualitative researchers collect data during social-distancing measures? Adam Jowett outlines several techniques researchers can use to collect data without face-to-face contact with participants.RessourcePrinciples and strategies for overcoming challenges to evaluation in situations of conflict and fragility
The challenges of conducting evaluation in situations of conflict and fragility have been well documented. They have been widely experienced and understood and therefore are not outlined in this post.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 2: Conducting effective meetings
Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 3: Q & A about drawing logic models
This week on BetterEvaluation we're presenting Questions and Answers about logic models.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 4: Including unintended impacts
Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 5: Info overload - how to navigate the maze of methods and approaches
As part of developing the BetterEvaluation site, we ran an "Evaluation Challenge" process, inviting people to submit their biggest challenges in evaluation, and then inviting experts to suggest ways to address these.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 6: Facilitating evaluation decisions
There are many decisions to be made in an evaluation – its purpose and scope; the key evaluation questions; how different values will be negotiated; what should be the research design and methods for data collection and analysis; howBlog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 7: Evaluation associations and societies
Across the world evaluation associations provide a supportive community of practice for evaluators, evaluation managers and those who do evaluation as part of their service delivery or management job.BlogFrom rigorous methods to rigorous processes – directions for travel after the RCT debate
It is neither relevant nor useful to either only criticise randomised control trials (RCT) or treat them as the only choice for rigorous impact evaluation (IE).BlogBetterEvaluation at the Evaluation Conclave in Kathmandu this week
BlogCollecting data on sensitive issues
Image: Polling Booths, by PetroleumJelliffe on FlickrBlog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 9: Addressing complexity
There is increasing discussion about the potential relevance of ideas and methods for addressing complexity in evaluation. But what does this mean? And is it the same as addressing complication?Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 14: Addressing ethical issues
How do we ensure our evaluations are conducted ethically? Where do we go for advice and guidance, especially when we don't have a formal process for ethical review?Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 15: Evaluation conferences 2013
One of the most effective ways of learning about the evaluation field is to attend a conference, present your work and interact with other professionals.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 17: Analyzing data using common software
Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 18: Reading evaluation journals
Evaluation journals play an important role in documenting, developing, and sharing theory and practice.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 19: Using the Rainbow Framework
How do we ensure we address all the important aspects of an evaluation when we're planning it? How do we manage to consider the different options without being overwhelmed?Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 20: Defining what needs to be evaluated
Whether you are commissioning an evaluation, designing one or implementing one, having - and sharing - a very clear understanding of what is being evaluated is paramount.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 21: Framing the evaluation
What's one of the most common mistakes in planning an evaluation? Going straight to deciding data collection methods. Before you choose data collection methods, you need a good understanding of why the evaluation is being done.Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 24: Choosing methods to describe activities, results and context
How many methods do you usually see in evaluation reports as having been used to collect data?Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 22: The latest resources and events suggested by users
Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 23: Tips for delivering negative results
Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 25: Evaluators have feelings too: Two sides of the evaluation coin
BetterEvaluation recently published a new paper, ‘Two sides of the evaluation coin,’ exploring what can happen when miscommunication, changing leadership and misunderstanding disrupt the smooth running of an evaluation: and what can be doneBlog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 26: Understanding causes
If you are doing any kind of outcome or impact evaluation, you need to know something about whether the changes observed (or prevented) had anything to do with the program or policy being evaluated.Blog