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  • Data rehearsal

    … by Michael Patton, involves developing simulated reports of data before data collection and then workshopping these … intended users to see if this will meet their information needs. It can be helpful to present a range of scenarios using hypothetical data – for example, what the …
    Method
  • Social media communications

    … Social media can be useful to engage with a wide range of audiences, however, it will require some thought about who … to share with them, and which platform will best suit your needs. These can be developed and documented in a social …
    Method
  • Interventions and tools for M&E capacity strengthening

    … at the national level, assessing the overall M&E systems of a country or region, or at the organisational level, … plans can be used to address the identified needs. This might include creating or improving some of the components of the enabling environment , …
    Framework/Guide
    National M&E Systems
  • Determine what constitutes high quality evaluation

    … For any evaluation, there needs to be clarity about what will be considered a quality … processes and tools. You can read about various ways of doing this on the page Review Evaluation Quality . … …
    Framework/Guide
    Rainbow Framework
  • The evaluator as facilitator: Considerations for good facilitation practice

    … learning consultant, I was a therapist. My days consisted of listening to people as they tried to navigate and make … we may favor our own priorities, forget participants’ needs, submerge stakeholder voices, hide underlying causes, … part of every evaluation that involves contact with people needs to be facilitated… evaluation instruction has …
    Blog
  • How to Evaluate equity-focused and gender-responsive interventions in complex and dynamic environments

    … by Michael Quinn Patton for My M&E, discusses the concept of complexity and details how to conduct an evaluation in a … Excerpt "Evaluation for equity and the fostering of human rights, as part of achieving meaningful development … interventions and innovations are those in which what needs to be done to solve problems is uncertain, where key …
    Resource
  • Art of Knowledge Exchange

    … in bringing about needed change. choose the right mix of knowledge exchange instruments and activities to help your … learning-focused manner. measure and report the results of your knowledge exchange initiative." Contents ANCHOR 7 … Measure results   68 Report results   76 Glossary 81 Art of knowledge exchange toolbox 83 … Art of Knowledge Exchange …
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  • Innovations in evaluation: How to choose, develop and support them

    … This brief opens up some of the issues and questions about why and how to adopt … by Patricia Rogers in May 2018 as a joint project of UNICEF, BetterEvaluation and EVALSDGs. Overview This paper … in evaluation. Innovation does not always mean invention of something new.  It can involve translation from another …
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  • OPM's approach to assessing value for money

    … which addresses important issues including the limitations of using indicators epsecially for complex interventions, and … for evaluating value for money: developing a theory of change; identifying Value for Money criteria; agreeing on standards of performance (rubrics); identifying the evidence needed; …
    Resource
  • Canva

    … platform. It has a drag and drop interface and a range of templates that you can adapt. You can upload your own images and choose from a large number of pre-configured layouts. This resource and the following … (BetterEvaluation and ANZSOG ) . Key features A range of templates for designing things such as: flyers, social …
    Resource
  • The rights of nature: An emerging transformation opportunity for evaluation

    … This article invites evaluators to engage with the concept of the Rights of Nature: “recognizing ecosystems and natural communities … norms.” Key concepts The article describes the concept of the rights of nature as being about “legal rights, ethics, …
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  • Effective data transfer

    … program to another, it’s important to know the constraints of the program you are importing into, as you may need to … by searching the internet for a guide on the specific type of transfer you are attempting.  For example, exporting data … and errors can appear with different programs and methods of importing, such as the following found when using the …
    Method
  • C4D: Synthesise data from a single study or evaluation

    … in the end, make evaluative judgments. To do that, there needs to be a process of drawing together data and findings (often from descriptive … from the data, and an overall judgement and weighting needs to be made. Attention to processes to properly …
    Framework/Guide
    Communication for Development (C4D)
  • Visualise data

    … Data visualisation is the process of representing data graphically in order to identify trends … clarity during analysis and to communicate. The choice of what type of graph or visualisation to use depends greatly on the …
    Framework/Guide
    Rainbow Framework
  • Overview: Data collection and analysis methods in impact evaluation

    … by Greet Peersman for UNICEF looks at the different types of data collection and analysis methods that can be used for … data collection and analysis and outlines the importance of good data management practices. The guide also focuses on specific issues to ensure the quality of data collected. Excerpt "Impact evaluations need to go …
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  • Complexity

    … and how we report findings and support their use. An issue of increasing interest in evaluation, especially development … and support their use. Since 2014 this has been one of the priority themes that BetterEvaluation has focused on.  … to avoid accountability and planning.  But discussions of complexity often raise one or two important issues: …
    Theme
  • Concept Map Examples

    … This website from Lucidchart  provides a range of examples of Concept Maps and allows the user to create their own or use one of the templates provided.   Excerpt "Concept maps were …
    Resource
  • Balochistan partnership for sustainable development

    … by Ali Channa for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , outlines a framework and action plan that … issues in Balochistan province.  Content Objective of the Capacity Building Plan and Strategic Approach Partners of the Capacity Building Plan Need Assessment Methodology …
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  • Estimating the benefit incidence of an antipoverty program by propensity score matching

    … propensity score matching to estimate the distribution of net income gains from an Argentinean workfare program. "PSM has a number of attractive features in this context, including the need to … is found to be about half the gross wage. Over half of the beneficiaries are in the poorest decile nationally, …
    Resource
  • Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, with a focus on Project Management for the UN, Government and NGOs

    … As a student in this program, you will explore a variety of tools and techniques used to measure project progress and …
    Academic Program
  • Making adaptation count: Concepts and options for monitoring and evaluation of climate change adaptation

    … This paper offers a monitoring and evaluation framework of climate change interventions. It addresses the steps and … be considered in order to effectively conduct evaluations of Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) interventions Its … M&E systems that can track the success and failure of adaptation initiatives in the development context. …
    Resource
  • Suggest an event

    The BetterEvaluation events page is a global events calendar for monitoring and evaluation events. 
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  • Doctorate in Exceptional Learning, with concentration inProgram Planning and Evaluation

    … focuses on the characteristics, strengths, and educational needs of individuals and groups whose learning potential and … unrealized. The program offers robust academic preparation of professionals who serve their communities, public school …
    Academic Program
  • A critical review of applications in QCA and fuzzy-set analysis and a ‘toolbox’ of proven solutions to frequently encountered problems

    … Comparative Analysis (QCA) in order to take stock of what is available and highlight best practice in this … are characterized by great diversity and that a range of solutions to frequently encountered problems in fsQCA … design exists. Yet, in order to utilize the full potential of QCA as a method, researchers need to reconsider its …
    Resource
  • A practitioner's guide to developmental evaluation

    … for Child Rights and Development explores key aspects of Developmental Evaluation (DE). The resource offers … for implementing the practice and includes a range of DE resources to help with its facilitation. Contents What …
    Resource
  • User personas and user journeys - key parts of our UX process

    … ago we started gathering data on the user experience (UX) of the BetterEvaluation website. We developed user personas … sent out a UX survey, and we've recently finished a series of interviews and observation studies. We've learnt a huge … 7 user personas, each of which having detailed individual needs, challenges/concerns, and behaviours. Our list of
    Blog
  • Master of Arts in Positive Developmental Psychology and Evaluation

    … as individual growth through the lifespan. … Master of Arts in Positive Developmental Psychology and Evaluation …
    Academic Program
  • Certificate in Program Evaluation

    … to gain competencies in the design and implementation of program evaluations in fields such as education, health … incorporated into graduate degree programs in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, or may be taken …
    Academic Program
  • Master in Educational Research and Evaluation

    … evaluation, and measurement in all levels and sectors of education. The curriculum focuses on developing students' … these areas, including secondary data analysis, synthesis of evidence, evaluation of evidence-based practices, and theoretical and …
    Academic Program
  • Evaluation design

    … This resource from the New South Wales Department of Environment provides guidance on designing and planning … panels, as well as development and implementation of evaluation plans. It begins by emphasizing that there is … evidence, the use of the method in determining monitoring needs, and considerations for its application, such as …
    Resource
  • Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Diploma

    … The purpose of this three-module diploma is to equip learners with the … Evaluation Group (UNEG) core competencies for evaluators of the UN System. The program will blend planning and project … professional practice and to balancing the ethical aspects of an evaluation. … Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation …
    Academic Program
  • Master of Sciences in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics

    … The Master of Science in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics is a … classes that empower students to utilize a diverse array of tools to generate insights on social impact and leverage … approaches to policy and management. … Master of Sciences in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics …
    Academic Program