Case study

This website from EuropeAid provides a detailed overview of case studies including why, when and how they are used and how they are carried out.

Please note, this resource links to an archived page

What is a case study?
What is meant by a "case study"?
Where does this tool come from?
Are there various case study types?
Why and when is the case study used?
In which situations is this tool appropriate?
What are its advantages and its limitations?
Can it be combined with other tools?
What are the pre-conditions for its use in evaluation?
Why and how is a case study used in country/region evaluation?
Why are case studies used in country/region evaluation?
What kind of use for each type of case study in country/region evaluation?
How is a case study carried out?
What are the stages to follow when carrying out a case study?
What are the pitfalls to avoid?
What are the key issues relating to the case study's quality control?
Examples of the use of a case study in country/region evaluation
Example 1: How to select case studies.
Example 2: What instructions should be given to the teams in charge of case studies?