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Filter search resultsA sector-wide approach to assessing effectiveness: the im-prove it! framework
… The Framework will support organizations, depending on their strategies for change and thematic focus, in …Resource2013 Spring report of the Auditor General of Canada: Chapter 1—Status report on evaluating the effectiveness of programs
… Following the issue by the Treasury Board of a new Policy on Evaluation in 2009, which had the purpose of strengthening … of Canada Secretariat. Contents Chapter 1 - Status Report on Evaluating the Effectiveness of Programs Main Points … of the Auditor General of Canada: Chapter 1—Status report on evaluating the effectiveness of programs …ResourceMaking choices in health: WHO guide to cost-effectiveness analysis
… description of CEA overview of CEA study design, guidance on cost estimation, discounting, uncertainty, and sensitivity …ResourceThe group savings resource book - A practical guide to help groups mobilize and manage their savings
… of the United Nations (FAO) provides detailed guidance on setting up group savings plans. The book is broken into two parts with the first focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of saving in a group and … group saving activity. The second part of the book focuses on various tools that can be used to collect information on …ResourceLogic models: A tool for effective program planning, collaboration, and monitoring
This guide, written by Wendy Kekahio, Brian Lawton, Louis Cicchinelli and Paul R.ResourceThe book of why: The new science of cause and effect - Book review
This review of The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect attempts to explain "reclaiming causal" from the perspective of an influential statistician and thinker.ResourceBuilding an evaluative culture for effective evaluation and results management
… Learning and Change Initiative (ILAC) provides advice on building an evaluative culture allowing organisations to … was developed by John Mayne and captures his knowledge on evaluation and organizational culture. The author … culture that is constantly seeking information on its performance to better manage and deliver programmes …ResourceYou can be a better presenter - 25 tips for more effective presentations
… Part 1 covers 'You and your audience', focusing on speaking tips, stage presence, timing, and the importance … structure, and handouts. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I'm terrified of giving presentations … people anxious about presenting will likely appreciate. On a content level, the advice is a good mix of commonsense …ResourcePartnership Indicators: Measuring the effectiveness of multi-sector approaches to service provision
… for poor communities in developing countries. It draws on preliminary experiences from the projects of the Business … Cluster Key features The discussion in this paper touches on the following themes: Why measure the effectiveness of … It also contains a list of sources for further information on measuring and evaluating partnerships. Why would you …ResourceHow do we use advisory groups effectively in evaluation?
… practices work well in what situations. Marlène looks back on her experiences and outlines some of the conditions that … group practices work well in what situations. I look back on my experiences and outline some of the conditions that I … group. (for more detail, please see the updated page on Advisory Groups which I have contributed revisions to). …BlogAnalyzing cause and effect in environmental assessments: Using weighted evidence from the literature
… provides a detailed description of the eight steps, draws on an example case study to further illustrate the process …ResourceCausalImpact: A new open-source package for estimating causal effects in time series
… to estimating the causal effect of a designed intervention on a time series. Given a response time series (e.g., clicks) … time series (e.g., clicks in non-affected markets, clicks on other sites, or Google Trends data), the package … A new open-source package for estimating causal effects in time series …ResourceHow can research organizations more effectively transfer research knowledge to decision makers?
… for knowledge transfer which is aimed at ensuring research on health care is disseminated so it can be used to formulate policy and decisions on health. Contents A framework for knowledge transfer What …ResourcePurposeful program theory: Effective use of theories of change and logic models
This book, by Sue Funnell and Patricia Rogers, discusses ways of developing, representing and using programme theory and theories of change in different ways to suit the particular situation.ResourceAn African approach for gauging the gender effectiveness of national M&E systems: An IDEV article
This 12-page Twende Mbele paper presents the findings from a diagnostic study used to determine the gender responsiveness of national monitoring and evaluation systems in Benin, South Africa and Uganda.ResourceDo labor market policies have displacement effects? Evidence from a clustered randomized experiment
… (displacement) impacts of job placement assistance on the labor market outcomes of young, educated job seekers … effect by area and cohort Table 8: Long-term impact on employment outcomes, accounting for externalities Table 9: … externalities … Do labor market policies have displacement effects? Evidence from a clustered randomized experiment …ResourceAddressing attribution of cause and effect in small n impact evaluations: Towards an integrated framework
This paper from the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) analyses the various approaches that are available for small n impact evaluations.ResourceContribution analysis and estimating the size of effects: Can we reconcile the possible with the impossible?
… 2019) … Contribution analysis and estimating the size of effects: Can we reconcile the possible with the impossible? …ResourceProfessional Master's in Economics - Emphasis on Public Policy
… by the Global Evaluation Initiative, with a focus on promoting evidence-based public policies. Scope: students … Economy … Professional Master's in Economics - Emphasis on Public Policy …GEI Training and Professional DevelopmentM&E residency program - Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) udergraduate students
… with practical M&E activities through practical learning (on-the-job training) and mentoring. Scope: main activities …GEI Training and Professional DevelopmentAEA365: Laurie Stevahn and Jean King on Essential Competencies for Effective Qualitative Evaluators
… In this blog post on AEA365 | A Tip-a-Day by and for Evaluators , Laurie … qualitative data." … AEA365: Laurie Stevahn and Jean King on Essential Competencies for Effective Qualitative Evaluators …ResourceSpecialization on Impact Evaluation of Programs and Projects
… to evaluate the impact of their programs and projects on society and the economy, and to determine if they are … the effectiveness of their investments. … Specialization on Impact Evaluation of Programs and Projects …Academic ProgramDiploma in Impact Evaluation of Development Programs on Food Security
… The Impact Evaluation of Development Programs on Food Security diploma aims to assist countries and regions … the overall impact of their food security investments on the well-being of their target populations. The program's … … Diploma in Impact Evaluation of Development Programs on Food Security …Academic ProgramSpecialization Diploma on Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Social Programs
… for social projects, assess processes and outcomes based on evidence, and drive change within their organization by achieving meaningful impact on people's lives. … Specialization Diploma on Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Social Programs …Academic ProgramSpecialization on Elaboration and Evaluation of Projects
… of their organizational goals. … Specialization on Elaboration and Evaluation of Projects …Academic ProgramDiploma in Formulation and Evaluation of Social Projects with a focus on Territory and Community
… development of social programs and projects with a focus on the community and the territory. To achieve this goal, the … Formulation and Evaluation of Social Projects with a focus on Territory and Community …Academic ProgramHigh school employment: Meaningful connections for at-risk youth
… the effect that employment in high school will have on the long term education outcomes of students. "This paper extends earlier research on this topic in three ways. First, we focus primarily on … outcomes that incorporate both employment and educational effects. Other studies have tended to focus on one or the …ResourceText
… readability in long, narrative-style documents produced on paper. Sans serif fonts are easier to read in electronic … and sans-serif. Serif fonts are the ones with little feet on the letters. These are more classic and traditional. Serif fonts are easy to read in small print, on paper. Use a serif font for the narrative text in your …MethodSpecialization on Multiannual Programming and Formulation of Projects and Public Investments
… in both public and private sectors. … Specialization on Multiannual Programming and Formulation of Projects and …Academic ProgramSeven evaluation methods to add to the toolbox?
… In a recent workshop on 'Designs for Performance Evaluation', which Patricia … evaluators to use in evaluations that you manage? 1. Mobile Phone Data Logging Mobile phones (cell phones) can be a great method for …Blog10 Lessons in Treemap Design
… Labels must stand-out against treemap colors Explanatory legends Color ranges fit the data Show correlation by …ResourceChart dos and don’ts
… charts for presentations. Each one provides advice on the best way to improve the visualisation with clear … Do use proper aspect ratio to minimize dramatic slopes effects Do adjust for inflation in long-time series Do ask others for opinions Don't use 3D or blow apart effects Bad chart examples Avoid pie charts and donuts Avoid …Resource