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Discerning policy influence: Framework for a strategic evaluation of IDRC-supported research
This background paper on frameworks for examining policy influence defines policy influence in a broad way, from enhancing policy capacities (i.e., strengthening the capacity of researchers to address policy questions), through broadening pEvaluation of Research in Context: Quick Scan of an Emerging Field
This report from the Rathenau Instituut provides an overview of the process and materials available for ensuring a better understanding of evaluating research in context.Monitoring and evaluating advocacy: A Scoping Study
This scoping study from ActionAid aims to analyse how a variety of NGO's approach the evaluation of advocacy projects and programs.Michael 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.Process 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 analysisGet 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.Using appreciative inquiry in evaluation practice
These Powerpoint slides are from a workshop by Hallie Preskill at the 2007 Summer Institute of the American Evaluation Association and the Centers for Disease Control. The workshop is intended to help participants to:Sparking Collective Learning
This blog post from Sarah Plachta Elliott describes how a System of Supports and Opportunities was used by Brandeis University’s Center for Youth and Communities in six neighborhoods in Detroit, MichigLogframe - A Critique
This paper provides a critical analysis of logframes and argues that they may not be a useful tool as they can discourage innovation due to their linear approach.Overview: Working under budget, time, data and political constraints
This overview of the RealWorld Evaluation book "Working Under Budget, Time, Data and Political Constraint" explains how the RealWorld Evaluation Approaches can be applied at every step of the evaluation process.DECI - lessons from year 1
This slide show from the Developing Evaluation Capacity in ICT4D (DECI) project outlines the lessons that were learned from the first year of the program.Communicating & reporting evaluation processes & findings
This PowerPoint presentation by Hallie Preskill, gives an overview of communicating and reporting and provides examples of some of the tools that can be used to facilitate the process.DECI literature review
This literature review from the DECI project provides an overview of the literature available in the area of developing evaluation capacity in ICTD with the express purpose of providiWhat is process tracing actually tracing?
This paper from Beach and Brun Pederson provides a comprehensive overview of process tracing.Open refine (formerly google refine) – The tool of the year for evaluators!
This blog post from the American Evaluation Association provides an overview of Google Refine, a desktop application (downloadable) that can be used to calculate frequencies and multi-tabulate data fromIDRC strategic evaluation of capacity development: Doing things better?
The paper from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) analyses whether the results from capacity building projects have supported the organisation to achieve its mission.Evaluation in practice: use and outcomes in ICT4D research
This archive from the Utilisation-focused evaluation (UFE) of ICTs for Development provides all the resources from the event incuding documents, feedback and projects.Projects assuming responsibility over evaluation: Test-driving utilisation focused evaluation
This presentation from Developing Evaluation Capacity in ICT4D (DECI) outlines the objectives of the project and their use ofReflections on the utilisation-focused evaluation (UFE) process
This presentation from the Strengthening ICTD Research Capacity in Asia (SIRCA) program provides an overview of how UFE was used in their programme. It was presented at the Evaluation Conclave 2010, New Delhi, IndiaLiving into developmental evaluation: Reflections on changing practice
Developmental evaluation (DE) is particularly useful for supporting ongoing learning in complex situationsWhen the world is in crisis, evaluation can provide answers
This session, presented as part of the 2023 gLocal Evaluation Week, explored different approaches to effectively address ecosystems' health and just transition in evaluations.Evaluation education in a world in transformation: The way forward
In this webinar, Dr Marcia Joppert presents the results of her doctoral dissertation; a study about mapping evaluation education opportunities globally and analysis of how they align with the skills of transformational evaluators and the neWhat is evaluation? (AEA statement)
A brief (4-page) overview that presents a statement from the American Evaluation Association defining evaluation as "a systematic process to determine merit, worth, value or significance".Developing and implementing an effective evaluation maturity model
This 90-minute webinar organised by the Canberra Regional Network of the Australian Evaluation Society focuses on the use of evaluation maturity models, which provide a roadmap for improving evaluation capability and culture within an organThe voice of the farmer in agricultural extension
This paper analyses ten beneficiary assessments conducted by the World Bank of agricultural extension programs.Toward a listening bank: A review of best practices and the efficacy of beneficiary assessment
This paper reviews the use of beneficiary assessment in several World Bank projects.The Qualitative Method of Impact Analysis
This paper provides a detailed analysis of qualitative evaluation design as an option in impact analysis.Extreme or deviant case sampling: an essential way to learn from both success and failure
This website blog explains the lessons that can be learned from extreme case sampling and why you should take notice of "outstanding successes" and "notable failures" especially when you have limited resources and time.Observation as an evaluation technique
This web page from Evaluation Trust gives a clear overview of observation as an evaluation tool and includes tips on how it can be used effectively.Parametric vs. non-parametric tests
This web page provides a table which demonstrates the various differences between parametric and non-parametric tests.Soft systems methodology: a thirty year retrospective
Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) can be used to gain understanding of complex relationship drive situations and their contexts.Keypad Technology and Experts
This blog entry provides a good overview of keypad technology and also provides links to some experts in this field.