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  • From paper to practice: Supporting the uptake of high-level M&E frameworks

    … of evaluations of a single program.  But getting agreement on a shared document is only the start of achieving the … frameworks, and make sure these frameworks don't languish on a dusty shelf. I have recently been involved in the … a particular policy domain, such as in education for student learning outcomes. However, these outcomes may also …
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  • 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 21: Framing the evaluation

    … Check out the following resource for more suggestions on how to do this. Identifying the intended user(s) and … " Evaluation ToR guidelines " developed by World Vision on developing a terms of reference for an evaluation, … Find resources and examples of key evaluation questions on the  Decide key evaluation questions  page. 3. Clarify …
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  • Data value map

    … by a series of short questions. You can find a paper on the Data Value Map here . If you have any questions about … for an excellent how-to-guide as well as a YouTube clip on building a model of data in your organisation.   The tool … / Knowledge translators How have you used or intend on using this resource? What is especially helpful about the …
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  • Week 11: BetterEvaluation at AfrEA 2014

    … or ineffective. Read about some of the sessions focusing on innovation: Evaluating training and education Chaired by: … areas, including use of decentralised data collectors, mobile data collection and remote sensing Reporting findings … and some examples of its use by Plan to document the effects of a land rights training programme in Uganda.   And …
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  • Read and contribute to evaluation journals

    … underpin evaluation work and encouraging us to focus more on making evaluation useful and beneficial. They can provide … documenting it, and help us connect to others working on similar issues. The mere fact of pointing out that there … of knowledge and expertise that can and should be drawn on by evaluators and evaluation managers. This in itself can …
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  • La heurística crítica de sistemas

    … discreta y persuasiva.  Impact of CSH approach on the conduct of evaluation La asignación de nuestro marco …
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  • Professional Master of Arts in Measurement and Evaluation

    … and health science. The program provides a diverse student population with the knowledge and skills necessary to …
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  • Master of Arts in Research, Measurement and Evaluation

    … and health science. The program provides a diverse student population with the knowledge and skills necessary to …
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  • Doctorate in Measurement and Evaluation

    … and health science. The program provides a diverse student population with the knowledge and skills necessary to …
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  • Applications of Case Study Research

    … be applied in practice. The book also includes sections on case study evaluations, as well as classroom activities.  … integral to understanding the case(s). The in-depth focus on the case(s), as well as the desire to cover a broader … I: Starting Points Chapter 1. A (Very) Brief Refresher on the Case Study Method Chapter 2. Field Notes Chapter 3. …
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  • 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 4: Including unintended impacts

    … For example, Annie Kelly recently reported in The Guardian on the N2 highway in Bangladesh, which was intended to … intended or unintended. This involves the main impacts and effects resulting from the activity on the local social, … – either the reverse of intended impacts (decreased student learning rather than increased student learning) or a …
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  • Communicating evaluation to non-evaluators

    … knew evaluators would be one of the first groups to jump on it – either because they want to pick it apart or … ago, including things like: Don’t claim success based on unsystematic analysis of biased data. Don’t use … at the end of a project. These experiences divided us. On one hand, we wanted to present evaluation as a …
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  • Final reports

    … uses a writing style that promotes understanding. Cut down on theoretical and methodological descriptions that make it …
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  • BetterEvaluation 2022 Holiday Reading List

    … Research and Evaluation Methods Dr Richard Kreuger on Qualitative Listening Deep Listening – Impact beyond words … for Money - Recommended by Anand Maraj A Short Primer on Innovative Evaluation Reporting  - Recommended by Sheila … intended and unintended outcomes, and distributional effects. ^Back to top Designing quality survey questions View …
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  • Master in Political Economy and Institutions, with concentration in Economics and Sustainability Evaluation

    … training in economic analysis and evaluation, focusing on development, the environment, and sustainable development. …
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  • Evaluating with the Littlewell Working Group

    … In 2014, Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) embarked on a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Review to … assess effectiveness at the end. In 2014-15, ICV embarked on two projects with the Working Group: (1) Littlewell … As part of ICV’s MEL Review, importance was placed on the collection of a baseline. ICV’s first encounter with …
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  • Evaluations that make a difference: Stories from around the world

    … power often go unheard 2. Provide credible evidence based on excellent design and methodologies 3. Use a positive … the evaluation can contribute to making decisions 8. Focus on evaluation impact – from the beginning evaluators need to think about the potential effect of the evaluation on the program and program participants. Join the discussion …
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  • A handbook of data collection tools

    … of data collection methods rather than rely primarily on traditional pre/post surveys and wide opinion polling. … options as well as relevant methodological notes on ways to implement or adapt particular methods. In …
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  • Big data for development: challenges & opportunities

    … require adjustment.  Turning Big Data—call logs, mobile-banking transactions, online user-generated … by Early Warning Systems, adding depth and nuances on human behaviours and experiences—and doing so in real … Users of Information    40  CONCLUDING REMARKS ON THE FUTURE OF BIG DATA FOR DEVELOPMENT    42    … Big data …
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  • Lessons from a trial of the Success Case Method

    … true across the evaluation field, is the lack of research on the effectiveness of evaluation methods (See Editor’s … Winter edition of New Directions for Evaluation: Research on Evaluation ). The lessons learned from the Success Case Method trial were to contribute to USAID’s guidance on the use of complexity-aware M&E methods. The trial, …
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  • BetterEvaluation FAQ: How do I choose a suitable theory of change?

    … project, a review of research in the area search on Defence Policy theory might come up with a few leads.   … Institutionalism, Materialism, and realism), and a paper on Realism and the Common Security and Defence Policy  also … program involving home visits by teachers, improvements to student learning might come about through changes in the …
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  • M&E residency program - Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) PhD Candidates

    … with practical M&E activities through practical learning (on-the-job training) and mentoring. Scope: main activities …
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  • Master in Business and Market Economics, with concentration in Management and Evaluation of Public Action

    This program seeks to promote the increasing use of evaluation and drive its further development.
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  • Diploma in Evaluation of Programs, Projects and Services

    This program prepares students to obtain the title of Program Evaluator awarded by the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES).
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  • Week 12: Evaluation innovation in transparency and accountability

    … through research and information, and using evidence on health system performance for social mobilization and … to document a series of impact studies and share insights on planning for impact .  Case studies have documented the … important was the observation that success depends on where you stand. One example was given of an international …
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  • 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 14: Addressing ethical issues

    … when we don't have a formal process for ethical review? On an evaluation discussion list recently there was a … address ethical issues. Some of these focus specifically on evaluating programs for children - addressing ethical … It includes an overview of ethical issues and guidance on using 15 different evaluation tools/options with children, …
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  • Master in Economics, Public Policy and Development

    This program equips students with the skills required to evaluate economic and social policies and programs. It covers topics such as Development Economics, Public Policies, and Assessment Techniques.
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  • What are some processes that can be used to get agreement on the Key Evaluation Questions?

    … priorities are coming from. You can find some resources on meeting processes on our Formal Meeting Processes  method page in the Rainbow … to Google Drive or Dropbox that people can comment on, or investigate online, team-based collaboration software …
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  • Review of evaluation approaches and methods for interventions related to violence against women and girls (VAWG)

    … which in this case means if it has had an influence on on programme implementation, policy and wider learning.  … a web-based survey to assess four types of evaluation effects: (i) action effects (informing subsequent implementation of interventions …
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  • Utilization-Focused Evaluation: 4th edition

    … evaluation checklist . It gives greater emphasis on mixed methods than previous editions and analyzes the pluses and minuses of the increased emphasis on accountability and performance measurement in government … Being Active-Reactive-Interactive-Adaptive   7. Focusing on Outcomes: Beyond the Goals Clarification Game   8. …
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  • Knowing the place: Key methods and processes for evaluator engagement in environmental sustainability evaluations

    … evaluation processes can overlook the nuanced effects experienced by those with less power or authority, … engagement with a wide range of interests can shed light on the many dimensions of the intervention, especially its … environmental concerns. Further details are available on our sketch mapping method page . Rich pictures are a …
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  • Master in Social Sciences – Specialization in Studies and Evaluations of Health and Social Sectors (EVSAN)

    The program offers training in social sciences applied to the fields of health and social issues with a solid European and international outlook.
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