Develop planning documents for the evaluation or M&E system

An evaluation plan (for a particular evaluation) usually specifies: what will be evaluated; the purpose and criteria for the evaluation; the key evaluation questions; and how data will be collected, analyzed, synthesized and reported. It may include a program theory/logic model.

An evaluation framework (sometimes called a Monitoring and Evaluation framework, or more recently a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework) provides an overall framework for evaluations across different programs or different evaluations of a single program (e.g. process evaluation; impact evaluation). This can include guidance on data sources and management processes, as well as an overall program theory/logic model.

However sometimes the term 'evaluation framework' is used to refer to a plan for a single evaluation or to an organisational policy.

Methods

  • Aide memoire

    An aide-memoire generally refers to a document that is produced to summarise key findings and important recommendations of an evaluation.

  • Evaluation framework

    An evaluation framework (sometimes called a Monitoring and Evaluation framework, or more recently a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework) provides an overall framework for evaluations across different programs or different evaluations of a sing

  • Evaluation plan

    An evaluation plan sets out the proposed details of an evaluation - what will be evaluated, how and when.

  • Evaluation work plan

    An evaluation work plan involves the development of clear timeframes, deliverables and milestones.

  • Inception report

    An inception report of an evaluation is prepared by an evaluator after an initial review of relevant documentation.

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