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Filter search resultsThe Quick and Dirty on Data Visualization
… and therefore it is important to understand the purpose of your data visualisation in order to choose the best way to … them quickly. People won’t have time to chew on a lot of complex information, and they’re not likely to run up to … striking comparison you’re making? Those are the sorts of questions to answer with projected data." (Duarte, 2014) …ResourceGood Practices in the Management of External Development Evaluations
… Governance Group (JGG, archived link) identifies a number of good practices and key issues that should be taken into … managing external evaluation. Excerpt "Through the review of key documents, JGG has identified and summarized common … organizations. Evaluations should correspond to the needs and priorities identified in the Terms of Reference …ResourceCase Study Research: Design and Methods
… on case study research. Outlining a clear definition of the case study method, the book also looks at design and … study research. The book includes tutorials at the end of each chapter and a discussion of values and ethics and logic models. This book is available …ResourceCase selection techniques in Process-tracing and the implications of taking the study of causal mechanisms seriously
… Beach and Rasmus Brun Pedersen analyses the three variants of process tracing and goes on to develop guidelines for using each of them. Abstract "This paper develops guidelines for each of … PT, suggesting that PT cannot stand alone, but needs to be complemented with comparative analysis of the …ResourceDeveloping and Using an Evaluation Consultation Group
… Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a detailed outline of the need for and the process of developing an Evaluation Consulting Group (ECG) or … and More Useful Evaluations? Types and Contributions of ECGs Considerations Across Groups Should the ECG be …ResourceDealing with complexity through planning, monitoring & evaluation (PME)
… Countries (PSO) and HIVA is the mid term review of an ongoing collaborative action research project in which … approaches. The paper outlines four reasons why it may be of interest: "The paper illustrates a practical example of … results 3.3. The challenge of satisfying accountability needs 3.4. The challenge of strengthening the adaptive …ResourceDesigning Impact Evaluations for Agricultural Projects
… Development Bank (IDB) aims to support the design of impact evaluations for agricultural projects that directly … projects. The guideline considers the challenges of conducting impact evaluations of agricultural projects as well as the methods for assessing …ResourceFundamentals of implementation research
… Sub-Module 1: Defining implementation research Purpose of implementation research Defining characteristics of IR What IR is and is not The implementation process … types IR decisions in PMTCT services Table of information needs References … Fundamentals of implementation research …ResourceC4D: Synthesise data across studies (research, monitoring data, evaluations)
… a single program or initiative, such as “Do these types of interventions work?” or “For whom, in what ways and under … what circumstances do they work?” Answering these kinds of questions means locating the evidence, assessing the … Framework includes comprehensive information on a range of methods with links to further resources and tools. These …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Evaluation strategies for communicating and reporting: guide
… in the design, conduct, communication and reporting of evaluation findings. "This comprehensive book is designed … more effectively. It guides the reader through the phases of an evaluation, from early planning stages through the … communicating and reporting plan based on audience needs and characteristics. Authors Rosalie T. Torres, Hallie …ResourceAssessing the impact of research on policy
… The authors of this review analyse various evaluation methods (including … which ones are the most suitable to evaluate the impact of research on policy change. They summarise the pros and cons of using qualitative and quantitative approaches. They also …ResourceORID
… framework that enables a focused conversation with a group of people in order to reach some point of agreement or clarify differences. It was developed by the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in Canada and involves a …MethodNews media communications
… is conveyed has changed tremendously through the advent of the internet. Because there are now so many more ways of disseminating information, organizations need to think … to quickly rework the raw material into different kinds of stories and media. Critical elements of a press release …MethodMulti-stage sampling
… Multi-stage sampling represents a more complicated form of cluster sampling in which larger clusters are further … into smaller, more targeted groupings for the purposes of surveying. Despite its name, multi-stage sampling can in … research and limit the aspects of a population which needs to be included within the frame for sampling. In …MethodMake evaluation reports available and engage with primary intended users to make the results accessible
… Actual use of the evaluation findings often depends on how well the report meets the information needs of the primary intended users. Hence, it is important to …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationThe program manager's guide to evaluation
… for Children and Families provides a step-by-step outline of the evaluation process from purpose to reporting. Excerpt … to provide information to help you understand each step of the evaluation process so that you can participate fully … You Need For Your Evaluation? 63 How Do You Make Sense Of Evaluation Information? 77 How Can You Report What You …ResourceC4D: Support use
… proactive actions are needed to support the utilisation of R,M&E findings. This support might be in the form of events (such as annual reviews) processes (such as written … information The Rainbow Framework includes a range of methods (including events, processes and structures) to …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Combine qualitative and quantitative data
… It is important to plan in advance how the different types of data will be combined. Combining different kinds of data enriches findings, it can enables an examination of the generalisability of emerging hypothesis from …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Evaluative reasoning
… written by Jane Davidson for UNICEF, looks at the use of evaluative reasoning in impact evaluation. Evaluative … good something is; value refers to how good it is in terms of the specific situation, in particular taking into account the resources used to produce it and the needs it was supposed to address. Evaluative reasoning is …ResourceRolling five-year development evaluation work plan 2014-2015 to 2018-2019
… Work Plan (2014-2015 - 2018-2019) from Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development sets out the … Their goals are stated as “ 100% evaluation coverage of development grants and contributions and direct program … to the Department's learning and decision making needs ”. Excerpt “ In FY 2014-2015, the Development …ResourceStraws-in-the-wind, hoops and smoking guns: What can process tracing offer to impact evaluation?
… Punton and Katharina Welle, looks at the potential use of Process Tracing in an impact evaluation context. It examines the methodological and theoretical foundations of process tracing and examines two examples of its application in international development …ResourcePrepare the contract
… for consulting contracts. Generally speaking, the contract needs to clarify: Who will perform the evaluation tasks, the level of contact and expectations about communication between the … (including the data, the reports and any other types of publications including in professional journals); and, Any …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationIntroducing footprint evaluation
… faces, there is an urgent need to include consideration of environmental impacts into all evaluations. Footprint … evaluating the potential and actual environmental impacts of interventions that do not have explicit environmental … quality – there is an urgent need to include consideration of environmental impacts into all evaluations. However …BlogEvalColombo2018 Responsible Parliaments: Embracing Evaluation for Agenda 2030
… Ada Ocampo and Asela Kalugampitiya, give us an overview of some of the highlights of the recent EvalColombo2018 event, a three-day forum hosted …BlogEvaluating the environmental impact of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the COVID-19 pandemic
… Evaluation case study explores the feasibility and value of considering environmental sustainability in the evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE) provisioning during … This case study is not a comprehensive evaluation of PPE provisioning but a scoping of how it might be done. …Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 47: using video to communicate evaluation findings
… In the last in our series of blogs on using video in evaluation, Glenn O'Neil joins us … Video and using video to learn about the process of conducting an evaluation . A common concern you will hear … is an excellent medium to communicate findings to a range of stakeholders - it conveys messages visually and in manner …BlogBE FAQ: How do I prepare and distribute Request for Proposal and Terms of Reference documents?
… for an evaluation. These documents have a variety of labels, including Request for Proposal (RFP), Terms of Reference (TOR), and Scope of Work (SOW). The advice below … suggestions? Have we missed anything? What do you think needs to be included in a good RFP or TOR? And what are some …BlogBecoming aware of contradictory demands on evaluation systems
… Private-sector Development at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the … Different stakeholders have different expectations of evaluation. Implementers may need evaluation systems to … contradictory demands on evaluation systems? Evaluation of complex, multi-actor programmes, set in complex and …BlogAdvocacy Matters: Helping children change their world
… them to carry out advocacy work. The guide consists of two different resources, a facilitator's manual and a participants manual. It provides a range of practical and theory based exercises that allow the user to identify their specific needs and apply them to develop an advocacy strategy that …ResourceWorld Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
… conducted by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the World Bank , assesses the impact and effectiveness of strategies and assistance programs implemented by the … strategies in FCS have been relevant in the early stages of post-conflict reconstruction, they have generally not been …ResourceYou can be a better presenter - 25 tips for more effective presentations
… & design by Jana Curll Key features This guide consists of advice to help readers become better presenters. Part 1 … speaking tips, stage presence, timing, and the importance of practice. Part 2 deals with 'Your presentation', giving … you used or intend on using this resource? I'm terrified of giving presentations so I feel like this is the resource …ResourceHatch
… from the Rockefeller Foundation provides links to a range of tools and storytellers to support the development of digital stories to drive social impact. Hatch has five … case studies and resources that are customized to your needs. These recommendations will always be saved to your …Resource