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… Handbook , this guide focuses on the development and use of the program logic model. Excerpt "The program logic model … Development Guide p. iii Contents Chapter 1 presents a basic introduction to the logic model as an action-oriented … model. Chapter 3 gives instructions on how to expand a basic logic model to explore and explain the theory of-change …ResourceThe nonprofit taxonomy of outcomes: Creating a common language for the sector
… This paper from the Urban Institute provides basic, generic outcomes and performance indicators that are … outcomes. Excerpt "While there is no shortage of outcomes and their indicators in some program areas, there … knowledge leads to the desired change in behavior needs to be known before this increased knowledge can be …ResourceReview of the use of ‘Theory of Change’ in international development
… for International Development (DfID) reviews the use of theory of change in the international development field in order to … and deeper critical reflection Consensus exists on the basic elements of theory of change Theory of change is best …ResourceDecide the timing of the evaluation
… Monitoring (the routine tracking and reporting of priority information about an intervention) and … times, with different regularity, different resource needs and for different purposes. Both monitoring and … implementation period. A mid-term evaluation often needs to be undertaken very early on (well before the …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationBetterMonitoring draft framework - September 2021
… try and improve our collective understanding and practice of the monitoring function. The BetterMonitoring initiative … will be the primary owners of the monitoring system? Whose needs are intended to be met? Who needs to be involved in monitoring? How can they be …Theme52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 41: Recommended content from the BetterEvaluation community
… You'll find hundreds of evaluation resources on the BetterEvaluation site. Some … BetterEvaluation users. This week we are highlighting some of these user-recommended resources, how you can find the … you tell us your recommendations. You'll find hundreds of evaluation resources on the BetterEvaluation site. Some …BlogEquitable evaluation: Voices from the Global South
… This book aims to drive conversation about "the role of evaluation in addressing inequality and fostering an … populations have been unfairly and unjustly deprived of resources due to social context. Equitable evaluation can … context, culture, history and beliefs shape the nature of evaluations." "The key question that this book raises for …ResourceOverview of M&E in FCV settings
… Given the complexities and unique challenges of fragile, conflict-affected, and violent environments, … encompass accountability to communities, ensuring that the needs and rights of local populations are respected and that … are more effectively integrated and responsive to the needs of all stakeholders (GEI, 2023). Capacity strengthening …ThemeGetting started
… Not sure where to start? We've compiled some of the basics about evaluation and using the BetterEvaluation …PageWeek 32: Better use of case studies in evaluation
… an opportunity to spend some time with the evaluation unit of UNOIOS (United Nations Office of Internal Oversight and Inspection) and some of their UN evaluation colleagues exploring ways to better …BlogOutcome classification: A framework to tally outcome statements across projects
… and program ratings to see how well the stated objectives of a portfolio of projects are being met. But without an aggregate view of … the “right” outcome level for projects? Objective setting needs to balance the opposing demands of realism and ambition …BlogMountain of Accountability: Pursuing mission through learning, exploration and development
… webpage from the Blandin Foundation outlines its Mountain of Accountability© which has three interconnected levels of … The three levels of accountability: Level 1 - Basic accountability; Level 2 - Accountability for Impact and … summit (mission fulfillment) begins in the foothills of basic accountability. From there, the ascent leads up to the …ResourceParticipant observation and field notes
… provides links to resources that help the user develop basic questions in order to challenge perceptions and also create detailed field notes of observations. Excerpt "Participant observation is the … order to get a complete picture of how culture works. The basic idea of ethnographic fieldwork is that 'everything is …ResourceReflection on the review of the IEG@50 writing competition on culturally responsive evaluation
… the young and emerging evaluators competition, a number of important themes and insights emerged. The majority of the essay authors acknowledged that culturally responsive … evaluation experiences served as a stern reminder that one needs to keep up with the pace of change diligently, …BlogParticipatory evaluation
… evaluation is an approach that involves the stakeholders of a programme or policy in the evaluation process. This involvement can occur at any stage of the evaluation process, from the evaluation design to the data collection and analysis and the reporting of the study. A participatory approach can be taken with any …ApproachMini-primer of Critical Systems Heuristics
… This short summary of Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) by Werner Ulrich gives an overview of what CSH is and how it can be applied. CSH is a framework … based on practical philosophy and systems thinking. The basic idea of CSH is to support boundary critique – a …ResourceMost significant change
… involves generating and analysing personal accounts of change and deciding which is the most significant – and … individuals value. Using MSC involves: Deciding the types of stories that should be collected (stories about what - for … local, regional and national project structures) and it needs to be repeated through several cycles. If you imagine a …ApproachCertificate in Program Evaluation
… The program is intended to prepare students in the basics of program evaluation across the fields of human services, education, public policy, health and other … policy areas through thoughtful, effective and ethical use of evaluation models and methods. The certificate is aligned …Academic ProgramCritical systems heuristics: The idea and practice of boundary critique
… introduction to critical systems heuristics and the use of its central tool, boundary critique. Contents What Is … CSH? Practising CSH: Two Case Studies Practising CSH: Some Basic Concepts Practising CSH: NRUA-Botswana Practising CSH: … … Critical systems heuristics: The idea and practice of boundary critique …ResourceContribute a blog to BetterEvaluation
… in different situations and contexts, or explore the issue of which options to use and when to use them. Download our … like some feedback on, please get in touch. Examples of blogs on BetterEvaluation Below we've compiled some of the most read blogs on our site. These differ in style, …PageQualitative data analysis using data displays
… and Andrew Long walks readers through the benefits of using a number of different types of data displays when … are data displays? 8 Using data displays in practice 9 Basic data displays I: checklist matrices 10 Basic data displays II: time-ordered matrices 12 Advanced …ResourceManaging and Implementing an Evaluation - guidelines and tools for Evaluation Managers
… to provide guidance to evaluation mangers on key aspects of the implementation and evaluation process. Excerpt "Our … of the report’s findings. The module focuses on what needs to be done throughout the evaluation process to manage … improve communication and coordination, combined with some basic vocabulary of methodological choices to understand why …ResourceRandomised controlled trial
… (RCTs), or randomised impact evaluations, are a type of impact evaluation that uses randomised access to social … research process. Steps of an RCT An optional prelude is a needs assessment, which can provide information on the context and its constraints. For example, a needs assessment could tell us how many children have …ApproachDECI: Final Technical Report
… in ICTD (DECI) programme provides a final evaluation of the activities, outputs, outcomes and recommendations from the project. Contents Basic Project Information The Research Problem Project …ResourceMonitoring and evaluation in climate action video series
… Evaluation in Climate Action. The videos aim to cover some basic principles of M&E and encourage the use of evidence to inform climate finance decision-making. View …ResourceWriting terms of reference for an evaluation: A how to guide
… resource, developed by the Independent Evaluation Group of The World Bank, provides a detailed description on how to … practices, and the type of assignment. However, a few basic principles and guidelines inform the development of any … completion of a high-quality evaluation? Preparation. What needs to be in place for a practitioner or team to develop …ResourceGuidelines
… guidance, and guidelines for M&E can include a range of documented procedures and instructions created to help … documents include: Audience: They can be tailored to the needs of M&E managers, program managers, or evaluators, … individual line departments with sector-specific M&E needs, or external organisations that bring in international …MethodParticipation not for you? Four reflections that might just change your mind
… for the UK Department for International Development of how evaluators engage with beneficiaries throughout the … with The MasterCard Foundation to make their principle of ‘listening deeply and elevating voice’ real. Having been … what they thought’. But wouldn’t most of us consider this basic good evaluation practice? For us, being more …BlogInternational Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) On-Site Workshop Series
… Objective(s): the descriptions of each single workshop contains clearly defined objectives … deepen conceptual knowledge and enhance practical skills of evaluation basics as follow-up on the core course. - …GEI Training and Professional DevelopmentParticipatory monitoring with the Littlewell Working Group (2015)
… Overview of the project Littlewell was a former Aboriginal Reserve located on the outskirts of Mingenew, a small town 100km south east of Geraldton in WA. Littlewell Reserve was established in …ResourceHackathon
… 2020 IPDET Hackathon – a week-long event in which hundreds of people from around the world bring together their skills, … and inspirations to find creative solutions to challenges of our times. Or, as the IPDET Hackathon sign-up info states: … possible solutions which might help to empower the field of evaluation: seeking for relevant concepts, elaborated …BlogWeek 47: Rumination #3: Fools' gold: the widely touted methodological "gold standard" is neither golden nor a standard
… This week's post is an abbreviated version of a "rumination" from the 4 th edition of Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods by Michael … when choosing methods and research designs instead of using a hierarchy of evidence which favours a "gold …Blog