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Filter search resultsFront-end Analysis of the Evaluation process: Why, When, and What
This module from the International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) outlines the organisational and planning process involved in evaluations of development projects and programs.RecursoParticipatory program evaluation manual – involving program stakeholders in the evaluation process
This guide from the Child Survival Technical Support Project and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was designed to support staff evaluate development programs and projects.RecursoStakeholder participation in monitoring and evaluation
This tool from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) provides an overview of the process of participatory monitoring.RecursoEvaluation methods for the European Union's external assistance
This volume presents most of what needs to be known to manage or carry out an evaluation, using standardised terminology in three languages (English, Spanish and French) that contribute toward the OECD Development Aid Committee's efforts atRecursoKStoolkit: Fishbowl technique
This webpage from the KnowledgeSharing Toolkit website offers a guide on how the Fishbowl Technique can be used for stakeholder engagement in a variety of settings.RecursoQuick tips - collecting group data: Delphi technique
This resource from the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension provides an overview of the Delhi technique and its uses. Preparation, procedures, tips and letters are also used to explain its purpose and use.RecursoSIRCA: Building evaluation capacity — a review of awarding, mentoring and conferences
This case study from the Singapore Internet Research Centre (SIRCA) describes how they used a Utilization Focused Evaluation for a project in conjunction with Developing Evaluation CRecursoCommunity scorecard approach for performance assessment - ProNet North's experience
This WaterAid Ghana Briefing Paper, outlines ProNet North’s experience of using the Community Scorecard Approach to assess performance.RecursoGuidance on M&E for civil society programs
This guide from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT, formerly AusAID) is aimed at program managers who have responsibility forRecursoIdentify the boundary partners
This website from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) provides a comprehensive guide to identifying boundary partners which are the groups or organisations that interact directly with aRecursoParticipatory Impact Pathways Analysis: A practical method for project planning and evaluation
This institutional Learning and Change Initiative (ILAC) brief number 17 provides an overview of using Participatory Impact Pathways Analysis (PIPA) on projects involving the water and food sectors.RecursoSocial network analysis guide
The guide provides an overview of Social Network Analysis, an example of maps that can be developed from this type of analysis and key focus questions for SNA.RecursoThe art of focused conversations for schools
This page outlines a range of questions that can be used to focus conversation using ORID. The page also includes an example of how to use this technique and a template that can be used for its implementation.RecursoWhat to include in an evaluation brief
This paper from Charities Evaluation Services provides an overview of the process and content needed to create an evaluation brief.RecursoSocial experiments to fight poverty
2009 MacArthur fellow Esther Duflo argues that experiments, using randomized controlled trials, are essential to the eradication of poverty in this Ted Talk.RecursoMichael Quinn Patton, on developmental evaluation compared with R&D
In this short video, Michael Quinn Patton discusses the relationship between developmental evaluation and the research and development process.RecursoMichael Quinn Patton on developmental evaluation as alternative to formative assessment
In this short video Michael Quinn Patton outlines the differences between developmental, formative and summative evaluation.RecursoProcess tracing: From philosophical roots to best practices
The aim of this book is to explain the philosophical foundations, specific techniques, common evidentiary sources, and standards and best practices of process tracing in order to reduce the risks of making inferential errors in the analysisRecursoBasic priority rating model 2.0
This article from Health Promotion Practice provides an overview and guide to objective priority setting using predetermined criteria, standardized comparisons, and a rubric that minimizes biaRecursoUNDP measuring capacities tool
This resource on Capacity Indicators, is a compilation of indicators for assessing capability and effectiveness of organizations and the standards of the environment in which they must operate.RecursoZambian HIV/AIDS learning initiative
This mid term evaluation report from Pact's Zambian HIV/AIDS Learning Initiative provides a detailed examination of the program which aims to strengthen capacity of organisations working with HIV/AIDSRecursoToolkit on evaluation
This toolkit from UNICEF Egypt Country Office was developed to support staff in the evaluation process in order to improve the quality of evaluation reports and ensure the application of policy andRecursoReader-friendly writing - 1:3:25
This paper from the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) outlines the process of 1:3:25 to structure research and evaluation reports.RecursoMeasuring outcomes in family support : Practitioners' guide
This online guide from the NSW Family Services Inc (now FAMS), provides a range of ideas and tools to support the evaluation of family support services.RecursoDevelopmental evaluation
This webpage from Tamarack Community provides links to audio files of an interview between Mark Cabaj and Michael Patton in which they discuss the topic of development evaluation.RecursoDevelopmental evaluation: Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation & use
In this book, Michael Quinn Patton describes the process of conducting developmental evaluations for ongoing program development.RecursoGet the big picture – draw a rich picture
A blog post from Jim Woodhill that outlined the process for creating Rich Pictures, which enable groups to draw a picture of a situation they are trying to understand.RecursoEvaluation step-by-step guide
This paper, developed by the Victorian Government's former Department of Planning and Community Development, provides a step-by-step guide to the process of conducting an evaluation in order to ensure that a project or program has met its oRecursoImpact evaluation steering committee: Terms of reference
These Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Impact Evaluation Steering Committee for the Research Into Use (RIU) programme outlines the functions, objectives and outputs of the steering committee.RecursoWhat does the investment return?
This report describes the Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a project in rural Malawi.RecursoReview of evaluation in agricultural extension
This report from the Australian Government's Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation outlines program evaluation by highlighting case studies of five different methods that can be used to evaluate rural extension programmes.RecursoDeveloping a cost-benefit analysis tool: Experiences and lessons from Malawi and Mozambique
This guide from USAID, demonstrates how a cost benefit analysis tool was designed by Opportunity International in order to compare and evaluate microfinance delivRecurso