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Filter search resultsTheory of change thinking in practice - A stepwise approach
… This guide builds on work of HIVOS' experimentation with and learning about … Part A introduces theory of change and Hivos’ perspective on ToC thinking: what it is, what users should know before … onset of a project. Similarly, the benefits or negative effects from partnerships and relations that were created by …ResourceMaking wise decisions: A step-by-step guide to selecting the right data system
… fit for different types of data systems, based on answers given in the quiz. (Optional) The ability to sign … and templates for teams to use in order to align on needs and set their implementation plan Links to … used for marketing purposes. How have you used or intend on using this resource? We have used this resource in several …ResourceGender equality and big data: Making gender data visible
… Pulse Key features This report provides background context on how big data can be used to facilitate and assess … progress towards the SDGs, and focuses in particular on SDG 5 – “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and … have considered the gender dimension. The report draws on a literature review focused on big data and gender, …ResourceIntroduction to collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) in the program cycle
… CLA principles in practice. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I've spent a bit of time reading about CLA on the USAID website and diving into some of the overviews, … there is a large, growing body of guidance and evidence on the USAID website to help practitioners and managers …ResourceALNAP guide: Evaluation of protection in humanitarian action
… be read from start to finish, but we recommend users focus on different modules depending which stage of the evaluation … Module C : Analysis How have you used or intend on using this resource? I found the module on initiating the evaluation particularly useful. It …ResourceData Quality
This online course from the Global Health Learning Centre is designed to help learners understand what data quality is, why it is important, and what programs can do to improve it.ResourceDoctorate in Evaluation, Statistics and Methodology
The overall focus of the program is to provide students with the requisite skills and experiences essential for three types of professional careers: i) as an evaluation, applied statistics, and assessment or measurement faculty member in higher educatioAcademic ProgramThe psychology of climate change communication: A guide for scientists, journalists, educators, political aides, and the interested public
… This guide by the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions, while focused on communicating research on climate change, will be useful for anyone interested in …ResourceOn the Right Track? A brief review of monitoring and evaluation in the humanitarian sector.
… Against Hunger (ACF) looks at responses from 15 agencies on their intentions for evaluation and the data that they are … of different practices in the sector, the review focuses on three major forces shaping the answers to these questions; … capacity strengthening; How have you used or intend on using this resource? I used this resource during the …ResourceIRIS+
… and templates. The key features of IRIS+ as described on the website are: Core Metrics Sets to increase data … and comparability. These are backed by evidence and based on best practices across the industry. Thematic taxonomy … that provide a high-level understanding of other possible effects, including for other affected stakeholder groups …ResourceChoose methods and processes
… the choice of method or process should be based on what is appropriate for your particular situation. This … developed. For example, collecting questionnaire data by mobile phones will require either that each data collector has a mobile phone or that there is a reliable system for sharing …PageAdapting evaluation in the time of COVID-19 – Part 4: Describe
… We’re continuing our series, sharing ideas and resources on ways of ensuring that evaluation adequately responds to … the pandemic. This is the first of a number of blogs on the evaluation tasks that relate to the DESCRIBE cluster … been undertaken. A later blog in this series will focus on methods for collecting data, given restrictions and risk …BlogMaster of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
… which seeks to develop sound and in-depth understanding on theoretical and practical aspects of monitoring and …Academic ProgramWeek 9: Innovation in evaluation part 3: what’s the latest in advocacy evaluation?
… a strand of conference presentations and posters on methodological innovation. The Center for Evaluation … evaluation field that fit this definition, we focus here on innovation in one particular area—assessments of the impact or influence of advocacy efforts on public policy. When the advocacy evaluation field began, …BlogWeek 32: Better use of case studies in evaluation
… Choose the right one for your purpose. This list draws on a guide " Case Studies in Evaluation " produced by the … norms or standards about implementation processes. Program effects: This examines the causal links between the program and observed effects (outputs, outcomes or impacts, depending on the …BlogParticipatory video and the most significant change. A guide for facilitators
… InsightShare has produced a great deal of material on the practice of participatory video. We encourage you to … here is a synthesis of the two techniques, focussing on the practical application of the tool. The toolkit aims to … application of the tool. How have you used or intend on using this resource? We have been asked on numerous …ResourceDeveloping a performance story report
… Revising the program logic How have you used or intend on using this resource? Chapter 6 is particularly helpful in …ResourceDeveloping monitoring and evaluation frameworks + framework template
… features This book provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework in a … developing evaluation questions identifying processes for on-going data analysis and learning and implementing the framework. The authors draw on their extensive years of experience in developing …ResourceReporting needs analysis template
… contact BetterEvaluation . How have you used or intend on using this resource? I created a resource as I was looking …ResourceGet more from your data: Three steps to success
… from data analysis to action. How have you used or intend on using this resource? We use these activities with our … decision making. The balance of participatory and hands-on methods, with the rigor of a clearly defined …ResourceChangeroo
… Theory of Change creator. It is web-based and has a focus on allowing collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders. … to creating societal value. How have you used or intend on using this resource? You can use Changeroo on your own. Changeroo its easy to use and the ToC specific …ResourceTop tips for young and emerging evaluators - Blog series
… The tips range from methodological advice to personal tips on building resilience and relationships. This resource and … about working in evaluation. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I consider myself a 'YEE' and so I'm … out where to focus your energies when you're starting out on a career in evaluation, especially when coming from a …ResourcePartner-led evaluation for policy research programmes: A thought piece on the KNOWFOR programme evaluation
… of a partner-led evaluation approach, drawing on the experience of the UK Government Department for … approach is most appropriate when there is a strong focus on internal learning and capacity-building. It is more likely … and increase impartiality. How have you used or intend on using this resource? Findings from this resource were also …ResourceCo-producing policy recommendations: Lessons from a DEGRP project in Uganda
… findings into recommendations. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I think this resource would be …ResourceThe gender spectrum collection: Stock photos beyond the binary
… Work School Health Moods How have you used or intend on using this resource? One of the difficulties in my job is … communities. Consider accessing these photos for stories on topics like beauty, work, education, relationships, or …ResourceOPM's approach to assessing value for money
… of change; identifying Value for Money criteria; agreeing on standards of performance (rubrics); identifying the … syntheisis and judgement; and reporting. It draws on a number of existing evaluation methods and approaches, … or sustainability issues. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I intended to recommend this resource …Resource10 Techniques for building a google sheets dashboard
… dashboard for the world to see How have you used or intend on using this resource? I'm a real nerd for spreadsheets and … figured out by doing a search, but it's handy refresher on what features are available and lists some formulas that … I would be looking at this resource - which focuses on the technical aspects of dashboard creation - in tandem …ResourceGuide to using the World Factbook to find a country’s international environmental agreements
… up to but not yet ratified. How have you used or intend on using this resource? The World Factbook is a useful …ResourceKey Evaluation Questions (KEQs) to guide Footprint Evaluations
… join the Footprint Evaluation Community to give feedback on this and other outputs of the Footprint Evaluation … asking and answering evaluative questions. The KEQs build on earlier versions of generic KEQs in Jane Davidson’s … sense for that application.” How have you used or intend on using this resource? The KEQs can be used in conjunction …ResourceMeasuring results and impact in the age of big data
… and sampling and sample selection bias. Chapter 6 draws on the previous two chapters to illustrate how data science … can be applied to strengthen evaluations, focusing on some of the challenge areas faced by conventional program … importance of understanding how different groups – based on gender, age, income, or geographical location – have …ResourceWebinar recording: When the ‘field’ is online – qualitative data collection
… online data collection” How have you used or intend on using this resource? The Qualitative e-Research Framework …ResourceHow does the commissioning process hinder the uptake of complexity-appropriate evaluation?
… Drawing on interviews with 19 UK evaluation commissioners and … This paper is a useful review of relevant literature on procurement of research and evaluation relevant for policy … designs to address complexity. How have you used or intend on using this resource? I intend to use this paper to …Resource