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Filter search resultsC4D: Identify potential unintended results
Unintended results may be positive or negative. Unintended results should be considered as part of the development of a program theory (see Develop program theory or logic model). This means that possible unintended outcomes and impacts, especially…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Manage data
Good data management means that systems are in place for consistent and ethical (see Define ethical and quality evaluation standards) collection, recording, storage, security, backing up, cleaning, and modifying, and ownership of data. This is part of…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Identify reporting requirement
Different groups of primary intended users and other stakeholders will have different needs in relation to reporting requirements (what needs to be reported and when) emerging from R,M&E. It is important to think about these needs as part of the M…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)GeneraTOR - Terms of reference generator
The GeneraTOR is an interactive tool that helps people to write a Terms of Reference (ToR) or Request for Proposal (RFP) document. The GeneraTOR guides users to write different sections of a ToR and generates an editable document that can be downloaded…Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationGeneraTOR - Générateur de Termes de Référence
The GeneraTOR is an interactive tool that helps people to write a Terms of Reference (ToR) or Request for Proposal (RFP) document. The GeneraTOR guides users to write different sections of a ToR and generates an editable document that can be downloaded…Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationGeneraTOR - Terms of reference generator
The GeneraTOR is an interactive tool that helps people to write a Terms of Reference (ToR) or Request for Proposal (RFP) document. The GeneraTOR guides users to write different sections of a ToR and generates an editable document that can be downloaded…Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationStrengths-based recognition of cultures, acknowledging communities and individuals
Attribution principle: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities have the right to choose to be acknowledged and attributed for their contributions to an evaluation.Framework/GuideEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsCode of conduct
Culturally safe evaluation practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesFramework/GuideEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsSynthesise data from a single evaluation
Decide how data will be combined in terms of the agreed evaluative criteria and standards to produce an overall judgement of merit or worth.Framework/GuideRainbow FrameworkSpecify responsibilities of the evaluation manager and the evaluator(s)
Evaluation managers are often, but not always, the project / program manager, the head of programming in the organization, or the manager or other staff from the evaluation unit (or the dedicated M&E officer in the organization).Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationPréciser les responsabilités du gestionnaire de l’évaluation et des évaluateurs
Le gestionnaire de l’évaluation est souvent, mais pas systématiquement, le gestionnaire de projet ou de programme, le responsable des programmes de l’organisme, le responsable de la Section de l’évaluation ou bien un autre membre de cette section (ou…Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationFacilitate control and data sovereignty
Community ownership principle: Evaluation, and the knowledge created through evaluation, is owned by the community.Framework/GuideEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsTechnical assistance and advisory work
Technical assistance and advisory work involves providing expert guidance and support to enhance the structures, processes, and capabilities necessary for effective M&E.Framework/GuideNational M&E SystemsC4D Hub: Definitions of key terms
A brief overview of key terms used in the C4D frameworkFramework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D Hub: Investigate possible alternative explanations (strategy 3)
This strategy involves looking at the evidence at hand, and systematically identifying other possible causes of changes (such as other programs, external political and social changes etc.), and then investigating the extent to which they contributed the…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Sample
Decide how to select units (e.g. individuals, organisations, time periods) from a population of interest, so that inferences can be drawn about the population.Framework/GuideRainbow FrameworkTasks: C4D R,M&E through the Rainbow Framework
The Rainbow Framework structures the main, practical 'tasks' involved in doing research, monitoring and evaluation (R,M&E) into seven themes or 'clusters'.Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)About the Ethical Protocol: Ethical evaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settings
The purpose of the Ethical Protocol is to promote the full implementation of ethical principles when engaging in monitoring and evaluation activities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The aim is to support M&E practices that respect…Framework/GuideEvaluation practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settingsC4D: Holistic
Context; systemic; boundaries; inter-connections Taking a holistic approach means considering the systems, structures and contexts within which people operate.Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Generalise findings
An evaluation usually involves some kind of generalisation of the findings to put forward analysis that predicts how the findings of one initiative might relate to future programs, other places and contexts, or other groups of people. Often it is assumed…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Decide who will conduct the research or evaluation (or other studies for monitoring)
Research, monitoring and evaluation tasks (such as developing an M&E Framework, undertaking small studies and evaluations) can be done internally by existing staff (within one organisation or as a partnership or joint activity involving a number of…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Collect and/or retrieve data (methods)
Data collection methods should be selected on the basis of how well they will answer the key questions, with due consideration of available resources. Decisions about methods need to be made in conjunction with other decisions about the key questions (…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Develop program theory or logic model
A program theory or logic model explains how the activities of an intervention are understood to contribute to a chain of results (short-term outputs, medium-term outcomes) that produce ultimate intended or actual impacts. It can be shown in the form…Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Archive the evaluation report and data (if appropriate)
There are benefits of an archive of evaluation data and/or reports in the way they can be used.Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationArchiver le rapport d’évaluation et les données (s’il y a lieu)
L’avantage d’avoir une archive des données d’évaluation et des rapports est qu’elle peut être utiliséeFramework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationConsider important aspects of the evaluation
Evaluations are designed to answer the Key Evaluation Questions. Different types of questions need different methods and designs to answer them.Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationExaminer les aspects importants de l’évaluation
Evaluations are designed to answer the Key Evaluation Questions. Different types of questions need different methods and designs to answer them.Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationPrepare the contract
Your organization probably has standard requirements and templates for consulting contracts.Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationPréparer le contrat
Votre organisation possède probablement des exigences courantes et des modèles pour les contrats des experts-conseilsFramework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationCommunication for Development (C4D)
A collection of methods, guides, and tools to use when researching, monitoring and evaluating (R,M&E) Communication for Development (C4D) initiatives.Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Strengthen evaluation capacity
Choose ways of building on and developing capacity for managing, undertaking and/or using evaluation, which might involve human capital (knowledge and skills), organisational capital (such as technical and administrative infrastructure) and social capital…Framework/GuideRainbow FrameworkSynthesise data across evaluations
Decide how to find, extract and combine data from multiple evaluations to produce more general conclusions about 'what works' or 'what works for whom in what circumstances'. (This is not needed for a single evaluation).Framework/GuideRainbow Framework