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Filter search resultsIf a picture paints a thousand words: The use of rich pictures in evaluation
In this e-book, Judy Oakden discusses the use of Rich Pictures in evaluation. In particular, she addresses why (and when) you should use rich pictures, and answers some of the common questions around the use of rich pictures.RessourceLearning about Theories of Change for the Monitoring and Evaluation of Research Uptake
This practice paper from IDS captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.Ressource7 Strategies to improve evaluation use and influence - Part 1
What can be done to support the use of evaluation? How can evaluators, evaluation managers and others involved in or affected by evaluations support the constructive use of findings and evaluation processes?Blog7 Strategies to improve evaluation use and influence - Part 2
This is the second of a two-part blog on strategies to support the use of evaluation, building on a session the BetterEvaluation team facilitated at the American Evaluation Association conference last year.BlogWhat would an evaluation conference look like if it was run by people who know and care about presenting information to support use? (hint - that should be us)
All too often conferences fail to make good use of the experience and knowledge of people attending, with most time spent presenting prepared material that could be better delivered other ways, and not enough time spent on discussions and aBlogAdvocacy and policy change: Theory and practice
This book provides an evidence-based guide, toolkit and collection of evaluation cases for conducting effective advocacy and policy change evaluations.RessourceLearning about theories of change for the monitoring and evaluation of research uptake
The paper, published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), captures lessons from recent experiences on using ‘theories of change’ amongst organisations involved in the research–policy interface.RessourceSoft systems methodology: a thirty year retrospective
Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) can be used to gain understanding of complex relationship drive situations and their contexts.RessourceFortalecimiento del uso y la institucionalidad de las evaluaciones para la toma de decisiones en Colombia
Este documento tiene como objetivo principal fortalecer la institucionalidad de la evaluación de políticas públicas e impulsar el uso de los resultados y las recomendaciones de las evaluaciones para la toma de decisiones en Colombia.RessourceRecommendation of the Council on public policy evaluation
This recommendation on public policy evaluation, created by the OECD, encourages governments to institutionalise public policy evaluation across all government areas.RessourceRecommandation du Conseil sur l’évaluation des politiques publiques
Cette recommandation sur l'évaluation des politiques publiques, créée par l'OCDE, encourage les gouvernements à institutionnaliser l'évaluation des politiques publiques dans tous les domaines gouvernementaux.RessourceNational policy on public sector monitoring and evaluation
This document presents the National Policy on Public Sector Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda, which sets out a framework for strengthening the assessment of public policies and investments.RessourceMarco normativo para la evaluación de la política, programas y acciones de desarrollo social en el ámbito federal en México
Este marco normativo, desarrollado para el nivel federal en México por el CONEVAL, está diseñado para fortalecer la evaluación de las políticas y los programas públicos, garantizando la transparencia, la rendición de cuentas y la toma de deRessourceZimbabwean national monitoring and evaluation policy
This document is the National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy of Zimbabwe, created in 2015.RessourcePolicy briefs
This paper from the Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC) provides a detailed discussion of the use and development of policy briefs.RessourceHow to write effective policy briefs
This slideshow from Communication Policy Research South (CPR South) outlines the process for creating a policy brief and includes a number of examples to demonstrate their use.RessourceHow to write a policy brief
This webpage and slideshow from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) outline the purpose and process for writing policy briefs.RessourcePublic impact fundamentals and observatory
The Public Impact Fundamentals are a framework developed by the Centre for Public Impact to assess what makes a successful policy outcome and describe what can be done to maximise the chances of achieving public impact.RessourceOXFAM policy on program evaluation
This policy from 2010 outlines the procedures and processes for conducting evaluations of Oxfam programs.RessourceMonitoring government policies: A toolkit for civil society organisations in Africa
This toolkit from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), Christian Aid, and Trócaire aims to provide the tools necessary to gather evidence about government policies and press for change.RessourceEvaluation policy of UNDP
This evaluation policy from the UNDP has been developed to ensure there is a common basis for evaluations taking place within the organisation.Ressource