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Filter search resultsEncyclopedia of Case Study Research: Analytic Generalization
… Written by Robert Yin, this entry gives a clear overview of analytic generalisation from case studies, where it is … or results from the single study are to follow a process of analytic generalization. Analytic generalization may be … findings support the theory, a logical and sound argument needs to be made by researchers to show how these findings …ResourceDevelopmental evaluation toolkit
… Partners (formerly Spark Policy Institute), offers a range of tools and resources to support not for profits and … organisations create social change through the use of developmental evaluation (DE). The wide variety of tools includes tools to: structure the learning process; …ResourceRapid review programs to support health care and policy decision making: a descriptive analysis of processes and methods
… for a shorter turnaround. The paper also analyses many of the underlying themes associated with using RRs Excerpt "Based on a sample of 29 RR programs, the study findings revealed that the … approaches, tailoring of RRs to meet the decision makers’ needs, and how an organization defines ‘rapid’ since the …ResourceGoing Where the Money Is: Strategies for Taxing Economic Elites in Unequal Democracies
… It identifies six strategies to aid this through the use of gaining popular support and neutralising the anatagonism of the elite. The effects of these strategies on tax reform are illustrated by case …ResourceImpact of climate change and development scenarios on flow patterns in the Okavango River
… This paper analyses the water flow patterns of the Okavango River in order to develop a water … tool that can be used to assess the impact of climate change on the river. "The aim of the work … Resources in Regional Development – Balancing Societal Needs and Wants and Natural Systems Sustainability in …ResourceIndicators for monitoring the Millennium Development Goals
… on the concepts, definitions, implementation and sources of data for the 48 official Millennium Development Goals … and Spanish, more recent publications of this document can be purchased from the resource section … on the definitions, rationale, concepts and sources of data for each of the 48 indicators that are being used to …ResourceEvaluation budget matrix
… matrix involves thinking through the cost implications of the evaluation design. The budget matrix may outline costs … format illustrates the budget implications of an evaluation design and facilitates adjustments as …MethodC4D: Generalise findings
… What is it? An evaluation usually involves some kind of generalisation of the findings to put forward an analysis that predicts how the findings of one initiative might relate to future programs, other …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Identify who are the primary intended users of the evaluation and what will they use it for
… By clarifying and making explicit the intended use(s) of the evaluation for each user, it is easier to have … being paid to their likely effect on the utilization of the evaluation. The primary intended users are not all … process should be designed and carried out around the needs of the primary intended users. They have the …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationRationality, irrationality, reality: The uneasy marriage between decision-making & evidence (Webinar)
… shape policies and programs that truly improve the lives of citizens. Studies have shown that decision-making … to shaping well-informed policies that address the real needs of our communities. Given the crucial importance of this …ResourceReport & support use of findings
… From the first step of the evaluation process, even though it may be one of the last evaluation tasks, explicitly discuss the content, … evaluation often depends on how well the report meets the needs and learning gaps of the primary intended users. …Framework/GuideRainbow FrameworkC4D: Review R,M&E systems and studies (meta evaluation)
… referred to as a meta-evaluation) is an important part of the implementation process. It enables critical reflection and reviews of the effectiveness of R,M&E systems, studies and evaluation … and improve R,M&E processes so that they better meet the needs of the people and organizations involved and help to …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)C4D: Develop reporting media
… ) determine the best format for the reports. The structure of an RM&E reporting media can do a great deal to encourage the succinct reporting of direct answers to key questions, backed up by enough … in relation to their role in guiding the production of reporting media , and (Step 9, sub-step 1) making reports …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)How to design and manage equity-focused evaluations
… in its promotion and implementation. The second part of the document explains the process involved in how managing … the Equity-focused evaluations and developing the Terms of Reference, including presenting potential equity-focused … designs B. Attribution, contribution and the importance of the counterfactual C. Equity-focused evaluation at the …ResourceWhat counts as good evidence?
… for the Alliance for Useful Evidence, discusses the risks of using a hierarchy of evidence and suggests an alternative in which more complex … more closely linked to the wider range of policy or practice questions being addressed. The paper …ResourceExercises and resources: Why work in evaluation
… Try it out: Evaluate a recent choice you made! Think of a recent situation where you had to make a choice such as … this choice? Describe how you found information for each of these things. How did you decide whether the information … Congratulations! You have gone through the process of evaluating your choice! Now you have an idea of the type …Framework/GuideEvaluation career guideDeveloping your consulting practice
… you’ll need to manage not only the technical aspects of evaluation but also key business skills like securing … Securing contracts : Become familiar with Terms of Reference (ToR) for evaluation assignments and learn how … and terms : Learn how to navigate the negotiation of contracts. An important aspect is to consider what terms …Framework/GuideEvaluation career guideFrom monitoring goals to systems-informed evaluation: Insights from SDG14
… at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin, former president of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), … Strategy and Learning Group. Dorothy Lucks is co-chair of EVALSDGs, IOCE board secretary, EvalPartners … Executive Committee member and executive director of SDF Global. Stefano D’Errico is the monitoring evaluation …Resource52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 3: Q & A about drawing logic models
… logic models? Our focus this week honors the legacy of Carol Weiss, a pioneer in theories of change, who passed away last week at the age of 86. The … not flexible, so it is only useful if the style suits your needs. Image source: Innovation Network, Inc. Logic Model …BlogForming Partnerships
… are the main assumptions made in constructing this series of causal linkages between objectives? What activities are … organize to address the challenge? How will the activities of the different partners be coordinated? What teams are needed to steer and implement the process of working together? Who can best represent each partner in …BlogBiodiversity and the economic response to COVID-19: Ensuring a green and resilient recovery
… brief “outlines how biodiversity loss is a key driver of emerging infectious diseases and poses a variety of other … that measures to address short term economic and social needs should not be at the cost of environmental … effectively address immediate social and economic needs, while promoting longer-term resilience, human health, …ResourceIntegrating a transformative equity criterion into evaluations for promoting transformative systemic change
… guide sets out the rationale for why transformative equity needs to be addressed by all evaluations, especially in the South African context of high inequality, and how this might be done during the … sets out the rationale for why transformative equity needs to be addressed by all evaluations, especially in the …ResourceHow do we use advisory groups effectively in evaluation?
… Marlène looks back on her experiences and outlines some of the conditions that she believes have contributed to … experience in evaluation, I’ve been involved in a number of situations where advisory groups have worked very well, … Understandably, once an evaluator is hired, mutual trust needs to be secured between the evaluator and the …BlogSeminar on Impact Assessment in Francophone Africa (SEIMAF)
… and related approaches; use the tools and techniques of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) method, the … issues related to impact assessment; develop elements of advocacy aimed at strengthening the evaluative culture in … Africa; and develop a network within the community of evaluators in Africa and around the world. … Seminar on …GEI Training and Professional DevelopmentStill Hesitating? Let's bust some myths around increasing stakeholder participation in evaluation
… 4-part series, Leslie Groves and Irene Guijt address some of the most common forms of resistance to increasing levels of participation in evaluation. Still hesitating about …BlogWhat are some processes that can be used to get agreement on the Key Evaluation Questions?
… The material from BetterEvaluation comes from a combination of curating existing material and co-creating new material. … people are going to have specific data and reporting needs and so it's a good idea to find out what these are and … program staff and stakeholders Address important program needs Reflect five-year program goals, strategies, and …BlogData mining
… Data mining is the systematic process of discovering patterns in data sets through the use of computer algorithms. An algorithm is a step-by-step … available. Computerisation allows for the application of complex algorithms to large data sets, enabling results to …MethodInteruniversity Certificate in Public Policy Evaluation
… in the evaluation process to maximize its contribution of value in terms of knowledge and concrete proposals for improving public …Academic ProgramFactsheets summarizing ToRs
… template by Sara Vaca (VisualBrains) is an example of a Terms of Reference summary sheet to help potential evaluators … evaluations, as a way to summarise their evaluation needs. Organisations that undertake or commission many …ResourceThe developmental evaluation institute
… and perspectives, to give voice to the potentiality of developmental evaluation; its practice, its promise and … local, regional, national and global challenges to our way of lives, our environments and our cultures. Any quest for … social innovation and transformation works within a frame of uncertainty, and often requires enormous leaps at the …ResourceWebinar recording: When the ‘field’ is online – qualitative data collection
… Brought to you by SAGE Publishing Key features The goals of the webinar were to support researchers to: think through … how choices can be defended , if a proposal or design needs to be revised. The webinar refers to the Qualitative e Research Framework to prompt thinking about implications of using ICT and discusses the following questions: Have …ResourceConsiderations for using data responsibly at USAID
… The aim of this resource is to provide a framework for identifying … understanding risks associated with the collection and use of data. As digitized data becomes more widely available … using data to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and activities; individual’s privacy and …Resource