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… to evaluation findings is an essential part of supporting use. This is often a management … just delivering the evaluation report. There are a range of options that can be used to provide support for the use of evaluation findings. For example: Annual reviews : …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationDevelop theory of change / programme theory
… A programme theory or theory of change (TOC) explains how an intervention (a project, a … policy, a strategy) is understood to contribute to a chain of results that produce the intended or actual impacts. It … context and other projects and programmes. Different types of diagrams can be used to represent a theory of change. …Framework/GuideRainbow FrameworkEvaluation standards
… Evaluation standards identify how the quality of an evaluation will be judged. They can be used when … Many organizations have guidelines which address issues of quality and ethics together. For example, the UNDP (United … on the scope, content, comments and recommendations of evaluation reports. Evaluators must be free of conflict of …MethodKey characteristics of FCV settings
… effective M&E strategies. This page breaks down some of the main characteristics and classifications of FCV settings to so that M&E approaches can be better … on the ground. On this page: What is 'M&E in FCV' Type of setting Diversity of settings Temporal aspects Dimensions …ThemeThe evaluation eco-system
… There are many different types of organisations, individuals, and systems involved in the practice and use of evaluation. Understanding how these different actors … ecosystem’ refers to the interconnected networks of organisations, institutions, and individuals involved in …Framework/GuideEvaluation career guide12 tips on using ICTs for social monitoring and accountability
… the discussions held at a Technology Salon on the use of ICT in monitoring and evaluation of development outcomes with a particular focus on social … Privacy and protection are always a concern Inclusion needs to be purposeful Information should be useful to and …ResourceAccountable Aid
… from Participatory Methods provides a detailed overview of Acountable Aid. The blog argues that only rarely do aid … agencies introduce measures so that the recipients of their aid can hold them to account for their aid-giving … not always accountable to their citizens – perhaps because of violent conflicts, natural disasters or corruption. Aid, …ResourcePhotographic reporting
… Planning ahead is important to ensure that photographs of key events, or of the situation before an intervention, are taken when … are particular sensitivities around including photographs of children. If the photos are not yours, ensure you have …MethodRAPID outcomes assessment
… (ROA) is a method to assess and map the contribution of a project’s actions on a particular change in policy or … the RAPID (Research and Policy in Development) programme of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) to analyse the … as in any learning process, is attempting to develop a basic understanding of the situation. This will involve a …MethodEvaluation design checklist
… The checklist provides a set of issues one needs to consider while planning, undertaking … a reminder about a broad range of decisions one needs to make about every evaluation assignment. Focusing the …ResourceNPC's approach to developing an impact measurement framework
… difference they make. Contents Step one: Map your theory of change A theory of change should be at the heart of your approach because it … an appropriate level of rigour of evidence that suits the needs of your stakeholders. This will depend on a combination …ResourceEvaluation at the nexus between nature and humanity for transformational change
… from Transformational Evaluation for the Global Crises of Our Times argues for the need to transform evaluation in … environmental crises and sets out the major ways this needs to happen. This resource and the following information … environmental crises and sets out the major ways this needs to happen. It begins with a succinct summary of the …ResourceInstrumental variables
… This method is used to estimate the causal effect of variables on an intervention. The instrumental variables … Duncan Chapman on the Urban Institute ’s website as “one of the more compelling quasi-experimental options of estimating impacts, largely because the assumptions needed …MethodOrient the evaluator / evaluation team
… The evaluator(s) need a clear understanding of what needs to be evaluated. They need to obtain as much … the intended beneficiaries, and its specific context. One of the responsibilities of the evaluation manager is ensure …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationC4D: Develop initial description
… is it? It is important to be clear about the boundaries of what will be included in an evaluation. As part of this, it can be helpful to develop an initial brief description of what will be evaluated, which can provide a starting point …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Master in Evaluation
… prepares graduates to shape the strategic direction of organizational projects and programs and design effective … communities and drive organizational change across a range of sectors and activities. Whether students are currently … change, this multidisciplinary program can fit their needs and prepare them to confidently engage in real-world …Academic ProgramHow evaluation embraces and enriches adaptation: A UFE approach
… assumptions underlying their implicit or explicit theories of change. In such cases, it’s essential that, as we … are agile in making any changes needed during the course of the project – e.g. through the use of adaptive management (see previous blogs by Patricia Rogers …BlogDecision making matrix - Word template
… can be useful to summarise decision makers and types of decisions in a matrix which can be referred to when … tool provides a template that can be edited to fit the needs of a specific evaluation. The information provided was … in an evaluation team is on the same page in terms of who needs to be brought in at which stage in an evaluation. I'm …ResourceProfessional Diploma in Program Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
… and, as much as possible, be practical and relevant to the needs of industry. The main aim is to increase the capacity of the development sector in Zambia to deliver efficient and …Academic ProgramWriting for the web
… to traditional print media." (Riches) "The huge range of sites on the internet makes it even more difficult for … stand out and be noticed. You need good web content but it needs to be written in the right way. The following tips and …ResourceChoosing appropriate designs and methods for impact evaluation - Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
… The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has commissioned this report to explore the challenges and document a range of possible approaches for the impact evaluations that the … with key internal stakeholders to understand their needs, and a review of the literature on impact evaluation, …ResourceEnvironment, climate change and assessment - towards a holistic view
… This blog by Juha Uitto, Director of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the Global Environment Facility, points out that evaluation needs to take a new, holistic perspective to address serious … to humans. A new perspective for evaluation Evaluation needs a new perspective that takes into account the …ResourceQualitative comparative analysis: A valuable approach to add to the evaluator’s ‘toolbox’? Lessons from recent applications
… Based on the lessons from three diverse applications of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), this Centre for … QCA is relatively complicated, and the evaluation team needs to have a thorough understanding of the approach. The evaluation object needs to be appropriate for QCA: The evaluation object needs …ResourceC4D: Develop R,M&E capacity
… the capacity, and support for the capacity development needs, of organizations and key partners and community groups and … Prior to implementing capacity building ensure a capacity needs assessment (which could be rapid) has been undertaken. …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Evaluation work plan
… Oversee or engage in the development of a work plan that sets out the specific activities to … the evaluation. This should include identification of the reporting requirements and a dissemination plan. The … may be helpful to spell out the roles and responsibilities of different actors and make the work plan a more formal …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationFunder evaluator dialogue on complexity
… and program funders/designers on the implications of complex behavior. This resource and the following … to complex behavior than is currently the case. Examples of relevant behaviors include: Scaling Growth patterns … of complexity for program activity and outcome needs to be increased. Increased awareness will lead to the …ResourceSix rules of thumb for determining sample size and statistical power
… helpful diagrams to explain or reinforce the points. Four of them are relevant for planning quantitative data … If the effect size of a program is small, the evaluation needs a larger sample to achieve a given level of power. … of Thumb #3: An evaluation of a program with low take-up needs a larger sample. Rule of Thumb #4: If the underlying …ResourceTriangulation
… Triangulation facilitates validation of data through cross verification from more than two sources. It tests the consistency of findings obtained through different instruments and … Cohen and Manion Types Denzin (1973, p.301) proposes four basic types of triangulation: Data triangulation: involves …MethodHiring an external evaluator
… This resource helps you match an external evaluator to your needs through a set of practical steps, prompts, and tips. Focusing on supporting … their partners the document guides you through the process of engaging an external evaluator in clear steps: Preparing …ResourceImplementing the vision: addressing challenges to results-focused management and budgeting
… on what can be done at the strategic and systems levels of government. Excerpt " 1.2.1. Key Themes 7. The balance of this paper is organised around the following key themes … to ensure the meaningfulness of performance data, one needs to be sensitive to potential difficulties and how these …ResourceMonitoring and evaluation to support adaptive management
… refers to an approach to managing under conditions of ongoing uncertainty which represents a paradigm shift from … in order to learn and adapt as needed under conditions of ongoing uncertainty. Adaptive management has become … situations, including the COVID-19 pandemic and is one of BetterEvaluation's current priority areas for content …ThemeContribute a resource
… always interested to hear about resources that might be of use to evaluators, managers, and users of evaluation. They may be guides, overviews, specific tools for using a method, or an example of how you've used a certain method. Please complete the form …Page