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… communities. Over time, this option can provide valuable data on how organizations are growing in their ability to …ResourceHistoria de la Innovación
A particular type of case study used to jointly develop an agreed narrative of how an innovation was developed, including key contributors and processes, to inform future innovation efforts.ApproachKnowing the place
… The historical lack of coupled human and natural systems data has previously made this difficult. However, this … integration has become more feasible with the use of big data and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools. For … Facility (IEO-GEF) has been successfully using big data and GIS to bring human and natural systems …BlogPlanning and managing evaluations of development research
… risk in the political environment; and, (e) risk in the data environment. Research quality dimensions and … : Systematic inquiry : Evaluators conduct systematic, data-based inquiry. Competence : Evaluators provide competent … the methodology, selecting the right surveys or data collection tools, to reporting the data and findings. To be …ThemeSuccessful public policy: Lessons from Australia and New Zealand
… This book is a collection of 20 examples of successful public policies in …ResourcePolicy Advocacy: A Toolkit for Microfinance Associations
This guide, written by Sharon D’Onofrio for the SEEP Network, provides support for microfinance associations to build capacity and become advocates for the sector.ResourceThe Economic Justice Program’s monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning sub-strategy 2021–24
… of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource collection. As a resource, it serves as an example for other …ResourceLearning Exchange Fund overview and application form
… of the MEL toolkit for grantmakers and grantees resource collection. Authors and their affiliation Jay Locke and Megan …ResourceEvaluation at the endgame: Evaluating sustainability and the SDGs by moving past dominion and institutional capture
“Business-as-usual evaluation will not suffice.ResourceThe group savings resource book - A practical guide to help groups mobilize and manage their savings
This book, written by Ji-Yeune Rim & John Rouse for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provides detailed guidance on setting up group savings plans.ResourceConstituent voice
… and reports. While it is a tool to manage performance, the data can also be used as an early indicator of change taking …ResourceNPC's approach to developing an impact measurement framework
… your sources and tools You may be able to use existing data or tools, or you may need to develop your own. It is …ResourceUsing email interviews
… appropriate for my study? Timing and pace Types of data produced Authenticity and confidentiality Planning and …ResourceAssessing the economic impact of HIV/AIDS on Nigerian households
… Okonkwo 2006) Contents Introduction Sampling procedure, data and methodology Findings and discussion Conclusions …ResourceA Tale of Two Cultures: Qualitative and Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences
… Meaning and Measurement 139 12. Semantics, Statistics, and Data Transformations 150 13. Conceptual Opposites and …ResourceHigh school employment: Meaningful connections for at-risk youth
… & Hannaway, 1996) Contents Literature Review The Data The Variables Descriptive Results Motivation for Model …ResourceArrangement
… possible. Inside graphs, this reinforces the idea that data should be directly labelled, rather than referenced by a …MethodRealistic evaluation bloodlines
… and incorporate different value positions. They draw upon data and observations extracted from around the globe. Some …ResourceEvaluation competencies and skills
… critical, creative, and inferential thinking to interpret data. It necessitates the formulation of empirical and … identification of values that guide the interpretation of data. Find out more about evaluative thinking Cultural …Framework/GuideEvaluation career guideA realist diagnostic workshop
… i) absence of an explanatory focus; ii) working in one data medium method rather than being multi-method; iii) …ResourceCausalImpact: A new open-source package for estimating causal effects in time series
… markets, clicks on other sites, or Google Trends data), the package constructs a Bayesian structural …ResourceLogic models workbook
… of Key Stakeholders Time Money and Other Resources Data Gathering and Interpretation Decision Making Step 2: …ResourceSchool Enrollment, Selection and Test Scores
… risk score created using household characteristics. The data used included the composite dropout risk scores, …ResourceRoles and responsibilities
… evaluation report(s) and who can access the report(s) and data. There are many decisions to be made in an evaluation. …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationOther relevant legislation
… management, which can encourage the use of M&E data to inform program design and policy decisions; …MethodMixed methods in evaluation Part 3: Enough pick and mix; time for some standards on mixing methods in impact evaluation
… year. The clear majority of them are based on quantitative data and econometric analysis. There is much talk about the … there be some minimum standards on how methods and data are used, combined and reported? Setting minimum … what methods are used, in which stage the methods and data are combined, what kind of evaluation questions they …BlogEvaluating networks - some resources and some software
… was the use of network visualisation to present relational data. The first used the visualisations alongside network … it because you end up with pretty pictures which can bring data alive and tell fantastic stories (if used well). For a … - works with MS Excel which makes it very easy to import data, it's still under development and getting better all the …Blog52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 51: Strategies for commissioning evaluations successfully
… availability of consultants and existence of primary data sources. Include adequate time for report writing and … or the evaluation provider). Identify source documents and data to refine the evaluation scope and secure access to the … Make sure to document all processes and catalogue all data. Image credit: kate à la mode on Flickr … 52 weeks of …BlogHorizontal evaluation
… a key tool in this approach. The matrix is used to collect data on a limited, pre-agreed upon number of relevant, highly …ApproachWeek 35: What is Visionary Evaluation?
… an evaluation which in turn shapes the questions used in data collection and analysis. One person I talked to recently …BlogEvaluating Human Capital Projects
… Full Cost: Let’s Account for it! Tracking: How to Leverage Data to Improve the Results Measuring the Results: When to go …ResourceMountain of Accountability: Pursuing mission through learning, exploration and development
… Upward arrows along the left side show that routine data inform higher level inquiry, and downward feedback …Resource