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  • Baseline basics

    … the study, as well as information on the reconstruction of baseline data. The information provided was supplied by Scott Chaplowe, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Authors and their … to clarify key concepts, like the difference between a needs assessment and a baseline, and remind them that one not …
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  • Survey Research: The Basics

    … This guide by Keith F Punch focuses on developing a range of the skills and strategies needed for conducting … quantitative surveys. It provides a simple model of survey and then outlines a set of clear steps and guidelines for implementing each element …
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  • Needs analysis

    … A needs analysis identifies the current needs of an individual, organisation, or community. Four …
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  • Basic priority rating model 2.0

    … comparisons, and a rubric that minimizes bias – the Basic Priority Rating Model. This model has been in use for … health sector. "Priority setting is an important component of systematic planning in health promotion and also factors … the development of a comprehensive evaluation plan. The basic priority rating (BPR) model was introduced more than 50 …
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  • Life skills education toolkit for orphans & vulnerable children in India

    … to HIV/AIDS. Excerpt "Life skills refers to a large group of psychosocial and interpersonal skills that promotes mental … the ABC Approach   23 Information Sheet 5: HIV Information Needs of Children  27 Information Sheet 6: Helping Children … 41 … Life skills education toolkit for orphans & vulnerable children in India …
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  • Evaluation Methodology Basics: The Nuts and Bolts of Sound Evaluation

    … book, written by E Jane Davidson, focuses on the basics of evaluation methodology including parts on developing … book introduces evaluation by focusing on the main kinds of `big picture' questions that evaluations usually need to … and quantitative data with `relevant values' (such as needs) to draw explicitly evaluative conclusions. … …
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  • A guide to assessing needs

    … Visser for The World Bank, provides detailed guidance on needs assessment during the early stages of project development. It provides a range of tools and … that will support the user in planning and implementing needs assessment. The strategies, tools and guidance supports …
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  • Reporting needs analysis

    … Conducting a needs analysis with your client to determine their reporting … Will you develop interim reports? If so, when? What types of reporting formats will fit the audience and purpose: creative, verbal, written? … Reporting needs analysis …
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  • Basic Impact Assessment at Project Level

    … Service (EDIAIS)  analyses the principles and core methods of impact analysis. Contents What Is Impact Assessment? … Impact Assessment for Enterprise Development Principles of Impact Assessment Conceptual Framework for Enterprise and … of Reference for Consultants Impact Assessment Methods … Basic Impact Assessment at Project Level …
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  • What do we need for better monitoring?

    … to improve our collective understanding and practice of the monitoring function. This project (the Global … extracts from the open discussion on Peregrine: Monitoring needs to better support effective management and … implementation Silva Ferretti reminded us that monitoring needs to do more than monitor a pre-established course of
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  • Reporting needs analysis template

    … aims to help evaluators think through and document some of the issues around reporting needs during an evaluation. This resource and the following … to help evaluators and stakeholders document the reporting needs of an evaluation project. It contains prompts the user …
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  • Sketcho frenzy: The basics of visual note-taking

    … (3-minute) video by Claudine Delfin about the benefits of visual note-taking. It's also a good example of a video that has been created from a visual note-taking … Claudine Delfin Key features This is a brief overview of visual note-taking - illustrated by an animation of visual …
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  • Identify what resources are available for the evaluation and what will be needed

    … It is important to develop an estimate of the resources that are available for evaluation and what … and travel Time, expertise and willingness to be involved of staff, partners, technical experts and the wider community, whether as part of the evaluation team, the evaluation governance processes …
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    Manager's guide to evaluation
  • Basic Efficiency Resource: A framework for measuring the relative performance of multi-unit programs

    … and templates for evaluators wishing to carry out a Basic Efficiency Resource analysis. Contents 1.1 Evaluation … To Input 3 3. Practical Applications 4 3.1 Selecting Units of Analysis 4 3.2 Measurement Tools 5 3.3 Data Types 6 3.4 … was recommended to BetterEvaluation by Brian Cugelman … Basic Efficiency Resource: A framework for measuring the …
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  • Why do we need more real-time evaluation?

    … We’re currently going through a global period of rapid change and adaption, due in large part to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives and work. As our world … that traditional evaluation methods are not meeting the needs of rapidly changing implementation or brand new …
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  • What I need to know to work in evaluation

    … continuous learning is an inherent—and exciting—part of working in evaluation. No matter your role, background, or … you bring valuable knowledge and skills to the field of evaluation. Continuous learning and growth will not only …
    Framework/Guide
    Evaluation career guide
  • Sustainability-inclusive evaluation: Why we need it and how to do it

    … on this issue over the past three years, including proof-of-concept evaluations that have been undertaken, as well as … sustainability, even when this is not a stated objective of the program or policy. Environmental sustainability … begins by explaining why environmental sustainability needs to be included in all evaluations and suggesting ways …
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  • Does evaluation need to be done differently to support adaptive management?

    … is usually understood to refer to an iterative process of reviewing and making changes to programmes and projects … management, it's becoming more common in other areas of program management and development. Over the next few … support adaptive management.  This blog starts a process of exploring this issue. We'll be continuing this focus next …
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  • Killer {Powerpoint} Slide Titles, and Why You Need Them

    … Provides a benefit for your stakeholders Has a sense of urgency, to help people focus on the “action” that needs to take place as a result of the evaluation Delivers the goods Is short and to the …
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  • Exercises and resources: What I need to know to work in evaluation

    … to step 3. Explore other  competency frameworks . Do any of them describe the sector or role that you are aspiring to … evaluators there is no consistency in the titles, grouping of evaluations, and definition of terms. Try to avoid analysis paralysis. Most frameworks …
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    Evaluation career guide
  • 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 20: Defining what needs to be evaluated

    … one, having - and sharing - a very clear understanding of what is being evaluated is paramount. For complicated or … after purpose? For this example, we were following a basic logframe model , but there are many different … … 52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 20: Defining what needs to be evaluated …
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  • A critique of using the Delphi technique for assessing evaluation capability-building needs

    … This article examines the use of the Delphi technique as part of a needs assessment to inform an evaluation capability-building … technique for assessing evaluation capability-building needs
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  • Week 14: New to evaluation? Here's what you need to read

    … supports BetterEvaluation while he completes his Masters of International Development at RMIT University. In … aspects. As someone new to evaluation, the variety of tasks, methods and requirements that are available for … seem overwhelming. Today I’m going to share with you some of the resources that are available on the BetterEvaluation …
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  • Counting critically: SDG ‘follow-up and review’ needs interlinked indicators, monitoring and evaluation

    … This IIED briefing paper discusses the role of global indicators in the monitoring and evaluation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation, … words.  … Counting critically: SDG ‘follow-up and review’ needs interlinked indicators, monitoring and evaluation …
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  • A guiding framework for needs assessment evaluations to embed digital platforms in partnership with Indigenous communities

    … This open-access journal article describes a needs assessment with a subarctic Métis community in … The project was governed by an Advisory Council comprised of Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and youth in the community. An … identify community priorities. … A guiding framework for needs assessment evaluations to embed digital platforms in …
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  • I'm doing an impact evaluation: What evidence do I need? (#AES17 presentation slides)

    … true experiments? Is contribution analysis the new 'state of the art' in impact evaluation or should I just do a survey … for an impact evaluation occurs within the constraints of a specific context. Since method choices must always be … of use) Spector, 1981, Research Designs , Sage.   (a basic introduction) Stame, N. 2010, ‘What Doesn’t Work? Three …
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  • Choosing an evaluator: Matching project needs with evaluator skills and competencies (Principal Investigator's Guide)

    … about locating an evaluator well matched to your project needs. This resource and the following information was … is the emphasis on thinking carefully about what type of evaluation is required and therefore what type of … this process. … Choosing an evaluator: Matching project needs with evaluator skills and competencies (Principal …
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  • Evaluation and Gender Equality: Why we need more feminist evaluations (Webinar)

    … This webinar explored the perspectives of four women who shared their organizations' experiences in … in real evaluation practices and shared the  example of their own ongoing work. Florencia Tateossian from UN Women …
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  • Four things policy-makers need to know about social media data and real time analytics.

    … This blog post by Ella McPherson for the London School of Economics and Political Science , Impact Blog looks at the … from the ethical and methodological complications of social media analysis. The post specifically looks at four … Excerpt "I recently gave evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee. This was …
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  • Research Master of Science in Health Technology Evaluation

    … training focused on the principles, methods, and impacts of the evaluation and management of health technologies. Tailored to the needs, skills, and expectations of clinicians and …
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  • Specialization on Elaboration and Evaluation of Projects

    … The objective of this program is to equip participants with the techniques … projects in Nicaragua, in order to ensure the achievement of their organizational goals. … Specialization on Elaboration and Evaluation of Projects …
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  • Professional Master in Evaluation of Public Policies

    … that enables them to bring together various areas of expertise to develop new evaluation methods for public … an interdisciplinary perspective where various fields of knowledge, such as Social Sciences, Economics, … Sciences, work together to achieve a common goal of evaluating public policies effectively. The research at …
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